It’s now been a month since 20 parishes saw devastation in the floods that swept through Louisiana, which some say is the worst in the state’s recorded history. Many pets were left behind, or were already living outdoors on their own. Though they are based in New York City, Guardians of Rescue volunteers rushed down there as soon as it was safe, and saved many … [Read more...] about Tethered and Abandoned Dogs Left to Die in Louisiana Floods Are Now Forever Safe
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Dog Stuck Clinging to a Broken Fence Rescued from Louisiana Flood
With all of the flooding going on in Louisiana, it’s no small wonder that there are many dogs left in the aftermath needing rescue. In this video, a dog that was clinging to a broken fence in an effort to stay above the water was finally rescued by some wonderful people helping out with the efforts in the area. You can see the fear in the dog’s eyes and he tries desperately … [Read more...] about Dog Stuck Clinging to a Broken Fence Rescued from Louisiana Flood
Pit Bulls Save South Carolina Family from Flood
A family in South Carolina was fortunate enough to be the owners of three wonderful pit bulls who helped them get out of a flood before it was too late. A woman named Prisila Huitron shared this with Pit Bulls and Itty Pitties: I've never been more thankful of having these babies in our lives. We live in Columbia, SC, and Saturday night, around 3 am, they … [Read more...] about Pit Bulls Save South Carolina Family from Flood
How Hurricane Katrina Is Saving Pets’ Lives
Many people lost their lives during Hurricane Katrina because they refused to evacuate without their pets. Rescue crews and shelters like the Superdome refused to take the animals, so they were either abandoned or suffered the same fate as their owners. There were no real laws or policies on what to do with the animals, and many rescuers probably felt that their hands were … [Read more...] about How Hurricane Katrina Is Saving Pets’ Lives
Rescue Dogs Are Saving Lives in Earthquake-Devastated Nepal
Dogs who have had their lives saved are getting the chance to pay it forward – they’re now search-and-rescue dogs who are working hard to find people buried in the rubble left by the catastrophic earthquake in Nepal. The death toll from the April 25th 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Nepal is at over 6,000 and still climbing. Thousands are unaccounted for, and … [Read more...] about Rescue Dogs Are Saving Lives in Earthquake-Devastated Nepal