Park rangers in Missouri likely save their share of wildlife, but were shocked come across a dog burdened with a heavy chain attached to a concrete block while patrolling an area around a lake. Thankfully they were able to save the poor thing before water rose high enough for him to drown. It was on Friday, April 28th that the scared, dirty … [Read more...] about Park Rangers Save a Dog That Was Intentionally Left to Drown in Rising Waters
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Chained Dog Who Spent Her Life “Crying” Is Now Getting to Have a Puppyhood
If you had seen Violet at the time of her rescue in December of 2016, the first thing you’d probably have noticed would have been the MASSIVE chain she was tethered with. It was absolutely huge, and literally locked to her with a padlock. A woman driving by the property happened to notice Violet and five other dogs chained up on the property, too; the woman knew she … [Read more...] about Chained Dog Who Spent Her Life “Crying” Is Now Getting to Have a Puppyhood
Detroit Bans People from Chaining Dogs
In a city that sees far too many abused dogs, a new ordinance has been passed to provide much greater protection to Detroit dogs who are being neglected outside: they can no longer be chained, they must not be tethered outside for more than three hours, and they must have protection from the elements. “This is a great move for the city of Detroit,” said Wendy … [Read more...] about Detroit Bans People from Chaining Dogs
Dog Who Lived on a Chain for 6 Years Without Shelter Can’t Stop Sniffing Her Way Through Life
Norica Prigoana, one of Romania’s best-loved animal rescuers, was trying to buy a used stove when she caught sight of a beagle on a three-foot chain in the seller’s yard. She didn’t take home a stove that day – she took home Lady instead! Now this doggo has a spectacular life, and can’t stop enjoying her freedom, sniffing out every little thing she … [Read more...] about Dog Who Lived on a Chain for 6 Years Without Shelter Can’t Stop Sniffing Her Way Through Life
Bereft Cat Dognaps a Disinterested Mother Dog’s Puppies
Miss Kitty had a litter of kittens, but none of them survived, and she grew very lonely. Not long afterwards, the family dog had puppies, but the mother didn’t want to care for them, so Miss Kitty stepped in, and one by one carried them back to her home. Missy and Ryan Grant’s cat, Miss Kitty, had kittens on April 17th, 1993 underneath the trailer of one … [Read more...] about Bereft Cat Dognaps a Disinterested Mother Dog’s Puppies