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Shelter Struck by Two Missiles; Pets Need Evacuation

This week, our friends at 12 Guardian, a rescue organization, were struck by 2 missiles, devastating their building where pets had been staged in advance of a planned evacuation. Miraculously, not a single animal or person was hurt in this attack. All of the pets will be examined by a veterinarian to ensure they didn’t receive concussions, as they were directly under the blasts. Brave volunteers…

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Faith is Available for Adoption

Faith is available for adoption at Hinde Animal Rescue in the Philly suburbs (she’s in a foster home now). I adopted my rescue dog through them.

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The Kingfisher's Flight

The pond’s edge is glassy, the middle wind-rippled.  From the birch tree I peer into the water.  Pondweeds corkscrew up to the surface, blooming tiny flowers.  Lily pads open themselves to the sky.  I wait. On the far shore a beaver slaps her tail.  The woods creatures pause and look, then return to foraging.  I wait. Sun and shadow move across the far hill and meadow grasses sway.  High summer…

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Some concrete info on how to help a lost or feral cat

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Sweet Story of the Runaway Pony

https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/15/us/video/pennsylvania-pony-police-officer-rescue-adoption-btc?utm_source=cnn_5+Good+Things+5%2F17%2F2025&utm_medium=email&bt_ee=s9Eqr2mJtMfxaob3occnw7gDcUCoGok5B57h0v%2FHyRT9wINSlGcejfK2c1raFo5%2B&bt_ts=1747483456936

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The Black Panther's Stride

In certain angles of light, my spots are visible.  They call me a black panther, but I am really a black leopard.  When I was young I roamed with my mother in the riverside forest of Thailand.  At my mother’s side I learned stealth and patience, how to slip silently through the forest, to drink from the rushing river, to kill only as much as we needed to sustain ourselves, to respect the…

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Bring Shmelly Home: A Soldier’s Plea for Her Best Friend

https://spcai.donorsupport.co/page/save-shmelly

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Frets for Pets Benefit Concert - Phoenixville, PA

The concert will benefit a PA rescue and a NJ rescue. If you’re local, come out for an evening of diverse as well as food and drink! Steel City Coffee House, 203 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19406. Screenshot

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Why Your Dog Acts Like a Person

Good article. The only part I quibble with is the bit that dogs are the only non-primate species that makes eye contact. Every person who lives with cats knows of their intentional, direct eye contact from a cat—including in the form of slow eye blinking (affection)…

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26 Pet-Friendly Houseplants for Cats & Dogs

Here’s a list of non-poisonous houseplants, complete with photographs for easy…

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Jill's Journey to a New Life

by Rob Hopf Jill was a young dachshund mix we fostered.  She came from a kill shelter in the south.  In these harsh environments, dogs have only a small number of days before they are euthanized to make room for the never-ending tide of homeless pets pouring in. We often don’t know specifically what these dogs have endured, but they tell us about it through their actions and their fears.  We…

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The Urge to Adopt a Dog

I was walking in the fields the other day when I was overtaken by a strong, intruding thought: I want to adopt a dog. What? said I to myself. I’d already decided two years ago not to adopt another dog. I tried to put the thought aside, but it stuck with me. My last rescue dog, Finn, passed suddenly in 2023. Finn’s death deeply saddened me—he was a sweet, special needs dog rescued from horrible…

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There are several impactful ways to help with animal welfare

Adoption and FosteringAdopting a pet from a shelter is one of the most direct ways to make a difference. Approximately 4.1 million shelter animals are adopted each year, but many more still need homes. Fostering is also crucial, as it opens up shelter space for additional animals in need. Volunteering and Community InvolvementYou can support animal welfare by: Volunteering at local animal…

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Help Stray Cats Survive Winter

Stray cats are particularly vulnerable to brutal winter conditions. http://bit.ly/4hfrDAK Sadly, there are many cats who are born without a family or a safe, warm place to call home. These cats can be found just trying to survive without shelter, in harsh winter weather. Often living in communities and cared for by volunteers, these homeless cats sometimes cannot be socialized. You can help…

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Don’t Let a Neglected Dog Freeze to Death

Even $2 helps

Right now, “backyard” dogs are being forced to endure biting winds, snow, and freezing rain with little—if anything—to protect them from the bitter cold. Without help, some won’t survive the harsh winter. You can make a tremendous difference in the life of a lonely dog by rushing an emergency care package today. Choose as many gifts as you’d like for your care package below and help a dog before…

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Help Pets & Wildlife in LA Fire

Organizations providing relief for pets The following local organizations are working around the clock to support displaced and lost pets. Visit their websites and social pages to find their latest requests and learn how to best help them, because some are at or reaching capacity for donations. Much of this list comes from World Animal Protection, which has more information here. Major…