In February 2021, the Department of Agriculture intercepted a van stuffed with 61 dogs in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The dog meat trade had been banned in Siem Reap since July 2020, but it was the first time Cambodia’s government intercepted a dog transport. All the dogs were crammed into six cages, so FOUR PAWS International took them into their care to help them find forever homes. Then, weeks later, FOUR PAWS furthered their success in ending the dog meat trade. … Read more

Despite being a risky situation, many dog lovers would’ve done exactly what this woman did when her dog was in danger. Suzanne Forman’s 14-year-old Goldendoodle named Sienna got trapped in a fast-flowing river in Massachusetts. Forman couldn’t stand and watch while waiting for help to arrive. Instead, she knew she had to act fast. So, Forman jumped into the treacherous waters to bring Sienna to safety. Yet, her actions only caused her to get trapped in the river too. Luckily, … Read more

UPDATE: 8/26/2021: After a terrible week away from his Pit Bull named Zink, Cedric Gibson has been reunited with the lovable pup. Gibson posted the exciting news on his Instagram story, along with videos of Zink happily jumping on him and later exploring the city. No amount of time apart could change the bond that these two share. “Thanks to everyone, they found my boy Zink,” Gibson wrote on his Instagram story. Gibson didn’t say what led to the dog’s … Read more

Being cautious can be a good thing, but if that caution involves taking innocent lives, then something isn’t right. A council in Australia is currently receiving backlash because they killed 15 rescue dogs in response to COVID restrictions. Yet, their reasons for doing so are flawed and unclear. Social media is outraged over this decision, and it’s making many animal lovers question the council’s motives. Animal welfare organizations are fighting back, hoping to launch an investigation on the matter. After … Read more

As New York Governor Andrew Cuomo packed up his belongings from the Executive Mansion in Albany after stepping down from office amid sexual assault allegations, he left one very important thing behind: his dog, a 3-year-old Husky mix named Captain.  According to the Albany Times-Union, Cuomo instead asked his staff members to take care of the dog as he left him behind. Cuomo is now leaving the state to go on vacation with no set plan on where the dog … Read more

Images and videos of US military dogs leaving Afghanistan sparked a lot of outrage. It seems as if the dogs are being given seats on evacuation flights while many humans are still stranded there. Many questioned why the dogs were given priority over some people, but others argue that the dogs have a right to be on the plane too. All the information about this situation hasn’t been shared publicly yet, but people are still jumping to conclusions. Of course, … Read more

The situation in Afghanistan is nothing short of chaotic as the Taliban take over the country. As borders to surrounding countries close and flights out of the country become harder to come by, some dedicated animal rescuers in Kabul have been risking everything to save the pets in their care. When the Taliban entered their neighborhood, Kabul Small Animal Rescue worried about the stability of their shelter and the safety of their animals. It would take a lot of coordination … Read more

Dogs can sometimes sense things that humans can’t, but can they predict the future too? It doesn’t seem likely until you hear Milo’s story. The Bluetick Hound-Shepherd mix began acting unusual a month before a horrible incident occurred. He kept pacing in circles around his mom, Jenna Monet. Milo didn’t want to look at anyone but Jenna. Then, Jenna ended up dying in a Tesla crash shortly after, causing Milo to flee the scene in a panic. Derrick Monet is … Read more

UPDATE: According to tweets from British animal activists Peter Egan and Dominic Dyer, who have been keeping in touch with NOWZAD representatives, Pen Farthing and his animals have just landed at Heathrow Airport safely. His staff was unable to board, but they continue their efforts to evacuate their people. Farthing and his staff have faced an enormous amount of animosity from both politicians and the public for refusing to leave their shelter animals behind, but they were determined in their … Read more

WARNING: Content might be sensitive for some readers. Erin Bulfin’s rescue dog named Daisy was a beloved family member, especially to her daughter. So, when Daisy bit Bulfin’s daughter one day, Bulfin chose to do the responsible thing and report it to animal control. But soon after, she realized it was a terrible mistake. St. Louis Animal Care and Control euthanized the family’s dog, saying Bulfin’s husband had asked them to. Even if that were the case, animal control still … Read more

If you have the privilege of being a pet parent, you probably have a team of veterinary professionals in your corner. You are likely greeted with a smiling face each time you step into your local clinic, making it impossible to be aware of the heartbreaking reality of working in this field. We are often plagued with the misconception that our jobs are filled with puppies and kittens each day, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. I’ve recently … Read more

Never leave your dog unattended in a closed car. To me, this seems like it should be common sense. Yet all the time, especially in summer, we hear reports of owners who leave their dogs behind in a vehicle while they’re off doing errands or even socializing. One particularly egregious example of this neglect comes out of the “most magical place on earth.” At around 5 pm on Monday August 9, 2021, Jerry Dana French heard a dog bark in … Read more