The Shelter Pet Project

Hey! Take a look at a new campaign just launched by The Advertising Council, in partnership with The Humane Society of the United States and Maddie’s Fund. It’s called The Shelter Pet Project and it aims to encourage pet lovers to make animal shelters and welfare organizations their first option when looking for a companion [...]

Rescue Ink – Tough Guys Do Cry

In case you missed it, there’s a new force out there for animal abuse advocacy. They’re not the kind of people you’d expect to go all fuzzy and sentimental over a homeless kitten or neglected hamster. On the other hand, they’re not the kind you’d want on your bad side. These guys are tough, rough [...]

Parrot Rescue – Is It Right For You?

Article by Beth.
Many people like the idea of adopting a parrot: After all, parrots are talkative and will learn to mimic what you say, right? What can be more entertaining or fun than a bird who can talk?
The fact is not all parrots are talkers and parrots require the same care as a human toddler. [...]

The Big Black Lab

There’s an email doing the rounds. It’s highly unlikely to be a true story but well worth the read, none-the-less. When you’ve finished reading, and dried your eyes, I’ll tell you how you can help those who are serving their country in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the loyal and loved pets they sometimes don’t come [...]

Things to Consider When Adopting and Rescuing Iguanas

Guest article by Lisa
Iguanas are one of those animals that you see in almost every pet store. They are even being given away as prizes at fairs and festivals for people that win carnival games. Unfortunately, the popularity and ease with which a person can get an Iguana leads to a large number of [...]

Acclimating Your Rescued Pet To Its New Home

Guest article.
So, you’ve rescued a pet. Congratulations! Not only have you gained a new family member, you’ve also saved the life of an animal, giving it a fresh start and a new chance at a happy life. No doubt you’ve chosen the perfect pet for you and your family, and are looking forward to bringing [...]

The Rescuers Creed

Help may have come too late for this little pup. She was found recently in a park with severe second and third-degree burns to her head, back, stomach, tail and legs. Her ears were burned off and she had a broken jaw and teeth. Based on the development of maggots (*see below) that covered her [...]

Man’s Best Friend – It Pays to Return the Favor

This is an oldie but goodie. In case you’ve never read it, here it is.
A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.
He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He [...]

What You Should Know About Adopting a Rabbit

Guest article by Ashley.
Rabbits make wonderful pets. They’re soft, cuddly, and absolutely adorable. Around Easter time each year, you’ll notice a huge jump in rabbit sales. Bunnies are a symbol of the holiday, and breeders use this to their advantage, marketing rabbits toward parents of small children. Unfortunately, many of these rabbits end up in [...]