Good News Notes: “Although National Lost Dog and Cat Awareness Day is still a few days away, Angels of Assisi is joining forces with Petco Love and animal welfare groups across the country to help reunite missing pets with their families. According to industry statistics, one in every three pets will go missing in their…
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‘Quietly Dying On The Streets’: Medical Charity Helps The Homeless In St. Petersburg
Good News Notes: “The winter months are especially harsh for the homeless in Russia’s northern city of St. Petersburg, especially for those suffering serious medical problems. “Recuperating from many illnesses in the winter and on the streets is impossible. After release from the hospital, they end up back on the streets in conditions that aren’t…
Duluth animal shelter learns positive lessons from pandemic
Good News Notes: “Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth has had to make some changes over the last year. “Right now with the pandemic, things look a little different. We are closed to the public which means no browsing and very few volunteers and a lot less of humane education,” said Emily Spurgeon, Animal Allies’…
Dog saved new owner’s life after he had a stroke
Good News Notes: “Brian Myers knew he was in trouble when he fell to the floor. He had no feeling on his left side and couldn’t stand up in the crawl space between his bed and the wall. “It was really frightening — I couldn’t get up and I didn’t realize at that moment that…
Pittsburgh nonprofit rescuing puppies from Texas after devastating storms
Good News Notes: “A Pittsburgh nonprofit is heading down to Texas to rescue puppies from across Texas after devastating winter storms and widespread blackouts swept the state recently. “No Dog Left Behind,” an organization that provides air and ground transportation for at-risk animals, is rescuing at least 15 dogs — bringing them from Houston to…
Chicago weather hits freezing temperatures as Chi-Care volunteers continue to provide warmth, food for homeless across city
Good News Notes: “As cold temperatures continue through Sunday, tens of thousands around the city remain without shelter. Volunteers looked to help those in need of warmth and food. ‘You need more food, you need a jacket or anything else?’ asked Farhan Ahmed, Chi-Care volunteer. Ahmed and his group of Chi-Care volunteers spend every weekend in Chicago…
Max and Erica Scherzer sponsor adoption fees for 11 animals at DC shelter
Good News Notes: “During the season of giving, Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer and his wife, Erica Scherzer, are sponsoring the adoption fees for 11 animals that have been under the care of the Humane Rescue Alliance through Dec. 31. The animals selected have been with the organization for the longest, ranging from 51 days to over…
Volunteers stepping up to adopt animals rescued from neglect
Good News Notes: “More than one-third of the 54 cats and dogs brought to the Animal Protective League in Springfield because of two incidents of animal neglect have been either adopted on pre-adopted. Another one-third or so could be finding their way out of the shelter between Monday and Tuesday, said Ian Wick, APL’s adoption…
Bozeman community helps fire evacuees, animals
Good News Notes: “When the Bridger Foothills Fire started Friday, evacuation orders forced many residents out of their homes, with some people having nowhere to turn for themselves or their animals. The Bozeman community was ready to step up and help anyone who needed it. Chelsea Gable, owner of Park Your Paws in Livingston, knew…
Humane Society helps dogs find a ’furever’ home with Dog Days of Summer Program
Good News Notes: “The Humane Society of Greater Savannah needs your help finding their pups a furever home during the coronavirus pandemic. To help get people out the door and their pooches into homes, The Humane Society for Greater Savannah created their Dog Days of Summer Program. They’ve decided to extend the program year round…