Mia was rescued in 2016 by her owner. Two years later, the cat returned the favor by alerting Michelle Pierson to breast cancer. Making a move When Pierson and her husband moved, their two dogs, Tucker and Joe, came along. Both were older and when Tucker passed, 17-plus years old Joe was sad and lonely. “Tucker died in 2016 and Joe, who is 17-plus years old, got … [Read more...] about Rescue Sniffs Out Owners Cancer
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Almost Two Years and 900 Miles Later Cat Goes Home
Bobby made it back home. After being away from home for almost two years, the cat was found in Fallon, Nevada, 900 miles away from his Great Falls, Montana home, thanks to his microchip. A cat gone missing Bobby went out and never came home one night. Losing a pet can be an owner's worst nightmare, but 73-year-old Kyle Peterson held out … [Read more...] about Almost Two Years and 900 Miles Later Cat Goes Home
Pets for Patriots Sets Sail for Success
Pets for Patriots has a long-standing tradition of bringing together veterans and shelter animals. This win-win program has had positive results for so many and this special story about Alexis and Eddy is one shining example. A cure for loneliness Being over 3,000 miles away from family can be difficult for anyone, but one young sailor has been … [Read more...] about Pets for Patriots Sets Sail for Success
Very Hairy Cat Dumped at Shelter has 4.5 Pounds of Fur Removed
He was dumped at the front door of Douglas County Animal Care & Services (NV). Shoved into a carrier so small he couldn't turn around. Abandoned, with no explanation. He was so matted and dirty that staff at the shelter didn't even know he was a cat until he was extracted. A tangled mess and in pain due to the weight of his coat, he couldn't move at … [Read more...] about Very Hairy Cat Dumped at Shelter has 4.5 Pounds of Fur Removed
Man Critically Injured In Kitten Rescue Attempt
“Peter, Thank you for helping me! Love, Herald” That is the “letter,” pawed by a cat wrapped in a blue towel and posted to Twitter via the Nebraska Humane Society. It followed an incident that left would-be a rescuer injured after suffering a 20-foot fall. The episode began when a woman heard meows below a steel grate at the top of a ventilation shaft near … [Read more...] about Man Critically Injured In Kitten Rescue Attempt