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Miami Herald
19-05-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
These 6 dogs needed second chances — and got one. See their stories
National These 6 dogs needed second chances — and got one. See their stories In Virginia, cavers carefully rescued Sparsy, a dog found stranded 50 feet underground, and helped her trust humans again. Daisy in Pennsylvania was saved by officers after a viral video showed her being abused, and now she waits for a new home. Take a look at the stories below. Colorado-based cavers, including Jesse Rochette, rescued a dog that fell about 50 feet underground in Virginia, an animal shelter said. Screengrab from the Giles County Animal Shelter's Facebook post NO. 1: CAVERS FIND 'LIVING MIRACLE' 50 FEET UNDERGROUND IN VIRGINIA. 'THERE'S A DOG DOWN HERE' The Colorado cavers spent three hours bringing her back to the surface, an animal shelter said. | Published July 11, 2024 | Read Full Story by Olivia Lloyd Daisy is safe at the Pennsylvania SPCA's Philadelphia headquarters. Photo courtesy of Pennsylvania SPCA NO. 2: VIDEO OF DOG BEING ABUSED WENT VIRAL, THEN OFFICERS SAVED HER. NOW DAISY NEEDS A HOME Officers in Pennsylvania were able to identify the suspect and rescue the pup thanks to a tip from the public. | Published July 31, 2024 | Read Full Story by TJ Macias A 'sweet' dog who lost her leg is up for adoption in North Carolina. Humane Society of Catawba County NO. 3: 'SWEET' PUP NEEDED LEG AMPUTATED TO 'SAVE HER LIFE.' THEN A SHELTER STEPPED IN The 'spunky' dog is up for adoption in North Carolina. | Published September 11, 2024 | Read Full Story by Simone Jasper Sandy just chilling on the couch. Video screengrab from PAWS Chicago Facebook video NO. 4: AFTER WAITING 4 YEARS, SHELTER PUP FINALLY GETS A HOME. SEE EMOTIONAL GOODBYE VIDEO 'Today, we gathered all of Sandy's favorite people to send her off with love, and we've never seen a tail work so hard!' the Chicago shelter said. | Published January 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by TJ Macias The dog was found in a Meijer parking lot with a note attached to her collar, the Kent County Animal Shelter said. Screen grab from Kent County Animal Shelter Facebook post. NO. 5: 'SWEET' DOG ABANDONED OUTSIDE GROCERY STORE WITH HEARTBREAKING NOTE. 'TAKE ME HOME' 'We can only imagine how difficult this choice was for you,' the Michigan shelter said in a Facebook post addressing the dog's owners. | Published February 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lauren Liebhaber Baxter is on the mend at the shelter. Photo grab from Gulf Coast Humane Society's Facebook page NO. 6: PUP WAS CLOSE TO DEATH AFTER DOG ATTACK. THEN A FACEBOOK POST CHANGED EVERYTHING 'He had no one to protect him, no shelter from the world that had been so cruel to him,' the Texas shelter said. | Published February 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by TJ Macias The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Yahoo
Kent County Animal Shelter: Watch out for pet surgery phone scam
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Kent County Animal Shelter is warning pet owners about a new scam targeting people who have lost their pets. Scammers are mirroring the shelter's phone number and contacting people who have posted about their lost pets. 'Do not fall for this!' the shelter said in a post on Facebook. 'KCAS will never ask for money over the phone. If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and contact us directly. One community member said she recently got a call from what appeared to be the shelter's number. The caller claimed that her missing cat had been hit by a car and needed emergency surgery. She said the person on the phone told her the surgery would cost more than $4,000 and pressured her to pay immediately. Angela Hollinshead, the director of the Kent County Animal Shelter, said scammers often take advantage of people in vulnerable situations. 'Scammers are everywhere and they take advantage of anyone they can,' Hollinshead said. 'I'm really thankful the person called and reached out before they decided to send any money. It's really sad that someone would prey on somebody who's missing their pet in such a way.' Hollinshead says the scammers are likely finding targets through social media. Many people post about their lost pets on community groups and scammers can use that information to make their calls seem more convincing. '(Social media is) a great resource to help reunite people with their pets, but unfortunately, people are using this as the basis for their scam,' Hollinshead said. KCAS Pets of the Week: Charleen and Duke The Kent County Animal Shelter says it will never call and ask for money over the phone. If you receive a suspicious call, hang up, search for the shelter's number and then call yourself to verify what's going on. Hollinshead also recommended using safe and reliable tools to help find lost pets. One option is Petco Love Lost, which uses facial recognition to match lost and found animals. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dog Abandoned in Parking Lot with Note Tied to Collar: ‘Please Help Me, Take Me Home'
An abandoned pup is looking for a new home. On Friday, Feb. 14, a dog was found in the parking lot of a Meijer grocery store in Kent County, Mich. with a handwritten note in a plastic bag tied to her collar. "My name is Rukey. Please help me, take me home," the message read. She was then taken to the Kent County Animal Shelter to be cared for and placed with a new family. Related: Michigan Shelter Seeking Answers After Finding Dog Tied to 'Do Not Abandon an Animal Here' Sign "To the person who had to make the heartbreaking decision to let her go — please know that Rukey is safe and deeply loved by our staff," the shelter wrote in a Facebook post on Friday. "We can only imagine how difficult this choice was for you, and we sincerely hope you find brighter days ahead," they continued. Rukey, described as a "sweet" dog with a "gentle personality," has already charmed the staff. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In the same post, KCAS director Angela Hollinshead reminded the Kent County community that "help is available" to those in need. "If you're struggling to feed yourself or your pet, please reach out. We can assist with food, connect you to social services, and help facilitate other resources as needed," she wrote. She also reminded everyone to "please be kind to yourself and others as "we never know the battles someone is silently facing." Related: Shelter Saves Abandoned Dog Left Tied to Pole in 'Freezing' Va. Weather, Asks Pup's Former Owner to 'Do Better' "If you need help, please ask. Our goal is to keep pets and families together, and we will do everything we can to provide resources to support and preserve the human-animal bond," she concluded. KCAS will continue to provide updates on Rukey until she is adopted. Read the original article on People
