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CBS News
a day ago
- Climate
- CBS News
PAWS Chicago taking in dogs, cats from Texas in aftermath of deadly floods
PAWS Chicago is taking in cats and dogs from shelters in Texas that were affected by the deadly flooding there. The Chicago organization started picking up pets who were already in shelters when the flooding began. By taking in these animals, PAWS said it allows the shelters in the flood-affected areas in Texas to make room for animals displaced by the disaster and focus on reuniting families with beloved pets. PAWS picked up its first flight of 22 dogs and puppies from the Nebraksa City Municipal Airport Monday afternoon from Concho Valley PAWS, a rescue organization in San Angelo, Texas. The Chicago volunteers then drove the dogs back to the city, where they are receiving medical care, vaccinations and any other additional attention before they are made available for fostering and adoption. Another flight of dogs, puppies, cats and kittens will arrive from Austin, Texas, Wednesday night, the organization said.
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Automotive
- South China Morning Post
Japan man sells Ferrari to fund shelter for ‘taxing' dogs, repay pet that saved his life
A 54-year-old man in Japan closed his company and sold his luxury sports car to help fund a shelter for 'problematic dogs' after his own pet saved him when he tried to commit suicide. The Wansfree canine rescue centre in Yaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, offers its services for free. It cares for difficult dogs that animal-lovers find impossible to deal with, The Asahi newspaper reported. The animals it shelters usually bite indiscriminately and bark and snarl at everyone. Their fierce tempers are usually the result of abuse, said the head of Wansfree, Hirotaka Saito. Hirotaka Saito's special facility is home to 40 difficult to deal with dogs and eight cats. Photo: Previously, Saito owned a company, but his life took a traumatic turn about 12 years ago when the enterprise got into financial difficulties.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Pets rescued from Texas flood waters remain unclaimed as owners' fate is unknown
Their hopeful faces are sure to break the hearts of animal lovers everywhere, as these dogs and cats have yet to learn if their owners survived the Texas floods. Around 20 pets members are now in the custody of the Hill County SPCA where they are being lovingly cared for after they were plucked from the waters of the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. 'If animals could talk, their stories would be incredible,' Andrew Davis, executive director of the Hill Country SPCA, told Daily Mail. 'We've had situations where a Chihuahua was up on a bookcase that was six or eight feet high, and the waterline was up to the next to last shelf. The dog was up there just scared to death and tried to find the highest place it could, and fortunately the water didn't go all the way up so the dog was saved.' Some of survival stories were made more incredible because the pets were pregnant. 'It's kind of a natural instinct that we see, which is the same with humans, is when the water rises, to get to the highest point possible,' Davis explained. After being found on the tops of trees of underneath collapsed home, the creatures are checked medically and then sent to a foster home to await reunification. However, many of the animals Hill County SPCA has taken have not been claimed. As of now, there is no process or plan in place for how long the animals will be allowed to sit and wait for their owner. Those owners may have drowned or may be so overwhelmed with grief and the loss of their home that they're unable to claim their pet back. 'We don't know, so right now, we're kind of in a limbo state,' he said. 'We're going to obviously hold on and help as long as we can, and when they tell us, from a governmental standpoint, that we're good to intake them us our own, then we'll definitely do everything we can to get them adopted. But we don't know, timewise, what the legalities of that is and kind of taking it day by day.' So far, at least 130 people declared dead and another 160 are missing, local officials said Monday morning. Rescuers have refused to put a timeline on their efforts. Additionally, these pets are under protective order, meaning the organizations that are currently sheltering them can't just adopt them out. Donations from across the nation, in the form of Amazon orders, have flooded the Hill Country SPCA in the days after the July 4 floods, the organization told Daily Mail Instead local officials will dictate when and what happens to them. In other cases, the owners are alive, but don't have a place to live since their home was destroyed by the water. 'The cat was missing for a couple of days but fortunately returned, but the owner doesn't have a place to stay where she can keep the cat. So we took the cat in and the cat still had mud on its tail from coming through all the muck and mud it had to experience,' Davis recalled.' In the meantime, donations and resources from people wanting to help have flooded in, the director of the SPCA added. In the hours after the July 4 floods, the organization posted a wish list to its social media, asking for help caring for additional animals. Within days, the entire Amazon wish list had been fulfilled, with mountains of boxes showing up to their offices. 'It's been so heartwarming,' the no-kill shelter stated.
Telegraph
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Queen unveils Monty Don's garden for dogs at Battersea
The Queen visited Battersea Dogs and Cats Home on Monday afternoon to unveil the new Dog Garden, created by horticulturist Monty Don and designer Jamie Butterworth Her Majesty, who is the patron of the charity and a dog lover, was greeted by rescue dogs and volunteers on her arrival. The Dog Garden has been designed to feature all the things the animals love, as well as the names of Queen Camilla's beloved rescues. The Queen adopted her terriers Beth and Bluebell from Battersea in 2011 and 2012, respectively, and Moley more recently in May. She has previously described Moley as looking 'just like a mole' and 'a bit of everything' in terms of breed. The names of Beth, Bluebell and Moley are featured on the garden's path, as well as the name of the King's dog, Snuff. Originally featured at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the garden was gifted to the animal rescue charity, where it will now serve as a calming space for dogs away from the kennel environment. It features a grass area and a large tree to provide shade. The design has put the animals' sensory engagement at its core to help support the charity's training of their dogs. The Queen is expected to unveil a commemorative plaque before joining a reception with Battersea staff, volunteers and ambassadors, including model David Gandy, TV personality Amanda Holden and author Dame Jacqueline Wilson.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
113 Dogs Were Rescued from a Tennessee 'Puppy Mill' amid Deplorable Living Conditions: ‘Stuff of Nightmares'
More than 100 dogs were rescued from a home in Tennessee on Wednesday, July 9 Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a local animal rescue organization, stated that the home was being used as a "puppy mill" and that the animals were severely neglected The ARC has since rescued 113 dogs from the site and is currently administering medical care to the animalsMore than 100 dogs were rescued from a "puppy mill" in Tennessee, according to authorities and a local animal rescue. The Cheatham County Sheriff's Office said it was assisting Cheatham County Animal Control with a suspected case of animal cruelty at a home in Joelton on Wednesday, July 9, per a press release issued by the office. 'Upon arrival, several dogs were found in poor living conditions,' authorities said, adding that animals are now being cared for by animal control and the Animal Rescue Corps (ARC). According to Michael Cunningham, ARC's director of administration, the floor of the home was covered in so much urine and feces that it rose to nearly a foot up the walls in every room, per local news outlet WKRN. In a statement on its website, ARC said that its team dubbed the mission 'Operation Breaking Point.' The surviving dogs include Maltese, Havanese, Yorkies and other 'designer' mixes, per ARC. Many of the dogs showed signs of untreated infections, parasites, dehydration and matting, along with parvo exposure. There were also a number of vulnerable newborn puppies onsite. Any dogs deemed to be in critical condition were rushed from the property to an emergency veterinarian hospital. All the other dogs were transported for recovery at ARC's Rescue Center outside Gallatin, per the statement. 'These dogs have spent their lives being bred, bought, sold and treated like nothing more than commodities. But each one of the 100-plus dogs rescued today is an individual deserving love, care and a bright future,' ARC stated. The organization also said that in addition to ensuring 'the safe extraction of every single dog,' they also planned to 'document' the cruelty for future prosecution. In a follow-up statement on Friday, June 10, ARC said that 113 dogs in total had been rescued and that the animals were currently getting 'well-deserved sleep on clean, cozy beds.' ARC also shared that two of the dogs had since given birth to puppies. 'The true face of the puppy mill industry is the stuff of nightmares. Thanks to everyone sharing their story, donating, volunteering and always choosing rescue and adoption,' the organization added. 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. It is unclear if any person or people have been charged in connection with the incident at this time. PEOPLE reached out to the Cheatham County Sheriff's Office for comment on Friday, July 11, but did not receive an immediate response. If you would like to donate to help the Animal Rescue Corps continue to provide vital support to the animals rescued during Operation Breaking Point, you can do so here. Read the original article on People
