(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) May is National Pet Month, and it’s just around the corner! Luckily, Givebones knows just how to celebrate! Givebones is a charitable company committed to helping dogs in need. The goal of the compawssionate business “is to generate awareness and financial support in hopes of reducing the amount of homeless dogs being euthanized every year.” Read on about Givebones, and find out how you can help our furry, four-legged friends. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL RESCUE) Banjo, a 10-month-old terrier mix who was rescued by a train engineer after being tied to train tracks, has become quite the superstar since his touching story surfaced earlier this week. After an elderly man tied the pooch to railroad tracks in Mecca, a Southern California desert town, Banjo was fortunately rescued by an “eagle-eyed engineer,” according to animal control officials. The train operator hit the emergency brakes and the lucky dog was saved. Read on for more details behind the incredibly close call. — Global Animal
(TOUCHING TALE) Approximately 500 pets left homeless after Hurricane Sandy were brought to the Pet Emergency Shelter in New York’s Nassau County. All of these animals were eventually returned to their guardians except for Bruno, a 7-year-old male Rottweiler. The Nassau County SPCA posted an add on their Facebook page seeking a new home for the adorable pooch. The response was overwhelming, and the Facebook page was shared over 900 times. Read more about Bruno, the last homeless Hurricane Sandy dog, and his story. — Global Animal
(LIFE WITH PETS) Many have seen a photo of this one-of-a-kind canine circulating the Internet this past week, and wondered: “Is he part human?” But contrary to speculation, the image features a two-year-old, poodle-Shih Tzu mix named Tonik, whose soulful expression has taken the World Wide Web by storm. The person-faced pup was recently saved from a kill shelter in Kentucky and brought to the Homeward Bound Animal Welfare Group, an animal welfare agency in Mishawaka, Indiana, where he is now ready for immediate adoption. Read on to learn more about the dog with the “eerily human-like face.” — Global Animal
(CELEBRITY NEWS) Ricky Gervais, director and star of the hit British TV show Derek, has recently helped a fan’s little sister adopt a rescue dog via Twitter. Gervais, who is a passionate animal rights advocate, has been involved in successfully campaigning to close a UK dog breeding farm and has courageously spoken against animal testing on more than one occasion. The Office star used this ‘Twittertunity’ to inform his 4 million followers on the importance of animal adoption and visiting your local animal shelter. Read more on how Gervais convinced his fan’s parents to adopt a rescue. — Global Animal
(DOG RESCUE) Just a few day days ago, a ‘gay’ American bulldog-mix was dropped off at a Jackson, Tennessee high-kill rabies control shelter after his ignorant guardian found the pooch mounting another male dog. On Wednesday, a plea for help was posted on a Facebook page dedicated to saving pets facing euthanasia, sparking a viral Facebook rescue campaign. After hearing about his story, veterinary technician Stephanie Fryns, who already has four dogs and is affiliated with the animal rescue group, Woof Connections, intervened and saved the dog now named Elton from euthanasia. Read on to learn more about this great rescue story. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL RESCUE) FLORIDA — Police officers discovered a newborn puppy buried alive last month, just six-inches underground. The officers immediately rushed the dog to a local hospital where he was treated and has since been improving tremendously. Unable to open his eyes, the young pup was estimated be around seven days old when officers found him. While the puppy is now safe with veterinarians and will soon be placed up for adoption, officials are on the lookout for the perpetrator. Read on for more details on how the puppy was discovered and rescued. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL RESCUE) The East Providence Animal Control is on the lookout for the guardian of a dog who survived an 11-mile ride from Massachusetts to Rhode Island after being inadvertently hit by a car. Wedged under the front grill of a Toyota Camry, the female poodle mix miraculously survived speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. Animal control officers are hoping to reunite the dog with her guardians, but if they cannot be located, officials confident that there will be a line of people waiting to adopt this celebrity dog. Read on for more on this incredible tale of survival. — Global Animal
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