pets

Feb 2024 17

Valley Animal Center: New Spawtlight Webpage Sparks Interest in Long Term Adoptables

2024 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Juan Guitron

At the start of January, Valley Animal Center implemented a new social media strategy to find their adoptables loving homes. We have recently introduced a new Spawtlight page in order to feature pets that have had trouble getting adopted. These poor adoptables are often overlooked by potential adopters for one reason or another. The goal is not only to highlight these animals but also to educate the public as to why animals have behaviors some deem undesirable.

Feb 2024 10

Feral Paws Rescue: Shrimp’s Story

2024 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Feral Paws Rescue, Pets

by Lupe Gore

The cats at Feral Paws Rescue have all been rescued from high-kill shelters, as those of you who regularly follow our stories know. That includes Shrimp, who we feature this month, but he comes with a very interesting story about how he got here––and how he left.

Feb 2024 3

King Yuki

2024 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Lee Juslin, Pets

by Lee Juslin

Although he is mostly Yorkie, with some Chihuahua and no Cairn, Col. Potter Cairn Terrier Rescue stepped in to save this cutie when the shelter put him on the euthanasia list.

Jan 2024 20

Fresno Bully Rescue: Rosco

2024 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Becky Holly

We all know one or want to be one. That special someone who is older in age but so vibrant and energetic we wonder how they do it! We have one such amazing soul at Fresno Bully Rescue and his name is Roscoe. Roscoe is approximately 8 years old with a huge heart mixed with the personality, exuberance, humor and affection of a puppy.

Jan 2024 20

Valley Animal Center: Long-Term Dog Faces Difficulties Adapting to Shelter Environment

2024 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Juan Guitron

A common misconception is that animals in no-kill shelters are safe, and there is no rush to find a home. The truth is that pets often find it difficult to adapt to a shelter environment, especially for active dogs. Despite a shelter’s best efforts, the physical enrichment they receive is never enough, leading them to develop anxious and aggressive behaviors. Sadly, their mental and physical health deteriorates.

Jan 2024 13

Feral Paws Rescue: Tara, Nikki, and Tinkerbell

2024 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Feral Paws Rescue

by Lupe Gore

Feral Paws Rescue has several free-roaming cats who are permanent residents of the Rescue. All cats at the Rescue have been saved from high-kill shelters, and the free-roaming ones have all been spayed or neutered. This month we will introduce you to three of them.

Jan 2024 6

Don Diego, a Sweet Senior

2024 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Lee Juslin, Pets

by Lee Juslin

When we think of breed rescue organizations, we think of dogs being saved from public shelters, unsuitable home situations, or turned in when owners pass away. Col. Potter Cairn Rescue, the largest national breed rescue in the country, like most rescues, does far more.

Dec 2023 23

Grumpy Granny is Really a Sweetie

2023 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Lee Juslin, Pets

by Lee Juslin

A senior Cairn girl, Minuet is a true Cairn princess, according to her foster mom, Linda. “She is happy when things go her way,” says Linda. “But, she growls a warning when I disturb her sleep or try to do something she is not on board with.” That’s OK with Linda, an experienced foster mom who is used to terrier-tude. However, she does sometimes call Minuet “Grumpy Granny.”

Dec 2023 23

New Mysteryrat’s Maze Podcast featuring Santa’s Helper

2023 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Podcasts, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Here is your weekly reminder that there are also new articles up on our other website KRL News & Reviews! Every week there will be book reviews and giveaways, plus sometimes pet articles, theatre articles, and more! And listen to our new podcast!

Dec 2023 16

Labrador Retriever Rescue of Fresno: Tollhouse Cookie, A True From Rags to Riches Story

2023 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Debbie Crisp

Have you ever looked into the sad eyes of a forlorn dog and wished they could tell you what happened to lead to their current circumstances? As rescuers, we see this way too often. However, when we found Tollhouse Cookie, she was a very extreme case. Cookie was spotted off and on for about a year in the mountains near and below Shaver Lake. She was spotted several times running across a four-lane highway. In the heat of summer, and in the cold of winter, she tried to survive alone.