by Emma McFagen
Just as we as people respond when we are upset; outbursts, stubbornness, sadness, defiance, refusing to speak or eat, so do our pets. Rescued animals have been through trauma, whether from leaving someone they loved or fr...read more
by Janet Perry
There's that moment in a massage when the moan just slips out. Oh, that tight muscle finally lets go, or you just really needed to be touched, and out the energy goes... with a moan or a sigh. Lucy was moaning. Her ...read more
It's a rescue rig, it's a vet clinic, it's a temporary home for up to 15 responders of natural disasters, and for three days it was a tourist spot for Gettysburg residents. The American Humane Association recently gave ...read more
by Pat Gray
We feel sorry for the, we want to help, we would take them all home with us if we could. But the reality is, rescued animals come with issues, and if we are to share our lives with them, those issues need to be resolved. ...read more
Rescued animals both face and present many challengers to the lucky (or unlucky, depending on circumstances) person/people who rescue them. They present a challenge to the rescuer in that that person actually has little to...read more
If we take a closer look, we may notice that rescued animals miss that certain spark in their eyes, as they walk they keep their heads low and tails between their legs as invisible shadows walking in the night. Previously ...read more
Imagine that you're a toddler, tucked into a warm bed with a fully tummy and you think surrounded by people who love you. Or maybe you're not warm and fed, but at leasat you knw where you are and what to expect. Suddenly ...read more
Rescuing an animal can be a heart wrenching exercise for both rescuer and the rescued animal. Emotions run high when one encounters an animal that has been abused, injured or abandoned. For the animal lover, the tendency i...read more
Anyone who has ever owned a pet, knows that even the best behaved ones have their own problems occasionally. Rescued animals come with their own set of problems, usually in response to their life before being rescued. ...read more
by Bev Maher
It is a wonderful gift to rescue a stray animal who has fallen on hard times.How ever we do not always know the full extent of trauma the animal has endured during its times of abandonment.This can lead to problems with be...read more
by C. Barton
Rescuing animals can be a rewarding experience, of course, not without it's share of difficulty. Those that are in the business of rescuing animals usually have a genuine interest in the animals' best interest. They also...read more
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