Today on 'Rescue TV!'
Man saves dog: Army veteran Lee Coffman saves pit bull from vicious beatdown in Las Vegas. A Nevada family are feeling extremely happy and relieved after their missing pit bull was returned to them via a good samaritan.
According to Fox 5 Vegas, Blue, went missing on Monday night during a thunderstorm when she encountered two dirtbags, who started beating her. Her owners, the Morrison family, explained that Blue has a habit of trying to escape the house during storms, but this time she managed to get out. Luckily, Lee Coffman, was driving and spotted the two men viciously attacking Blue. The Army veteran told Fox 5 Vegas he didn’t want to start trouble but couldn’t bare to see Blue being attacked so he had to step in. Once he got out his car, the two men fled. After rescuing her, he kept Blue overnight and took her to the veterinarian the next morning. The vet scanned Blue’s microchip, which then led to her being reunited with the Morrisons.
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When the Ohio SPCA rescues animals, many times we are also helping people. This was the case with Theresa and her much-loved mare, Molly. Theresa reached out to us because she was losing her battle with cancer. Molly is blind, and she would require a special home. Knowing the heartache that Theresa was already facing, the Ohio SPCA transported Molly to a foster home. Theresa can now have peace-of-mind while she focuses on taking care of herself and spending time with her husband and family. The Ohio SPCA has rescued 75 horses during the past 18 months along with hundreds of other farm animals. While many of them have been adopted, many are still with us. With winter fast approaching and reports of cruelty coming in weekly, we need to be able to feed the animals that need our help. There is nothing scarier than to have rescued animals and then wonder if you will be able to purchase hay before farmers sell out.
EJ arrived not long ago with her pasture buddy, Toby. Unfortunately, Toby had been so starved that all the fat around his organs had been used in an effort to stay alive. Toby lost his battle, but our volunteers are still fighting alongside EJ. She has hundreds of pounds to gain, and quality hay is important.
This is an urgent plea. We are far from reaching our goal to purchase hay. Hay is like GOLD and we need your help. Every $5 dollars donated will make a difference! Help the Ohio SPCA create happy endings. There are so many animals that need our help.
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The Ohio SPCA receives no government funding and we are not affiliated with the ASPCA in NYC. DONATE Sweet Rescued Calf Gets Leg Splints to Help Her Walk.
Most animals arrive at Edgar’s Mission in dire straits. Many of them were rescued from theanimal agriculture industry after being classified as “waste” due to sickness or injury. Pixie was one such animal, and Edgar’s Mission has stepped in to save her life.
Pixie was born with two very deformed front legs. Due to her disability, she would not have been able to last long in the dairy industry without assistance and regular medical care – something that her previous owners were unable or unwilling to provide her with. Luckily, Edgar’s Mission swooped in to give her a second chance.
Now that this sweet little calf is in the care of Edgar’s Mission, the team is focused on getting Pixie’s legs straightened out with splits. It’s going to be a long process, but Pixie is already showing marked improvement. If you compare the video above to when Pixie first got there, it’s like night and day!
Edgar’s Mission does amazing work every day for animals just like Pixie who wouldn’t usually get a second chance. If you’d like to support Edgar’s Mission and contribute to Pixie’s care, please visit their website!
Brave Puppy Who Was Buried Alive is Now on the Road to Recovery! Every now and then, a miraculous rescue story comes along that truly takes our breath away. The tale of Moxie, who recently managed to escape from certain death after having been buried alive, is a shining example of this. Officials from Augusta Animal Services were shocked to come across a puppy attempting to dig himself out of the ground on Boy Scout Road in Augusta, Ga. They immediately brought him to the nearby Westside Animal Hospital, where he received his name of Moxie. It soon became clear hat this beautiful dog had been buried alive … although, sadly, no-one knows who the perpetrator might have been. A medical examination revealed that Moxie had suffered swelling to his head from an injury, was covered in ant bites, and had also contracted a respiratory infection from some dirt which had gotten stuck in his nasal passages. Veterinarian Scarlet Timmons said, “Before (treatment), he was completely blank with no reactions, but now he comes up to kiss people, and he’s very affectionate and he’s enjoying the attention he’s receiving. He’s now also eating and drinking with us. He still can’t stand on his own, he’s pretty wobbly, but he’s making progress and we’re praying he can make a full recovery.” She believes that Moxie may suffer permanent brain damage in the future because of his trauma, but it is too early to be sure of this yet. His caretakers regard him as a sweet and caring boy who loves to express his appreciation toward everyone who is trying to save him.
Who could bear to harm such a sweet, innocent face?
Timmons said that once Moxie has fully recovered, staff will ensure he gets “the loving family and home he deserves.”
Sergeant Shane McDaniel of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that as of yet, no police report has been filed over Moxie’s abuse, and the sheriff’s office is not handling the case. He did add, however, that anyone who harms an animal could face a $1,000 to $15,000 fine and jail time. The non-profit organization Dog Networking Agents – which is paying for Moxie’s medical bills – has a reward for any information that might shed light on Moxie’s live burial or lead police to the perpetrators. In the meantime, let’s hope that Moxie makes a strong and complete recovery, and eventually finds the loving family home he deserves! All Image Source: UrDogs.com. Man Spends His Last Dime To Adopt A Dog. ow far would you go for your pet? Well, if you’re 23-year-old Joel Carpenter, you would travel 1,500 miles to be exact. When Carpenter saw Sadie, a collie-husky mix, on Petfinder.com, he knew he had to adopt her. He said it was “love at first sight.” (It’s easy to understand why when you see the pooch below!) In turn, he spent $300 to travel from Portland, ME to Minneapolis, MN by plane to pick up his soon-to-be best friend. The problem? He didn’t have any money in his bank account to return home. “I just had faith that it was going to work out,” Carpenter told Inside Edition. Like the two adventurers who biked about 800 miles with their special puppy they rescued, Carpenter also went on his own little expedition with Sadie. They attempted the long voyage home by foot, using Craigslist ride shares, and found places to sleep with Couchsurfing.com. His dedication is just as heartwarming as the man who did everything he could to make his dog’s last few days more special than ever. “We’d only go a few hours a day, so it hasn’t been too hard on her,” Carpenter said. But, thankfully, he got some help along the way as you’ll see at the 1:30 mark.
Good Samaritan removes dying dog from neglectful situation.
A good Samaritan recently took it upon himself to remove a severely neglected dog, dying from severe heartworms, from the backyard of property in Greenville, South Carolina. The pit bull, dubbed "Mr. T" was saved by a man named David, who could tell that the situation was dire. Mr. T's rescuer wrote, "I saw this poor fella in the backyard. after just one look I knew this dog needed to get to a vet ASAP. I took him from the yard as soon as my work was done and took him directly to my vet. he was diagnosed with a heart murmur, severe heartworm disease, hookworm. He was also malnourished, underweight and had extremely pale gums." Mr. T's heart was in such poor condition that the veterinarian drained 10 pounds of fluid - fluid which had been crushing his lungs and leaving him short of breath. The veterinarian treating Mr. T has indicated that lifelong medication will be necessary. Saving Mr. T came at a cost - his prior owner, who had used the dog for breeding purposes, tried to have David charged for taking the dog. Fortunately, the Greenville Police officer that took the report decided that removing the dog from the property appeared to be warranted...David wrote, "I gave the officer the full story, even the part where I took the dog out of the yard without their permission. The officer was grateful for what I had done. He told me he will close the file and that I needed to contact Animal Control so that they can charge the caregiver with animal abuse." Mr. T is no longer in harm's way, but his veterinary expenses are high. A fundraiser has been started to help offset the cost to Mr. T's rescuer - click here to read more. Donations are also being collected through this non-profit rescue agency (for those who are in need of a tax deduction). National Dog News Examiner on Facebook (click 'get notifications' on the page to receive updates). Rescue Story of the Week: Marie, The Ex-Neglected Siberian.
Just when it was starting to get really cold, someone who my sister had class with was looking for somewhere they could “temporarily” keep their kitten for the winter. So Marie came to live in my mom’s office, at the time we thought it was only going to be for the winter. Marie was about six months old at the time and had been living in their garage since they had gotten her. She had never been to the vet, not even after being backed into be a car, because “nothing felt/looked wrong”. When we brought her to the vet she had ear mites so bad that she should be deaf, soreness in her lower back from improper healing (where the car had hit), but otherwise a happy, somewhat healthy kitten. Needless to say they were never getting her back. For a kitten who started her life in a garage, she was one of the most well behaved kitten ever. I had to wear a heart monitor for a month, when she was just over a year old, and she would not leave my side if I needed to phone a recording in. It turned out to be nothing, but since then she has become something of a therapy cat. If I am stressed or upset, she is there to calm me down and make me relax. She is now a beautiful, huge Siberian, three year old cat. The sweetest cat we have ever had and though she is not a lap cat, she is a huge love bug. Although we were not looking for another cat at the time, we would not trade her for the world. After Years of Living in Captivity as a Pet, Rescued Moon Bear Cub Climbs Trees in His Sanctuary Home.
At first glance, bears don’t look like very good climbers. But while it’s true that most bears feel at home on the ground, their bulky frames actually hide strong, well-coordinated muscles that can take them from ground-level to the tops of trees in no time flat!
Wang Cai, the bear in the video, and his sister Holly (not featured in the video) are two moon bears who were rescued by Animals Asia after being kept as pets in Yinbin, China. Apparently, local villagers had been caring for the cubs for two years after they were found in the wild with no mother, but when the bears grew larger, the local forestry department retrieved them and brought them to a shelter.
Wang Cai and Holly are very lucky, as moon bears have been driven to endangered status due to poaching and the rampant bear bile trade. Luckily, kind people like those at Animals Asiaare taking action before it is too late! To learn more about bear bile and the animals who are harmed by this trade, check out Animals Asia’s website. Rescued Dog Walks on Grass For the First Time.
Pocket (once called Sox), only a puppy, was one of more than 100 animals living in filthy, barren wire cages on a dog meat farm in South Korea.Today, Pocket and the other dogs are safe – and the farm is closed for good. Terrified Orphaned Giraffe Now Has Hope for a Better Future Thanks to Rescuers. The incredible David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT) – which has for several decades dedicated itself to rescuing injured, ill, and orphaned wild animals in Kenya – has just done it again! This time, they have taken in a new born orphaned giraffe named Kiko. He was found on the the outskirts of Meru National Park on September 19th by the DSWT Mobile Veterinary Unit. Sadly, DSWT said that “the fate of tiny Kiko’s mother has not been able to be confirmed, but it assumed [she was a victim of] human-wildlife conflict. We are currently giving Kiko the best care possible.” Now that he has been brought to a place of refuge and peace, the fear Kiko felt at being left all alone in the world has begun to fade away.
The DSWT team are doing their very best to care for him and let him know that he will be kept safe from now on.
Since his rescue, he has slowly begun to open up to the love of his carers … and even allow himself some playtime!
In response to a supporter’s offer to symbolically foster him via Facebook, DSWT said, “We are currently giving Kiko the time and intensive care he needs to get over the trauma of being orphaned. When we feel sure he has overcome this hurdle, our Facebook friends will be the first to know. As / when he does join our foster program, we’ll let everyone know!” It is so heartening to see that Kiko now has the hope of a brighter future stretching out before him, as opposed to the uncertain fate that would have been in store had he not been rescued. Let’s hope that his rehabilitation process runs smoothly, and that he has many years of health and safety ahead of him! DSWT has helped hand-raise over 150 endangered baby elephants along with many other types of orphaned baby animals, like giraffes and emus, through its pioneering Orphans’ Project. This Project has also “accomplished its long-term conservation priority by effectively reintegrating orphans back into the wild herds of Tsavo (National Park), claiming many healthy wild-born calves from former-orphaned elephants raised in our care.” This organization truly is a conservation superhero. You can help them to continue with their life-saving work by making a donation or symbolically fostering an animal. Lead Image Source: Nicholas Brown/Flickr. In-text Image Source: David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust/Facebook. Cute Baby Orangutan And Mother Released After Rescue.
Cute Baby Orangutan And Mother Released After Rescue SUBSCRIBE to the Barcroft network: http://bit.ly/Oc61Hj An ADORABLE baby orangutan and her doting mum clamber freely through the lush green jungle after being released back into the wild. Mum, Ah Foo, 25, and her 18-month-old baby, Kebaco, swing joyously from the trees after a three-month stint in quarantined captivity. The pair were rescued from an oil palm plantation after a concerned farmer raised the alarm amid preparations for the harvest – which would have destroyed their home and put them in serious danger. The team took the mum and baby to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Malaysia to screen them for disease before being released to set up their new home amongst fellow great apes. Gilbert Woolley, a photographer and editor from Bristol, UK, now living and working in Borneo, captured the young family’s adventure on film. Videographer / Director: Gilbert Woolley Producer: Emma Pearson, Nick Johnson Editor: Sonia Estal Barcroft TV: https://www.youtube.com/user/barcroft... Barcroft Cars: https://www.youtube.com/user/Barcroft... Bear Grylls Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzcU... For more of the amazing side of life: For the full story, visit BARCROFT.TV: http://www.barcroft.tv/ Like BARCROFT TV on Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/BarcroftTV Follow @Barcroft_TV on Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/Barcroft_TV Check out more videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/barcroft... After Living in Solitary Confinement in a Zoo for 20 Years, Sandra the Orangutan Gets a New Home. There is good news in Argentina today, as the judge just approved a new home for Sandra the orangutan. Sandra is a 30-year-old orangutan who has been living alone in a Buenos Aires zoo for the last 20 years. Last year, this shy primate made headlines all over the world as the center of a landmark case, brought up by the Association of Officials and Lawyers for Animal Rights, which argued that as an emotionally intelligent being, Sandra was being denied her basic rights living in solitary confinement at the zoo. The case dragged on for some time, but it was finally decided that Sandra should be freed from captivity and transitioned into the care of an appropriate primate sanctuary. Since the ruling, Sandra has been patiently waiting for someone to find her a new home.
Rehoming an orangutan born in captivity is not quite as easy as it seems and many things had to be considered when searching for Sandra’s ideal home. But this week the judge finally decided that she is to be moved to The Sorocaba Nature Reserve, in San Paulo Brazil. The Sorocaba Nature Reserve, which is located next to the Amazon jungle, offers lots of open space for Sandra and caretakers, who will help her to live out the rest of her days in nature. These kind folks will even be sponsoring her journey, which is still being carefully planned. And, while this case is not the first of its kind in the world, it is the first of its kind in Argentina. But hopefully, it will not be the last, as nations all over the world recognize the basic rights of other living beings. Image source: Martin Zabala/Xinhua Press. Saving Senior Horses: How We’re Helping Animals Abandoned in Their Golden Years. We all strive to age with dignity and grace and to be appreciated, not forgotten in our golden years. Animals are no different. The elderly dog left behind in the shelter through no fault of her own; the frail cat discarded without a backward glance or the aging horse no longer wanted or needed. These animals all had a purpose, meaning and a place to call home in their younger days. It is a common scenario – the dog, cat or horse reaches a certain age, requires more attention and is pushed aside to make way for a new pet. In the case of dogs and cats, it is much easier for them to find a second loving home with the help of an animal rescue shelter. For horses, however, the task of finding a place that will take in these animals – let alone attempt to rehome them, is much more difficult. When people adopt horses, they don’t realize they are signing on for a 30-year commitment and, unfortunately, this leads to a large number of abandoned, senior horses in need of refuge. Disposable Horses Horses have an undeniable reputation – they are here to be ridden, raced or worked. They are ultimately exploited for our own entertainment and treated as machines rather than living, breathing creatures. If they are not fast enough, not fit enough or strong enough, they are simply replaced with a newer, more efficient model. This trend is very evident if you take a moment to scroll through the classified ads, Craigslist, and even Facebook postings. Every day there are countless numbers of horses in search of new homes. Sadly, a large majority of them are sent to auction and fall into the greedy hands of the kill buyers. Be aware that senior horses are not spared a trip to the slaughter plant, as the meat industry does not discriminate. Thousands of horses, young and old find their way into the slaughter pipeline every year. Running a sanctuary has opened my eyes to how little respect we give horses. Nearly every day I receive requests from people looking to rehome their once beloved horse simply due to the fact that age or illness prevents it from being ridden. Most of these requests come attached with cruel threats of sending the horse to auction or euthanizing them. The guilt and responsibility thoughtlessly passed along to me; a life hangs in the balance. Horses are not seen as life-long commitments – a reality that needs to be addressed. The horses at my sanctuary will remain there until they take their last breath. I made a commitment to keep them safe, show them love and compassion. I ask nothing more of them than respect and trust. They are free to live their lives without having to entertain me, and most are in their senior years. Their histories are long and unknown. Whatever purpose they once served in their previous lives is forgotten – replaced with kindness and understanding. Like so many others, they were deemed useless to their human companions and were tossed away – such as Prince. Prince Finds Sanctuary Prince stood in a small enclosure on a farm down the road from where I live. His companion horse had recently passed away due to illness, and he was left alone. Horses are herd-bound and highly social animals and do not do well on their own and Prince was visibly depressed. It was not long before his owners decided they no longer wanted to care for him and threatened to have him euthanized. Prince was already well into his senior years and suffered from a severe respiratory illness (heaves). He had spent many years carrying their children on his back, doing what was asked of him, but that was not enough to earn him the respect he deserved. He no longer served a purpose and quickly became a burden. His days were numbered.
Prince was brought to the sanctuary and given the medical help he needed to live a comfortable and healthy life. All he wanted was a safe place to call home where he would be loved and cared for. His medical conditions were not difficult to treat, and he was certainly not a burden. Although he only lived for another two years, they were the best years of his life, and he had many happy days in the company of his companions and the people that loved him. He passed away peacefully last year after his quality of life degraded – a difficult decision, but one made with pure kindness and not dependent on human need. How You Can Help If you commit to giving a home to a horse or any animal, make sure you are well prepared to do so. Do your research, horses can live well into their thirties and do not deserve to be abandoned for any reason, especially for growing old. They are not disposable or replaceable. Want to learn more? Take time out of your busy day to visit your local horse rescue or sanctuary. Sanctuaries exist to show there is more to interacting with horses than riding. Educate yourself and others about equine welfare issues and how you can make a difference. It is time to see the horse for what it is – a horse. “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” - Anatole France - All image source: Penny Lane Sanctuary. After 7 Years of Abuse, Rescued Bait Dog Waits For His Forever Home. When Murdock first arrived at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh New York, he was part of an ongoing animal cruelty investigation. This outgoing, eight-year-old fella was rescued back in the summer of 2014, in connection with a cruel dog fighting operation. It is believed that he was being used as a bait dog. Bait dogs are typically docile dogs, used as “bait” to train the aggressive ones. These dogs often suffer unimaginable abuse and this poor fella still wears the scars of his former life as a bait dog.
Upon rescue, his teeth have been filed down and Murdock has a torn ear. He still has scars across his face and a damaged left eye. But he also has a love for his human handlers, a passion for rolling in the grass and a future that we are trying to brighten, by finding his forever home.
As the state investigated his former owner, this sweet boy spent eight lonely months in isolation, where he was shown human kindness, probably for the first time in his life.
Murdock quickly became a staff favorite. John Esposito, a shelter volunteer, describes him as “a very spiritual animal. Few souls are able to endure what Murdock did and go on to be gentle-hearted, but Murdock truly is one of a kind.”
Another member of the staff describes a day she spent in the yard with this sweet boy, where she was thinking about Murdock’s past and burst into tears, only to have Murdock lick them away.
After the case ended, Murdock’s former owners were jailed and he was finally able to be adopted. It can be especially difficult for bully breeds and senior dogs to find homes, so the staff started an Adopt Murdock Facebook page to help him along.
Eventually, he was moved to the Last Hope Animal Rescue, also in Wantagh NY, where he still eagerly awaits a family to love him for the rest of his doggy days.
Murdock is a great example of resilience, as he has managed to turn a lifetime of abuse into a heart filled with love. If you are interested in adopting Murdock, please visit his Facebook page here. All image source: Adopt Murdock/Facebook.
GoPro Rescue - Tailless Fox Return to the Wild!
GoPro Rescue - Tailless Fox Return to the Wild!
Wildlife Aid
Simon and volunteer Hannah went out to rescue a fox which had been contained in a shed. The kind man who contacted us said that the fox seemed to have been victim of an RTA (road traffic accident). He had a few small wounds and scrapes on his sides, but a more serious wound on his tail. Simon carefully caught him and brought him back to the centre to treat him, the tail had to be amputated. He recovered well and after a few weeks was released back where he was found, without a tail but in top shape!
Dill & Pickles: homeless buddies happy to be rescued! Please share.
Dill & Pickles: homeless buddies happy to be rescued! Please share.
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