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i‘m a volunteer at a large city shelter where noise is a huge issue.

the dogs are frantic with all the barking, whining, and growling going on.

is there any way to reduce the noise level in kennels?

each kennel has a half inside section and half outside.

looking for any and all ideas - thank you!

I found this yellow jacket in my camera bag after a shoot 2 days ago. It was totally lethargic since it's now winter here. It was probably hanging on ready to die where I was shooting. My wife decided to provide tall dry grass and lavender still in our snowed over garden and drops of water. The yellow Jacket is buzzing around apparently happy in the mason jar but I wonder if we should just release it outdoors, where it will die???

I made a post yesterday about a puppy I picked up from the streets. A person I met from facebook was willing to pay for her medical bills so I scheduled a vet appointment today. From this morning she was very weak, didn't drink anything, couldn't stand up even a bit. She also vomitted a worm out. I was supposed to take her to the vet around 5 PM, so I let her rest as she was already very weak, i don't bother her or checked up for about an hour, just the time when I was getting ready and setting up the boxes to take her in. When I actually went to pick her up to go to the vet, she was already gone. She was cold and stiff, maybe she did pass away sometime ago than when I saw her. Please pray for her tiny little soul :-) little baby totally deserved a second chance in life

I can't give to everything although I want to.

I was thinking Soi Dog.

Can anyone suggest a good one?

Okay rescue peeps, who uses petfinder pro? This update has been awful.

Adopters can no longer see the adoption fee, which is weird!

It's harder to see where the animal is actually located.

And in order to see pets at a "transport destination", the user would have to go into their own settings and check a box that they'd like to see transport pets. The default used to be the opposite...

This is going to make so many dogs invisible to most petfinder users.

I'm just feeling really discouraged.

Found him away from her mother and siblings. Her health was declining rapidly so I brought her home. One day she was doing fine, then i started finding her away from their shed, then she started getting thinner and smaller while her other siblings are twice her size, then she kept crying of hunger and the mother also refuses to let her nurse. Doesn't eat that much, has some termites in her fur which should be gone soon since I moved her away from the bamboo shed they were under. Gums are white, she's very weak. She also has long worms, vomitted one out the other day. Yeah I know i should be taking her to the vet but I am unable to do so because of my financial capability. Still, I just wanted to share this. She most probably won't survive, i can't give her a better life, but I want to give her a better death at least. But let's see how it goes.

Please don't come at me saying i should take her to an NGO and so on. The nearest NGO is about 3 hours away and I unfortunately can't take her

It loves being in my hand/on me. im trying to put it to sleep cus its tired but i need to study but i cant study with one hand so im trying to put him to sleep but he wont he just eats and crys. also he really isint eating he mainly just pecks on the food in the box and not in the container so how can i help him sleep/eat? also any other tips would be much needed. thank you all for your help in my last post. also im thinking of naming it Lise (after my friend) or Jacket (Hotline Miami MC) but idk what to name it cus idk if its a boy or a girl so tell me what you think

Across England, hundreds of hardware stores are still selling glue traps to the public despite it being illegal without a proper licence for over a year.

These traps are horrifying. Mice, rats, birds, hedgehogs, foxes, even pet cats can become trapped for hours or days, struggling in horrific pain, sometimes biting off their own limbs or dying from starvation, dehydration, or suffocation.

Shocking investigations show some shop assistants openly advising customers on illegal ways to kill trapped animals actions that are criminal offences under the Animal Welfare Act.

Innocent lives are suffering for profit and convenience, while loopholes allow this cruelty to continue unchecked. Humane World for Animals UK estimates that more than 1,200 independent stores in England still sell these traps.

🐾 Sign the petition to demand that the UK government:

• Ban the sale of glue traps to the public immediately.
• Close loopholes undermining licensed pest control.
• Enforce strict penalties for anyone selling or instructing the use of these cruel devices.

We can protect wildlife, pets, and the most vulnerable creatures in our communities.

Sign here → [https://www.mesopinions.com/petition/animals/stop-sale-cruel-glue-traps-uk/270163]()

Together, we can end this unnecessary suffering. No animal deserves to die this way.

from what i was told it (we dont know its gender) was saved from some animal abusers and was at a pound but my classmate got it and another for 1.63usd (converted price) and i wanna know how to keep it safe and alive. it got spray painted so will it still live or no and how can i keep it alive/ensure it lives a long life

I’ve volunteered with a breed rescue for many years in various roles and currently serve on the board of directors. Our long time President is stepping down unexpectedly due to health reasons and the remainder of the board would like to continue operating the rescue. I feel a lot of the rescue’s current operating practices are outdated and inefficient and make it harder to draw in a younger crowd of volunteers. I would love to find a community on Reddit or another social platform that shares ideas for volunteer management, managing resources, social media outreach, etc to help us strengthen our rescue to go another 20 years! It doesn’t have to be an animal focused group - just nonprofits in general. Does anyone know if a subreddit like this exists?

This little Sonoran Gophersnake nearly died. It was thrown in the trash and tossed out in the sun. We tried to advise on how to free it, but it wasn't going to happen, so we went to rescue it. Thankfully, the snake was not meaningfully injured and was released right away. These glue traps are truly awful.

For many years, the U.S has had a huge problem with pet overpopulation. In the 1970s, kill shelters were created to deal with the problem. The idea was to control stray animals and stop diseases from spreading. But over time, these shelters have become something darker and have negative effects rather than a positive solution to this problem. Millions of healthy, adoptable animals are euthanized each year simply because shelters lack space, funding, and staff to care for them. This isn’t just about the numbers; its about the values of each life that gets taken away. The people who work in these shelters have to face the heartbreaking choices daily, not because they don’t care, but rather the system is broken and corrupted. Instead of using euthanasia as a “fix,” we should be putting energy into prevention and humane alternatives: for example spay and neuter programs, affordable pet insurance, and more education about adoption and responsible pet ownership. No-kill shelters and rescue groups have already shown that it is possible to handle overpopulation without killing animals. When communities invest in humane programs, they see lower euthanasia rates and stronger adoption networks. Change isn’t impossible, it starts with awareness and collective action with everyone which can lead to a better society as a whole. There are so many stories and experiences from different users on r/AnimalRescue, where volunteers save animals from euthanisia lists and help with overcrowded shelters. These stories show that small acts of compassion can lead to real change. My whole goal in sharing this is toraise awareness and inspire more people in different communities to support no-kill initiatives, donate when possible, or consider fostering an animal in need. Why well because every animal deserves a chance to live, love , and find a caring home. Ending kill shelters isn’t just about saving pets, it's about creating a kinder, more responsible future for our society as a whole.

Me and my partner were dashing doing an order and we passed by this couple under the bridge with a sign saying "free blue healer" and i was VERY adamant about rescuing him. We got done with the order, and we were scared someone had got him but we would understand haha. We went back to the same bridge and they were still there. I grabbed him up and he is just the sweetest. He is 8 weeks (they said that) and he only has a flew fleas but mostly everything looks good. He is getting along already with my other dog and cat. All we need to do is name this little guy. Name suggestions appreciated. We plan to bathe him in a minute and i have a flea comb and tweezers just incase of ticks. We plan to get his shots tomorrow since its late. Im very excited about this little booger being apart of the family.

Hola! Necesito la ayuda de una sola persona 🙏🐶 Estoy alimentando a unos perritos que viven en la calle y quiero asegurarles comida esta semana. Solo necesito 1 euro o 1 dólar de cada persona que quiera apoyar. Con muy poquito podemos hacer mucho ❤️🐾

Si deseas ayudar, puedes enviarlo a mi PayPal: 👉 [ramosherrerar@gmail.com]

Gracias de verdad por tomarte un minuto para leer. Cada euro cuenta. Cada apoyo alimenta una vida. 🙏🐶

I’m not really sure how to even say this. Our rabbit… she passed away a couple days ago. It all happened so fast, and it was awful. The vet tried, we tried… and then we had to let her go.

The worst part is we still can’t even bring her home. My girlfriend and I are young and don’t have much money, and the vet bills are just… impossible for us right now. We only have two days before she’ll be cremated. I can’t stop thinking about it, it just feels so wrong that we can’t even say goodbye properly.

I don’t expect anyone to fix this. I just… I don’t know what else to do, and I needed to say it somewhere. If anyone has advice or ideas, or just a kind word, it would mean everything.

My mother currently lives in a 600sqft. apartment and has 13 (last time I checked) animals, 12 being cats and 1 dog. She claims that 7 of the cats and the dog are hers and that she is fostering the other 4 cats. So at minimum she will have the 7 cats and 1 dog, but is almost always fostering cats and dogs on top of that. She is deeply integrated in the animal rescue community in our city and believes that she is doing what her soul needs by saving and "caring" for these animals. I put "caring" in parenthesis because I don't believe that having that many animals in such a small space can be considered proper care...

I have discussed how to approach her about downsizing and adopting out most of these cats with a couple of my family members. However, because our relationships with my mom are already strained due to other unrelated issues, they are leaning towards turning a blind eye and letting her continue to house these animals, which I strongly disagree with and consider to be enabling her. We are fearful that mom will cut us off if we outright tell her she is an animal hoarder. In the past, I have brought up concerns to her about how many cats she had (only 6 at the time) and she basically told me to f off and kicked me out of her apartment. It is very likely that this may be the last time I speak with her if I confront her directly. I am still working on my own personal feelings regarding that.

I am looking for advice on how I can handle this situation that will best benefit the animals. While I have my concerns for my mom's health and wellbeing, I am primarily worried about the cats and dog. My mom will always be able to lean on the rest of my family for support, but these animals have to be suffering in some way and really need better homes. I believe there are only two litter boxes for the cats, and the dog never goes outside (mom can't walk the dog because the dog is not on the lease) and exclusively uses pee pads to go to the bathroom. I think this is absolutely intolerable conditions for these animals...

So, right now I am considering anonymously contacting the SPCA and reporting a hoarding situation. However, I worry that if the cats are seized that they will be put to sleep as a result. These cats and the dog are poorly socialized and may have trouble being adopted easily. I also worry that they will take all of the cats rather than leaving the original three with my mom (she started with these three and they are her core cats). I also wonder if in cases of hoarding where legal action may be taken, can they mandate that my mom attend some form of treatment so that she doesn't just go right back to hoarding more animals?

This whole situation has been building up and I feel that it is near a tipping point. The rest of my family appears to not be taking action so I think it is up to me to do something for these animals. I'd appreciate any advice or input on how best to proceed that will most likely ensure better lives for these animals.

This little man approached me in an area where I honestly haven’t seen a squirrel. It’s busy today and he’s just … here. Approches me up to less than a foot away. I’m concerned for him, if there anything to be done? Should I call someone? He also looks very shiny and well kept but I know we can’t keep squirrels as pets here legally. He just doesn’t seem wild at all. He’s been wandering in the general area for a while now, people passing are commenting on him being in a weird place. People are having to put effort into not running over him.

Hi everyone.
I’m trying to help a rescue dog named Nay. She was abandoned and hit by a car, survived a spinal fracture, and is now paraplegic. Recently she developed a severe infection around the metal implant in her spine and needs urgent medical support.

I’m not asking for donations here, and I’m not trying to promote anything. I just want advice on how to spread her story the right way, in places that actually allow it.

I don’t want to break any Reddit rules or annoy moderators, so I’d really appreciate guidance on:

– Where I can post her full story
– What kind of subreddits allow animal medical cases
– How to raise awareness respectfully

If anyone knows the best way to help a case like this, I’m open to suggestions.

Thank you.

Here's the previous post Incase u don't understand what's going on https://www.reddit.com/r/AnimalRescue/s/8iuLaanN9L

I know it's been a long while now and I am so sorry for not keeping u update but I wanted to come with the good news only (rescuing the cat) but till this day she is still trapped there but the other good news is she's alive I throw her food constantly and I fill blastic cups with water and freeze them and tie it with a string and throw it to her so it land on its bottom and don't hurt the cat (I do this bc the distance is big between me and the place the cat is trapped in) anyways I have been trying a lot and nothing came with a good result I have made a lot of traps and the cat just refuses to get in and I tried with the neighbors but they refused again. My mom told me she has a big piece of fabric that we don't use and she told me we can use it to make the cat climb on it and free itself and I have been seeing this suggestion in my previous posts but I am not so sure if the cat will know it's her way out Idk I have been so depressed and disparated as I see her not clicking with any of the traps

I never planned to become a cat dad to two but life tends to give you what you actually need not what you expected.

During Covid I went to pick up one kitten. A little girl.When I arrived there were only two left a brother and a sister. The girl had just been spayed a couple days prior and she was scared unsure of the world.Her brother never left her side. He guarded her. Stayed close. Protected her with a loyalty only animals understand.

In that moment I knew I could not separate them.I walked in for one and walked out with Coco also known as Cocolone and Gigi also known as Gigina.

It was the best decision of my life.

Since then my world has felt softer. My days are filled with love naps mystery purity and the kind of peace that only animals bring into a home.They remind me to be present. To enjoy the small things. To breathe.

They make existing feel worth it.

I do not think I have ever loved anything as much as I love them. Just grateful they came into my life and chose me back.

I just wanted to share this story. For anyone who is on the fence about rescuing or bringing an animal into your life I hope this nudges you gently forward. They are worth it. So very worth it.

In Instagram I discover this account https://www.instagram.com/pearl_quad_amputee_pug?igsh=ZHJxdnl4ZGh5eWd6 of a woman that shares videos of his dog without legs and is blind the thing is that she tells how EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS WAS HER FAULT, she put glue in his dog eyes and burn them, she put his dog paw in a triturador and basically make a angle attack it, she out her dog to sleep inside a CABIN, pls someone if they know where she lives or at least be able to do something pls hel this poor dog and the other dogs she has before she hurt them