The Kibble: All-Star Volunteers Leaving Big Shoes to Fill
The typical American volunteer contributes 52 hours a year to charity. Then there’s Pam and Ralph Arning of Walled Lake. Over 26 years this couple has devoted thousands of volunteer hours to the Mega March for Animals, Protect-A-Pet Clinics, and other special events....
The Kibble: Recent Animal Rescue Embodies Spirit of Detroit
MHS agents responded to more than 8,000 calls in 2017. Some cases, like these, involved horrific cruelty, but they are just part of the rescue story. Most calls involve good Samaritans looking out for each other and Detroit’s many neighborhoods. Herb Singleton and his...
The Kibble: Thanks for Standing by Senior Dog Roadie
Roadie the Blue Heeler was a flea-bitten, pain-riddled mess. The 10-year-old senior dog had 16 diseased teeth, an egg-sized mass on his back, another mass on his knee, a visual impairment and arthritis. But the harshest blow was yet to come. More than 6,000 people...
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Python Found Outside Car Dealership in Ferndale
The things you expect to see at car dealerships are pretty predictable: cars, humans, office furniture, coffee of questionable quality and so on. Customers and employees at Ferndale Honda can add "snake" to that list. Fox 2 reports that a ball python was spotted on...
Lost Dog Reunites With Human Mom, Happy Dance Ensues
Start the week right by watching a dog reunite with her dog-mom after two weeks apart. USA Today shares the story of Daisy, who ended up getting lost. Her owner, Joyce Adams, called the Jackson Friends of the Animal Shelter in Jackson, Miss. to ask them to be on the...
Hero Dog Todd Honored by Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks allowed their fans to shower a dog with applause on Sunday, giving him a hero's welcome. It wasn't just any dog though. Todd saved his owner from being bitten by a rattlesnake. As ArizonaSports.com shares, D-Backs included Todd in their...
Attendants Save Dog’s Life During JetBlue Flight
Flight attendants are trained to aid passengers during emergencies, but rarely do they have to assist animals. That didn't prevent JetBlue staff from ensuring a dog's safety after suffering from a lack of oxygen. WCVB reports that Boston area residents Steven and...
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[Video] This Dog Loves Jumping Into Water
We're not even a month into summer and the heat has been brutal. That's not a problem for this pupper who loves jumping into water. Meet Ringo, a Border Collie mix who goes by @ringo.swims.alot on Instagram. As the handle implies, Ringo can't help but leap into lakes...
5 Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe During Fireworks
It’s firework season! We all look forward to the celebration and fun that is the Fourth of July, but for our furry friends, this day is far from exciting. In fact, more pets are reported missing during holidays where fireworks are present, which is why it’s important...