THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A golden retriever who was 400 miles from his Atlanta home booked a trip back by simply looking pathetic outside of a Florida travel agency.
Nine months ago, Pepper ran away from Atlanta while his family was on vacation. He somehow made it down to St. Petersburg. It’s unknown if he got a ride or wandered on his own. (more…)
KRISHA WILLIAMS TURBEVILLE
RESCUE IN THE ROCK
LITTLE ROCK – As a puppy, Amber broke her hind leg. Without treatment, it healed on its own, but she would forever have one leg shorter than the other causing her to limp the rest of her life.
Animal Services of Little Rock found the abused dog and brought her to the shelter, Little Rock Animal Village, where Amber met Tracy Roark, manager of the agency.
Six months later, after treatment and “having somebody show they cared for her,” Amber became a different dog, friendly and active. She now works alongside Tracy and goes home with him every night. (more…)
Rescue in the Rock focuses on pets and champions animal rescue in central Arkansas. It's also a resource for owners and rescuers, linking organizations around the state and country. Please feel free to email me
suggestions or news tips. Krisha Williams Turbeville is news editor for ArkansasOnline.
KRISHA WILLIAMS-TURBEVILLE
Longer, hotter Arkansas days can take their tole on our four-legged friends, even those who sedentary.
The Humane Society of the United States offers the K-9 Keep Cool Mat made of nontoxic crystal beads that absorb water.
Soak the mat in cool water for 15-20 minutes, and The Humane Society guarantees the mat will keep your dog cool for as long as two days.
The handwashable mat ranges from $34 to $65, depending upon size. It's available from The Humane Society's online shop, Humane Domain.
KRISHA WILLIAMS TURBEVILLE
The Feline Funhouse seems like a great alternative to leaving your scaredy cat inside exclusively.
I haven't tried this product, but I think our cat, Simon, would love it. He is afraid of the outdoors, but cries pitifully when we spend time on the deck or in the yard.
He also moans when our other cat, Annabel, who's much more adventurous, takes her nightly constitutionals.
This pop-up enclosure can be used outside or in (for those times when feline drama compels Cat A to temporarily hate Cat B).
Made of weather-resistant nylon, the Funhouse boasts durable netting, but I'd have to see my 20-pound cat have his way with it to believe it would be long-lasting.
It comes with a carrying case, but the nylon floor pad is sold separately for $15, on top of $75 for the Funhouse itself.
For more information, please visit The Humane Society of the United States at Humane Domain.
