THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Little Rock animal control officers came across some familiar pygmy goats this week that weren’t supposed to be living in the South End neighborhood anymore after their owner lost a court case regarding them last year.
Lisa TwoRivers appeared in Pulaski County Circuit Court in February 2008 and was fined $1 for violating a city ordinance that prohibits keeping any goats within 300 feet of other residences. (more…)
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WAHOO, Neb. — You might say that Debora Wilcox is really going to be in the doghouse.
Not that she’s in trouble.
Quite the contrary. For some time now, the Wahoo resident has been rescuing lost dogs in Saunders County and helping to find them homes. (more…)
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
OPELIKA, Ala. — Five veterinary clinics in eastern Alabama received 32 surprises in the last week: Healthy cats in containers and carriers, along with notes from an anonymous donor saying she is dying from cancer.
The notes signed by “Miss R” beg the vets to find her pets new homes. (more…)
KRISHA WILLIAMS TURBEVILLE
RESCUE IN THE ROCK
Cupcake watched as her family packed up their belongings and moved out of their rented Bryant home. She waited for them to come back for her, but they never did.
The owner of the house discovered her and let her outside, where she had never ventured, according to neighbors, during the storms Hurricane Ike hauled across Arkansas last week. (more…)
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
SPRINGDALE — Police from two cities are investigating a break-in at Springdale Animal Services that left 10 kittens dead and 10 missing.
Nothing was stolen in the break-in at 321 Randall Wobbe Road, which was discovered at 6:20 a.m. Thursday, said Lindsey Droste, director of animal services. (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.
