Owner walks into high kill shelter and declares 'I would like to donate my dog'

UPDATE : ADOPTED
On Friday, Bear's world broke into a million tiny pieces. If one can imagine Bear's owner smugly walking into the East Valley Animal Shelter in Van Nuys, California, with his dog on a leash and announcing to the shelter staff, "I would like to donate my dog to your shelter." A volunteer tearfully watched the dog's face change into a painful look of fright, as if he knew something terrible was about to happen. "We watched as he took selfies with the dog kissing his face while telling the ACT that the dog was taking too much room and that he just lives on the side of the house ever since the new baby came," noted the volunteer.

And to add to the litany of excuses why Bear was no longer wanted in the family, the dog's owner admitted to having kept the dog in his kennel all alone and isolated on the side of the house. So Bear suffers the consequences of an owner who has no qualms about his dog being disposable on a whim. Sadly, there was no mention if the dog had been properly socialized since the arrival of the new baby. Now Bear will need a few days to decompress at which time volunteers are hoping to get to know him better. Why not stop by and visit this beautiful dog?

Bear is a four-year-old black and brown Rottweiler and German shepherd mix weighing approximately 84 pounds. When making inquiries about Bear, reference #A1159952. He is available for adoption immediately. A Facebook page for Bear can be found by clicking here. Please share Bear's plight with approved rescue groups, family, friends, and social media contacts. Sharing saves lives. The East Valley Animal Shelter is located at 14409 Vanowen, Van Nuys, California. Phone: (818) 756-9323/4.

“I’m Not Leaving You, Mama!” This is What Love Looks Like.

UPDATE: Lizzie and Phantom are currently recovering in an outdoor koala ward within the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital . They’re doing swimmingly; Phantom is both gaining weight and exploring his temporary habitat. And of course, mama and baby are sharing more adorable cuddles! For most species in the animal kingdom, the bond between mother and baby is incredibly strong. That's pretty much inarguable. But last week, two koalas in Australia further proved it. After they were hit by a car, Lizzie and her joey, Phantom were welcomed into the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. Six-month-old Phantom had escaped the accident unscathed. Lizzie, however, wasn’t looking so good, what with facial trauma and a collapsed lung. In order to survive, she needed to go under the surgeon’s knife. But this marsupial mama wasn’t alone during the life-saving procedure. Phantom accompanied her and clung to her as she received treatment. The vets let them be; Phantom was too y...

The Sound Of This Baby Rhino Wailing After Its Mother Was Killed By Poachers Will Haunt You

It’s one of the most sorrowful sounds you’ll ever hear, but it’s also a sad reality check for anyone who thinks protected species are safe from illegal poaching. In a video released this in July, a baby rhino named Davi cries for his mother after she was shot and killed by poachers. Most rhinos spend at least three years with their mothers before weaning, the Dodo reports, but Davi’s childhood was cut short at just 8 months old. The baby rhino stood close by his mother’s lifeless body until rescuers arrived. They fitted her with earplugs and a blindfold to calm his anxiety on the way to The Rhino Orphanage in South Africa. Source: YouTube/Terrence Daniels Davi huddles close to his mother’s dead body. It was there that Davi spent the night crying. “His calls for mom echoed deeply and urgently throughout the night, but two carers have been with him every step of the way,” caretakers posted . “At least he is in good physical condition [and] has no injuries...

Speak out against the cruel dog meat trade

Much of the world sees dogs as their trusted companions, but in parts of Asia they suffer terribly as victims of the trade in dog meat for human consumption. In some Asian countries, dogs used for this industry are mostly stolen pets and they are sometimes tortured before being slaughtered. The dog meat trade is not only cruel, but is also linked to the spread of rabies and other diseases. HSI is working with local organizations in South Korea, China, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and India to sensitize the public about the harmful dog meat trade that thrives in these countries. We actively shut down farms in South Korea, assist farmers as they transition to more humane livelihoods, support our local Chinese partners in intercepting dog meat traders’ trucks, fund the care of confiscated and rescued animals and lobby for better laws throughout Asia. Take the pledge to fight the cruel dog meat trade >>> SIGN PETITION HERE <<<

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