What’s Making Global Cat and Dog News Today?
The Best Pet Daily Round-up of News, Research, Opinion or Fun published about Dogs and Cats from around the world:
United States (Fox29) Hurricane Milton: Nearly 100 dogs, cats arrive from storm-ravaged Florida seeking forever home
Nearly 100 dogs and cats were rescued from shelters in hurricane-ravaged Florida and transported to the Brandywine Valley SPCA in Pennsylvania. The animals, survivors of both Hurricane Milton and previous shelter life, were evacuated with help from Petco Love to make room for more animals in disaster zones. These pets will receive medical evaluations before being available for adoption, with waived fees for large dogs and adult cats. The SPCA hopes to find them new homes while continuing rescue efforts in Florida.
Lebanon (Aljazeera) Cieco: A blind dog’s journey from Nabatieh to Beirut, fleeing Israeli bombs
Cieco, a blind and deaf dog, was rescued from the war-torn region of Nabatieh, Lebanon, after being shot in the face. Evacuated to Beirut amid Israeli bombings, Cieco now lives at the Alyarz Pet Club (APC) shelter. Despite his disabilities, he has adapted to his new surroundings with the help of the APC team. His previous caretaker, Houssein Hamza, stayed behind to care for other animals amidst escalating attacks. Cieco’s journey highlights the resilience of animals and the dedication of volunteers during crises.
Cuba (VOA News) Cubans searching for a better future leave pets behind
In Brief: As Cubans migrate in record numbers, many pets are being abandoned due to economic hardship and the high cost of transporting animals abroad. Animal rights activists in Havana, like those at Adoptions for Love, are stepping in to rescue and rehome these pets, but the issue persists as new owners also migrate, leaving animals behind again. Despite a 2021 animal welfare law, activists continue to struggle with the rising number of stray pets caused by Cuba's worsening economic crisis and mass migration.
Ukraine (MyEdmondNews) ‘War Tails’ creators urge action to address Ukraine’s homeless pet problem
The documentary War Tails highlights Ukraine's growing homeless pet crisis following the Russian invasion in 2022. Animal rescue efforts, led by volunteers like Krystina Drahomarestska, focus on saving abandoned pets, vaccinating, and spaying/neutering them to control the population. Dan Fine and Tana Axtelle, founders of the Ukraine War Animal Relief Fund (UWARF), urge the European Union to prioritize support to avoid a worsening rabies epidemic. They emphasize the need for immediate action to prevent future culling of affected animals.
Israel (The Times of Israel) Hezbollah fire doesn’t deter dedicated vets treating animals in war-torn Kiryat Shmona
In Brief: Despite the evacuation of Kiryat Shmona due to ongoing Hezbollah rocket attacks, dedicated veterinarians Dr. Raanan Rafaeli and Dr. Ram Perelshtein remain in the war-torn city to treat injured and anxious animals. They care for pets left behind by owners who fled and help those wounded by the conflict, sometimes performing amputations on dogs caught in the blasts. Animals, especially dogs, suffer from extreme anxiety due to the explosions, highlighting the emotional toll of the war on both pets and their caretakers.
