Animal lover photos, stories, animal related issues

03/04/2025

03/04/2025

It’s been reported that in the first Iditarod race, at least 15 dogs died—and the body count has continued to pile up since then.

03/04/2025

𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐍𝐎 𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐒, 𝐁𝐔𝐓…𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐀.

Villalobos Rescue Center (VRC) is a private, non-profit 501 (C) 3 organization. As far as donations go, we are not funded by the state, city, parish, or any other entity. Losing our TV show really impacted our income, which is why we had to close down our New Orleans location. So here’s the full story.

For 13 years, we reigned on Animal Planet (Discovery Network) as their longest-running series. In addition, we have won multiple awards for “Pit Bulls & Parolees,” which is something we are so proud of. But neither of these things could save us when Animal Planet was sold to Warner Brothers, who then decided to shut down the entire network, thus leaving some great shows scrambling. We were, of course, one of them. To this day, we do not know why Animal Planet was sold or why the entire network was dumped. No one has ever given us an explanation to this day. So the REAL reality hit…we needed to find money!

The first item on the survival list was to cut costs, and one of those was paying rent for the beautiful building we had just rented in New Orleans. It took us over a year to move the dogs and everything packed up, but we finally did it, and by February 2025, we were no longer residents of New Orleans. It was bittersweet, and we left knowing that there were other dog and cat rescues in the Big Easy that would step in and continue helping the animals of the Crescent City. So we had to put our entire focus into our other location: Assumption Parish (Napoleonville), Louisiana.

We hope to start tours and a new volunteer program up very soon. The atmosphere is just too beautiful to not have guests enjoy it along with some attention hungry dogs. Keep checking back with our social media platforms for updates!

To get more information, email: [email protected]

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞!
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03/04/2025

03/04/2025

Under existing state law, it's legal to run down predators like coyotes and wolves in most of Wyoming. Legislators are considering a change.

03/04/2025

As wildfires like the Palisades fire devastate communities, destroy homes, and claim lives, we see the consequences of ecological imbalance unfolding in real time.

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Thank you.

03/04/2025

Turk is looking for his forever 🏠

🐾 Meet Turk! 🐾

🎉 This 3 year-old cutie is dog-friendly and okay with cats.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best suited for homes with older kids.

🏊‍♂️ Turk loves to swim and walks beautifully on a leash.

🏡 An active home or potential dog sport enthusiast would be a perfect match for him.

🔥🔥Location: Ottawa, IL!

💥Apply at: http://haveaheartdogrescue.com/adopt/adoption-application/

03/04/2025

Hurricane, a beloved former Special Operations Canine with the United States Secret Service and the most decorated dog in U.S. history, has passed away at age 15. 💔

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03/04/2025

For Activist Appreciation Month, we're paying tribute to Theia.

Theia the wolf’s tragic death sparked a movement to end wolf whacking—a brutal practice where wolves are intentionally hit by vehicles. Her story ignited outrage and action, pushing for stronger protections for wolves. We honor her legacy.

Explore our full Activist Appreciation Month program: https://bit.ly/4hRTh6Y

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01/14/2025

Getting ready for my interview! How do I look??

01/14/2025

A beloved matriarch, 907F lived to be 11 years old, which is much longer than the average lifespan for gray wolves and a rare feat, even for those in the protected area of Yellowstone

01/14/2025

Toxic Food for Dogs. Make sure to tell new dog owners so they are aware of the dangers.

12/16/2024

🦊🌿 As fox mating season approaches and the nights become filled with their captivating sounds, we want to assure you that there's no need for alarm. The unique vocalisations you're hearing are a natural part of fox behaviour during this season, and they are perfectly normal.

Male foxes utilise a combination of barks, yips, and howls to mark their territories and establish dominance. Despite the strong nature of these vocalisations, they are simply the foxes' way of communicating, seeking a mate, and discouraging rivals.

Female foxes are known for emitting prolonged, loud, high-pitched screams as they seek a mate, signifying their active involvement in the mating process. Despite the potential alarm caused by these vocalisations, they are a vital and natural aspect of the foxes' mating behaviour, playing a crucial role in their reproductive cycle. These calls can last for extended periods, occasionally up to 30 minutes, reflecting the duration of the mating activity.

If you happen to observe two foxes in a 'copulatory lock,' where they are joined rear-to-rear (as seen in the photo), please be reassured that this is a normal occurrence and not a cause for concern.

So, while the sounds of fox mating season may be intriguing and intense, rest assured that they are all part of the natural order of things. In fact, these calls herald the promise of new life as fox cubs will soon join the ecosystem. 🦊🦊🦊🧡

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12/16/2024

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12/16/2024

It might be time to take a deep breath for both of your sakes.

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