Aimee Sadler brings harmony to packs of dogs

(NECN) – Aimee Sadler’s insights into dog play groups is saving the lives of thousands of dogs in shelters and may just change the way you look at your own dog park.

Vicki Croke met Aimee at the Animal Rescue League of Boston where she explained and demonstrated her play-group strategy, which has made life better for the dogs and people at one shelter in Colorado.

These sisters are looking for a loving home

Melissa Tanguay of the Animal Rescue League of Boston is looking for a great home for sisters Emily and Charlotte, two three-year-old cats. The two get along great and would love a home where they can continue their relationship.

Emily and Charlotte’s former owner moved into a place that did not allow pets.

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Pair of kittens battling back

An update to the story Allison posted earlier – with a little more info.

We actually have had two stories getting attention in recent days about animals and the remarkable work of local agencies to save them.

The first one is a little gruesome, but so far looks like it will have a happy ending.

Earlier this week, an eight-week old kitten was found wandering in the Hungry Hill section of Springfield, still smouldering after he was apparently intentionally set on fire. Nicholas (named after St. Nick) is now recovering from one of the “most horrific acts of animal cruelty that we have ever seen,” according to the MSPCA-Western New England. But as you can see from the photo (below), he is recovering from burns to his face, ears and tongue.

Nicholas – one tough cat

See what happens when you foster an animal…

You discover its true colors! Like this cockatoo named Malcolm, whose love for dancing was not realized until Angie Koban of Animal Rescue League Boston pumped up the Backstreet Boys.