Man With ALS Held On Until He Found Loving Home For His Senior Rescue Dog
A man in the end stages of ALS was focused on one thing – finding a loving home for his senior rescue dog. John Weston was introduced to PawPaw thanks to his neighbor and founder of Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, Sherri Franklin. He knew right away when he met PawPaw that he was the dog for him. Weston was already diagnosed with ALS and in a wheelchair, so Franklin promised to find PawPaw a new home if he could no longer care for him. Sadly, that time had come. After spending three and a half glorious years with the wolfhound mix, Weston...
Duck-Chasing Golden Retriever Falls Into Icy New York Pond And Is Rescued Just In Time
A golden retriever, appropriately named Lucky, is home safe with his family after nearly drowning in an icy New York pond. Golden retrievers love to chase birds, even if they don’t stand a chance at catching them. Lucky is no exception. When he spotted some ducks outside his home he bolted through the door to chase after them. His mom, Kalanit Lebouvich, watched in horror as he fell into the partially frozen Grant Park pond. She immediately called 911 for help. Screenshot: Facebook/Kalanit Lebouvich The Nassau County Police Department...
Vet Warns About The Dangers Of ‘Grit’ Found On Icy Roads And Sidewalks
Dog owners know that taking care of a pet often means taking care of their needs before they even know them. Dogs rely on their owners and families to protect them from the environment around them, whether it’s the heat of summer or the cold of winter. And it’s not just nature that pet owners need to be aware of. As winter storms blanket some areas of the world in snow, rock salt, or grit, is often deployed to clear roadways. One woman’s timely warning about the dangers that rock salt poses to pets has been widely shared....
Family Reunites With Irish Wolfhound After A Car Accident Separated Them
As a kid, my family dog was known around the neighborhood as an “escape artist.” It wasn’t unusual to be greeted by her wagging tail when I got off the school bus after a long day. Eventually, she outgrew her rebel streak — and her safety was never in any danger. But to many, a lost dog can be a nerve-wracking and derailing experience. Concerns over safety, separation, and your pet’s well-being can be overwhelming. For one Nashville couple, these fears became reality. One Saturday night in late January, Mickey...
Platypus Population Returns After Ecologists Buy And Restore Wetlands
One of the hardest things to do in life is to believe in a goal, even when you have no idea how you’re going to achieve it. Having a vision, along with investing the hard work to make it a reality, can become a life’s work. For Mark Bachmann, it wasn’t just his goal that seemed impossible. Faced with a ticking clock, the challenges of land and water management, and the lives of several endangered species on the line, Mark’s goal was looking like a pipe dream that would never come true. It all started in 2013. Bachmann,...
These Chimps At A Sanctuary Will Smash A Heart With Your Ex’s Name On It For Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day always brings out a mix of emotions, from the excitement of a new relationship to the regretful ache of lost love. And as February 14th creeps closer on the calendar, Save The Chimps, Inc. has the perfect event for animal fans that aren’t feeling the love. The non-profit sanctuary, which is home to nearly 240 “retired” chimpanzees, is celebrating “Chimpentine’s Day,” and it looks like it’s going to be a smash! PHOTO: FACEBOOK / SAVE THE CHIMPS For those nursing a broken heart and...
Blind Husky Can’t Wait To Be Let Outside And Play In The Snow
One of the most admirable traits of dogs is their ability to look on the bright side of every bad situation. You will never see a dog be down for long whenever they have to learn to live with a disability. It is actually quite inspiring. One blind husky, Mackenzie, showed off her joie de vivre in the cutest snow day video ever. The dog, who lives in Ontario, Canada, was captured on camera by her owner enjoying the joys of fresh snow. As the video demonstrates, the blind dog’s keen senses seem to pick up on the fact that it’s...
Great Pyrenees Found Living On The Streets Is Given A Better Life
There was a Great Pyrenees dog who was spotted hanging around a town for about 4 months before Megan Allen, an animal rescuer from Los Angeles, California, stepped in and saved him. She made the 2-hour drive to Buttonwillow, California in order to rescue the pooch who she later named Miles. Even though she made the long drive to Buttonwillow, she wasn’t able to catch Miles on her own that first day. Miles did allow her to get close enough to give him a few treats, however, he wouldn’t let her get close enough to put a leash on...
Vet Finds Sharp Bone Fragment Lodged In Neglected Puppy’s Throat
All animals deserve a home that is going to love them and care for them unconditionally. However, it is extremely heartbreaking to see an animal that has nowhere to go and no one to care for them. But what can be even more upsetting, is a pet that is being neglected by its owner. And that was the case for one little pup in De Doorns. Fortunately for the pup, now named Squiggle, help came just in time. He was in very bad shape. He had no appetite and wasn’t touching food or water. Photo: Sidewalk Specials In addition, he had white gums...
Watching Penguins Getting Weighed On A Scale Is The Cutest Thing You’ll See Today
Humboldt penguins are so adorable. And the ones that live at the Saint Louis Zoo are full of charm as they step on the scale for their weigh-in. Since these birds are considered a threatened species, the zoo likes to regularly monitor their health – something that these delightful little penguins have grown accustomed to. And we see it best as one of the penguins, Pedro, declares his joy while his caretaker, KC Donaldson, puts him on the scale. It is truly adorable to watch. The scene is part of the “Bring The Stl Zoo To...
