Family’s Barbecue Campout Gets Ambushed By A Ton Of Robber Crabs
In a B-movie horror twist, one family witnessed first hand the revenge of the crabs while they were enjoying a family picnic on an island off the coast of Australia. They were interrupted by a very terrifying sight: a hoard of large crabs making their way through their campsite. The crabs were pretty scary, but the family didn’t seem to mind at all. They carried on enjoying their meal, even getting a few good pictures of the crabs. The crabs are known as either robber crabs or coconut crabs. They’re common residents of Christmas...
Corgi Puppy Gets Into A ‘Fight’ With A Pumpkin
Puppies are beyond adorable. They get into lots of trouble. It’s part of their charm – you just can’t keep their curiosity down for more than a few minutes. And it’s this natural curiosity that makes for adorable video outtakes. Given that it’s coming up to pumpkin season, most of us are getting our decorations out and wanting to bring a little autumn charm to our homes in the face of 2020. While Maya’s owner was busy decorating, the little corgi was doing her normal puppy thing and getting into the spirit...
The Internet Is Obsessed With This Kitten That Sleeps Like A Human
If you’re a cat owner, you know that there is nothing more adorable than a cat who is asleep. They’re like adorable little cinnamon rolls of happiness. We can’t help but want to take all the pictures of them while they’re asleep, as well as tickle their little toe beans until they wake up – annoyed. But there is plenty of time for annoying our cats while they sleep, seeing as they tend to sleep a lot. They sleep morning, noon, and night. And they’ll fit their siestas into almost any part of the house like...
Vets Defy CDC Orders To Deport French Bulldogs Snuck Into Chicago By Russian Breeder
Chicago French Bulldog Rescue was specifically founded to protect French bulldogs from neglect and abuse. The animal rescue takes this mission so seriously that it recently defied government orders to put 15 sick puppies on a Jordan-bound plane out of concern for their well-being. This heartbreaking saga started when 16 French bulldogs were discovered by a warehouse employee at Chicago O’Hare International Airport — dehydrated, hungry, covered in urine and feces, and stuffed two to a cage — where rescuers believe they had...
Dog Takes Front-Row Seat As Dad Plays ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’
This story originally appeared at Shareably. Having a dog can be one of the most cherished, loving, and even funny experiences we as humans can have on Earth. Our pets share with us our most joyful times, our saddest times, adventurous times, and the list goes on. Our furry friends are there for us for whatever, wherever, and whenever. They are just happy to be near us which further establishes a bond that lives in our hearts forever. Pixabay Music, nature, and a furry friend. For one dog named Maple and her owner together, they share special...
Lights Out Movement Could Save Millions Of Migrating Birds
As temperatures begin to fall and the days become shorter, birds are heading south for the winter. 80 percent of migrating birds travel at night, but many never make it to their destination due to a man-made problem – light pollution. Hummingbirds, sparrows, warblers, geese, and millions of other birds migrate thousands of miles across the country every year using the stars as a guide, but city lights make the stars hard to see. Pixabay The glow of city lights lure migrating birds into cities and confuse them, causing many to crash into...
Bomb-Sniffing Rat Awarded Gold Medal For Saving Countless Lives In Cambodia
Magawa cuts a distinguished figure as he adjusts his PDSA gold medal for life-saving bravery and devotion, though he likely enjoys scouring his handler’s palm for treats even more. The 7-year-old rat may not realize he’s the first of his species in the 77-year history of the the UK’s leading veterinary charity. According to Unilad, the pouched rat earned the reward by sniffing out 39 landmines and 28 unexploded munitions in Cambodia, clearing more than 1.5 million square feet of land, more than the equivalent of 26 football...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Pet Foster Stimulus Grant recipient story, access to veterinary care and more!
Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. How one Pet Foster Stimulus Grant recipient took the opportunity to transform their animal welfare organization, #ThanksToMaddiePrior to COVID-19, Kent County Animal Shelter in Grand Rapids, MI, didn’t have a foster program in place, so when they received the pet foster stimulus grant, they went from 0 fosters to 100 (literally). They implemented their foster program in no time, including behavior dogs with specific needs. Namiko...
15 Dog-Themed Halloween Pumpkin Carvings
It’s hard to believe that the fall is here and Halloween is just around the corner. Now we are looking forward to trick-or-treating, watching some scary movies, and of course, carving a pumpkin. Admittedly, things may be a little different this year because of the pandemic but we still try to have at least a little normalcy in our lives. If you are artistic, perhaps you’ve tried to pass it over on to some pumpkin carving skills. For those who aren’t as artistic, there are some unique stencils out there that can help you...
Florida Is Now The 15th State To Ban The Shark Fin Trade
The governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, signed the Kristen Jacobs Ocean Conservation Act. This is a real victory for conservationists, as the act bans the shark fin trade in the state. As of October 1, Florida becomes the 15th state to ban the trade of shark fins. This is significant because it used to serve as a hub for the United States shark fin trade. The Kristen Jacobs Ocean Conservation Act, named after Florida Representative Kristen Jacobs, will go into effect on October 1, 2020. Jacobs sponsored the House version of the bill, but...
