Teen with Tourette’s and His Rescue Dog Find Community on TikTok
When Shane Koch was only 8 years old, he was diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome. He suffers from verbal and physical tics that are out of his control. In an interview with NBC LX, Shane admitted, “The worst part about Tourette’s is bullies and school.” All his life, Shane can recall being bullied by both classmates and teachers, and struggled with being treated fairly. But then, in December of 2019, Shane decided to rescue a puppy from a shelter, and both of their worlds changed forever. When Shane took a trip to the...
Clever Golden Retriever Pulls Trick On Owner – Makes Him Think He Hasn’t Had His Treat
This story originally appeared at Shareably. Golden retrievers are easily one of the smartest dog breeds in existence. In 1864, Lord Tweedmouth of Inverness, Scotland bred a yellow retriever named Nous and a liver-colored Water Spaniel named Belle. The result of their offspring is what we’ve come to know today as the Golden Retriever! These lovable creatures rank in the top ten most popular dog breeds in the United States, even climbing up to top 3 out of 195. Their puppy attitude follows them into adulthood and they never quite lose...
Brave Woman Wrestles Python With Bare Hands To Save Puppy
There is nothing a mother wouldn’t do for her child, including risking her life to save theirs. Michelle van Schouwen from Queensland didn’t think twice about wrestling a python that had a death grip on her nine-week-old puppy, Jasper. The wolfhound-cross puppy went in the backyard to use the bathroom when Michelle heard him cry out. Screenshots: YouTube/Wolf Hope She rushed out to see a carpet python choking the life out of her terrified puppy. Video footage showed the snake hiding in a nearby bush and then striking Jasper as he...
Here’s How Your Donations Helped A Struggling Animal Shelter Rebuild After Hurricane Delta
After Hurricane Delta blew through Louisiana, the Acadiana Animal Aid facility in New Orleans was left significantly damaged. The shelter’s transport and quarantine kennels were completely destroyed, and the walls of the cat cottage and roof of the shelter’s barn were starting to fall. AAA had weathered Hurricane Laura in August, and was in the process of helping animals displaced by that disaster when Delta came back even stronger. “At first we were trying to help these other communities, and then we needed to help...
Endangered Sea Turtles Stranded By ‘Cold Stunning’ On Cape Cod
A few dozen Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles found stranded on Cape Cod are going to be spending the holiday season in warmer climes. As CNN reports, 40 turtles washed up on New England beaches, suffering from “cold stunning” from low temperature currents in the Atlantic Ocean. They were flown from Cape Cod to the Florida Keys where they will be treated for any potential injuries and set free. Source: YouTube/South Florida ReporterKemp’s Ridley sea turtles are both the most endangered and the smallest species of sea turtles...
Fighting Monarch Caterpillars May Show Us How To Save The Species
Monarch butterflies are as beautiful as they are delicate. Before reaching that stage, however, they begin as ravenous brutes, willing to chew anything and everything in their way. Before metamorphosizing into their final form, monarch butterfly caterpillars allow absolutely nothing to get between themselves and food, not even other caterpillars. According to the New York Times, when two caterpillars find themselves fighting over the same source of food they become tiny terrors. They will attempt to bump, tackle or push the other away....
Woman Finds Deadly Snake Hiding Behind Her Toaster While She Was Making Breakfast
Coffee is usually what most people use to wake them up in the mornings. But I imagine that the adrenaline rush from finding a deadly snake would also get you over the early morning fog real quick. And that is exactly what happened for one Australian woman as she was making her morning toast. The woman who lives in Brisbane, Australia believes that the red-bellied black snake most likely slithered its way into her kitchen after she accidentally left the door open during her morning run. Fortunately for the woman, she noticed the snake’s...
Dog Found Tied To A Bench With A Heartbreaking Letter
If you cry easily like me, then you might want to grab some tissues. In Mexico City, Mexico, there was a very heartbreaking discovery made on a park bench. A very precious pup named Max was found tied to the bench beside a very, very sad note. Looking at the handwriting of the letter, it is believed to possibly have been written by a younger person. The note stated that they had no choice but to leave Max on the bench in the hopes that he would find a better life. As the note continued, the reason for leaving Max on the bench was to spare him...
Man Discovers 120-Year-Old Time Capsule With Photos Of A Little Girl’s Pets
Time capsules are an interesting thing. I remember when I was about seven years old, my school dug up a time capsule for their thirtieth anniversary. It didn’t contain much, it was just a small box with pencils and erasers from the 1960s when the school was founded. But there are some people who like to bury little time capsules in their homes as a memory for others to find in the future. These usually contain very personal items and memories that give us a glimpse into the past. Personally, I think it would be fascinating to find a...
Man Gets Fined $1000 For Killing Seagull With His Walking Stick
Seagulls. I’ve heard them described as rats with wings. And if you live in UK or Ireland, you definitely get that. Seagulls in this part of the world are vicious little bullies who will snatch food right out from under you. I’ve seen a seagull once swoop in and steal a Subway sandwich right out from someone’s hand as they were about to take a bite. Of course, this kind of annoying behavior is very common amongst seagulls. While it’s bothersome, it’s still no need to take your rage out on the birds. However, in...
