Diabetic Alert Dog Attends Nursing School with Her Human, Earns Honorary “Dog-ree”
Mona is the first dog in the history of the University of West Georgia ever to earn an honorary college degree. And we think she more than earned it. Mona the labradoodle, who is a diabetic alert dog, works with her human, Maggie Leptrone, a nursing student at Tanner Health System School of Nursing (THSSON) who has suffered from type 1 diabetes for nearly two decades. Mona always lets Maggie know when her blood sugar gets out of range and could endanger her health or even her life. “In my junior year of high school, there came a day...
Mount Washington Observatory’s ‘Cat Mascot’ Passes Away After 12 Years
Way up in northern New Hampshire, 6,288 feet above sea level, sits the Mount Washington Observatory. This happens to be the highest point in the Northeast, and it the observation point from where weather patterns are monitored. At the observatory, meteorologists work to collect weather data on an hourly basis every day – a task that is particularly important during the winter months. Both meteorologists and interns who work at the summit, work there for about a week at a time, making sure that the instruments are always kept from ice so...
Viral Videos Show Ducks Quickly Changing Their Mind Once They Touch Snow
Ducks are quite cute, especially when they walk with a little waddle. Because of this adorable trait, a video featuring a hoard of ducks has made it to viral fame on social media. The hilarious video shows the feathered flock running outside into the snow only to change their minds and return back to the warmth of home. Photo: Twitter / DickKingSmith It’s a very understandable move – nobody likes to be cold. The duck video was quite popular on Twitter and we can see why. What is better than a bunch of adorable ducks waddling...
The ‘World’s Loneliest Elephant’ Made His First Friend In Years
Animals are very capable of having feelings and forming bonds with others. That is why it was heartbreaking to see the “world’s loneliest elephant” who had to live without a buddy after losing his partner back in 2012. The poor elephant was living alone in the Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad, Pakistan. He received little-to-no social interaction for several years. The elephant, a 36-year-old male bull Asian elephant named Kaavan, was originally from Sri Lanka. But as the Daily Mail reported, he has spent 35 years in captivity....
Dog Alerts Owners To Hidden Electrical Fire Starting In Their Walls
It is going to be a Merry Christmas this year in the Radel-Paaby household thanks to the heroic efforts of their beloved pooch, Willow. The fluffy white 10-month-old Great Pyrenees pup managed to thwart a potential fire. As her owner, Caitlyn Radel-Paaby, explained to The Dodo, the incident happened the day before Thanksgiving. As Caitlyn shared, she had returned from the grocery store. It was a normal enough return for Caitlyn, who noted that both her partner and son were downstairs. However, the puppy that normally would race to welcome her...
Man Rescues Baby Dolphin Stranded On California Beach
Dolphin calves usually nurse for a year and stay close to their mothers for a couple more before venturing out on their own – unless they are separated by Mother Nature. Alex Marcoulides was strolling along Malibu Beach in California when he spotted an animal in distress. He rushed over and found a dolphin calf stranded on the beach. He instantly entered the water and attempted to guide the dolphin into deeper water. It took a few tries as the waves continued to push the little dolphin toward the shore. Screenshot: Facebook/One Tree...
Don’t forget to report your monthly data to Shelter Animals Count
Have you submitted your monthly shelter data to Shelter Animals Count (SAC) yet? This is your friendly reminder to do so! Submitting your data on a monthly basis allows for the most relevant data collection that gives our field insight on where our movement is headed. If your animal shelter has been submitting your data monthly since 2019, your data is included in some of the graphics and data dashboards made by SAC. Additionally, SAC releases monthly impact reports with data from more than 1,300 animal welfare organizations who...
Man Risks His Life To Brawl With 350-Pound Bear Attacking His Rescue Dog
Kaleb Bentham would do anything for his beloved rescue dog Buddy. This includes risking his life to save his pit bull mix from a 350-pound bear. Buddy were playing outside his house in Grass Valley, California, when his owner suddenly had a bad feeling. Sure enough, when Bentham looked outside, a massive bear had gripped his beloved dog’s head in its jaws. “Honestly the only thing I could think of was ‘save my baby,’” Bentham told CBS 13. “I heard a growl, looked about 75-100 feet down, and the bear was...
Rare Pygmy Possums Located After Experts Feared Their Extinction From The Bushfires
2020 has been one devastating event after another. And to kick off the year we had the horrific Australian bushfires. The fires burned so much land and were merciless on the wildlife living in the region. There were many different species who took major trauma to their populations. And for the little pigmy possums, experts were worried that the adorably tiny creatures had been obliterated by the fires. However, a year later, there is amazing news: they’ve been rediscovered! According to the Australian conservation group Kangaroo Island...
The Flatid Planthopper Nymph Looks Just Like Popcorn With Tiny Legs
The natural world gives us so many wonders. If you look anywhere on Earth, there is bound to be a species that blows the mind. But it’s not just the large creatures of the land that can blow our minds with their looks. If you were to look at the insect world, there are plenty of examples of intrigue. We’ve all seen stunning examples of camouflage or deception amongst insects. But when we think of such examples we probably think of the famously-named stick bug that resembles its twig-like surroundings. Most would hardly think that...
