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...
Artist Carves A Detailed Portrait Of His Pomeranian On A Pumpkin
Most people who have dogs want to do what they can to share their lives with the animal in every way possible. It is especially true when the holidays are involved, and Halloween is no different. One man decided to use Sophie, his Pomeranian, and create an interesting looking “pumpkin.” It took about 3 hours to create the jack-o’-lantern, or should we call it a dog-O-lantern? Photo: YouTube / Rumble Viral Watching it happen as a time-lapse video is incredible. Photo: Youtube / Rumble Viral Sophie must be one lucky dog to get...
Dog Born With A Birthmark Across His Face Grows Up To Be A Handsome Boy
When most people think about genetic mutations, they don’t necessarily get the best mental image. For one dog on Instagram, however, a genetic mutation has resulted in something adorable. In fact, people are falling in love with this dog’s lovely black patch. Enzo Viola is the English cream golden retriever that had an unusual black patch on his face when he was born. It’s not painful and does not hurt the dog in any way. Now that he is 3 years old, this adorable dog from Texas is as energetic as you would expect from the...
Dog That Suffers From Anxiety After Being Mauled Gets His Own Emotional Support Dog
We could all use a helping hand in life, and it seems as if that is also true for our furry friends. Arnold is a perfect example of this. He is a 2-year-old Weimaraner, but when he was a little puppy, he was mauled by a German Shepherd. Arnold lives with his human companion, Carolyn Manalis of Perth, Australia. She had to watch as the little dog became more and more skittish due to that experience. Arnold suffers from separation anxiety and any time a larger dog is around, it frightens him even more. That is where Frank comes in. As a...
Over 350 Sea Turtles Died Off The Coast Of Baja California
There is a mystery happening off the coast of Baja, California, that has environmentalist groups scratching their heads. So far this year, 351 loggerhead sea turtles have been found dead. Just last week, authorities found 137 sea lions who had washed up on the beach dead in the same area. A record of the sea lions and turtles that died were recorded by The Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA) after they were found on San Lázaro Beach in Baja California Sur. There are fishing regulations in place to help protect...
Man Finds Hilarious Selfies After A Monkey Stole His Phone
It is not unusual for monkeys in Malaysia to get into some mischief. Recently, one man found himself without a cell phone, after a monkey stole it from him. Little did he know that the monkey would also make use of it, taking plenty of selfies while in possession of it! According to BBC, it happened one Saturday morning when Zackrydz Rodzi woke up and discovered his cell phone was missing. He was visiting Malaysia from Batu Pahat, Johor and as he was searching for the missing item, he said that there was “no sign of robbery.” On...
This Fairytale Horse Has Beautiful Long Hair Just Like Rapunzel
I’m not ashamed to admit that I love all animals. There are certain animals, however, that really grab my attention, and I think that horses are at the top of the list. There is just something beautiful about their every move and when you see one running across an open field, it can take your breath away. Of course, not all horses are created equal, and a horse named Storm is one that certainly deserves our attention. Storm is an 8-year-old Haflinger mare. That breed is known for the beautiful hair that they possess, but Storm seems to...
62-Year-Old Python Lays Eggs Without Male Help
It isn’t all that unusual for a Python to lay eggs in captivity, but when a ball Python at the St. Louis zoo did it this summer, the caretakers couldn’t quite figure it out. After all, she is 62 years old and maybe the oldest snake ever known to lay eggs. On top of that, she hasn’t been around a male python in over 15 years according to a Facebook post made by the zoo. The ball Python laid the clutch of 7 eggs on July 23. 2 were taken for genetic sampling, 2 were not capable of development and the other 3 are being kept in...
Squirrels Store 50-Pounds Of Pinecones Under The Hood Of A Car
Whenever our cars make a strange noise, we never assume that it’s anything more than just a bit of engine trouble that can easily get fixed by a mechanic. However, one Michigan man in the city of Gaylor, was in for the surprise of his life when he popped his hood to check on his car. Kellen Moore had noticed that his car’s air conditioning unit had started making strange sounds. Upon looking beneath the hood, Kellen was shocked to discover that there were roughly 50 pounds of pine cones hiding beneath the hood of his car. As it...
