An 8-Foot Gator Was Discovered in the Attic of a North Carolina Home by a Code Enforcement Officer
Here’s your wild news for the week. A code enforcement official inspecting a three-story home in Wilmington, North Carolina, was in for the surprise of his life when he entered the attic of a home he was there to inspect. The routine inspection for potential structural issues or code violations left Dean Brown in disbelief after he initially thought the gargantuan creature was a large stuffed replica of some sort. It wasn’t until he saw its eyes open and realized it was breathing that he knew he’d made a monumental...
Foster Pet Caregivers are Needed Now More Than Ever
Fosters and volunteers are desperately needed across the country for rescues and shelters bursting at the seams with surrendered or stray animals. The sentiment is shared by the Connecticut-based rescue organization Where the Love Is, which seconded the notion. “We are constantly asking for fosters. It’s just really wonderful when a dog could get out of the kennel and into a home,” volunteer Janice Murphy Wallace said. Photo: Pixabay/Cparks Overflowing Kennels Animal welfare organizations are unable to bring in newly...
Rising Costs of Pet Ownership Could Lead to Animal Welfare Crisis, Warns Cats Protection
The rising cost of living has created a challenging situation for pet owners, with many struggling to keep up with the expenses associated with owning a cat. According to a pet charity, Cats Protection, the cost-of-living crisis could lead to an animal welfare crisis, as owners are cutting back on essential services such as veterinarian care, vaccinations, and insurance. A survey of over 3,000 cat owners revealed that one in three felt “greatly impacted” by soaring costs, Yahoo! News reports, with one in five admitting to spending...
Man Blown Away When Scam “Bully Puppy” Turns Out to Be a Hyena
A TikToker going by the user name @infared_savage recently posted about an unusual experience he had while trying to buy a bully-breed puppy online. For starters, it would be really great if people would head to rescues or shelters before buying a bully. In case you’ve never been to one or even scoped them out online, most of the dogs at most of the animal shelters across the nation are, in fact, bully breeds ranging from pups to senior dogs. All of them would be grateful for a good home. But that’s not necessarily germane to the...
Forever Chemicals Found in Baby Supplies and Pet Food
Dangerous chemicals known as forever chemicals, or PFAS, have become a pervasive threat to our health and the environment. As the Associated Press reports, these highly toxic chemicals, linked to cancer and other serious health problems, do not break down in the environment and build up in our bodies and those of our pets over time. A study by the Environmental Working Group found PFAS in everything from baby supplies to pet food. The testing revealed that these harmful chemicals were present in baby bedding, clothes, and toys, as well as the...
Does Your Dog Have Separation Anxiety?
Do you avoid going out because you worry about your dog being home alone? If he barks, whines or howls when you leave, he may be suffering from separation anxiety. Research shows that about 17% of dogs in the U.S. have issues with separation anxiety when their humans leave them alone. Some dogs are genetically predisposed to separation anxiety, while the rest acquire it for reasons not always easy to understand. Your dog may communicate his distress in several ways, including excessive vocalization, destroying property or belongings,...
4 Stages of Grief After Losing a Pet
Saying goodbye to our sweet pets is truly one of the most heartbreaking experiences we ever endure and should not face alone. Animals carry such unconditional love, no judgment and powerful lessons of forgiveness and resilience. Recognizing common stages of grief after pet loss is a part of the healing journey. Stages of grief after losing a pet: Emotional and physical pain after pet loss Grief affects everyone differently through both emotional turmoil and physical exhaustion. It is normal to feel frequent waves of shock, agony, anger,...
Play and Organize: The Life of the Intelligent Beaver, Nibi
Each animal has a purpose on Earth because every skill they have sustains the environment. A great example of that are beavers and their ability to build dams. They are called nature’s engineers because they don’t just randomly build — each one is a carefully devised impoundment. Beavers can figure out what branches they could safely use and how to properly cut it. The dam also consists of grass, rocks, and mud for a better foundation. With their admirable construction skills, they weren’t only able to build a safe...
An Allergy Won’t Ever Come Between This Pet Parent and an Adorable Cat Named Floyd
People often share that they instantly felt a connection with their pets. That no matter what happens, they must adopt the animal as it’ll be a great addition to their family. If not, they’ll know that they’ll regret the decision because other families might adopt the pet first. Sometimes that connection randomly happens — you can find it on the streets, at school, or even in your very own backyard. It’s like the animal was meant to find you, or you are destined to rescue them from a dangerous situation. You two...
“Dolphin Dave” Cited for Harassing Humpback Whale and Dolphins in Hawaii
With a moniker like Dolphin Dave, you’d think the individual bearing it would be a marine life conservationist or even a cetacean activist. You know, one who takes the health and safety of aquatic animals to heart and does everything they can to protect them from harm or stress. Apparently, that’s not necessarily the case for Maui resident David Jiménez, aka Dolphin Dave. So, just what did he do to get cited recently by Hawaiian officials who said he was harassing a humpback whale and a pod of...
