You Can Thank Bats for Your Tequila
Did you know that without bats there would be no tequila? Well, at the very least, there’d be far less of it. That’s because Lesser Long-Nosed bats are the main pollinator of Agave angustifolia (the mezcal plant) & A. tequilana (the tequila plant), giving them a crucial role in the two plants’ survival. The small bat species generally range from Mexico to the southern regions of Arizona, New Mexico, and western Texas during migration season. Their numbers had taken an alarming nosedive, landing them on the Endangered...
Dog Survives Hurricane Ian On Roof Of RV And Is Finally Rescued 9 Days Later
Hurricane Ian slammed into Southwest Florida two weeks ago bringing damaging winds and catastrophic flooding. The sustained winds were 150 mph and the storm surge reached 15 feet in some areas. However, one dog managed to survive on the roof of an RV in one of the hardest hit areas. DeSoto County is experiencing historic flooding with many places like The River Acres community still underwater. The water is chest deep and the only way to access the area is by boat. Thankfully, the stranded dog was spotted by a local who called DeSoto County...
15-Year-Old Dog Surrendered To Shelter Still Has So Much Love To Give, If Someone Will Give Him A Chance
Age is just a number – or at least that is how a senior shelter dog named Lion sees it. He is 15-years-young and looking for a forever home. Shelter life can be tough on any dog but is especially hard on seniors. They have spent their entire lives in a home with their family and then suddenly everything changes. Everything and everyone they have ever known is gone and they are confused, stressed, and afraid. Thankfully, there are rescues like True & Faithful Pet Rescue Mission who take in senior and unwanted pets and find them...
Reddit Labels This Dad The A-Hole Because He Wanted His Son To Walk Their New Dog
Getting a dog is a big responsibility, it is something that some might consider a full-time job. Actually owning a dog, is an even bigger obligation. Do you want a dog? Great for you! But are you ready for all the lifestyle changes you’ll get once you get that fluffy new addition to your family? PHOTO: Unsplash/Zach Lucero In the case of this family of 5, 4 of them were in favor of getting a dog while one son was against the idea. One Reddit user made a throwaway account just so he could share and ask the community if he is an a-hole...
What Happens When Adult Son Wants Emotional Support Animal, But Father and Sister Have Allergies?
Emotional Support Animals serve as an important resource for many people. There are also situations where any pet, ESA or not, just won’t work out. That’s where Reddit user Scald_Trail found themselves before seeking guidance on the internet. Scald_Trail was put in a tough spot when their 21-year-old son wanted to get an ESA. Photo: Pexels / Leon NatanEmotional Support Animals serve as an important resource for many people. “My son has had anxiety for a couple of years and has just started seeing a new therapist,”...
How to Leash Train a Dog
Walking a dog has little to do with “heeling.” It does have to do with offering your dog the choice to stop and smell her world — and yes — it can be done without pulling you down the street. Unless you are going to compete in obedience trials, there’s no need to teach a dog to heel when you leash train a dog. Instead, teach loose-leash walking. Your dog learns that whenever she hits the end of the leash, with the slightest tension, she’ll learn to release her own tension. Therefore, we can give our...
Baby-Yoda-Eared Rescue Dog Uses His Unique Look to Help Other Shelter Dogs
Rescue mutts are the best and can save you from “The Dark Side”, just like a rescue dog resembling Baby Yoda did for Kristen Saibini and many others. Kristen, a volunteer dog walker at Nevada Humane Society (NHS), was grieving over the loss of her beloved dog Petey when she spotted Peanut and his big ears. NHS is the only open-admission, no-kill shelter in the entire state of Nevada. Peanut was surrendered by his owners who were unable to care for him and arrived with a horrible mouth infection. He was in a lot of pain and...
Watch the Reaction of a Doberman After the Human Dad Executed a Prank on Her
When you have a pet at home, whether a cat or dog, it’s fun to involve them in everything. Their reaction to things can be entertaining, and you won’t be able to hold in your laughter. This comes from the curiosity of how they would react to a certain object — will they get scared, or would they play with it? For instance, bringing them in front of the mirror and seeing if they recognize themselves. One fun way of getting to know your pet is by pranks — not the kind that will traumatize them. Photo:...
This Lion’s Definition of a Good Night’s Sleep is Being Wrapped Around His Favorite Blanket
Lions are always deemed as ferocious animals and untouchable creatures. But what people tend to forget is that they are also cats. The beast who rules the wild also has a cute side. You’ll notice those adorable characteristics if you spend time with them. However, you can do this from afar or by volunteering in animal shelters. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Becker1999 Wild animals should stay in the wild and not as pets. They may be large felines, but lions won’t fare well in a human home. It will only pose dangers to the lion itself...
Farmer Surprised To Find Newborn Camel Laying In The Pasture
Being a farmer is a lot of thankless work. The days are long and the work is never-ending, but it can be a rewarding job or hobby to pursue. You never know what might happen on the farm, and sometimes, you might just end up surprised! Photo: TikTok/@yasminbrisbane Yasmin (who goes by @yasminbrisbane on TikTok) is a camel farmer in Brisbane, Australia. One day, she walked out to the pasture and was surprised to find a newborn camel laying in the grass! Photo: TikTok/@yasminbrisbane “Hello little one!” she says in the video. The...
