Woman Kicked By Wild Horse On Shackleford Banks After Getting Too Close
People who refuse to abide by the posted signs that clearly state to keep at least 50 feet away from wild horses will pay the price and put themselves in danger. Wild horses are unpredictable and do not respond well to humans invading their space. While they are beautiful and may appear tame, approaching one is dangerous and against the law. However, one woman visiting the Cape Lookout National Seashore approached a horse for a photo and the horse taught her a valuable yet painful lesson. Cape Lookout National Seashore posted on Facebook,...
Veterinarian Reunites Injured Dog With Owners After They Were Forced To Give Her Away
It was just before Christmas time and David and Sumey Hageman were settling into their new home with their new baby. It looked like it was going to be a great Christmas until tragedy struck. According to the Miami Herald, the couple’s 4-year-old Dachshund, Lola, became slipped a disc in her spine and became injured. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Because of the injury, Lola’s back legs were paralyzed and she needed emergency surgery if she was ever going to walk again. David and Sumey wanted Lola’s spine to be fixed, but they...
Young Seal Accidentally Breaks Into The House Of A Marine Biologist In New Zealand
What would you do if you go home one day and suddenly saw a pup that you don’t recall ever having adopted? Cute, if you think about it, I mean who doesn’t love puppies? But the pup I’m talking about is not the kind you’re probably thinking about right now; it’s actually an ocean puppy– a little young seal. PHOTO: Unsplash/Kerin Gedge The bizarre incident happened in a home in New Zealand. But how on earth could a seal break into a home? Apparently, the Ross family’s home is close to the shore, and it...
Woman Rescues Tiny Kitten Taken Away From His Mother Too Soon – A Feeling She Can Relate To
“Who rescued who” is a common phrase used by people who adopt an animal. Oftentimes, dogs or cats come into people’s lives at the moment they need them most. This is the case with Karen and a tiny Siamese kitten named Coco. Karen just lost her mother and had a hole in her heart that she didn’t think could be filled. Then fate stepped in, and she came across an ad on Craigslist about a kitten that just seemed off to her and she felt moved to investigate. Karen lives with her boyfriend, Dave, in a flat in London and they...
Seal Tries To Play Fetch With A Dog On The Beach
It is long suspected that seals are just water dogs with flippers instead of paws. Now, there is video proof that seals really are water dogs. One surf photographer in Santa Cruz managed to capture some rather incredible footage of a dog and a seal becoming friends. Photo: Facebook/Gregg Levoy But besides them just becoming friends, they also engaged in a rather sweet game of fetch together. It’s no secret that dogs are quite friendly and like to enjoy life. It’s part of the reason why we love them so much. As it turns out, seals...
The Reason Cats Chirp at Birds and How You Can Help Satisfy Their Prey Drive
You’re sitting in your living room, reading a book or, more likely, scrolling through your phone to distract yourself from more important things. Suddenly, your cat jumps up, runs to the window, and makes sounds that can most accurately be described as “ekekekek.” You walk over and see this sound has been directed toward birds. What is this chattering or chirping, and why do our cats do it? There could be a few explanations. Reasons Your Cat Chirps at Birds When your cat sees something that would typically be prey, it...
Outrage Over Faroe Islands Whale Slaughter Continues Despite Reduced Killing Quota
Over 1,423 white-sided dolphins were killed in the Faroe Islands on 2021, spurning outrage and protest, even among residents who once supported the practice. Bjarni Mikkelsen, a marine biologist from the Faroe Islands, told the BBC that 2021 saw the largest number of dolphins ever killed on one day in the Faroe Islands, breaking the previous record of 1,200 set in 1940. Images of the hunt have spread around the world on news sites and social media. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / EileenSandaFishing boats corral whales and dolphins in shallow...
Street Cat with Terminal Disease Finds Warm Home for Last Year of His Life
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! I didn’t adopt Brian; Brian adopted me. I live in Thailand, a country famed for its sunshine, beaches and laidback lifestyle. It is also one of the street animal capitals of the world. When we moved into our new house, within a few days we noticed a dirty, oil-stained cat living under a car on the street outside our house. It didn’t take him long to notice us, either, and soon...
Pet Owner Makes Something Absolutely Adorable Out Of Their Cat’s Shedding
Do you own a pet who’s a heavy shedder? Dog and cat breeds that are notorious for shedding the most are Huskies, Golden Retrievers, Ragdolls, and Maine Coons are some examples. It’s an owner’s responsibility to help their pets with their grooming, pets who shed often should be brushed regularly. Daily brush sessions are even needed if you have a pet who’s undergoing a heavy shedding period. PHOTO: Unsplash/Jacalyn Beales Now what does one do when faced with this hairy situation? (Hey, I’d put some finger guns in...
Tiny Baby Rescue Goat Think She’s A House Cat
When a little baby goat named Lily got rejected by her mother at birth, she was instead taken in by the people at Friendly Family Fields Farm in North Carolina. Through a series of events, Lily has since grown up thinking that she’s a cat rather than a goat! Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Lily arrived at Friendly Family Fields Farm when she was only five days old, and because she was so young, it wasn’t clear if she was going to survive growing up. As a result, she was kept inside the house, and because she was indoors, she started...
