Precious Little Lamb is Living the Best Farm Life with Sleepovers at Her Mom’s Sanctuary
Building a strong friendship with an animal has got to be one of the most amazing things in life. Even though you don’t exactly talk to each other, there’s this deep connection that makes the bond grow tighter. They say the animal is blessed when adopted by the right person. But humans are also grateful for the existence of their animal friends. The bond helps both of them grow mentally and emotionally. You don’t just learn responsibility — you’ll also learn how to love right. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo Lauren has...
New Rescue Dog is So Much Like Family’s Old Dog, It’s Uncanny
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! In 2010, I was at my store near closing time when Kelly from next door came over and asked if she could borrow a card table. I told her I was sorry, that I didn’t have one, but I asked her what it was for. She replied that she was having a fundraiser that evening for an animal rescue organization that she and her partner were starting up. Then she mentioned that she had a dog that...
Woman Credits Rescue Dog For Saving Her Life After He “Sniffed Out” Her Cancer
45-year-old Lucy Giles is crediting her life to her rescue dog after he helped detect a cancerous lump under her armpit. Giles welcomed Brody into her Didcot, Oxfordshire home back in July of 2021. Her partner was suffering from COVID and had spent months in the hospital, so Giles felt it was a good time to welcome home a rescue dog. She adopted a 150lb Newfoundland dog named Brody. Photo: PublicDomainPictures “I rescued him and he rescued me,” Giles said in an interview. Two months after getting Brody, Giles noticed something...
Dog Helps Owner Shuck Corn
While dogs are often considered members of the family, they don’t usually have the same responsibilities that their human family members have. For instance, kids are usually required to complete some chores like helping out with dinner and cleaning up after themselves, while dogs have a free pass. One German Shorthaired Pointer, however, has learned how to pull his weight around the home by helping his owner shuck corn! Photo: YouTube/Waggle TV In an adorable video shared on YouTube, you can see the dog reaching out for the corn husks...
Labrador Retriever Meets Curious Whale Shark In Australia
A lucky labrador retriever got the visit of a lifetime when a whale shark popped out of the water to give her a kiss on the nose. The dog’s owner, dive instructor Jade Pursell, managed to capture the entire encounter on video and she was happy to share it with the world on social media. Pursell was out on the water in Australia with her dog, Sailor, when the whale shark approached. Photo: Facebook/@jade.austin Photo: Facebook/@jade.austin Much like her name suggests, Sailor is comfortable on the water and has traveled around Australia...
Horse And Cat Become BFFs
It’s always sweet to see two animals become BFFs, but there’s something extra special about friendships between different species of animals. When an animal of one species befriends an animal of another species, it really goes to show that love and friendship know no bounds. Rachel Hammes (@rachelhammes) has got to experience this first-hand through watching her two of her pets. Photo: TikTok/@rachelhammes Rachel is the mama to a cat named Puddles and a gentle horse. Somehow, the two have become BFFs and their relationship is...
Birds of Hawaii Face Threats Of Extinction As Climate Change Helps Mosquitoes Expand Territory
Some of Hawaii’s most beautiful birds will soon go extinct without intervention. Only a few dozen ‘akikiki (Oreomystis bairdi), live in the wild, and another 42 are in captivity. The species is confined to Kauai and one of Hawaii’s most endangered birds. The ‘akeke‘e (Loxops caeruleirostris) population is larger but also endangered, with just 600 left in the wild. This species is disappearing even faster than the ‘akikiki. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Carter AtkinsonMore than a dozen Hawaiian forest birds are...
A Group of Dachshunds Went to a Car Wash and You’ll Never Guess What Happened
Dogs can certainly color your life and make it more exciting than ever. That’s why most pet parents adopt more than two dogs in the family. Their caring and playful personalities make the house feel homier. Your heart will feel lighter with companions who can quickly bring out a smile in you. Also, you can bring your group of pooches and do fun activities with them. One dog is already a great companion — what more are eight Daschunds? Photo: TikTok/yunabugs Yuna and her eight Daschunds are quite popular on social media, such as...
Why are Hydrangeas Poisonous to Cats?
Having a pet cat at home is like living with a little explorer — everything triggers their curiosity. If you have a garden at home, your beloved fur ball will use it as its adventure area. Seeing them conquer their little world and feed their minds will be fun. However, there are things your cat needs to watch out for. More importantly, plants in your garden should be safe as cats may play or bite into — be careful of what you buy at the farmer’s market, as well. You have to be aware of what plants are poisonous or not....
Mama And Puppy Buried Under Garbage Make It Out Just In Time
Rescuers with Sidewalk Specials have been working for years to establish a trusting relationship with the community in De Doorns in South Africa. The dog rescue does its best to keep pets with their owners and provides the people with free vet checks, immunizations, sterilization, and more. Because of the work they put into the community, the locals have come to trust them and rely on them. It’s because of that that a mama dog and her puppy were rescued from the De Doorns Municipal Dump. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials The mama dog had...
