Tiny Lamb Survives Traumatic Fall From Moving Truck And Lives To Tell The Story
When you are a little lamb in a big world, life can sometimes be difficult. That was seen recently in Australia when a newborn lamb fell off of a truck as it was speeding down the highway. The lamb was born that very day and was so tiny that he managed to squeeze through a gap in the vehicle. It happened on March 14, as the truck was traveling along a highway in Victoria, Australia. Photo: YouTube/SWNS As a result of the accident, the lamb, named Constable Sam, suffered a fractured skull and his front legs were broken in two places. He also...
Room Fills With Fur When Groomer Starts De-Shedding A Husky
Welcoming a dog into the family takes a lot of work, patience, and love. Some dog breeds require special care, too, either for their high-need personalities, grooming, or medical needs. Double-coated dogs, for instance, require a bit more grooming than some other breeds. Their coats should be de-shed seasonally to keep them comfortable, happy, and healthy. It seems like a simple thing, but the process can be quite messy! Photo: YouTube/ViralHog Akino the husky went to his groomer like usual, and the groomer decided to share the process with...
Three-Day Old Kitten Wasn’t Expected to Survive a Week, Defies the Odds
This story was submitted as part of the Fur-tastic Scrapbook contest. Winners will receive $500, plus $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite rescue. You can vote for your favorite finalist through August 1 here! Little did I know that back in 2013, my life was going to change forever thanks to a little kitten named Lili. I was at my local vet with my current cat when a man brought in a small shoe box. Inside the shoe box was a 3-day-old kitten. The man had no idea what to do with the small creature he had brought in, and the vet had...
Eager Dog Runs Down The Wedding Aisle And Crashes Into The Mic Stand
Weddings are a special day to celebrate the union between two people and their families. It’s only natural to want to include your loved ones and family in the big day, and some people go as far as including their pets! A couple in Portsmouth, Rhode Island decided they wanted to have their hyper dog, Colonel, in their wedding and they started brainstorming ways to include him. Photo: PXHERE/a> According to ViralHog, they ended up hiring For the Love of Paws to help them incorporate their sweet pup in the ceremony. On the big day, the...
Cat Care Tips to Help Your Pet Survive the Summer Heat
According to an article from The New York Times, summer heat temperature will be above-normal this year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have already clarified this in their report. Terrifying wildfires are said to be expected due to heat and humidity. With the Earth’s exposure to greenhouse gas emissions, the atmosphere is now 2 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than before. The temperature rise can be a major health risk to humans and, most especially, to animals. Photo: PxHere If you have a cat at home, it is best to be...
Firefighters Rescue Kitten Stuck In An ATM
Life can be difficult when you’re a little kitten in a big world. We often hear about some of the struggles they have, but it’s always nice when we hear about the kindness of humans in their regard. This was seen in a wonderful way recently in Arkansas. It seems as if a gray tabby got into some mischief when he was stuck inside of an ATM. Fortunately, someone likely heard him meowing from inside and called for help. Several rescuers were involved, but ultimately the kitten was pulled from the ATM by the Fort Smith Fire Department,...
Woman Rescues Kittens With Cerebellar Hypoplasiak After Vet Says To Euthanize Them
Medical conditions can affect us all – including animals. Sometimes, for some animals, a medical condition can mean that they won’t be able to live a normal life. In some cases, if the health issue is severe, a vet will suggest putting an animal to sleep as the kindest course of treatment rather than make the animal suffer. However, in some cases, euthanization isn’t necessarily the best option. Photo: TikTok/@thekittyandmarley Sometimes, it just takes a little bit of willpower and a whole lot of love and patience to see an...
Polite Dog Flushes The Toilet After He Goes Pee
Having a pet comes with a lot of different responsibilities. For one, we have to make sure that they always have food and fresh water. Additionally, we also need to make sure that they’re up to date on all their vaccines and their other medical needs. But there is one part of pet responsibility that no one particularly likes and that is the bathroom situation. Photo: YouTube/Omar von Muller Unlike humans, our pets’ bathroom situation is a little different. And for the most part, we’re the ones that have to clean up...
Black Cat Helps Recover Woman’s Keys Trapped In A Hole
There is no other panic in the world quite like losing your keys. It’s a great way to ruin a day if you come home and realize that your keys aren’t in your bag or pocket, just like it can be absolutely stressful when you’re trying to leave your house but then have to go on a hunt for your keys. But there is another major stress: When you lose your keys right from your hands. Dropping them into a sewer or some other location where they’re impossible to fish out is a worst-case scenario for many of us. One woman in...
Blind Rescue Dog Gets A Second Chance At Happiness
Being a pet owner means accepting that the unexpected might pop up, including medical emergencies. For the most part, we’re able to handle the unexpected surprises that life throws our way. But on occasion, the struggles of our pets get too much for some owners to handle, and so they need to find alternative means of care. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials For one dog owner, that meant reaching out to Sidewalk Specials for help. The rescue organization was running their outreach program in De Doorns, South Africa, when they were...
