Chimpanzee Star ‘Tonka’ Found Alive After Owner Faked His Death
You may not know Tonka by name, but it’s possible you’d recognize him as the chimpanzee star in ’90s films like George of the Jungle and Buddy. He’s an animal star that won a lot of hearts over the years, co-acting alongside the likes of Alan Cumming and Brendan Fraser. Sadly, Tonka’s years of stardom didn’t lead to such a bright future. In fact, Tonka eventually wound up with Tonia Haddix as an owner, an animal broker at the former Missouri Primate Foundation. Animal rights organization PETA found Tonka at...
Cat ‘Graduates’ University Alongside His Owner After Attending Zoom Classes
Like many students, Francesa Bourdier was caught in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic during her college career. Rather than letting that stop her, she opted to take online classes when her university switched to virtual learning and she recently graduated! However, she didn’t graduate alone. She did it right alongside her best friend, a feline named Suki. Photo: flickr/Helena Jacoba Francesa studied at the University of Texas at Austin and Suki joined her for zoom lectures and homework sessions. It only seemed fitting that the cat...
Abandoned Barn Kitten with Trouble Walking is Rescued, Nursed Back to Health
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! For several years, I rented a small apartment on a farm. The farm owner left a lot to be desired in terms of animal care. My studio apartment was right next to his barn, where feral barn cats lived. (and, sadly, died) I helped when I could, but with my own animals, I couldn’t take on the task of caring for the whole feral colony. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ANDREAS LISCHKA One afternoon,...
A Rescue Effort Took Three Days To Be Able To Get An African Grey Parrot Out Of The Sewer
Imagine getting stuck in a storm drain for three day… This happened to an African Grey Parrot in Los Angeles where the feathered friend of a family flew into the sewer, and the rescue efforts weren’t short of being comprehensive. [embedded content] The owners had some trouble with their mission as the sewers had very small openings so no one could fit in and retrieve their scared parrot, Millie. They have already tried luring the parrot with her favorite treat but they weren’t able to get her close enough to be able to get...
Hamster in Cute Royal Robe and Crown Celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee
Aside from Her Majesty’s grandson, Prince Louis, a hamster named Princess Phoebe became an internet star during the Platinum Jubilee celebration. Princess Phoebe was dressed in a royal robe and a tiny crown in the video. She was cutely munching on some treats as she was sitting in the palm of her owner Jaieden Ace Shen. The lovely hamster was treated like a queen for the day, and she undoubtedly deserves to be pampered. Photo: Youtube/ Good Morning America The short clip was featured in various media outlets on the internet, like Good...
When Natural Disasters Strike: Preparedness Tips for Pet Owners
As summer arrives, so do hurricane season and wildfire season. It’s important to take steps to protect yourself when one of these natural disasters approaches. That includes making a plan, paying attention to alerts, finding shelter if you need to evacuate, and ensuring you have the essentials before an evacuation. The to-do list can get more complicated if you have pets to consider. There are a few preparedness steps you can take to ensure your furry friends are also safe in the event of a natural disaster. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK /...
Newly Adopted Cat Drives Owner ‘Nuts’ and Gets Into All Kinds of Mischief, But Wins Her Heart
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! One October, I made an impulsive visit to the local humane society, and even more impulsively, adopted this gorgeous 6-month-old marbled tabby boy. My recurring thought during the next month or so was, “What… the heck… was I thinking?!” CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / SA KA I named him Zephyr, after a wind god in Greek mythology, and it suited him – he was a furry...
Left Outside To Starve In A Filthy Cage, Abandoned Dog Blossoms After Rescuers Show Her Love
Steely is a sweet, loving dog who didn’t deserve to be abandoned by her family. Fortunately, a neighbor noticed the dog’s owner hadn’t been home for nearly a week and called for help. When officers arrived, they found the house was indeed empty, except for Steely, who’d been left outside in a filthy cage without any food, water, or protection from the hot Louisiana sun. Steely was left in a cage without water, food, or shade when rescuers found her. Photo: Greater Good Charities “What they found was a small wire...
Dolphin Off Texas Coast Is Acting “Aggressive” Due To Prolonged Human Interaction
Dolphins are social mammals and form close bonds. However, those bonds should only be with other dolphins – not humans. The striking marine animals capture the attention of beachgoers and boaters but should be admired from afar. When humans interact and continue to interact with a dolphin it can become dangerous for the dolphin and humans. Sadly, that is what has occurred on the coast of Texas. A dolphin off the shores of North Padre Island has been labeled “aggressive” by biologists. National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
5 Simple Solutions On How To Keep Cats Away From Your Precious Garden
Ah! The feeling of lounging in your garden after a hard day at work. Nothing feels quite as relaxing as being in the presence of your lush green buddies. PHOTO: Pixabay/Hans Having a garden may come with a lot of pros, but taking care of it? Some may think it’s a lot of work and having pests and other animals that may snoop in the garden is a whole different story. I have personally experienced some troubles in our own garden before. From having to deal with snails and bugs that eat our plant’s leaves, wild dogs that pee on the...
