Dog Swept Up In Strong Current Of LA River Is Finally Safe After Dramatic 2-Hour Rescue
A dog who was swept up in the Los Angeles River after a storm is now safe thanks to Los Angeles firefighters. The LA Fire Department received a call regarding a woman and her dog who were stuck in the river after heavy rains turned the concrete river bed into a fast-moving river. Photo: YouTube/ABC News The firefighters quickly arrived on scene and tried to rescue the woman with a flotation ring, but she swam after the dog who kept being pulled downstream by the strong current. Thankfully, LAFD Air Operations were eventually able to save the...
American Man Drops Everything To Help Rescue Animals In Ukraine
Jeff Praul may live in Maryland, but that didn’t stop the young American man from flying thousands of miles to help out after war broke out in Ukraine. “When Russia invaded Ukraine, that entire day my heart just felt heavy,” the 28-year-old told TODAY Parents. “I was just feeling like there was nothing I could do.” But after watching Ukraine’s president invite volunteers to support the resistance, the Baltimore, Maryland, resident was inspired to help. “That flipped the switch in my mind,” said...
Wild Horses On The Outer Banks Of North Carolina Welcome First Foal Of The Season
It is officially spring and that means foaling season for the wild horses on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Meet Charlie. The first foal of the season is a handsome colt with a big white marking (known as a star) on his head. The Corolla Wild Horse Fund (CWHF), a nonprofit organization that oversees the care and protection of the wild horses, shared the good news with their followers on Facebook. “Welcome to the world, baby number one – a colt we are calling Charlie,” they wrote. While he is absolutely adorable, visitors...
Authorities Ask For Public’s Help Catching Man Seen On Camera Abusing Puppy
Multiple Ring doorbell cameras captured a sickening moment a man abused his puppy, and now the authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying the man. According to a news release from the Humane Rescue Alliance, the incident occured at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, March 28 in Southeast D.C. The culprit was walking the dog near Pomeroy road and Sheridan road when the pup suddenly stopped walking. Photo: Twitter/Evan Koslof Instead of being reasonable and allowing the dog to sniff around or gently trying to coax is forward, the man...
Ukrainian Drives Van of Kangaroos Safely Away From Zoo After Russian Shelling
As Russian shelling continues throughout Ukraine, many residents have been fleeing to safety. It’s not just people who need to flee, though. Zoo animals are also in danger, and one zoo in Kharkiv has been working to get animals out in batches. The latest was a group of kangaroos, which were driven out safely in a van by a volunteer. In a widely-viewed Facebook video, Feldman Ecopark shared footage of a group kangaroos sitting in the back of a cleared out van packed with hay. The driver speaks for a few seconds at the beginning and then...
Owner Discards Husky With Mange Instead Of Getting Him Medical Care
Life on the streets can be really rough and scary for stray dogs. There are so many dangers that they face such as cars, people, and disease. Oftentimes, when a stray dog gets sick, that is it. There is no coming back from illness as there is no one to care for them. For one stray dog, Grey, it was looking like a race against time since he got ill. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials Grey was a stray who was known to the locals of the area. They were familiar with his tragic story, which included his owners kicking him out at the first signs...
Dogs Locked In Cage For 6 Years Finally Get A Taste Of Freedom
As humans, we often take our freedom for granted. Sadly, when you’re an animal, life isn’t always fair or just. Worse still, is there isn’t a whole lot that animals can do about their mistreatment. Yes, there are laws against animal cruelty, but oftentimes the punishments are far less severe than the crimes themselves. It’s all quite sad when you think about it, especially when you try to imagine life inside a crate for six long years. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Unfortunately, that was life for Angelica. As miserable as...
Foster Dog Conquers Fear Of Going Into The House
There are so many animals in need of homes. Shelters and rescues are overwhelmed by the number of homeless and helpless pets. Thank goodness for fosters! People who foster animals are an important part of the rescue world, as it helps to alleviate the pressure on shelters while also providing animals an outlet to get properly socialized before going off to find their forever homes. As someone who has previously fostered cats, it really is amazing to see the transformations that can occur in animals when you give them a safe home and...
Baby Lamb Chats Away Just Minutes After Being Born
A birthday is a big deal. There is no day more significant in your life than the day that you were born. That is why birthdays should always be celebrated, no matter who you are, because it’s the day that you made this world a brighter place. Earlier this month, one little lamb was welcomed into the world and they’re definitely making the world a happier place right out of the gate. Photo: flickr/Marco Verch Professional Photography This adorable little lamb is just minutes old but has already made the internet squeal with delight...
Baker Transforms Cake Into Realistic-Looking Bulldog
If you’re a pet parent, chances are you’ve celebrated your pets’ birthdays before. You’ve probably even gotten them a cake of some kind for the festivities. I mean, a birthday party wouldn’t be complete without cake, right? For most pet parents, a birthday cake for your pet probably consists of a fun shape like a bone if you own a dog or a fish if you own a cat. If you do select an animal-shaped cake, the proportions are probably cartoonish to a degree and upon looking at it, one immediately knows that...
