Saving Archimedes – A Truly Special Cat
In 1987, I lost my 17 year old cat to old age. She was the same age as me – we’d grown up together and I was devastated. 6 months later I persuaded my mum to let me have another kitten and wasted no time in contacting my local RSPCA to adopt. About 3 weeks later they called me and said they had a kitten & I could come and see her, but that she’d been seen by 5 people already & not adopted because she was terrified. PHOTO: Emily Once I got there, I was led into a room & a cage with 6 kittens in it. I was alarmed;...
New Zealand Issues Month-Long Road Closure To Protect A Sea Lion And Her Pup
For some New Zealanders, the commute along John Wilson Drive might get diverted after the Dunedin City Council made the announcement last week that they’d be shutting down a section of the road that is between the Dunedin golf course and the Pacific Ocean. The reason for the closure? A mama sea lion just had her pup and the city council wants to ensure the safety of both mom and baby. As the city council explained on Facebook: “We’ve closed John Wilson Ocean Drive to vehicles for the next month to allow some special...
Dog Limps Everywhere To Show Sympathy For His Injured Owner
When Russell Jones broke his ankle, his friends and family were quick to rally around him. But nobody seemed to show their empathy for Russell’s situation quite like his beloved dog, Bill. Bill, who is normally quite a lively pooch, started to develop a limp. Russell’s wife, Melissa, noticed the limp and began to get concerned that something was wrong with the dog. Doing what any good dog owner would do, Russell and Melissa made an appointment and took Bill in for a check-up. Photo: Instagram / billy_limping_lurcher Much to their...
Confused Cat Tries To Figure Out How Memory Foam Works In Hilarious Video
This story originally appeared at Shareably. Watching our pets try to figure out our everyday household things is a treat. You’d never be able to stop laughing at their silliness. Just like this dumbfounded cat after putting his paws on the family’s memory foam mattress. A cat and a memory mattress According to Newsflare, it was laundry day at Mike Bowers’ home, and the bed had been stripped of its sheets. Just like any cat in the world, this one loves diving into soft beds and claiming it as his own. Of course, without...
Chihuahua Goes Viral For His Bizarre Bark
One chihuahua on TikTok has gained a following of over 6 million followers. The 11-year-old dog named Pudgywoke, Pudgy for short, became popular thanks to his attitude and unique sounds. He even garnered himself a catchphrase, as he distinctly barks, “owa owa.” His barks are frightening to some but that’s only because they haven’t been given the chance to get to know this awesome guy yet. Just wait until you get to meet him! Photo: Instagram / pudgywoke “Pudgy is a very sweet and loving dog even though his image...
Man Jumps Into Freezing Water And Breaks Through The Ice To Rescue Drowning Dog
In the north of England, there is a park where a drama unfolded recently. It happened when a dog fell into an icy lake and was drowning. The Yorkshire Evening Post reported that Darcy Pell, a 31-year-old from the area, saw a “dog in need.” Although he doesn’t consider himself to be a hero, anybody who has seen what he did at Pontefract Park would beg to differ. Photo: Facebook / Paula Town The article talks about how he smashed onto the ice, grabbed the dog, and swam back to the edge of the lake. Photo: Facebook / Paula Town...
My Beautiful Tripod
Missy was 4 months old when I rescued her from the County Animal Shelter. Full of life and a hand full. PHOTO: Tammy Moore I lived on almost 3 acres so she had plenty of room to explore. But the 3 acres weren’t quite enough for her and she would want to chase the critters outside the fence and jump it or dig underneath. Daily, I was replacing the fencing or patching the holes she would dig to get out. Went as far as installing an electric fence. Her fur is so thick that it didn’t penetrate deep enough to phase her. On New Years...
Billions Of Brood Cicadas Set To Emerge In 15 U.S. States After Spending 17 Years Underground
A deafening hum, which can reach up to 100 decibels, is going to fill the air this spring in the eastern United States. People who suffer from Entomophobia, an extreme fear of insects, are being warned that this coming May and June billions of brood cicadas, known as Brood X, are expected to emerge across the U.S. after spending 17 years underground. This brood last emerged in 2004 and will reappear in 15 U.S. states this spring as soon as the ground warms above 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Photo: Pixabay Brood cicadas, which are black, orange and...
Heartbroken After Her First Dog Passed, This Dog Mom Never Thought She’d Adopt Again
Beau Walter’s story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! My family was devastated when we suddenly lost our 13 year-old lab baby girl, Bella, to nasty cancer that we didn’t know about. When I tell you that she was the perfect dog, I’m not just saying that. She was literally the...
Rescue Tweets Hilarious Tips To Help America’s “First Dogs” Settle In At The White House
Many animal lovers are excited to see dogs back in the White House, restoring a long (and heartwarming) tradition of presidential pets. President Biden’s inauguration even inspired one Atlanta rescue to tweet out some tips to help America’s “First Dogs,” Champ and Major (also the White House’s first shelter dog) adjust to life in their new home. “It’s a pretty special building and a lot of animals have lived there,” LifeLine Animal Project wrote on Twitter. “There is a lot going on,...
Meet Ben
Ben’s story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! This is the story of Ben — a shelter dog we adopted from Huntsville Animal Services in Huntsville, AL. Photo: Karen Buchan We had just moved in to our new house and my birthday was coming up. I had a dog all of my life growing up, and...
23-Pound Shelter Cat Seeks Active Family To Help Her Lose Weight
Losing weight is a common New Year’s resolution and one that is easier to accomplish with a workout buddy. An overweight shelter cat is looking for a family willing to embark on a weight loss journey with her. Molico, a 14-year-old tortie, is a ‘BIG’ cat weighing in at 23 pounds. Her previous owner simply fed her too much and she is now on a strict diet. Her ideal home would be with a loving family that will spoil her with fun games and attention, not treats. Photo: Facebook/Hawaiian Humane Society “A cat of her breed...
Dog’s Haircut Is So Bad Some People Don’t Think It’s The Same Dog
Going for a haircut can instantly boost your confidence and make you feel like a million bucks. But if the stylist doesn’t execute the haircut quite right, you can end up leaving the salon feeling worse than when you walked in. Apparently, some dog owners can have the same reaction when their pets come home with a terrible haircut. One Twitter user, @sexyfaace, shared her major disappointment at seeing her dog Mylo after his trip to the groomer. Photo: Twitter / sexyfaace In her caption she wrote, “I literally took my baby to go...
Woman Living Near The North Pole Shares What She Has To Endure Just To Walks Her Dogs
Svalbard is a series of Norwegian islands that are located along the Arctic Circle. Since it’s so far north, temperatures are usually well below freezing, there is plenty of snow everywhere, and there are several straight months of darkness. Oh, and you can’t rule out the potential threat of polar bears, either. While this place may could quite unforgiving, it’s actually inhabited. One resident, Cecilia Blomdahl, showed TikTok what it’s like to live her everyday life in this location – primarily what it’s...
Teen With Tourette’s Goes Viral For Making Inspiring TikTok Videos With His Dog
TikTok has become a very popular social media platform where most people have fun making silly videos. But sometimes you’ll find something with a very uplifting and positive message. And that is where 16-year-old Shane Koch and his dog come in. The Florida teenager from Delray Beach lives with Tourette’s syndrome. He has been using the social media platform to raise awareness about his condition and to de-stigmatize what it’s like to live with Tourette’s syndrome. Joining him on his mission is his faithful canine...
Dog Follows His Owner Up A Ladder Onto The Roof
Our dogs are loyal companions who will willingly follow us to the ends of the Earth – or up a ladder to the roof. And that is precisely what a golden retriever proved when he climbed up after his owner in Portland, Oregon. The incident happened as Vince Matteson went up to his roof in order to retrieve his Christmas lights. When he turned around, he was surprised to see his pooch, Ace, on the roof behind him. Vince admitted to PEOPLE that he was thoroughly shocked. Photo: Instagram / complex He checked his surveillance camera and saw...
Photographer Captures The Beauty Of A Starling Murmuration
Birds of a feather, flock together. It’s not just an idiom to explain how people of a certain character or nature tend to form a friendship or relationship. Sometimes, it can be quite literal. All you need to do is look to the sky. There is nothing quite as majestic as seeing a group of birds collectively flying through the air at once. Starlings are one such bird that flies together and creates beautiful displays. Photo: Unsplash It’s definitely cool when someone is able to capture it on camera. Photographer Marco Valk managed to...
K-9 Arlo Shot Twice During High-Speed Chase Receives Police Escort After Being Released From Hospital
A three-year-old K-9 officer named Arlo was just released from a veterinary hospital in Oregon after undergoing multiple surgeries to repair damage done by two bullets he took during a police chase. Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) announced in a news release that K-9 Arlo was shot twice by a 25-year-old suspect after a high-speed chase on I-5 south in Washington state. “A TCSO K-9 was struck by gunfire and has serious but survivable injuries. The suspect, a 25-year-old man was also struck by gunfire and was transported to...
Lighting Ceremony at Lincoln Memorial Honors the 400,000 Lives Lost to COVID-19 in the U.S.
On the evening of Tuesday, January 19th, 2021, 400 lights were lit around the border of the reflecting pool at the Lincoln Memorial in honor of the 400,000 lives lost to COVID-19 in the U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris hosted the event, and both made speeches. A masked and socially distanced crowd gathered to hear their inspiring messages, as well as the songs “Amazing Grace” sung by nurse Lori Key and “Hallelujah” sung by Yolanda Adams. Photo: YouTube/NewsNation Now The nation was...
Rescue Pup, Buddy, and New Dog Mom are Inseparable
Buddy’s story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! Buddy was adopted last year by an older couple. Sadly, he had been returned due to the wife becoming ill. He was surrendered with his feline sister. He was confused and unsure of what was going on. Elaine had put in an application, but once...
