Lobster Fisherman Has Looked After A Blind Seal For The Last 10 Years At Sea
We all have our routines that we perform day in and day out. For one fisherman, his routine brought a blind seal into his life. And after many years, these two have formed a very strong and solidified friendship. Shauna the seal was only a pup back in 2010 when she first made contact with Nicholas Lewis. The little hungry pup had popped her head out of the water while she was searching for food. That is when the two struck up a friendship, and ever since that day, the little seal has always been around Peel Bay on the Isle of Man to greet her...
Yulan Magnolia Flowers Look Like Beautiful Birds
We all love a good trick of the eye – just think the great debate over the gold or blue dress a few years ago. But there is one optical illusion that has been brought to us courtesy of Mother Nature. And it’s pretty cool! These particular flowers also happen to look very similar to birds. The flowers are those of the Yulan magnolias, a species that is native to China. The beautiful and fragile pink flower has a citrus scent, as well as a very long history. These flowers date back many, many years – having been raised for...
Family Of Bears Caught Having A Blast Playing In A Pool
There is something so human-like about bears, and one series of pictures perfectly captures this as three bears play around in a pool. The bears were having fun playing around in the water, completely unaware that there was a wildlife camera busy capturing fifty-two photos. The images were from the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area, where why were uploaded to Facebook by HRCA Backcountry Wilderness. As they wrote in their post, the water source is also enjoyed by plenty of other wild animals such as raccoons or falcons. Based on the multitude...
Persian Cats Dress Up As Postal Workers For Halloween
When I was a kid I tried to dress my cats up in Halloween costumes. They were not happy about it at all. The Halloween costumes that I tried to stick them into weren’t even that elaborate – it was just little tartan vests. They quite literally fought me tooth and nail to not wear their costumes. Of course, there are some cats that actually don’t mind dressing up for Halloween. And a pair of Persian cats in England have gone all out with their Halloween costumes. The two cute kitties, Eric and Ollie, wore matching costumes...
Family Gets Woken Up By A Family Of Bears Throwing A Pool Party In Their Back Yard
In a real-life twist, a South Lake Tahoe family experienced a Goldilocks moment when a family of bears stopped by their pool late at night. The California-based family were awakened late at night by their unexpected guests arriving in their home’s backyard. They had a little pool party of their own, jumping into the pool and splashing around. They even got bold and picked up one of the floating balls to have a little bit of extra fun. The homeowners could only do one thing: record the bear’s pool party on video. Photo: YouTube /...
Woman Startled To Discover The ‘Dead’ Dalmatian She Was Saving Was A Life-Sized Toy
Rachael Barraclough was waiting at a bus stop when she noticed something strange. What she believed to be a dead dog on the side of the road had caught her attention and made her want to find the owner. Not knowing what else to do, she posted a plea on social media, asking for help to find the owner of the Dalmatian she believed had been run over by a car. While her intention was well-meaning, after she posted it on her social media, it soon came out that she’d made a huge mistake. What she had seen as a “dead” dog was...
Couple Overjoyed When Runaway Cat Returns Home Three Years Later
Runaway cat reunited with his loving family three years after escaping his home in Cambridgeshire. Keith Bigland and his wife Su were beside themselves with worry and grief when their beloved cat Biscuit escaped from their home on December 1, 2017. They posted signs and searched every bush for months, but to no avail. Mr. Bigland said the cat originally belonged to his late mother, which made him frantically search for the missing cat. “I had hope at first, for months afterwards I was calling his name around every corner. Biscuit is the...
Family Shocked When Giant Robber Crabs Invade Their BBQ
While most people might encounter ants on a family picnic, visitors on Christmas Island, 1500 km west of the Australian mainland, will come across robber crabs – also known as coconut crabs. They are the largest land-living arthropod in the world, weighing up to 9 pounds, so their size alone is impressive. But apparently they also have an incredible sense of smell. A man who used to visit the island as a child said, “They are nicknamed ‘robber crabs’ because they will descend in the dark of night and rob campers of...
‘He Alerted Me,’ Navy Veteran Recalls How Loyal Service Dog Saved Her Life
Navy veteran Karen Louise O’Neal served her country as an EMT for 20 years from 1973 to 1993. At the end of her service, along with her discharge papers, O’Neal took home the burden associated with post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression. “Being part of the ambulance crew, I saw a lot of gruesome injuries,” O’Neal told WANE. “Also, when I was in San Diego, there was a PSA plane that crashed in San Diego with a smaller plane I think there were 163 lives lost in that and it stuck with me for a long...
Our Maddie’s Fund website and tools have been refreshed!
We’ve been tidying up to bring you a refreshing experience upon using our website and tools! You’ll notice a whole new look and feel on our main Maddie’s Fund® website that highlights more about who we are, our work, ways for you to learn and connect as well as resources to help increase your lifesaving. Additionally, we have incorporated single sign on (SSO) to make it easier for you to use our online tools. What does this mean exactly? Gone will be the days of using multiple passwords to sign in...
Charity Rescue Dog Has Cutest Response When His Humans Win Nobel Peace Prize
When the World Food Programme (WFP) was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for its tireless efforts to curb global hunger during the pandemic, nobody was happier than Foxtrot, the organization’s “chief mascot and mood manager.” “Woweee,” wrote the former stray on his Instagram page. “I was so excited to hear that the @worldfoodprogramme was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize today.” Photo: Instagram/humanitarian_pup Of course, Foxtrot’s human colleagues coordinate the agency’s official relief efforts,...
Giant Fish Exposes Its Dorsal Fin In Massachusetts Cove And Police Are Inundated With Calls
Residents near Broad Cove in Massachusetts witnessed a huge dorsal fin sticking out of the water and immediately phoned the police. However, it was not a shark or injured seal, but a giant sunfish doing “normal sunfish activities”. Sunfish, also known as mola, are often seen basking in the sun on their sides and flopping their dorsal fins. They are the world’s largest bony fish, weighing nearly 5,000 pounds, and are extremely slow moving. They are completely harmless to people but are often mistaken for sharks from afar....
Off-Duty Officer Witnesses Dog Falling Out Of Car Window On Highway And Leaps Into Action
Heroes never take a day off. An off-duty officer, Gene Harley, and his wife, Kelly, were driving down I-95 in Chatham County, Georgia, when they witnessed a dog falling out the back window of a car just in front of them. “They watched in horror as she flipped in the air twice, hit the interstate pavement, and then ran into the grassy area off the shoulder,” posted Chatham County Police Department. Photo: Facebook/Kelly Foster Harley They immediately pulled over and rushed to help the dog they presumed was injured. “I jumped...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: We’ve refreshed our website and tools, webcast recording to increase pet adoptions and more!
Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Is your animal welfare organization looking to increase adoptions? This webcast recording may help!Want to increase adoptions? One way to do so may be thinking about what pets you aren’t allowing to go home, and revisiting your policies. Is it time we start empowering adopters to take home pets with illnesses, injuries and behavioral problems to allow them to grow, heal and recover? Monica Frenden from Austin Pets… Learn More Our...
Man Puts His Head Phones On And Feels A Giant Huntsmen Spider Hiding Inside
Finding spiders around your home, no matter how big or small, is always a frightening experience. Most of the time we come across spiders as they crawl along our walls or our floors, but occasionally we’ll pick up an everyday item just to come face-to-face with an eight-legged inhabitant. Not fun. But one man, Australian resident Olly Hurst, had the scare of his life when he picked up and put on his noise-canceling headphones. Seconds after putting them on, Hurst suddenly felt a tickling sensation. But when he took off the headphones,...
Photo Of A Rare Tiger Hugging A Tree Wins Prestigious Award
When photographer Sergey Gorshkov took a picture of a Siberian tiger, he had no idea that he’d end up winning the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award for his shot. But the stunning photo, which features a tiger hugging a tree, has definitely captured the imaginations of many. The incredible shot was captured at the Leopard National Park located in the heart of Russia’s Far East forests. It shows a female Siberian tiger clutching a tree in her powerful paws as she rubs the tree’s bark with her chin. Anyone who has a cat...
A Fish Vendor Cat Named ‘Dog’ Dresses Up In Adorable Costumes
Fish markets are a common sight in Hai Phong, Vietnam. And among the many vendors is the adorable 3-year-old Dog. Dog is actually a cat who also works as a fish vendor in Hai Phong. He is stealing the hearts of many online with his precious getup. The little feline, whose Vietnamese name is Chó, lives in Hai Phong and is a regular at his local fish market. That is where one Twitter user, Phoung Le, first saw him and took his picture. Le then uploaded some photos of Dog to Twitter, explaining that the feline is quite famous in Vietnam...
Humpback Whales Return To New York Area After Nearly Vanishing
There is some good news for the humpback whales of New York. Following a long absence, the city has begun to see a rise of humpback whales in the area. Back in 2011, there were only fewer than 5 humpback whales seen swimming in the Hudson River. However, as of last year there more than 300 sightings – something that is quite promising. It is believed that the reappearance of the whales is thanks to cleaner waters. Cleaner waters can be attributed to the Clean Water Act, Mammal Protection Act, and the Endangered Species Act. These have...
As If 2020 Wasn’t Enough: Venomous Puss Caterpillars Have Invaded Virginia
If you are fond of walking about in the woods in Virginia, you may have seen something that appeared to be a toupee wandering by. What you have probably witnessed is the Megalopyge opercularis, typically known as a puss caterpillar. They look as if they are a fluffy cat, although they are somewhat small. When they transform inside of a cocoon, they turn into a fuzzy moth. You may be somewhat tempted to stroke the little caterpillar, as it does look somewhat warm and fuzzy. You have to be careful, however, because there are venomous spines...
Hiker Falls 30 Feet Trying To Rescue A Puppy That Was Stuck On A Ledge
Telluride’s Bridal Veil Falls, Colorado, offers an opportunity for anyone who loves adventure. When a group of friends went out to the area on a Saturday afternoon, a three-month-old puppy belonging to one of them fell 15 feet. The puppy was stuck on a ledge and the groups of friends tried to rescue him. One of the young men in the group went to the bottom to try to catch the puppy if it fell any further. A Denver woman, who was 25 years old, worked her way out to near the puppy when she lost her footing and fell 30 feet. The man who...
