Soldier Forms A Bond With A Puppy While Being Deployed, But Bringing Her Back To The U.S. Wasn’t Easy
SPCA International does a lot of good for animals around the world. We’ve brought you many of the stories in which they’ve helped animals get out of dire situations and go on to live happier lives. But one of the things that the organization is well known for is its program, Operation Baghdad Pups: Worldwide. The non-profit organization is dedicated to helping US service members who want to bring home animals from anywhere in the world where they have served. For many US soldiers, this help is a crucial lifeline, as it means they...
Moose’s Family Sneak Into Man’s Backyard And Decide To Make It Their Own
When we think of backyard visitors, most of us think birds or even the occasional raccoon, possum, or fox – depending on where your home is located. But if you’re living in Alaska, you might just find yourself coming face to face with a rather large guest in your backyard. For Roland Rydstrom, who resides in Anchorage, his backyard welcomed a very unusual grouping. A mother moose and her two babies showed up unexpectedly and made themselves right at home in his garden. The adorable trio moved right in and were perfect guests...
Dad Eats Dinner With His Cat Every Night At The Dinner Table
Every pet owner has a different way of letting their pet know that they’re loved. Usually these gestures of love are not without a price tag. Pet owners love to buy their favorite four-legged friend something special. But we don’t always have to shower our animals in material goods to let them know how much they mean to us. Yes, it’s fun buying them things, but it also works just as well doing something nice for them. When it comes to pets and the family dynamic, it’s a universal rule that Dad is usually always the...
Endangered Baby Whale With Propeller Wounds Found Dead On Florida Beach
North Atlantic right whales are critically endangered, with fewer than 400 remaining in the world. One of the largest threats right whales face are injuries by ships – which has sadly just claimed the life of a baby right whale in Florida. On February 13, a two-month-old male calf washed ashore at Anastasia State Park near St. Augustine with propeller wounds on his head and back. The endangered North Atlantic right whale calf was found dead with deep propeller cuts on its back & head, broken bones, and a cracked skull. @Oceana...
Scientists Have Cloned a Black-footed Ferret Using 30-Year-Old Cells
Scientists have just successfully cloned a domestic endangered species in the United States for the first time. Hoping to integrate genetic diversity so as to sustain and grow the current black-footed ferret population, the scientists turned to the cells of a ferret that died over 30 years ago. The Black-footed Ferret: A Brief History The black-footed ferret, so named for the black markings on their otherwise tan bodies, have faced a severe 20th century decline in population. Though the carnivorous animals may choose to eat any small rodents...
Cat ‘Cries’ Into The Security Camera When His Owner Leaves The House
We don’t often think of our cats as missing us when we leave the house. We always just assume that once the front door closes they go about their business completely unbothered by our absence. However, some security camera footage challenged that idea after the world was introduced to Fu Fu. The adorable little feline, who is a British Shorthair living in the eastern Chinese city of Xuzhou, has been dubbed the “left-behind cat” on social media after he was seeing crying on camera. Fu Fu was left at home by his owner, Ms....
Man Issues A Warning After His Dog Nearly Drowns In Their Frozen Pool
A Dallas real estate agent had quite the scare when his dog curiously ventured onto their frozen pool and plunged through the ice. Dan Holmes was in his frozen backyard, clearing a path from the snow. His two Australian Shepherds, Christi and Colbi, were out exploring with him. In a video captured by the home’s security footage, you can see Christi and Colbi sniffing around, unsure what to think of the snow. Slowly, the dogs make their way closer to the pool. Christi stops right by the icy edge and gives it a sniff. She seems to think...
COLD WEATHER BLAST – How We’re Keeping Our Pets Safe
Feb 19, 2021 Friday, 2/19 Update: For the first time in 192 hours, the temperatures in Austin have finally risen above freezing for more than an hour. Some Austinites are thawing out while others are still without power, heat, and water. Though we now have power and running water, APA!, like most of Austin, is under a boil advisory and faces a myriad of unknown plumbing and roof repairs. Even so, we know we are the only safety net that animals have right now, here in Austin and throughout much of Texas. Most urgently today, we are triaging...
Gas Leak Leads Surprised Home Owner To A Hibernating Bear Raising 3 Cubs Under His House
When a Tennessee homeowner noticed a gas leak on his property, he quickly called for repairs. But when repairmen showed up, they discovered the leak wasn’t due to the usual wear-and-tear. As repairmen investigated the cause of the rupture, they realized the basement crawl space was being used as a makeshift den by a sleeping bear family. Both the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and Appalachian Bear Rescue quickly dispatched rescuers to the scene, where they carefully removed three tiny cubs. But in the commotion, the mama...
Cruel Owner Arrested After Leaving 8 Dogs Outside For Days In Texas Cold Freeze
When an extreme cold front collapsed the electrical grid in Texas, millions of people were left without heat or power to keep them warm. But while many kind souls have stepped up to feed and clothe their neighbors, not everyone has shown such selfless concern. In Houston, authorities were forced to arrest a man who inexplicably left his 8 dogs outside to fend for themselves in the record cold. Photo: Twitter/Houston Humane Fortunately, a worried neighbor saw the dogs’ desperate plight and called the Harris County Animal Cruelty...
