Entire Herd Of Elephant Celebrate Of Newborn Calf Moments After Birth
When a group of travelers went on a safari in South Africa, they were in for a very special surprise. Going on a safari is an incredible experience in and of itself. You get to see gorgeous, majestic creatures in their natural habitat and get a glimpse into their world. When you visit any foreign country, it’s an opportunity to learn about different cultures and experiences. These tourists got to do just that. Most people don’t get to see wild elephants on a daily basis, let alone see a wild elephant give birth! It’s...
Friends Rescue A Tiny Kitten, Later Discover It’s Actually Europe’s Most Endangered Species
When 32-year-old Pete MacNab went for a walk in the Scottish Highlands, he expected to get some fresh air. He didn’t know that he and his friend, Piotr, were about to rescue a critically endangered animal. The men were strolling through Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park when they noticed a flock of sheep standing over what looked like a tiny stray kitten. As the pair got closer, the sheep scattered, allowing MacNab and his friend to see the kitten was nearly frozen to death in the snow. Photo: GoFundMe “The animal was in a...
Woman Flies From Pennsylvania to California to Adopt Special Needs Dog
This 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! Hiya, I’m Oso! I’m 3-months-old, and a very nice lady saved me from the side of the freeway and brought me to SPARC! It’s really called Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center, but I like SPARC better! My owners never came to get me so I...
Shelter Volunteer Falls in Love with Sweet Rescue
Isla’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! Nyla came to South Bend Animal Resource Center as an owner surrender. She had been found and they tried keeping her, but she did not fit in to their home. So, they brought her to the shelter. She is a beautiful girl, with a lot of energy,...
They Found a True ‘Diamond in the Ruff’ When Rescue Sophie Arrived
Sophie’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! In the shelter world, sometimes you really don’t know what to expect, or what not to expect! In August, we received this little toy breed from a family that could no longer care for her. We knew under all those mats that we would...
World Turned Upside Down
I didn’t want a dog….They’re harder to care for than cats and we didn’t have a fenced yard. Hearing a vehicle stop on our country road, I looked up to see a van turning around in the gravel lane. The back door opened and a dog jumped out. PHOTO: Robin She turned to look for the owner but they suddenly shut the doors. This van sped away with the dog running as hard as she could to keep up. I started chasing too so I could get a license plate and also protect the dog. The van got away and this poor dog gave up the chase...
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...
