Vet Finds Sharp Bone Fragment Lodged In Neglected Puppy’s Throat
All animals deserve a home that is going to love them and care for them unconditionally. However, it is extremely heartbreaking to see an animal that has nowhere to go and no one to care for them. But what can be even more upsetting, is a pet that is being neglected by its owner. And that was the case for one little pup in De Doorns. Fortunately for the pup, now named Squiggle, help came just in time. He was in very bad shape. He had no appetite and wasn’t touching food or water. Photo: Sidewalk Specials In addition, he had white gums...
Watching Penguins Getting Weighed On A Scale Is The Cutest Thing You’ll See Today
Humboldt penguins are so adorable. And the ones that live at the Saint Louis Zoo are full of charm as they step on the scale for their weigh-in. Since these birds are considered a threatened species, the zoo likes to regularly monitor their health – something that these delightful little penguins have grown accustomed to. And we see it best as one of the penguins, Pedro, declares his joy while his caretaker, KC Donaldson, puts him on the scale. It is truly adorable to watch. The scene is part of the “Bring The Stl Zoo To...
When A Homeless Man’s Dog Got Hit By Car, Local Pet Food Pantry Stepped In To Help
When an Ohio man lost his job and his home, his dogs Sasha and Spike helped him cope. The pups obviously couldn’t help pay the bills, but they offered their owner a different form of support. They showered their human with love, encouragement, and kept him from feeling alone. “I don’t really have too many friends or family, so I’m pretty much in my car after that,” Ramone Robinson told Fox 8. “They keep me from, you know, feeling so isolated” and “they are always happy to see me,” he said....
Sphinx Cat Provides A ‘Calming Presence’ For Children After Trauma
Something amazing happened in November 2019, but much of the world missed it. The Paws for Empowerment team welcomed a four-year-old Sphinx cat to work along with them at the Crisis Center North (CCN). That nonprofit center helps individuals who have gone through domestic violence and the feline is assisting in an amazing way. Today reports that children were coming to the center and getting a little feline love before the pandemic, but these days, things are being done virtually. Photo: Pixabay Thankfully, Thea is still there to help the...
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Cute Goldendoodle Lands Gig As Police Department’s New Therapy Dog
Cops don’t always wear uniforms, guns, and badges. Sometimes they’ve got a fur coat, four legs, and a tail that can’t stop wagging. According to KSNT news, the Topeka Police Department recently welcomed Gracie, an adorable Goldendoodle, onto the force to become the station’s resident therapy dog. Photo: Facebook/Topeka Police Department “Meet Gracie, the newest member of TPD,” officers wrote on Facebook. “Gracie is a Goldendoodle who was graciously donated to the department to serve as a Therapy Dog....
How to Keep Pets Safe in the Cold
Feb 10, 2021 The temperatures are dropping here in Austin, TX, and Austin Pets Alive! has put together recommendations to keep pets safe during this cold front. Bring pets inside. The best thing you can do for your pet is to bring them inside with you. While some breeds of dogs are more tolerant of cold weather than others, no pet should be left outside for long periods of time when it is below freezing (32ºF). You know your pet best, so be vigilant about watching for signs of their cold tolerance and limit outdoor activities...
Rescue German Shepherd is Reunited with Her Owner After Saving His Life
When rescuing animals from shelters or unsustainable living conditions, we often feel that we were able to give them a second chance at life. As I’m sure many animal lovers will agree, our pets enrich our lives, saving us little by little each day. However, rarely are we in a situation that allows us to witness the true lengths our pets are willing to go for us. Brian Myers had that chance, and his new rescue Sadie didn’t hesitate to stand by her owner. Brian adopted a beautiful German shepherd rescue from Ramapo-Bergen Animal...
Turkish Man Rescued Swan 37 Years Ago And They Have Been Best Friends Ever Since
Man’s best friend isn’t always a dog. A retired postman in Turkey rescued an injured swan decades ago and they formed an unbreakable bond. For the past 37 years, Recep Mirzan and his female swan, Garip, have gone for evening walks around the farm and enjoyed each other’s company. Photo: Instagram/yenisafakenglish The unusual pair met by chance when Mirzan took a shortcut and noticed the injured swam in an open field. Garip had a broken wing and wouldn’t be able to escape from predators, so Mirzan took her home....
Lawyer Appears As Cat For Hearing After Zoom Difficulties And The Video Has Gone Viral
Zoom is a convenient video conferencing tool that many have been using to communicate, including the 394th Judicial District Court of Texas. However, most lawyers appear in a suit and tie – not as a cat. Rod Ponton, a county attorney in Presidio County, Texas, signed on to Zoom for a hearing on Tuesday and appeared as a cat. He was unable to figure out how to turn off the cat filter and the hysterical result led to the video instantly going viral. Screenshot: YouTube/394th District Court of Texas – Live Stream It took him over a...
