Robot Penguin Takes Incredible Footage Of Penguin Chicks Hatching At Their Father’s Feet
When we think of penguins, we probably picture the adorable little dancing penguins of Happy Feet. However, the tough and sarcastic little penguins of Penguins of Madagascar are probably a more accurate depiction of these black and white feathered animals. After all, penguins live in a frozen world where they have to be tough in order to survive the harsh environment. And as the BBC series, Penguins Spy in the Huddle shows, these penguins are quite intrepid – all from the moment of birth. Photo: YouTube / John Downer Productions The...
Woman Photographs Rare Pure-White Buck In Her Backyard
Nature is always giving us unique surprises so long as we are keeping our eyes open for them. And while staring out the window of her Boulder Junction, Wisconsin home, one woman was treated to a natural delight when she spotted a rare-colored buck. Rather than your usual beige-colored buck that roams the forest, Tracy Weese was lucky enough to spot a rare albino buck who was passing through her backyard. Even luckier, she was able to get some very brilliant photos of the buck as he meandered on through. Weese shared the pictures on Facebook,...
Reese Witherspoon Recreates One Of Her Iconic Movie PostersWith Her Dog
The 2014 movie, Wild, starred Reese Witherspoon. For the promotional movie poster, Witherspoon was photographed staring off into the unknown while wearing a large backpack. While that was already a few years ago, Witherspoon recently decided to revive it with an adorable spin of her own. The award-winning actress posted a very precious photo to her Instagram where she showed off her Boston Terrier pup. Witherspoon had put her canine companion into the hood of her sweatshirt and the two of them posed for the camera together. Witherspoon added...
Rescued Kitten Carries Teddy Bear Everywhere To Help Her Feel Safe
An orphaned 10-day-old kitten was nearly frozen to death when she was found lying on the concrete floor of Indiana barn. Fortunately, she was discovered by a kindly farmer, who covered the tiny kitten in straw and waited for the mother cat to arrive. But when nobody showed, the Indiana woman wrapped the kitten in a blanket and brought her to a local rescue. “When we got the kitten she was starving, a little dehydrated and covered in fleas,” Missy McNeal, a worker from Catsnip Etc, told Love Meow. Rescuers combed the tiny kitten...
Shelters Offering Foster Pets And Free Food To Boost Morale During A Muted Thanksgiving
The pandemic will make Thanksgiving look different this year, but we know who’s still hoping for an invite to your holiday celebration! Shelters across the country are encouraging Americans to use the extra space and energy saved from a downsized Thanksgiving to foster shelter pets this holiday season. The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, for example, is one of many U.S. shelters offering shelter pets and complimentary pet food to anyone willing to foster dogs or cats this holiday season, thereby giving animals a much-needed break from...
70 Rescue Cats Get A Second Chance Thanks To You
The largest pet rescue flight in history, Paws Across the Pacific, took place on October 29 and saved the lives of over 600 shelter dogs and cats. The shelter pets were taken from overcrowded shelters in Hawaii and flown to the U.S. mainland to find forever homes. 70 rescued cats were taken in by SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. in Washington. The animal rescue works with local pet retail stores and Kitty Cantina Cafe to find homes for homeless cats and dogs. Photo: SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. The small rescue happily took in the shelter cats and said “we...
Animal Sanctuary Holds Thanksgiving Feast Where Turkeys Are The Guests Not The Meal
Farm Sanctuary just hosted their annual Thanksgiving feast, “Celebration for the Turkeys”, where turkeys were the guests and not the main course. The tradition started in 1986 in a small backyard as a way to show people how intelligent and loving turkeys are. Each year the event grew and is now celebrated across the country. This year’s celebration included caregivers telling the stories of five rescue turkeys and giving a glimpse at what a day in the life of a turkey is like at the sanctuary. Spokesturkeys Photos: Farm...
Thank you, animal welfare colleagues
During this Thanksgiving week, we’d like to take a moment to say how grateful we are for all of you. Thank you for continually showing us how people in animal welfare rise to the occasion to keep people and pets together, even during a global pandemic. You all are truly amazing. We hope you are able to enjoy this week and take a little time for yourselves. If anyone deserves it, you do. From all of us at Maddie’s Fund, thank you. Source: Chew On...
Man Shocked When Late Mom’s Missing Cat Turns Up Safe 3 Years After Grieving Family Said Goodbye
Like any good son, Keith Bigland was devastated when his mother, Shirley, passed away. But the Englishman’s grief was only compounded when his late mother’s cat, Biscuit, slipped through a tiny hole in his fence and disappeared. “I had hope at first, for months afterwards I was calling his name around every corner,” the March, Cambridgeshire, man told the BBC. “Biscuit is the last link I have left to my mother.” Photo: GoFundMe/Bikkit home after 3 years needs heart surgery But as the days turned into weeks,...
Listen To A Baby Chimpanzee Giggle For The First Time In Its Life
This may be one of the happiest sounds you’ll ever hear. Maisie the chimpanzee has been enjoying her time at the Maryland Zoo. So much so, in a recent video, zoo staff were able to record her laughing in response to some playful tickling. “Making a play face and laughing is a natural chimp behavior and a milestone chimp babies typically reach between 12 to 16 weeks,” the zoo reported. Source: YouTube/The Maryland Zoo in BaltimoreMaisie is so happy getting a tummy rub. The video shows Maisie playing with one of her toys and...
