Engineer Designs App That Translates Your Cat’s Meows Into Words
Cat parents know that cats are not afraid to voice their opinions, but do we really understand what they’re saying? There’s no doubt that cats are intelligent animals. They discovered that meowing captures their human’s attention, so they use it to communicate. However, cats don’t meow at each other. Pixabay Since cats have made an effort to efficiently communicate with humans, one former Amazon engineer figured it was about time we did the same. Javier Sanchez is now a project manager at Akvelon and recently developed...
Holiday Shelter Challenge: Help Us Play Santa With $90K In Cash & Prizes
At the Animal Rescue Site, we love sharing stories about animals who’ve been rescued and adopted. In many cases, your generous support has helped us give these shelter pets a second chance at life. Your steady support has inspired us to add a new feature to our website, which is already powered by readers who shop and click daily to help needy animals. Now the Shelter Challenge lets you cast daily votes for your favorite shelters and rescues, awarding them with 20 pieces of kibble per vote and helping them compete in contests with hefty...
Musician Serenades Dog With The Song “Here Comes The Sun”
There is something so wonderful about the power of music. It has a way of connecting us with one another, including animals. Animals can also connect with music and enjoy certain melodies. But sometimes there are certain songs that perfectly capture the essence of our pets. One of those songs happens to be “Here Comes the Sun” by the Beatles. The gentle melody and lyrics can easily describe our pets as they are literal rays of sunshine in our lives. Photo: YouTube / AcousticTrench And one musician happened to serenade his beloved...
Researchers Discover Two New Species Mammals In Australia
Just when we think that all animal species on the planet have been discovered, nature throws a curveball. And for researchers in Australia, 2020 has sent them two new and previously unknown mammal species to study. Researchers had previously believed that there was only one type of the greater glider. However, following a publication in Nature, it was revealed that there are actually three types of greater gliders in the wild. The corrected information came from the Scientific Reports journal. One of the report’s authors, Professor...
Over 160 Dogs Rescued From 323-Square-Foot Hoarded House In Japan
Authorities in Japan have rescued 164 dogs from a small home, which is being called one of the worst cases of animal hoarding according to animal rights activists. The rescue of the very thin, very sick dogs occurred in the Japanese city of Izumo. As Reuters reported, the animal rights group, Dobutsukikin, shared that the discovery of the emaciated dogs was made when neighbors made complaints. What they found inside the 323 square foot home was nothing short of horrifying, as the pictures showed dogs stuffed on top of one another, crowded on...
Mountain Goats In Italy Defy Gravity To Reach Nutritious Mineral Salts
Anyone who might have seen a mountain goat in action knows that goats have an amazing grasp on gravity. They are quite sure-footed as they scale heights that would make the rest of us cry. And there is one dam in Italy, in the Antrona Valley Natural Park, that has some wild alpine ibex, also called mountain goats, that perform amazing climbing feats. The former host of the BBC series, Forces of Nature, Brian Cox, went to this spot in order to observe the mountain goats take on the almost fully vertical walls of the dam. Photo: YouTube / BBC...
Wild Squirrel Waits Patiently At The Window Every Morning For A Peanut
For those who need to see something adorable, look no further than the video that features a charming little squirrel waiting for a treat. The video was filmed in Portland, Oregon by the man who supplies the little squirrel with his daily dose of peanuts. In the adorable footage, you can see the squirrel, eagerly waiting by the door for the man to come out. Once the squirrel spots the man approaching the door, his excitement mounts because he knows he’s about to get fed. The man then opens the door to greet the little critter, saying,...
Grumpy-Faced Shelter Cat Named Giggles Attracts Adopters With Irresistible Scowl
Grumpy cats are hard to resist and a shelter cat in Ohio is attracting thousands of people with his disgruntled looks. While his name, Giggles, implies laughter and delight, his facial expressions and story are anything but happy. He was rescued from the streets by a Good Samaritan and brought to Riggi Rescue covered in ticks and had a wound on his neck from a suspected cat fight. Photo: Facebook/Riggi Rescue Giggles was treated, neutered, and vaccinated before being put up for adoption. Apparently, a loving cat is hiding behind the permanent...
Young Zebra Dies After Being Spooked By Fireworks
A zebra born during the COVID-19 lockdown in March at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in Wraxall, North Somerset, England, has tragically died due to fireworks. The young zebra was named Hope as she was born during such an uncertain time. The keepers chose the name “to symbolize a ray of light and hope at a time which felt so bleak.” Photo: Facebook/ Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm The terrible incident took place on the eve of Bonfire Night, which is held every year in England on November 5th to celebrate the failed attempt to blow up the...
Demanding Cat Whines Until He Gets Midnight Snack In Viral Video
Have you ever wondered where the phrase “midnight snack” comes from? Well, it may have all started with cats. Cats are nocturnal, as you know, so it’s perfectly normal for them to be eating at midnight, but a two-year-old American shorthair, named Li Bai, is going viral for demanding seconds. The feline lives in Beijing with his mom, Ms Zhang, and is described as a “drama queen”. He often meows and whines to get his mom’s attention, no matter what time of night. Screenshots: Douyin/Cat Lord Li Bai Zhang...
