On the Brink of Oblivion, Pygmy Rabbits Fight for Survival
The pygmy rabbit, the world’s smallest rabbit, stands at a crossroads of survival and extinction. Native to the American West’s sagebrush steppe, this tiny creature is now the focus of conservation efforts and scientific studies due to its rapidly declining population. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / USFWS Mountain-PrairieThe pygmy rabbit is the smallest rabbit species in North America. Habitat: The Foundation of Survival The pygmy rabbit thrives in dense sagebrush habitats, which provide both food and shelter from predators. These...
Top 10 Cities For A Happy & Healthy Dog In 2024
There are a lot of factors that go into finding the perfect city to call home. For dog owners, that includes find a pet-friendly city that will allow their beloved furry friend to thrive. Are you wondering which cities ranked the best for a happy and healthy dog? Well, you are in luck. USA TODAY Blueprint just released the list of the top 10 cities ideal for dogs and their owners. Photo: Pixabay/Szabolcs Molnar The researchers found the best cities for dogs by evaluating 46 of the most populated cities on the following categories: Number of...
Fox Steals Rescuer’s Phone During Daring Wildlife Operation
In a humorous twist to an otherwise routine wildlife rescue, a curious fox in Surrey, England, managed to outsmart an RSPCA rescuer by making off with his mobile phone. The incident, which unfolded in the woodlands of Bagshot, saw Animal Rescue Officer Ben Fitzcosta momentarily outfoxed by the very creature he was there to save. Photo: YouTube / RSCPAFoxes often investigate new objects with keen interest. Unexpected Turn in Wildlife Rescue Fitzcosta, responding to reports of a limping fox, set up his phone to capture the rescue operation on...
Shelter Life Is Too Stressful For ‘Love’ Who Needs A Forever Home ASAP
A 4-year-old pit bull arrived as a stray at Humane Society of the Treasure Coast in Palm City, Florida. The sweet dog loves to be by people and curl up in your lap, so she was aptly named ‘Love’. She was adopted by a loving family who sadly had to return her to the shelter when they realized that she does not get along with cats. According to the shelter, “The adopters had cats and unfortunately Love was too interested in chasing them, so she ultimately had to be returned to our shelter.” Love is very stressed in the...
Kitten’s Adoption Page Taken Down Right After it Was Posted, But His Human-to-Be Saw it Just in Time
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! I’m a senior in college and live in an apartment by myself. I’ve always wanted to adopt a pet, and I figured this was the perfect time to do so. Here’s the thing: If I was going to adopt a kitten, I wanted one that really, really needed love and care. Then it happened! KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / Marcela Lukášíková One day, I was browsing the...
Scared, Neglected Chihuahua That Served as ‘Breeding Stock’ in a Puppy Mill Finds Happy Ending
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! I met Asparagus, a 3-year-old brindle chihuahua, at an adoption event. She had just been rescued after spending the first three years of her life as “breeding stock” in a puppy mill. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MYLENE She had been mistreated and neglected, had never walked on a leash or slept indoors, and had never received proper medical care or nutrition. She was a mess –...
Couple Finds Dog on Road, Owner Didn’t ‘Want Him Anymore’
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! We were out driving and spotted a dog trying to cross a busy road. We stopped, and my husband jumped out, grabbed him and brought him to the car. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / STEFANO TOPA The dog was filthy, but so cute – a funny looking black and white pooch with spots on his legs, a stripe on his head, and a two-toned tail. We called the number on his microchip tag, but they...
Rare White Alligator Fights For Survival After Swallowing 70 Coins Tossed By Zoo Visitors
A rare white alligator named Thibodaux at the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska, underwent a critical procedure to remove 70 coins from its stomach. This unusual medical case has sparked widespread interest and concern, highlighting the unintended consequences of human interaction with wildlife enclosures. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Anastacia12182Leucism is rare among alligators The Discovery and Procedure Thibodaux, a 36-year-old leucistic alligator, distinguished by its translucent white skin and striking blue eyes, became...
This Lackadaisical Floating Dog Is a Whole Mood
Lots of dogs love the water, but very few act like this doggo does when encountering a whole pool full of the stuff! We’re used to seeing dogs splashing and wriggling and jumping in water with heaps of energy and excitement. Today’s pup is a little bit more…mellow, to say the least. When we say this dog is relaxed, we are not kidding. He’s the absolute epitome of laziness (in the best possible way), refusing to move a single muscle to propel himself through the water. All alone and without a care in the world,...
“Naughty” Cats At Wisconsin Shelter Seek Homes With No Rules
Sharing a home with a cat is never boring, especially one with a naughty cat. While cats are curious and sometimes mischievous, there are some who take unruly to a whole new level. However, we can’t help but love them more. Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin understands that some people are looking for a “nice” cat while other are drawn to the “naughty” ones, so every week they feature one of each that are looking for a loving home. Those wanting a snuggle buddy and to be greeted with chirps and soft purrs are...
