Pup with a Cleft Palate and Missing Toes Barely Notices His Differences
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Delta was born into this world missing some toes on his right side, both front and back. To make it more interesting, he even had a cleft palate. PHOTO: SHEILAH GRAHAM In the beginning, this caused a couple of challenges. With the surgeries he underwent to correct this, Delta never looked back, though he kept that...
New CDC Report Shows Harmful Algal Blooms Are Making People and Animals Sick
Harmful algal blooms occur when there’s algae overgrowth in water. They can produce dangerous toxins that can make people and animals ill, or create dead zones in the water. A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shines some light on the blooms’ health impacts. The CDC recently shared a report on harmful algal blooms throughout the country in 2021, which showed, among other things, that 117 human illnesses and more than 2,700 animal illnesses were reported across 368 blooms in 16 states. PHOTO: ADOBE...
‘It’s Like a Joke, Really,’ Crows and Magpies Steal Anti-Bird Spikes to Make Their Nests
Crows typically make nests with items like branches and twigs, but new research finds they’re using something else to make them, something scientists say shows how clever they are. Researchers from Naturalis Biodiversity Center and the Natural History Museum Rotterdam recently shared the findings on some “crazy” crow and magpie nests they’ve collected. The nests in question were made from anti-bird spikes, a widely used deterrent to discourage nest building. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / CHEMARI Auke-Florian Hiemstra, study...
Hilarious Compilation Video Shows Cats Interrupting Work-From-Home News Reporters
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the world back in 2020, companies and entire industries shifted to accommodate that. A large part of the changes that took place involved switching from working in person to working remotely from home. During the heat of the pandemic, even news reporters were forced to report from home. As you can imagine, they experienced some interruptions during their reports at times. Photo: YouTube/News Be Funny People set up work spaces at home, but those with pets quickly learned that their furry friends transformed...
Gorgeous Tortoiseshell Cat Searching for Her Soulmate
Meet Emmy, a super sweet feline who is now luxuriating in being an indoor kitty without a care in the world. The only problem is that her current accommodations are in a foster situation and she needs a forever home. While they have nothing but nice things to say about darling Emmy, they can’t keep her forever. Rescue Cats This petite young lady is 1.5 years old and is permanently finished with her mama duties and ready to be spoiled forever! Emmy is super sweet once she is trusting of you. She likes to be held, rubbed, get back...
Labrador Receives $2,000 Reward For Helping Catch Fugitive Michael Burham
A Pennsylvania dog is being rewarded after playing a key role in catching fugitive Michael Burham. It all started when a chocolate Labrador mix named Tucker started barking at the edge of the yard. Photo: YouTube/JET24 FOX66 YourErie Ron and Cindy Ecklund immediately grew curious about what Tucker was barking at. Speaking with ABC News, Ron said: “Usually if I call him he comes right back to the house. He wouldn’t, so I said, ‘Cindy, let’s get on the golf cart.’” While the couple expected to find a...
Sailor And Dog Rescued After Three Months At Sea
When Tim Shaddock set sail with his dog Bella, he had no idea that he was about to become an international sensation. According to the BBC, Shaddock is originally from Sydney, Australia but they were setting sail from Mexico and heading for French Polynesia. Photo: YouTube/7NEWS Australia That was back in April. Unfortunately, just a few weeks into the trip, a storm damaged their boat and left them adrift at sea. AP News reports that the 54-year-old sailor started out with a well-provisioned boat, but the storm knocked out his electronics,...
Rabid Beaver Bites Girl Swimming in Georgia Lake
We often hear of dogs, raccoons, and foxes getting rabies, but seldom (if ever) do we hear about a beaver contracting the fatal virus. Any mammal can get rabies, including people, but wildlife makes up the majority of the cases. Rabies in Wildlife To put it in perspective, wild animals accounted for 92.7 percent of reported cases of rabies in 2018. Bats were the most frequently reported rabid wildlife species (33 percent of all animal cases during 2018), followed by raccoons (30.3 percent), skunks (20.3 percent), and foxes (7.2 percent)....
Golden Retriever Throws Massive ‘Tantrum’ When It’s Time To Go Home
Golden retrievers have won their way into hearts of people around the world with their endearing personalities and goofy antics. They can be a bit dramatic at times, but also incredibly sweet and cuddly. One dramatic golden retriever made his feelings known when it was time to leave the brewery with his owner. Photo: TikTok/@patrick.ryan22 In a hilarious video that’s gone viral on TikTok, you can see the pup throwing a massive tantrum when it’s time to go home. He starts by plopping down in the parking lot and refusing to budge....
Experts Warn To Monitor Pets During Extreme Heatwaves Across The Country
Across the Northern Hemisphere, people are grappling with intense heatwaves. According to the New York Times, the U.S., China and much of Europe are suffering from heat. In Arizona alone, record-breaking temperatures soared above 110 degrees Fahrenheit for 18+ consecutive days. Photo: Pixabay/Pexels According to the Enterprise Record, experts are warning pet owners to monitor their fur-friends during the heatwave for signs of heat-related ailments. Heat stroke can occur quickly, especially in dogs, so it’s important to be proactive and...
