Rescue Pittie Lovingly Dots Over Baby Brother And Never Leaves His Side
Pit bulls have a reputation for being aggressive and dangerous dogs, but that reputation is largely unfounded and unfair. Time and time again, pit bulls have been shown to be sweet and loving dogs and they were even known in the past as “nanny dogs” because of the way they protected and looked after young children. While the idea of using pitties as nanny dogs dwindled in the past, it seems there’s been a resurgence of the practice as people recognise that not all pit bulls are aggressive. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo One sweet...
Greece to Allow Pets at More Than 120 Archaeological Sites
This week it was announced by Greece’s Culture Ministry that leashed pets will soon be allowed to accompany their owners to more than 120 archaeological sites throughout the country. With the exception of certain sites like the famed Acropolis in Athens, this is a step forward for responsible pet owners who pick up after their pets and keep them under control. Photo: Pixabay/Russell_Yan The new policy change was unanimously approved by the country’s Central Archaeological Council, but the organization has not yet specified a date...
Sweet Golden Retriever Gives Baby Rides Around The House In A Cardboard Box
Babies and dogs can develop a beautiful friendship with each other. Dogs have a natural tendency to be protective and nurturing towards young ones, including babies. They are known for their loyalty and devotion to their owners, and this extends to the youngest members of the family as well. Babies, on the other hand, are naturally curious and playful, which makes them ideal playmates for dogs. As they spend more time together, babies and dogs can form a bond built on trust and mutual affection. Photo: Reddit/u/NonAggressive-Ask One adorable...
Male Sea Lions in California Pack on the Pounds & Get Stronger in Response to Climate Change
A recent study published in Current Biology noted that male sea lions that call California home are actually getting bigger, not smaller, as a result of climate change. They have shown an increase in average body size even with continued population growth, which leads to increased competition for food and resources. In the study, which was published on April 27, researchers found that the process of mating selection was a significant driving force for the males to strengthen their neck and jaw muscles used for fighting during breeding season...
Paralyzed Rescue Dog, Notorious, and Her Blind Buddy, Shady, Prove that Rescue Pets Are Worth It
https://d1dd4ethwnlwo2.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20230425_095054.mp4 Cheyeanne Murphy’s dogs may not have saved her life in a literal sense, but she believes they’ve saved her from going down a dark road and have made her life much more worth living. Around 10 years ago, Cheyeanne’s mother passed away. She was a young and seemingly healthy woman, but one day she learned she had cancer, and a few months later, she was gone. “When my mom got diagnosed, I was definitely on a different path in life,”...
GreaterGood’s Donations Help Blind Ukrainian Refugees and Those Displaced by Recent Bombings
https://d1dd4ethwnlwo2.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/VIDEO-2023-04-27-12-57-36.mp4 As the war in Ukraine continues, GreaterGood has continued to use your generous donations to fund deliveries of food and a variety of supplies for Ukrainians in need. PHOTO: GREATERGOOD/NINA YEVTUSHENKO The need there is just as pressing now as it was on day one. Buildings and infrastructure continue to be destroyed by Russian bombs, people continue to lose their homes and access to power and other resources, and the supply chain continues to back...
Pointer/Great Dane Mix Known as Cinnamon Wants to Spice Up Your Life
Meet sweet Cinnamon! This 4-year-old pointer great Dane mix is currently being fostered in Virginia, but she’s available for adoption. To be frank, there’s nothing more that she’d like than to find a forever home of her own where she’ll know security and continuity are always hers. This is Cinnamon’s story in her own words, according to Friends of Homeless Animals in Aldie. Photo: Friends of Homeless Animals Rescue Pets in Foster Care Everything is tastier with some cinnamon! This is your sign to sweeten your...
It’s Raining Cats and Kittens: How to Save More Feline Lives This Kitten Season
[embedded content] It’s raining cats and…kittens. Kitten season is upon us and feline lifesaving is front of mind. We’ve convened a panel of experts to share their best kitten season tips, tools, and tricks to help you save lives this year—and prevent a seasonal population boom in years to come. Our Q&A-style panel includes Peter Wolf, Senior Strategist for Shelter and Community Research at Best Friends Animal Society; Monica Tarant, Chief Innovation Officer: Feline Lifesaving at Cincinnati Animal CARE with the...
Sick Cat Found On Side Of The Road Unable To Move Needs Surgery To Walk Again
Good Samaritans noticed a cat on the side of the road and stopped to help. The little feline was unable to move and was clearly in poor health. Penelope, as she was later named, was rushed to St. Clair County Animal Control with frostbite on her ears and paws and a severe upper respiratory infection. The poor feline is estimated to be just over a year old and life has not been kind to her. She has been struggling to find enough food as she was extremely thin, but she is now in good hands. Photo: St. Clair County Animal Control The shelter is...
Redditor is Looking for a Translator to Decipher a Conversation Between a Cat and a Crow
Humans always see animals every day — online or in real life. You can interact with them, yet they remain enigmatic. There’s still a language barrier that makes people think about what message animals convey. Sometimes you’ll witness different species have a conversation which makes them more interesting. What could they possibly talk about? It’s interesting to figure out how animals start conversations. The way they produce different sounds yet still talk to each other is truly mind-boggling. Due to the fascinating...
