Man Blown Away When Scam “Bully Puppy” Turns Out to Be a Hyena
A TikToker going by the user name @infared_savage recently posted about an unusual experience he had while trying to buy a bully-breed puppy online. For starters, it would be really great if people would head to rescues or shelters before buying a bully. In case you’ve never been to one or even scoped them out online, most of the dogs at most of the animal shelters across the nation are, in fact, bully breeds ranging from pups to senior dogs. All of them would be grateful for a good home. But that’s not necessarily germane to the...
Forever Chemicals Found in Baby Supplies and Pet Food
Dangerous chemicals known as forever chemicals, or PFAS, have become a pervasive threat to our health and the environment. As the Associated Press reports, these highly toxic chemicals, linked to cancer and other serious health problems, do not break down in the environment and build up in our bodies and those of our pets over time. A study by the Environmental Working Group found PFAS in everything from baby supplies to pet food. The testing revealed that these harmful chemicals were present in baby bedding, clothes, and toys, as well as the...
Does Your Dog Have Separation Anxiety?
Do you avoid going out because you worry about your dog being home alone? If he barks, whines or howls when you leave, he may be suffering from separation anxiety. Research shows that about 17% of dogs in the U.S. have issues with separation anxiety when their humans leave them alone. Some dogs are genetically predisposed to separation anxiety, while the rest acquire it for reasons not always easy to understand. Your dog may communicate his distress in several ways, including excessive vocalization, destroying property or belongings,...
4 Stages of Grief After Losing a Pet
Saying goodbye to our sweet pets is truly one of the most heartbreaking experiences we ever endure and should not face alone. Animals carry such unconditional love, no judgment and powerful lessons of forgiveness and resilience. Recognizing common stages of grief after pet loss is a part of the healing journey. Stages of grief after losing a pet: Emotional and physical pain after pet loss Grief affects everyone differently through both emotional turmoil and physical exhaustion. It is normal to feel frequent waves of shock, agony, anger,...
Play and Organize: The Life of the Intelligent Beaver, Nibi
Each animal has a purpose on Earth because every skill they have sustains the environment. A great example of that are beavers and their ability to build dams. They are called nature’s engineers because they don’t just randomly build — each one is a carefully devised impoundment. Beavers can figure out what branches they could safely use and how to properly cut it. The dam also consists of grass, rocks, and mud for a better foundation. With their admirable construction skills, they weren’t only able to build a safe...
An Allergy Won’t Ever Come Between This Pet Parent and an Adorable Cat Named Floyd
People often share that they instantly felt a connection with their pets. That no matter what happens, they must adopt the animal as it’ll be a great addition to their family. If not, they’ll know that they’ll regret the decision because other families might adopt the pet first. Sometimes that connection randomly happens — you can find it on the streets, at school, or even in your very own backyard. It’s like the animal was meant to find you, or you are destined to rescue them from a dangerous situation. You two...
“Dolphin Dave” Cited for Harassing Humpback Whale and Dolphins in Hawaii
With a moniker like Dolphin Dave, you’d think the individual bearing it would be a marine life conservationist or even a cetacean activist. You know, one who takes the health and safety of aquatic animals to heart and does everything they can to protect them from harm or stress. Apparently, that’s not necessarily the case for Maui resident David Jiménez, aka Dolphin Dave. So, just what did he do to get cited recently by Hawaiian officials who said he was harassing a humpback whale and a pod of...
Three-Month-Old Rescue Kitten Named Brie Would Like to Be Your New Fur Baby
A sweet three-month-old chocolate-brown rescue kitten by the name of Brie is searching for a forever home filled with lots of love. After all, those are the best kind of forever homes! According to the Southern Arizona Cat Rescue, she’s a little shy at first when exposed to new surroundings. Once she warms up, though, she’s such a purr muffin you won’t be able to get enough of! She loves to play, whether it’s with little toys or kitty friends. She’s really a sweet girl that just needs a patient adopter to help...
Blind Puppy is Re-Homed Due to Being Too Boisterous, Finds a Loving New Forever Family
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 live in the UK, and I came across a person online looking for a last resort home for a young puppy; the post was on a forum and was asking for help or a home for a Pyrenean Mountain dog/Welsh Collie puppy. Her name is Elsa and she was born blind and deaf. She was a bit too boisterous for the young child in the house and obviously did not understand that her play-biting was a bit too...
A 55-Foot Fin Whale with a Severe Case of “Scoliosis” was Spotted Off the Coast of Spain
An enormous fin whale spotted struggling to swim through the cool waters off the coast of Spain has purportedly been diagnosed with a severe case of scoliosis. Veterinarians and biologists with the Valencia oceanarium were alerted to the presence of the 55-foot-long, 40-ton whale off the coast of the city of Cullera, which prompted them to attempt an inspection of the creature at close range. The first thought was that the whale had become entangled in a fishing net due to its listing in shallow waters and moving with difficulty close...
