Wobbly Rescue Goat Learns To Run With Her Doggy BFF
A little rescue goat learned to not only walk but run after being diagnosed with a neurological problem at birth. The baby goat, Pisa, was born with the problem that caused her to be weak on her legs, but thankfully, a farm sanctuary heard about her plight and offered to take her in. In an interview with The Dodo, Susan with the Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary said, “She can’t stand on her own, but our rescue dog, Colton, lets her lean on her.” Pisa and Colton formed a strong bond as the little goat struggled with her...
Rescuers Pull Small Dog From Rubble After Turkey Earthquake
Rescue efforts have been in full swing since the devastating earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on February 6th, 2023. Though weeks have passed, rescuers are still finding miracle victims to pull from the rubble – including a lucky pup who managed to be saved in the nick of time. Photo: Instagram/@gurcanozturkphoto The dog was buried when an apartment building collapsed in Hatay, Turkey. According to Fox 13, the dog’s owner was injured in the earthquake and transported to a hospital in intensive care. Thankfully, the dog was...
Unsure Cat Reacts To Meeting Foster Guinea Pig For The First Time
Courtney (TikTok user @c_hillll) regularly fosters bunnies, but she recently brought home a new kind of foster animal: a guinea pig. Reginald the guinea pig was making himself at home when the family cat, Delilah, decided to introduce herself. Photo: TikTok/@c_hillll Delilah is used to meeting the family’s foster pets, but she wasn’t so sure about a guinea pig. Courtney shared a video of their first meeting on TikTok with the caption: “I think delilah prefers when we foster bunnies over fostering guinea pigs. poor...
Urgent Measures Needed to Prevent the Extinction of Hippos, a Vital Species in African Ecosystems
Hippos are one of the most iconic and beloved animals in the world. But they are also facing a dire situation that could push them towards extinction. Despite a population decline in recent years, the United States continues to import hippo parts at an alarming rate. Between 2009 and 2018, the US imported over 9,000 hippo teeth, 5,700 skin pieces, and 1,700 carvings, making it the top importer of hippo parts in the world, the Humane Society of the United States reports. The commercial trade in hippo parts is contributing to the decline of...
Puppy Found In Ditch With Fractured Leg Makes Complete Recovery Before Boarding Flight To Freedom
A good Samaritan in Louisiana found an 8-month-old puppy in a ditch unable to walk on his front legs and rushed him to the local animal shelter, Cara’s House. When the puppy arrived at the shelter, he was soaking wet and unable to put weight on his front left leg. He was examined by a vet and an X-ray revealed that he had a hairline fracture. The sweet hound mix was named Granola and put on kennel rest to see if his body would heal on its own. The vet believed this treatment along with medication would heal the fracture, and it did!...
The Best Dog DNA Test Kits Reviewed
Human DNA testing technology has changed our approach to ancestry, health, and relationships. So it’s no wonder many pet owners would like to use that same technology to better understand their beloved dogs. If you’ve ever wondered what your dog’s parents (or grandparents or great-grandparents) may have looked like, dog DNA tests can give you some idea. Even if your dog is a purebred, there may be some things you may not know about its family tree. Dog DNA also holds valuable information about your pet’s health....
7 Popular Chihuahua Mixes
All those Chihuahuas you spy in those purses, pet strollers or carryalls are adorable as all get-out, but you might be looking at one of seven popular Chihuahua mixed breeds and not a purebred Chi. Here are seven Chihuahua mixes, ranked from most common to least based on Wisdom Panel data, and what you what you might expect from each cross: Chihuahua-Terrier: Get ready for adventure and exercise because these higher-energy Chihuahua mixes are up for anything fun and stimulating that includes you. Chihuahua-Poodle. This super-smart, trainable...
Senior Cats: Understanding the Changes that Come with Age
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Cat Shelter Goes Viral For Its “Nice Or Naughty” Feline Of The Week Series
A California-based cat shelter has gone viral for its hilarious “nice or naughty” feline of the week series. Heaven on Earth Perry’s Place in Los Angeles, California started sharing the series on social media and it wasn’t long before it gained traction and captured attention from people around the world. According to Fox News, Toni Barrett, the development manager for Heaven on Earth Perry’s Place, explained that the staff got the idea for the series from a TikTok user known as Pot Roast’s mom who labels...
Runaway Husky Escapes Family And Walks 10 Miles To Her Old Shelter
When a friendly husky mix escaped her new family and took off, no one was sure where she was headed. You can imagine the surprise of everyone when the runaway dog, Bailey, not only turned up at her old shelter but rang the doorbell to get inside! Bailey lived at the Animal Rescue League of El Paso in Texas before she was adopted by a family that lived 10 miles away. Sadly, shortly after she was adopted, Baiely darted from her new family and escaped. The rescue put out a plea on Facebook asking anyone who spotted Bailey to call about it....
