Southwest Employees Care For Woman’s Pet Fish When She Can’t Take Him On The Plane

For many people, traveling is stressful. There are so many different policies and rules to remember, for those who are unfamiliar with traveling, it can be a little stressful. Air travel, in particular, has a learning curve to it. For a college freshman named Kira, taking a flight home was her only option. She spent the school year at college in Florida and was finally ready to return home with her newly acquired companion, Theo the fish. According to a Facebook post by Southwest Airlines, Kira got Theo shortly before summer vacation and he...

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Good Samaritan Rescues Senior Cat Who Was Frozen To The Ground, Unable To Move

A senior cat is now recovering after he was found near death in an awful predicament. A good Samaritan named Kelly spotted the cat, now named Elliot, frozen to the ground in Muskegon, Michigan. She managed to carefully lift him up and rushed him to Big Lake Animal Clinic, where his body temperature was just 94 degrees and his eyes were crusted shut from the freezing cold. Staff at the clinic quickly jumped into action to save his life, giving him warm IV fluids, cleaning his eyes and examining him for any injuries. After a few days of TLC,...

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Vet Opens Sick Cat’s Stomach And Makes “Unbelievable” Discovery

A vet team in South Carolina made an “unbelievable” discovery when operating on a sick cat. The Charleston Animal Society shared about the cat’s situation on Facebook, explaining that a Good Samaritan brought Juliet and two other cats to their location. Apparently, the cats’ owner moved out of state and simply left the cats behind to fend outside on their own. When Juliet was first brought to the clinic, she seemed fine at first but after several weeks, she began not eating and seemed lethargic. Some testing showed she...

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Senior Man Shovels A Snow Path To Visit The Neighbor’s Dog

We often live in an area where we don’t know the neighbors very well. We may see them coming and going and they may do the same for us, but we don’t take the time to get to know them on a personal basis. Photo: YouTube/Majically News That isn’t always the case, however, when it comes to the animals that live in the nearby area. We want to get to know them and if they stop to say hello to us, we do what we can to say hello to them. That is what is seen in the following video clip which shows an elderly gentleman walking over...

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How To Get Snowballs Out Of Your Dog’s Fur

Dogs are adorable, and it doesn’t matter what they are doing, they will always look adorable to us. There are times, however, when they really can touch your heart and this sometimes happens when they come in out of the snow. Although there are some dogs out there that don’t care much for the white stuff, there are other dogs that can’t get enough of it. They run around outside like crazy, enjoying every minute of their freedom until they have to come indoors again. Photo: Pexels/Efrem Efre When they do come indoors, they...

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Is Dog Bootcamp for You and Your Dog?

Are you feeling frustrated or overwhelmed with your dog’s behavior? If so, you might be considering sending your dog away to a dog bootcamp program. These programs are frequently advertised as an easy-solution to training problems. Unfortunately, dog bootcamp programs aren’t all effective and some can easily lead to the mistreatment of dogs. What is dog bootcamp? Sometimes called a “board and train,” a dog bootcamp is a dog-training program where dogs are sent away from their homes and families to receive training from...

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Woman Shares a Video of a Bat Sleeping Soundly Like a Baby on Her Lap

People have always associated bats with vampires and other horror-related stuff. They fit the setting, but it only boxed them into one image — bats are scary and bring bad omens. Their lifestyle is an added factor in why bats are known symbols for Halloween. They are nocturnal species found inside dark caves, making them look more creepy. Regardless of their lifestyle and appearance, bats won’t instantly harm humans unless you don’t correctly handle them. Like wild animals, bats only become defensive when they feel...

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African Serval is Having a Talk with Its Human Parent and Meows Its Demand for Something

Wild cats are deemed ferocious creatures that can’t be approached as they might feel easily threatened. However, large felines only act defensive when they sense danger from the incoming human. Some wild cats can show their soft kitty side with their favorite humans. Animal caretakers in zoos, parks, and sanctuaries have experienced their lovable traits. Those feral breeds allow them to treat them like regular cats, and they’re generous with kisses. Photo: Pexels/Jolijn Rosendaal An African Serval is a wild cat breed that can...

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50 Neglected Cats and Kittens, Some Facing Possible Eye Removal, Rescued From Same Home

This story was submitted by Lindsey Heaney from our shelter friend, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, which saves pets’ lives in the Tacoma, Washington area. The Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! On December 15, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County began taking in around 50 cats and kittens from an overwhelmed community member. As of December 29, the shelter had taken in 20 cats, from newborns to adults, with more coming in every week. PHOTO:...

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Couple Adopts Cuddly Dog Only To Get A Lot More Than They Bargained For

There are times when we want something bad, but we don’t know exactly everything that goes along with it. It seems as if Sydney Victoria found this out the hard way, and she posted the journey on TikTok. It began when she wanted to adopt a dog, and her boyfriend was not really on board with that. It took a while but she was able to convince him so she brought a dog home but that is where the story really began. Photo: TikTok/@accidentalgrandma Sydney posted a video that showed the journey of adopting a dog, but it was more than just one...

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