A Man’s Life Was Saved by the Same Wolf He Helped Four Years Ago
Wolves are depicted as intimidating and dangerous creatures. In children’s nursery rhymes, they are often called the big bad wolf. In reality, wolves have more than one personality, and their attitude depends on how you treat them. They have an excellent memory which is why they can easily recognize those who are good to them and those who are not. The majestic creatures know when to give back. There have been instances when humans experienced their kindness — one where life was on the line. Photo: PxHere In Alaska, one guy was...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Fewer barriers to adoption, Candid Conversation, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Animal organizations experience more adopters and time, thanks to the Open Arms ChallengeAdoption applications and requirements are often the first impression a potential adopter gets. During the 2021 Open Arms Challenge, several organizations made changes to its adoption processes and these changes brought about more adopters, foster caregivers and challenged staff to confront and talk about their unconscious biases. Animal Harbor, Robust Program winner in...
Husky Fosters Tiny Kitten In Adorable Viral Video
A gentle Siberian husky took over “mom duty” for a tiny kitten in an adorable viral video. The video showcases a dog fostering a little kitten as the two lay outside in the grass. Photo: YouTube/Myka When the curious kitten gets up to explore, the husky isn’t far behind and ensures the kitten doesn’t wander too far or get into trouble. Eventually, the husky carefully grabs the little kitten and brings her back in for a nap. Vimeo user Adam Bilsing shared the video with the caption, “Wolfmother.” Photo:...
Black Bear Breaks Into Woman’s House By Using Its Mouth To Open The Door
A homeowner in New Jersey was startled when a black bear opened her door and broke into her home while she was there. Susan Kehoe happens to be a black bear biologist and she knew just what to do when she saw the furry black head pop into her living room. Photo: TikTok/@susankehoe1 The bear used its mouth to open and close the doorknob and Susan was able to capture the whole thing on video. As a biologist, she studies black bears and knows more about them than the average person, but she wasn’t expecting work to follow her home! Photo:...
Surprising reasons why you should be giving your dog a probiotic
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Woman Issues Warning After Dog Dies In PetSmart Grooming
A former dog mom is issuing a warning to pet parents everywhere after her dog died on PetSmart’s grooming table. According to a video interview from the animal rights organization PETA, Ashley Ross took her dog, Kobe, to a PetSmart store in Pittsburgh for a routine nail trimming when the unthinkable happened. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Ross shared in the interview that because of COVID protocols, she wasn’t allowed to stay with Kobe while his nails were being trimmed, but the employees assured her it would only take around 10...
Fluffy Dog Can’t Stop Smiling When Owner Gives Him A Thumbs Up
A sweet Bichon Frise can’t stop smiling when his owner gives him a thumbs up, and it’s too adorable! Buddy is a six-year-old Bichon Frise that lives with his owner, Kelly Ellise Lockett, and her family in Liverpool, England. Photo: YouTube/Caters Clips The fluffy pup may be small, but he’s got a grand personality and is always smiling. He’s such a happy dog and always finds something to smile about, as captured in the video below. When Buddy’s owner threw him a thumbs-up, Buddy offered up a huge grin in return....
Blind Rescue Dog Finally Goes Home After 15 Months At The Shelter
When a dog enters a shelter, staff and volunteers generally hope to find a proper placement for the dog ASAP, either in a foster home or a loving forever home. Rescue placements don’t always happen quickly though, and in kill shelters, that means dogs who don’t find homes fast enough are tragically put to sleep. Photo: TikTok/@manytearsanimalrescue In no-kill shelters, dogs who can’t find homes are often left to live in kennels for weeks or months until a family finally comes along to adopt them. When a 5-year-old blind...
Plant-Based Behemoths: Which of Our Planet’s Large Mammals Are Vegetarian?
October 1 is World Vegetarian Day, which celebrates the benefits of vegetarianism, on both personal health and the environment. People may choose to mark the day by having plant-based meals with their friends. Many of the world’s biggest mammals always opt for plant-based meals because they’re herbivores. To mark World Vegetarian Day, let’s take a look at a few. American Bison PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / PHILIPBIRD123 American bison can weigh over 2,000 pounds and stand at over six feet tall at their humps, making them the largest...
Rescuers Break Pond Wall To Help Wild Elephant Trapped Inside
Wildlife rescuers in China were able to save an Asian elephant with the help of a sledgehammer and some creative thinking According to Inside Edition, a group of four elephants accidentally fell into a man-made concrete pond in China’s Yunnan Province and concerned witnesses called wildlife authorities for help. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition By the time rescuers arrived, just one elephant was left in the pond but it quickly became clear that she wasn’t having any success getting herself out of the water. The World Wildlife Fund...
