Killer Whale Stranded On Rocks In Alaska Saved By Good Samaritans
Killer whales, also known as orcas, are the ocean’s top predators – but that doesn’t mean they don’t get into trouble from time to time. A 20-foot juvenile orca, known as T146D or Leah, became stranded on the rocky coast of Prince of Wales Island when the tide went out. Luckily, people on a passing boat spotted her and came to the rescue. The US Coast Guard and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) were contacted and informed of the situation. NOAA Fisheries Alaska has a statewide 24-Hour Stranding...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Latest Candid Conversation, staffing survey and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Tips for converting short-term foster participants into long-term fostersWith social distancing guidelines relaxing, many organizations are beginning to relaunch short-term foster programs. In addition to being a gateway to engagement with the local community, most organizations who run short-term foster programs report that a percentage (sometimes as high as 75% or more!) of their participants decide to try out longer-term foster because of… Learn More...
Police In Spain Responding To Loud Music Complaint Find Mischievous Cat Home Alone
Isn’t it just the worst when your neighbors are blasting loud music? So inconsiderate! For one apartment block in Galicia, Spain, one neighbor’s late-night party got so loud that several people called the police, as reported by Spanish News Today. When officers arrived, they were prepared to give the tenant a stern lecture and ask him to turn it down, along with a possible fine. After all, as some neighbors added in their calls to the police, this wasn’t the first time! PHOTO: MAXPIXEL“ Officers were surprised to find...
Pit Bull Loves Napping On Grandma’s Shoulder
It’s no secret that beneath their tough-guy exterior, pitties can be big softies. While everyone knows this, it’s still nice to see a video that confirms it — in the cutest way possible! Captured by TikTok user @fortis110673, a recent viral video shows her pitbull taking a quick nap in his favorite spot, on grandma’s shoulder: @fortis110673 Когда приехала бабуленька в...
Pearl The Pittie Loves The Pool
How have you been keeping cool this summer? If you’re like me, you’ve been wishing you had a pool to enjoy the long summer days and float around in. If you’re like Pearl the pittie, you’ve been doing exactly that and having a blast! @mysoulisart Did she just do that? ☠️🤣 #pearlthepitty #pearlthepittie #foryou #petsoftiktok #pitbull #dogsoftiktok #foryoupage #fy #funny #spoiledrotten #dog 4u ♬ Drive Forever – Remix – Sergio Valentino Pearl originally went viral for her...
“Rosie The Rescue” Surprises Family After Mom Arranges Secret Adoption
MacKenna and Kerrigan were insistent — they wanted a dog! The sisters, both in elementary school, had been trying to convince their parents, Toni and Stephen, for a while, so the family sat down in their home and looked through the recent arrivals at a Georgia shelter. One, a golden retriever-great Pyrenees mix named Rosie, caught their eye, but the family wasn’t ready to make a final decision just yet. Ominously, the shelter noted that without an adoption offer, Rosie would be euthanized that Saturday. The girls were concerned...
After His Tongue Was Cut Out, This Pittie Was Rescued And Found A New Home
The cruelty that some people show to animals will never cease to shock and outrage me. Oftentimes, these cases of abuse and mistreatment are uncovered too late to help, making them all the more heartbreaking. Sometimes, though, even after a tragedy, animals have the most amazing ways of bouncing back. For an example of this, look no further than Heart, a new arrival at the ACCT in Philadelphia who has an incredible story of pain and perseverance. Photo: Max Pixel Heart was found on the side of the road in Philadelphia, bleeding from his neck...
Mom Pleads For Help After Her Senior Dog’s Favorite Toy Was Discontinued
Anyone who has ever had a dog knows that no two dogs are alike. Dogs are much more complex than we give them credit for. Just like us, dogs feel a plethora of emotions, and they also have their own individual likes and dislikes. We can all agree that a dog’s little personality quirks are what makes them even more endearing to us. Just like people, dogs get very set in their ways – especially when they enter their golden years. For Kelli Brown, her 12-year-old pup, Jaxon, was very set in his ways as an old dog. He knew exactly what...
Husky Abandoned On The Side Of The Road Finds A New Home
One heartbreaking video captures the exact moment that one owner made the apathetic choice to chuck his dog out of the car as though he were garbage. Fortunately, the story has a happy ending as the little pooch ended up getting adopted less than 24 hours after the clip of his abandonment went viral. Joy Dominguez was out running errands when she noticed something on the side of the road. That is when she got out her phone and started recording the tragic video which showed the dog getting left on the side of the road. Photo: YouTube/KVIA...
Owner Creates ‘Iron Man’ Helmet For His Cat Using A 3D Printer
When it comes to our pet cats, we already know that we want to do everything we possibly can to make them happy. Sometimes, however, it goes beyond making our cat happy and we just want to make ourselves happy. Perhaps that is where this unique invention comes in. When it comes to useless items, we often see them available for our felines, but I think that this one goes above and beyond. Photo: Max Pixel Even if you happen to be a huge fan of Ironman, you are likely going to wonder why it was created. Of course, if you haven’t guessed...
