How To Adopt The Perfect Rescue Dog
There are plenty of reasons to adopt, not shop, starting with the reality that adoption saves a shelter pet’s life. (Two lives, if you count the next homeless dog or cat you just helped make room for). But while adopting a dog always trumps buying one, it’s also important to find the right pup for your family. Some dogs require constant exercise, making them great for active owners, but all wrong for those who relish lazy mornings. Other folks want an energetic dog to motivate them on long walks and hikes. Last thing they need is...
Man Uses The Shirt Off His Back To Save A Possum From Drowning During A Rain Storm
Photo: YouTube/Viral Hog /caption] [sc name=”content-ad-horiz-2″] The man, Abraham, took his shirt off as he approached the possum. The entire time, his friend was recording his actions while he attempted to rescue the little animal before the waters carried him away. Photo: YouTube/Viral Hog Source: The Animal Rescue Site...
Three Dogs Face Off With A Giant Stuffed Lion
Lions are seen as ferocious beasts who can strike fear in others. And apparently, even small stuffed animal replicas of lions can stop a pack of dogs in their tracks. As one adorable video shows, a threesome of dogs was taken by surprise when they walked into a room. The family of the dogs, who own Daughtry Farms, had brought home a dog-sized stuffed lion that they had placed in one of the rooms of their home. Being surrounded by farm animals, you’d think they’d be used to seeing new faces. However, that wasn’t the case....
Black Cat Sounds Like A Revving Engine When She Meows
Cats are known to make all kinds of strange little sounds. Personally, my favorite cat noise is when they do their little chirps. Every cat owner is familiar with that little chirp – it’s just so cute! But there is one adorable black cat, Shorty, who went viral for her unique sound-making abilities. The little black feline – who is known for being the other half of a kitty duo named Shorty and Cody – can mimic the sound of a revving engine. Photo: YouTube/Sho Ko In the video, Shorty is filmed sitting in her cardboard...
Penguin Escapes Pod Of Killer Whales By Leaping Into Boat Full Of People
Travel bloggers, Matt and Anna, were on a scenic tour of the icebergs off the coast of Antartica and witnessed the “craziest wildlife encounter”. They were first greeted by a pod of orcas, also known as killer whales. Matt, who is also a freelance photographer, captured amazing shots of the orcas as they swam around the boats. Screenshot: Facebook/Expert Vagabond But then a gentoo penguin appeared and the hunt was on. Killer whales are one of the fastest swimming marine mammals who can swim at speeds up to 28 mph, but can only...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Apply for spring online apprenticeships and more!
Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Apply by Friday! Maddie’s® University Spring Catalog: Online ApprenticeshipsWe have three brand new online apprenticeships for spring! Each apprenticeship is four weeks long and is made up of a combination of self-paced learning and four 90-minute weekly Zoom meetings with your instructor. The application window is March 8-12 and seats are limited! More details to come in an email later today. Learn More Want to place 50% or more of your...
Service Dog Trained To Wear PPE So He Can Assist His Neuroscientist Owner In The Lab
A golden retriever service dog was trained to wear PPE to assist his owner to work in a science lab. Sampson the golden retriever is the first dog to gain access to a scientific laboratory. Sampson didn’t just get to show up for a day, either. He regularly accompanies his owner, a disabled neuroscientist, to work in the lab. According to PEOPLE, former horse trainer Joey Ramp was in a serious horse-riding accident back in 2006. As a result of the accident, she broke 23 bones, suffered permanent nerve damage to the left half of her body,...
“Woman’s Best Friend” Project Celebrates The Bond Between Women And Their Canine Companions
Dogs are often called “man’s best friend,” and it’s no mystery why. Their loyalty, affection, and energy makes them great companions. Now, a project from author and photographer Kristen Kidd is looking to expand on that definition and you can get involved! The “Woman’s Best Friend” project started in 2019 when Kidd was photographing animal shelter workers and their furry friends in Philadelphia. As she worked with the largely women-led staff of the shelters, she heard story after story of tragedy,...
Truffles The Kitty Gets Kids Comfortable With Eyewear By Wearing Her Own
No matter where you start from, it’s possible to achieve truly amazing things, and help others do the same. No one knows this better than Truffles the cat! Born a stray in 2016, Truffles found her mission in the unlikeliest of places. Adopted by Dr. Danielle D. Crull, Truffles proved to be smart as a whip from a very young age. According to her site, Truffles “learned how to sit and give high fives by the time she was 4 months old.” She’s now the office cat for Crull, an optician who specializes in glasses and...
Conservation Officer Fired For Refusing To Kill Bear Cubs Is Suing To Get His Job Back
Sometimes, doing the right thing can get you in trouble – even fired. And that is what happened to Bryce Casavant, a conservation officer who was let go from his position after he refused to kill two bear cubs. He is pursuing a lawsuit in hopes of getting his position back. Casavant was working as a public service conservation officer in British Columbia, Canada, back in 2015 when he was given orders to kill three bears, a mama and her two cubs. After shooting the mom, he refused to do the same to the then orphaned black bear cubs. He...
