Dog That Can’t Walk Makes Up for That with Her Love of Swimming
The following story was a finalist in the Tales of Summer Tails Photo and Story contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! As a disabled dog, Amanda Mae’s life is far from normal. PHOTO: ALISON KREISER Amanda’s hind end does not work properly, preventing her from walking. She does have a wheelchair, but she struggles to use it. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY Every summer, our family makes trips to the creek to cool off,...
Senior Kitty Has Some Hops: 13-Year-Old Tabby Sets Record for Most Rope Skips in a Minute
When you were a kid on the playground, you likely got into some serious jump rope during recess. If you were at all competitive, you may have been pretty proud of your consecutive jump streaks compared to those of your friends. Now imagine a cat showed up and schooled you on the sport. Kit Kat the cat may have been able to do just that. Kit Kat, a long-time feline performer once featured in a campaign for Friskies cat food, added another accomplishment onto his resume last month: The most jump rope skips by a cat in one minute. The...
Red Fire Ant Invasion: Europe Faces a Tenacious New Invader, ‘Spreading Like Wildfire’
In the intricate dance of ecosystems worldwide, the arrival of a new species can disrupt the harmony that has existed for centuries. As CNN reports, one such unwelcome guest has recently made its debut in Europe—the red fire ant, scientifically known as Solenopsis invicta. This resilient and invasive insect hails from the distant shores of South America but has already traversed continents and conquered lands far from its birthplace. Photo: PexelsThe red fire ant, or Solenopsis invicta, is a highly invasive species. The Red Fire Ant: A...
Jealous Dog Goes to Extremes to Keep Human Sister from Taking His Treats
You’ve seen siblings competing against one another before, but you’ve perhaps never seen a sibling rivalry quite like this one. It’s not often that a dog has to compete with his human sister for treats, after all. It appears that this family thought it would be fun to see what their doggo would do if they gave the treats promised to him to his human sister instead. Eager to see his reaction, they filmed the whole event, and we’re so glad they did! Photo: Facebook/LADbible In the beginning of the video, you’ll see...
Spotless Angolan Giraffe Sighted in Namibia’s Untamed Wilds
The world of wildlife conservation has been graced by an extraordinary and unexpected sight—a spotless giraffe! Just weeks after CBS reported the birth of a spotless giraffe at a Tennessee zoo, another one has been photographed in the wild, and this time, it’s in the heart of Africa, in Namibia. The Giraffe Conservation Foundation unveiled this astonishing discovery in a recent news release, marking the first-ever recorded sighting of a spotless Angolan giraffe in the wild on the African continent. A Marvel of Nature Imagine...
Lonesome Rescue Bunny Falls Head Over Heels in Love with Foster Sister
Getting a pet is a huge commitment, but there are still far too many people in the world who buy innocent animals without thinking ahead about how much time they’re going to need to give to their new family member. That can often result in animals being neglected, surrendered, or abandoned. This was likely the case for Bim, a domesticated bunny who was found wandering around outside shortly after the Easter holiday. It’s likely that his former owners bought him as a holiday gift for a young child, quickly found out how much work...
The Humble ‘Snot Otter’ Faces a Fight for Survival
The eastern hellbender, an unassuming and slimy aquatic amphibian, has found itself at the center of a critical battle for survival and environmental conservation. This elusive creature, also endearingly known as the “snot otter,” has become a symbol of hope and resilience in the face of mounting threats to its existence. In a landmark decision, a federal judge has ruled that the denial of Endangered Species Act protection for the eastern hellbender was “arbitrary and unlawful.” Now, conservationists are rallying to...
Dog Accompanies His Human to Her Retail Job, Enchants All the Customers
The following story was a finalist in the Tales of Summer Tails Photo and Story contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Elvis gets to go to work with me at a local pet supply store. He’s allowed to sleep on the counter while I’m working on the register. PHOTO: ELIZABETH KING Many people come in, walk right past him, and don’t notice that he’s a live dog laying on the counter. Sometimes we just have to...
Lilo, Kona, and Maui Are a Trio of Littermates Ready for a Forever Ohana
This story was submitted by our shelter friend The Cat House on the Kings. The Cat House on the Kings saves pets’ lives in the Fresno County, California area, and the Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! To create a strong humane future, we need the power of youth. When a caring young adult found a mother cat with her tiny young kittens at his new apartment complex, he reached out to us for help. He wanted to do everything he could to make sure this feline family was safe and...
Florida Wildlife Officers Help Bear Cub Escape From a Sticky Situation
Dish soap can be used for a few different things: Cleaning a wide range of household items, blowing bubbles, de-fogging glasses in a pinch, and… helping a bear escape? Yes, you read that right. A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officer was recently called to the aid of a black bear cub that had gotten one of its back paws stuck in the crook of a tree. Realizing they could use some backup, the officer called a bear biologist to the scene to get the little guy out of this un-bear-able situation. Remember that time...
