Taking a Closer Look at Owls
When we look at the world around us, we are often surprised by the number of animals that share our planet. Some of these are obvious and we may see them every day but others tend to stay hidden unless you look very carefully. That is the case with owls, and there are about 250 different species in existence. These birds will sometimes live in trees, but a particular species known as burrowing owls, will live underground. Photos: YouTube / CBS Sunday Morning They can be found in different areas, but one area where they are thriving is...
An Extinction Alert Is Issued for the Vaquita Porpoise
When we hear news about animals becoming endangered, it really touches our hearts. We sometimes even try to do what we can to assist, although our individual options are sometimes limited. On occasion, however, the issue goes beyond endangerment and it ends up at a possible extinction event. That is what the International Whaling Organization is speaking about with the vaquita porpoise. Photos: YouTube / BBC News They have issued an extinction alert for this tiny porpoise because there are only around ten still surviving in the wild. They...
Sheep Escape from Slaughterhouse and Get a New Chance at Life
When you are a police officer, you never quite know what your day is going to hold. Some days are relatively normal but others have a surprise. That is what one animal control officer in Addison, New Jersey realized when they were called to an unusual scene. 911 calls were coming in about sheep running loose in town. Photos: YouTube / Fox News They aren’t exactly sure how the sheep got loose, but they feel that they escaped from the local slaughterhouse. Perhaps one of the drivers was not paying close enough attention and several of...
‘Talking’ Pets Are Taking over Social Media
When most of us think about social media, we automatically think about our personal accounts. We post pictures of what we eat and where we were on vacation. Oh yeah, we also post pictures of our pets. Lots of pictures! Photos: YouTube / ABC News Pets are one of the biggest things on social media and most pet social media accounts have a greater following than most humans. They may not be able to type easily, but they sure do make an impact on those platforms. One of the ways in which they do it is seen very clearly in a cat, named Steve B and...
He Thought She Was a Micro Pig But He Ended up with a 600 Pound Behemoth
Pets come in all different shapes and sizes. Most of us tend to think about dogs and cats, but there can be some exotic pets as well, including pigs. Steve Jenkins was a realtor and he didn’t start out to do something amazing, but life had something else in store for him. He had rescued a mini pig, or what he thought was a mini pig, and named her Esther. Photos: YouTube / Good Morning America As this little pig became a bigger part of his life, she also became bigger. It wasn’t long before she was gaining 1 pound a day and within...
The Beautiful Moment a Woman Meets Her New Guide Dog
Most people go about their daily lives without giving any thought to getting from point A to point B. For someone who is sight impaired, however, the struggle is something that is in front of them all of the time. Some people use a cane to move about, and they prefer being able to feel what is in front of them before they walk. Others, however, appreciate using a guide dog and the freedom it offers. Photos: YouTube / ABC News (Australia) That was the case with Donna Purcell, who lost her guide dog and was living without a dog for nine months....
Resilient Kitten Rescued From Maui Wildfires Is Spreading Joy And Hope
The historic town of Lahaina has been burned to the ground by intense wildfires. The death toll continues to rise as search-and-rescue teams slowly make their way through the destruction to search for survivors. Amid all the devastation and loss comes a story of hope from Maui Humane Society (MHS) about a resilient kitten. A 3-month-old kitten emerged from the ashes and was discovered by a community member in Lahaina. The little feline managed to survive the inferno but not without injury. He was brought to MHS’ pop-up clinic at Lahaina...
Traumatized TNR Cat Slowly Learns to Trust
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! This precious girl was part of a TNR roundup, dumped back in the neighborhood were she was collected. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MINKA2507 She had lost all trust in humans and was seeking refuge in the shrubs in my front yard. I put out food and water for her on the porch, but she would not approach if she could see me. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY Fall was upon us and she needed shelter. I put...
Urban Foxes Are More Daring But Not Necessarily Smarter Than Their Rural Cousins, Study Finds
We’ve all heard that foxes are clever. Is there a fox that is actually cleverer than others? A new study finds if there is, it’s not because of where it lives. Researchers from the University of Hull in England recently examined behavior differences between urban and rural foxes when they were faced with food-related objects. This was in an effort to better understand how urbanization impacts animals. The findings, published in the journal Animal Behaviour, showed that while urban foxes were more daring than their rural...
Man Gets Something Unexpected When He Tries to Return Dog Food
When most of us hear stories about retailers, particularly online retailers, the stories are not always positive. In many cases, they contain complaints and examples of poor customer service. It is nice to hear something good every once in a while, and that’s exactly what we have for you below. It started out with a very sad event but ended in something nobody ever could have expected. Photos: Pixabay / Toberoon In October 2019, a little pug named Bailey passed away. She was the pet of Joseph Inabnet and lived in Falls Church, Virginia....
