Sailor And Dog Rescued After Three Months At Sea
When Tim Shaddock set sail with his dog Bella, he had no idea that he was about to become an international sensation. According to the BBC, Shaddock is originally from Sydney, Australia but they were setting sail from Mexico and heading for French Polynesia. Photo: YouTube/7NEWS Australia That was back in April. Unfortunately, just a few weeks into the trip, a storm damaged their boat and left them adrift at sea. AP News reports that the 54-year-old sailor started out with a well-provisioned boat, but the storm knocked out his electronics,...
Rabid Beaver Bites Girl Swimming in Georgia Lake
We often hear of dogs, raccoons, and foxes getting rabies, but seldom (if ever) do we hear about a beaver contracting the fatal virus. Any mammal can get rabies, including people, but wildlife makes up the majority of the cases. Rabies in Wildlife To put it in perspective, wild animals accounted for 92.7 percent of reported cases of rabies in 2018. Bats were the most frequently reported rabid wildlife species (33 percent of all animal cases during 2018), followed by raccoons (30.3 percent), skunks (20.3 percent), and foxes (7.2 percent)....
Golden Retriever Throws Massive ‘Tantrum’ When It’s Time To Go Home
Golden retrievers have won their way into hearts of people around the world with their endearing personalities and goofy antics. They can be a bit dramatic at times, but also incredibly sweet and cuddly. One dramatic golden retriever made his feelings known when it was time to leave the brewery with his owner. Photo: TikTok/@patrick.ryan22 In a hilarious video that’s gone viral on TikTok, you can see the pup throwing a massive tantrum when it’s time to go home. He starts by plopping down in the parking lot and refusing to budge....
Experts Warn To Monitor Pets During Extreme Heatwaves Across The Country
Across the Northern Hemisphere, people are grappling with intense heatwaves. According to the New York Times, the U.S., China and much of Europe are suffering from heat. In Arizona alone, record-breaking temperatures soared above 110 degrees Fahrenheit for 18+ consecutive days. Photo: Pixabay/Pexels According to the Enterprise Record, experts are warning pet owners to monitor their fur-friends during the heatwave for signs of heat-related ailments. Heat stroke can occur quickly, especially in dogs, so it’s important to be proactive and...
“The Coors Field Cat” Who Has Lived At The Ballpark For The Past 10 Years Is Looking For Home To Retire
Coors Field in downtown Denver, Colorado, is home to Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies and a black cat named Smokey. The handsome feline has many names (Smokey, Midnight, Blacky), but most people know him as “The Coors Field Cat”. He has lived at the ballpark “as long as anyone can remember”, and fans always look forward to seeing him. Devoted caretakers come daily – rain or shine – to feed and check on Smokey. Photo: Pixabay While he still enjoys “exploring the ballpark, chasing mice,...
Cat Whose Human Died is Terrified in New Home, But Slowly Comes Around
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo 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! Nine months ago, Beowulf (Wolfie) came to live with us. He was scared, confused and very sad. PHOTO: DIANA MARSH He had no idea why he was taken from his home. He had no idea his person had passed away. He arrived in a crate after making the 6.5-hour ride from North Carolina. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY As soon as...
You’ve Helped Feed and Provide Care for Rescued Raccoons, Turtles, and Squirrels
The South Florida Wildlife Center (SFWC) cares for and rehabs more than 10,000 wild animals each year, making them the highest volume wildlife care facility in the state. Thanks to your clicks, shopping for a cause, and direct donations, they were recently given some extra resources to help the nearly 300 species that come through their doors each year. Earlier this summer, SFWC received a wide variety of donated supplies from Greater Good Charities. Among them were formula for young animals, bottles, and turtle pebbles. These items will help...
Hell Hath No Furry Like a Mother Defending Her Young: Angry Badger Launches on Leopard
In a stunning video caught in the wilds of South Africa, a female leopard can be seen toying with a honey badger cub it had just pounced on before, out of seemingly nowhere, a heroic mama badger comes sailing across the screen from the left in what was a “launch” attack that sent the shocked leopard running for cover. Known to have the heart of a lion, these creatures have squared off with multiple lions (6) and leopards (3) at one time, all by their lonesomes, when they’ve been messed with. Once she runs the large, spotted...
Adoptable Jack is the Adorably Handsome Boy You’ve Been Waiting For
If you think you don’t need a new best friend and sidekick, then you don’t know Jack!! Jack lived in a home for four and a half years before coming to the Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson. Here’s what his person had to say about him: “Jack is an amazing dog! Very smart. I am so sad to surrender him. He will make an amazing pet for a family that can give him the time he needs.” Photo: Pima Animal Care Center This is what the shelter has to say about him: Jack has done well with kids as young as 10 and was...
Exhibit for Two of the World’s Foremost Conservation Champions & Nature Photogs Extended to July 30
Not long ago, it was announced that in May, the town of Greenwich, Connecticut, would be playing host to an exceptional exhibit featuring the work of two of the most talented individuals documenting today’s conservation efforts. You’ve likely seen their breathtaking work over the years and just didn’t realize who it was attributed to. Photo: C. Parker Gallery/Paul Nicklen The dazzling display has been so well received that the closure date for the event has been postponed twice now. Due to popular demand, the show has been...
