Puppy Hit By Car Survives But Needs Emergency Surgery For Broken Jaw And Shattered Leg
Superheroes make the world a better place, so all dogs are superheroes to us. Some dogs are even named after them. Meet an eight-month-old puppy named Spiderman who is inspiring others with his positive attitude and zest for life after a near-death experience. On April 12, he was running loose and was hit by a car. He miraculously survived the accident but had major injuries that required immediate care. He was rushed to a local veterinary clinic which contacted his owners, but they decided to surrender him. The clinic reached out to It Takes...
Watch How This Dog Adorably Made Friends with a Baby Donkey
Friendships can happen in a minute if there’s an instant connection. It rarely happens, but if it does, it’s like you know that person for years. Similar interests and matching humor play a huge role in building that spark. Moreover, being genuinely interested in the other person is important. Friendship is a two-way street — reciprocating energy is a major key factor. Like humans, animals also build friendships similarly. It usually starts with curiosity then that interest grows throughout the first meet-up. Confidence in...
Bait Dog Discarded On The Side Of The Road Overcomes All Odds And Survives
It’s hard to fathom that dog fighting still exists, but it’s tragically prevalent today. Pitbulls are especially common victims of the “sport” and it’s not uncommon for weak pitbulls to be used as “bait dogs” and then left to die. One pittie found herself in that exact situation, but help arrived right in time to save her life. Photo: YouTube/We Love Animals As shared by We Love Animals, the pitbull was spotted by the side of the road in an area where dogs are often dumped. It’s near a busy...
Man Straps Action Camera To Cat’s Collar And Sees The World Through His Eyes
If you’ve had a cat in your life, you probably know how adventurous they can be. It’s one of the reasons people love them as pets! People love cats as pets for a variety of reasons, from their playfulness to their entertaining antics. One thing that really stands out, though, is their independent yet affectionate nature. Photo: Pexels/Luiza-Maria Scurtu Many cats like to come and go as they please, demanding pets and snuggles when they feel like it and wandering the streets when they need some space. If you have an indoor-outdoor...
Walmart to Offer Pet Telehealth Plan to Its “Plus” Subscribers via Pawp
If you’re a Walmart shopper and a pet owner, you’re in for some good news if you carry a Plus subscription with the mega-retailer. According to recent reports, beginning Tuesday, May 22, 2023, Walmart — which is partnering with veterinary telehealth provider Pawp — will be offering Walmart+ subscribers free access to virtual veterinarians for a whole year. Walmart’s surge into veterinary telehealth comes as the business attempts to more readily compete with Amazon while holding onto its higher-end customers by...
Newly Adopted Dog Bolts During Walk But Somehow Finds Her Way Back to Her New Home
The following story is a finalist in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers will receive $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. Voting runs through June 1. To read more stories and cast your vote, click here! We had her only a month, 30 days to be exact. She had been a stray that someone decided not to keep. She was a couple of years old. She was scared, but sweet. We named her Kona. It was a Monday afternoon. My three dogs and I were taking our daily walk on a major...
Adoptable Tony, the Special Needs Rescue Pup, is a Veritable Iron Man
Tony Stark. Tony Hawk. Tony Robbins. With the name Tony, this sweet special-needs guy has some big shoes to fill, but the folks at Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson know this lovable fella is up for the task! You see, Tony is a survivor. This plucky pup came to PACC unable to use his hind legs. Sadly, he had been found by the side of the road with a severe spinal fracture. Since his rescue, he’s gotten a wheelchair of his very own, and you can see him popping wheelies all around the shelter with his volunteer friends! Here’s the...
Air Shepherd: Using Drones to Protect Elephants & Rhinos in Africa
Their motto is reversing the march of extinction, and boy, do they have their work cut out for them. We’re talking about Air Shepherd. With a website full of sobering statistics, it’s hard not to be alarmed when you read that since 2007, rhino poaching has increased by 9,000 percent in South Africa alone. Or that across Africa, every 9-11 hours, a rhino is slaughtered, and every 14 minutes an elephant is killed. At this rate, elephants and rhinos could be extinct in as little as 10 years. Why is that not upsetting for so many...
“Dapper Older Gentleman” Max Wants To Be Your One And Only
Senior dogs are the best, and in case you need proof – meet Max. He’s described as a “dapper older gentleman” by Animal Care Centers of NYC who is showing him with love after his previous owner surrendered him. Max has the best leash manners and can teach his new family how to enjoy the little things in life. He loves to curl up with his humans and go for strolls in the park. The shelter shared that we would be the “perfect picnic partner” who would gladly clean up the crumbs afterwards. He still has so...
A Mother Bear and Her Two Cubs Went Out for a Thrilling Seaside Adventure
Young animals carry childhood stories from their early adventures with their mothers and siblings. Those adventures are needed to teach them survival skills and to familiarize themselves with the environment. Mothers take them to different areas where they can hunt for food. They’ll show the young ones the ropes and at the same time enjoy a fun outing. Although the babies have the freedom to roam outdoors, it is still vital to be close to their mothers. If not, they might put themselves in danger, especially when traversing an...
