Researchers Paid Homage To The ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Villain In The Name Of A Group Of Butterflies
Butterflies are majestic creatures. They’re often associated with good things, dreamlike fantasies or fairytales. Fantasies are understandable, but what about an epic fantasy that deals with world-threatening forces? Sauron is the villain of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. In fiction, he’s seen as wholly evil. Now, in reality, he’s become a beautiful butterfly. the iconic Eye of Sauron from the LOTR films is an original idea and didnt come from the book. in the LOTR book, the Eye of Sauron is an insignia worn...
Dramatic Golden Retriever Doesn’t Realize Mom Is Watching
If you’ve ever had a golden retriever in your life, you already know they are one of the most adorable and lovable dogs out there. They love being around people but if you aren’t around, they might not be quite as happy. Some dogs just have a difficult time being alone and they might even suffer from separation anxiety. That seems to be the case with Cooper. Photo: TikTok/@amber.023 When his human mom, Amber, heard Cooper howling at the front door, she wondered what was happening. She quietly went to the railing at the top of the...
Curious Dog Uses A Tree To Spy On Her Neighbors
A curious dog in Mexico figured out a clever way to “spy” on her neighbors over the fence. A video of the dog’s antics were shared on YouTube and you can see how she tactfully wedges herself between a tree and a fence to slowly work her way up. Photo: YouTube/VITALY PETRUKHIN The fence was far too tall for the dog to see over on her own and at first glance, it seems like peeking over the fence would be an impossible feat. But as they say, where there’s a will, there’s a way. The clever pooch positioned her back...
Firefighters Save One-Week-Old Puppy Trapped Under A House
When you work as a firefighter, you never know what challenges you might be called to. Beyond fighting fires, firefighters act as everyday first responders and are called to a variety of jobs, from car accidents to helping pedestrians. They’re even know to help rescue animals! There’s a good chance you’ve heard the stereotype of a firefighter helping a kitten down from a tree. It’s a story that’s often portrayed, though I don’t know how common it really is. As it turns, though, firefighters don’t just...
Playful Dog Interrupts Intense Chile Soccer Match
It’s no secret that a lot of dogs like to play ball. It’s almost part of their DNA! Growing up, we had a dog that loved to play soccer. She would chase just about any ball, but when other people started kicking a soccer ball around, she’d have to jump in and play. Photo: YouTube/9Honey It seems our dog wasn’t alone in that, as other dogs love soccer too! One dog in Chile recently showed just how much she loves soccer, or fútbol, when she interrupted an intense match between Chile’s Professional Football...
Nearly Lifeless Puppy Found Tied To A Bus Stop Finally Gets The Strength To Walk
It’s hard to fathom that anyone could harm an innocent puppy, but it’s a sad reality that many dogs face. When rescuers with the Stray Rescue of St. Louis heard about a severely neglected puppy who’d been tied to a bus stop, they immediately sprung into action. Photo: Facebook/Stray Rescue of St. Louis They shared on Facebook that a Good Samaritan saw the puppy and immediately called the rescue. They said, “This tiny, near lifeless dog, caked in urine was found tied up to a bus stop. A gentleman was running late for...
Tiny Dog Rescued From Group of Aggressive Feral Cats
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! It was May 2010 and we were getting ready to go on a family vacation, leaving on a Thursday. The night before we were supposed to leave, I heard a slight yelping, which kept me awake. This yelping was like a call for help but again, it was ever so slight, and I did not know where it was coming from. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PETRA BOEKHOFF So I got up and walked downstairs to check the front...
Scared Puppy Mill Mama Becomes Therapy Dog
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! I was walking at a dog event with one of my basset hounds, and a rescue group approached me to comment on my Barney (also a rescue). I always rescue my dogs. But this day, I was told the story of a basset hound that needed someone to give her a home. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / DANIEL ALBANY She had been in a puppy mill for four years and was a puppy mill mama. The place she was in had 100...
No One Realizes Friendly Neighborhood Cat is Actually a Stray, But He Finally Finds a Home
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! I never planned on owning a cat. I am a dog person, always have been. Somehow they gravitate to me anyway. Our first cat had gotten extremely sick, and after a few stints in the kitty ICU with a “mysterious” neurological disorder, I finally accepted the fact that it was unfair to subject her to further trauma. So when she again got extremely ill, we allowed her to go...
Expressive Cat With “Eyebrows” Captures Attention From Around The World
An expressive cat with dark “eyebrows” is winning hearts of people around the world thanks to his unique looks. According to GeoBeats Animals, Henri was adopted when he was tiny kitten at a shelter in Toronto. Photo: YouTube/GeoBeats Animals Speaking with GeoBeats Animals, Henri’s mom describes him as “very quirky” and “very clumsy for a cat.” She went on to say that unlike most cats, he’s not very agile or good at jumping. But, his cute looks and charming personality make up for it. Photo:...
