Border Collie Does His Part To Help Recycle Plastic Bottles
Most of us realize that it is a good idea to recycle. We live in a throwaway world, and far too many people simply toss items that could be reused into the trash heap. Then again, recycling has become a part of many communities around the world, and that includes in the area of Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Photo: YouTube/SWNS In one home in England, there is a border collie that is on a mission and it is one that we love hearing and seeing. Scruff the border collie seems to have a love of recycling. When on a walk with David and Yvonne, his...
Random Dog Shows Up At Jiu Jitsu Competition And Steals The Show
If you’ve ever been to a Ju Jitsu match, you realize that things can get a little busy. Everybody is so focused on what is happening on the mat in front of them that sometimes, they miss what is happening on the sidelines. Photo: Instagram/@dojoroninchile That recently happened in Valparaiso when the Liga Chilena de Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was holding the Campeonato Nacional Open. Everybody in attendance was focused on the fights that were taking place on the mat, and it seems as if a dog was watching as well. Photo:...
Puppy Mill Mother Dog Struggles to Find Home Despite Lovable Nature
This story is an entrant in the Fur-Ever Family Photo & Story Contest. Voting runs through December 31. Three grand prize winners will each receive $500 in cash and $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the entrants and finalists here! Mysti is a family member that came to us from a shelter, but that doesn’t make her any less lovable. She is a pit bull mix, a puppy mill mama. All of her puppies were adopted, but she wasn’t. She was so kind, the shelter staff had named her the Ambassador of the Shelter...
Golden Retriever Protects Young Girls Lost In The Woods
Ask any parent and they will tell you, it only takes a moment for disaster to strike. You can be paying attention and doing everything right and within a blink of an eye, the kids are gone. That is what happened when seven-year-old Abigail and four-year-old Cecilia went missing from their home in Louisiana. It happened on November 29, and their parents, Mary and Justin Bourg, were beside themselves with grief. They had disappeared from their property and ran into the woods. The family dog, Artemis, had gone first to explore and the girls...
After More Than a Year, Poor Kylo Still Needs a Forever Home
Some shelter pets just can’t seem to catch a break. That’s the story of Kylo, a neutered brown boxer mix that’s been waiting for a forever home since December 17, 2021. Weighing approximately 48 pounds, shelter staff at Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson think he’s about 3 years old. Animal Rescue Described as a dark warrior with a strong force, Kylo Ren seeks to destroy the New Republic, the Resistance, and the legacy of the Jedi. Just kidding, Kylo is a dog — and a pretty sweet one at that. When Kylo first...
Stray Dog With An Unusual Face Finally Gets A Forever Home
It can be difficult when you’re a stray dog living on the street. That is especially true when you have a facial deformity and you are counting on people at a construction site to care for you day after day. Alan is a dog that knows this all too well. According to SWNS, he is a boxer-Saluki mix who was born with a condition known as “wry mouth.” Because of the condition, his upper jaw is permanently shifted to one side. Photo: YouTube/SWNS There are a number of reasons why a dog may end up with his condition, such as...
This Short Clip Radiates Sunshine as a Group of Golden Retrievers Descend from a Mall Escalator in Brazil
All dogs can bring happiness to any household or place they stay at. The most well-known fur of sunshine is the Golden Retriever — not because of their beautiful golden coat but because of their personality. They are great with families, especially with kids, as goldies can act like older siblings to your little ones. Goldies are also easily trainable, making them an even more perfect new family member. Photo: Pixabay/SmBerG Many pet parents can testify that these dogs are the companions you wish to keep for a long time. These qualities...
More Than 190 Countries Reach Deal at COP15 Summit to Halt Nature Loss
World leaders have agreed to a deal that sets a framework for halting nature loss. This includes steps to meet the ambitious goal of protecting 30% of the planet by 2030. Early Monday morning, a deal was struck by more than 190 countries at the United Nations’ COP15 summit in Montreal. The event was meant to be held in China, but with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was postponed and ultimately moved to Canada, with both nations serving as hosts. The aim of the summit was to address the biodiversity crisis, which is putting...
Man Writes Song About Getting Trapped With A “Cat On My Lap”
If you’ve owned a cat before, you know just how hard it can be to get stuff done when they’re in the mood for snuggles. After all, if a cat plops down in your lap, it’s nearly impossible to get up until they’re good and ready to move. They’re like royalty and they deserve our utmost respect – at least, that’s what they think. Some cat owners agree with that, and they want to pamper and spoil their furry friends and allow them to have uninterrupted lap time and snuggles whenever they want. Photo:...
A Sweet Rescue Dog Still Needs a Home After Being in Shelter for More Than a Year
Meet Mister, an adorable shelter dog who’s been waiting for a forever home for more than a year in southern Arizona. A 6-year-old neutered male, he’s a gorgeous tricolor pit bull terrier that weighs approximately 70 pounds. Mister may be a formal name but he’s a pretty casual kind of guy. He loves mellow strolls, giving smooches, and wearing Hawaiian shirts every day (not just casual Fridays). Mister enjoys car rides, loves to play fetch, and knows basic skills like sit, down, and stay. Ok, his down isn’t perfect but...
