Stray Cat Takes Years to Warm Up, Finally Settles in the Lap of Neighbor Who Looked After Him
This story is a finalist 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! He was the boss of the neighbourhood: the Godfather, gatto dei gatti, and wild as a hare. He’d hide in the rhododendrons and watch me put the food out, and I know he made use of one of the shelters in the back yard, but he wanted nothing to do with people. Over the years, he...
Woman and Cat Living with Depression Help Each Other Cope
This story is a finalist 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! For much of my life, I have been caught in the brambles of depression and anxiety. My resulting isolation was mitigated only by the cats who have shared my home. Morgan, whose mother was rescued from a parking lot while pregnant with her, seemed to be tangled in an emotional world...
Hippo Swallows 2-Year-Old Boy in Uganda Before Spitting Him Back Out!
Here’s one for the books: a 2-year-old boy living in Uganda was swallowed head-first by a hippo before spitting him back out and making a hasty retreat. Sound made up? Definitely, but according to news reports, it really did happen. The child is a resident of Katwe Kabatoro Town Council in the western Kasese District of Uganda, local police confirmed. Regardless, it’s a wild story, to be sure. Photo: Pixabay/scholty1970 Truth is Stranger Than Fiction Newsweek covered the startling event, noting that a man named Chrispas Bagonza...
Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota Allows Small Window for Input on Cattle/Horse Decision
Beautiful countryside doesn’t even begin to describe the northwestern segment of the United States. Home to the Dakotas, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana, the land is diverse in both appearance and utility. It is also a place where Americans can enjoy the many federal and state parks that are clustered there. That includes the Theodore Roosevelt National Park in honor of our 26th president and the visionary who gave the country its epic parks. If it hadn’t been for him, there may not be a Yellowstone or Yosemite for us to enjoy today....
Lovely Luna: How a Sweet Shelter Dog’s Story Went From Heartbreak to Happiness
This is a story of a sweet Labra-Heeler who got a rough start to life but has managed to pull through with the help of a loving foster mom and her own indomitable spirit. As her foster mom put it, Luna’s story is tragic but also miraculous. You see, Luna was shot and lost the ability to walk because of it. Three years ago, she was in the car with her previous owner when, for some unknown reason, someone began shooting at the vehicle. Her owner ducked and was unharmed. Luna, however, took the bullet that was meant for them. Although they...
Dog Left Behind When Family Moves Is So Matted She Can Barely See
Abandoning a dog is something hard to fathom doing, but it’s something many dogs are put through. One poor pup in Greece was abandoned in an empty home and was so scared. She was left all alone for long enough to build a distrust of all humans. Photo: YouTube/DAR Animal Rescue Diasozo Animal Rescue Team in Greece shared Beba’s story on YouTube. Apparently, the dog’s owner left the house to live with family when he could no longer live on his own. Instead of taking Beba with him, he simply left the dog behind in the...
They Were Morbidly Obese When They Arrived — See How Kunekune Pigs Nina And Otis Are Thriving In Their New Home
Rescue pigs Nina and Otis are Kunekune pigs, born in 2019, who are now living their best lives after finding a forever family in upstate New York. Owner Craig Berndt admits he had no experience with pigs when he brought the pair home. His wife had a potbelly pig for a pet at home when she was younger. During the COVID-pandemic, the couple started watching live broadcasts from Arthur’s Acres Animal Sanctuary in the Catskills . “We all kind of got sucked into the whole situation down there,” Berndt says. Hoping to wash away...
Rhino Surprisingly Appeared Amidst a Fun Soccer Game and Won’t Walk Leave the Field
A moment becomes remarkable when something surprising happens amidst the situation. Animals, particularly those species that rarely interact with humans, create funny and weird interactions. One moment a simple scenario turns into a core memory when an animal suddenly barges in, as if the event made them curious and wanted to see if it would also be fun for them. People are often shocked at first and then thrilled. Once they realize what’s happening before their eyes, they know they must capture the moment. Photo: Twitter/Susanta Nanda...
This Woman Takes Her Dog and Horse Out for a Skate Instead of a Walk
When a person adopts a pet, the animal becomes their best friend and most cherished companion. Doing activities with them is one of the most anticipated moments in your daily life. Even lounging on the bed with them during the weekends gives you happiness. And just like you, your pets are excited to spend time with you, especially outside. Once you’ve built a routine, you will find them waiting by the door on schedule every day. Photo: TikTok/vandiego.rico Pet parents have various ways to bond with their babies, including walking, road...
Injured Dog Hides In A Drain Pipe Until Help Finally Arrives
A sweet senior dog was given a second chance at life thanks to rescuers who refused to give up on him. It all started when rescuers with Diasozo Animal Rescue Team in Greece got a call about a dog wedged in a drain pipe. Photo: YouTube/DAR Animal Rescue When they arrived on the scene, they discovered the dog was “injured and absolutely terrified.” DAR Animal Rescue shared about the rescue on YouTube, explaining that their initial attempts to pull the dog free from the pipe were met with growls. It was clear that the pup wanted to...
