Redditor Claims That Sun Bears Are, In Fact, Not Actual Bears
A Reddit post claims that sun bears are just humans wearing bear suits. And the video evidence they presented might just convince you. Before I show you the video, let me tell you more about this rare bear species. PHOTO: Unsplash/Darren Welsh Sun bears, also known as honey bears for their love of honey, got their name from the white or yellowish patch on their chest that Southeast Asian legends see as a representation of the rising sun. They are also known as dog bears because of their rather cute appearance. They may be the smallest of all...
Kitten Hiding in Office Storm Drain Coaxed Out By Persistent Employee
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! In 2014, I was walking toward my car at our office when I saw a small ball of gray fur jump into a storm drain. After getting into my car, I drove past the drain, and to my surprise, there the gray ball sat on a brick, but still inside the drain. It was a long-haired gray kitten that looked to be around 5-weeks-old. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / GUILLAUME VINCENT I immediately rushed to our vet,...
Spartacus and His Mighty . . . Dachshunds?
While it’s served a number of purposes in its lifetime, excavation and various research have been conducted at the Roman Colosseum since at least the early 1800s. Some years back, scientists even confirmed how the ancient elevators with their pulley systems were able to lift great numbers of gladiators to the arena above or scores of wild animals to thrill the eager crowds. This penchant for blood sports kept the traditions of the colosseum alive and well for close to 500 years. Photo: Pixabay/Ichigo121212 Colosseum Construction While...
The Adorable Pine Marten Is Making a Comeback in England
A cat-sized predator known as a pine marten has started to make a comeback in the south of England after teetering on the brink of extinction. It is hoped that doing so will help restore some balance to the forests between red squirrels and grey squirrels. The good news comes after scientists found evidence pine martens are breeding in the New Forest. A relative of stoats and otters, the animals were once widespread across the U.K. before hunting drove them to near extinction in the 1900s. Photo: Pixabay/PineMarten Conservation Efforts With...
Airman Has Emotional Reunion With Her Retired K9 Partner After Adopting Him
Thanks to the American Humane Society, retired military working dog Akim was not only able to reunite with his handler, Senior Airman Jenna Canada, but also found a forever home with her. While it isn’t always typical for military dogs to go home with their handlers, Jenna knew that she couldn’t be without her beloved Akim. Photo: YouTube/MilitaryKind “Leaving him was the last thing I wanted to do,” Jenna told MilitaryKind. “I love this dog, and I was very upset to have to leave him, and knowing that he was still...
Why Victims Stay With Their Abusers When Pets Are Involved, And How You Can Help
Studies show as many as 65% of pet owning women will delay leaving an abusive home due to fear for the lives of their pets, putting them further in harm’s way. Outside the situation, it can be hard to understand why someone would stay in a relationship that results in physical, emotional, and physiological harm, Psych Central reports. Photo: Adobe Stock / Diego Cervo65% of pet owning women will delay leaving an abusive home due to fear for the lives of their pets, putting them further in harm’s way. The truth is, walking away from...
Interacting with Dogs Increases Brain Activity, Study Finds
There are so many benefits to owning and being around dogs. Aside from relieving stress, encouraging exercise, and filling our hearts with joy, a recent study found that interacting with dogs increases brain activity. Researchers are intrigued by the mental and physical impacts dogs have on their humans. They are after all man’s (and woman’s) best friend. Countless studies have been done to see how dogs improve our health, ease anxiety and depression, and so much more. A study published in PLUS ONE examined how spending time with...
Blind Rescued Pitbull Loves His New Little Dog Friends
Pitbulls sometimes have a difficult time getting rescued from pounds, but if you are a blind pitbull that is also a senior dog, you will likely spend a long time at the shelter. That is, unless Shira with The Animal Rescue Mission is there to help. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo When Petey, who is a pitbull that is blind and a senior dog, was at the pound for a long time, Shira came in and saved the day. She even took a video of them leaving the shelter and Petey going on his freedom walk. You might think that a senior blind pitbull would have a...
Dog Plagued With Allergies Gets Some Help And A New Home
Life can be difficult for a dog at the pound. Rhodie is one dog who knows this all too well. After arriving at the Humane Society of Pike’s Peak Region, they discovered that she had some problems and was in a lot of pain. According to their Facebook post, rescuers noticed that she was missing fur around her eyes, ears, and paws. She also suffered from poor skin and was bright red and sensitive when you touch her. That was when the rescuers realized that she needed some medical attention. The veterinary team that works along with the...
Neglected Husky Trapped In Backyard Is Finally Freed After Years Of Loneliness
Our hearts really go out to dogs that don’t have the companions they need or deserve in life. Those of us who have dogs by our side realize that they not only crave companionship, they are the best companions we could have. Perhaps that is why someone was so concerned when they noticed that their neighbor’s dog was being neglected. The dog was a husky, named Joey, and he was left outside 24 hours a day. Photo: YouTube/The Asher House According to The Asher House, that neighbor, who also turned out to be a Good Samaritan,...
