Feisty Guard Dog Protects His Family And Home From Curious Black Bear
Small dogs have a reputation for being “yappy” and occasionally nippy. It’s not because they’re aggressive, but they may just be protective of their home and loved ones. A Schnauzer named Liebs is one such dog. Liebs may be small but he takes his duty as a guard dog very seriously. Photo: YouTube/USA Today The 12-year-old pooch lives with his owners in Duluth, Minnesota. Duluth, Minnesota is home to plenty of wildlife, including black bears. On one particular occasion, a curious black bear decided to pay Liebs’...
Student Rescues Senior Chihuahua with Alopecia, Takes Her from Scaredy Cat to Social Butterfly
When Charisma, a college student and rescue org volunteer, first met Hazel, the dog was in rough shape. She was missing lots of teeth and fur, she had scratch and bite marks all over her, and her skin was covered in itchy pustules. All the same, it was love at first sight. Charisma didn’t care a lick about what the tiny animal looked like or about what her medical needs might entail. She believed that all rescue dogs, no matter their age or health, “deserve the world.” Photo: Instagram/lil.witch.hazel Hazel was brought to OC...
Wild Bison Calf Born in the United Kingdom for First Time in Thousands of Years
Earlier this year, a group of European bison was released into the United Kingdom to help improve the ecosystem of the West Blean and Thornden Woods in Kent, as well as to help mitigate climate change impacts. It turns out, one of them was pregnant at the time, and she’s given birth to the first bison born in the wild in the U.K. in thousands of years. According to a news release from Kent Wildlife Trust, one of the groups behind the effort, Bison Rangers had been keeping an eye on the bison since they’d arrived in July, but there...
Pitbull Left Tied To Store Cart Return Refuses To Lose Faith In Humanity
No knows for sure what happened to Sinatra the pittie pup before he was abandoned, but he likely had a hard life. He was under the care of a neglectful owner at best, but he had a lucky break when that owner decided they no longer wanted him. While responsible pet parents would find a proper home for their fur babies under such circumstances, Sinatra’s first owner simply tied him to a cart return in a pet store parking lot and left. Photo: YouTube/GeoBeats Animals The dog had no idea why he was left behind or if his owner was coming...
Golden Retriever Puppy Discovers Bathtub “Slide” And Grabs All His Tennis Balls
Growing up, I loved going to my grandma’s house. She had this huge bathtub that was complete with two armrests. As a small child though, I didn’t realize they were designed to be armrests. Instead, I thought they were built-in slides! I spent hours in that bathtub rolling toys down the “slides” and even attempting to scoot down them myself. It was loads of fun, and it seems I’m not alone in thinking that. Photo: YouTube/Good Morning America A little golden retriever puppy named Finn recently discovered that his...
The Amazing Yet Rare Sea Wolves of the Pacific Northwest
Normally, when we think of wolves, we imagine them in forests or running across frozen tundras, being one of the apex predators over the rugged terrain. We also think of them as living predominantly off of rabbits, deer, and elk, or even ganging up on injured bears. What doesn’t usually come to mind is the robust carnivores living off of seafood or frolicking in icy cold waters for hours on end in pursuit of the catch of the day. That, however, is exactly how British Columbia’s rare sea wolves survive. Sea Wolves Often referred to...
Abused And Scarred Husky Helps At-Risk Children Through Court Trials
Going through a court trial as a child can be terrifying. When alleged abuse occurs, kids are often dragged through lengthy court and legal processes, unsure of what their future holds. They may face separation from their families or betrayal of a loved one. It’s a lot to handle for anyone, but especially for children. Photo: YouTube/The Spoke In Southern California, a unique program has been put in place to support those kids going through court trials and they do it with the help of dogs, like Patriot. Patriot the husky didn’t...
5 More Fire Safety Tips Every Pet Owner Should Be Aware Of
Your pets are like your kids, and keeping them safe is a high priority. That’s why it’s important to have numbers like your veterinarian, animal poison control, and emergency clinics on hand. Knowing that every minute counts in a crisis, you want to be prepared. Fire safety protocol should be no different. If your home should, unfortunately, catch fire with your pets inside, do you have a plan? Most people don’t, but you don’t have to be one of them. Instead, start strategizing now, should the unthinkable happen....
Shock Surprise When a Young Female Coyote is Discovered in the Grille of a Car
Stranger than fiction or a real-life miracle? You’re going to have to make the call. Recently, a driver in Florida pulled off of a highway into a Tallahassee Toyota dealership with an unknown hitchhiker that had unwittingly come along for the ride. It seems that when mechanics came out to greet the driver, they noticed blood smeared on the front of his vehicle. As they inspected further, they were shocked to find a terrified coyote stained with blood peering back at them through the broken slits of the car’s damaged grille, unable...
Bloodhound Has The Patience Of A Saint With Her Feisty Chihuahua Brother
Patience is a virtue that an adorable bloodhound named June has – for now. She has a feisty Chihuahua named Kevin for a brother and she puts up with his barking and antics like a good big sister. But everyone has their limits. They have the typical sibling relationship where they get along most of the time. June shares her bed, toys, and even her backyard with the little guy. Kevin has no sense of personal space and always wants to play. Guess who is in charge… Kevin is a tenacious pup and does not give up easily. June is the...
