Seal Loves This Biologist, and It Can’t Get Enough Warm Hugs
The area of the Earth that consists of wild waters and land is so vast and expansive that cases of lost baby animals are often reported. Not only that, but habitat destruction also causes parent and baby separation — which is dangerous for the little one’s survival. Babies are meant to spend a maximum of three months with their mothers to survive. During the development stage, they are taught to hunt, fly, swim, and socialize with others. The presence of a mother is vital due to food, warmth, and affection. Photo:...
This Walrus Climbs on People’s Boats and Enjoys a European Summer Vacation
A European summer vacation is a dream for most people. The getaway will undoubtedly bring you to majestic places to forget your worries for a while. Soaking under the warm sun in beach towns and islands with beautiful waters makes the vacation a healing trip. Not to mention the friendships you can form with the people you’ll encounter during the vacation. And for some tourists or locals who met Wally the Walrus, it was the plot twist of their trip and a story worth mentioning. Photo: Pixabay/poszarobert Wally is a friendly Walrus who...
Cat That Isn’t Fond of Women Buddies Up with Family’s Dad
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 had recently lost my best friend Tommy (turns out she was Tomassina) to cancer at 9-years-old. I was sitting in my second floor office when three raccoons tried to get through the window. I went to ask my vet if she knew anyone who did trap and release of wildlife. She said, “No, but I have something for you,” and thrust a tiny ball of black and white fur at me. CAT. PHOTO:...
Susie – The Abused Dog Who Inspired Susie’s Law To Punish Animal Abusers- Has Passed Away
A pit bull mix puppy who suffered horrendous abuse found a way to trust and love humans again. She was called Susie and while her life had a rough start, she became an advocate for abused dogs and even had a law to punish animal abusers named after her. Her story was shared with people of all ages to encourage people to be a voice for the voiceless. Susie was beaten and set on fire when she was 8 weeks old and left in a park in Greensboro, North Carolina to die. She was rescued and immediately treated but had suffered third-degree burns on...
14-Year-Old Dog Trembles With Fear After Being Surrendered to Shelter By Owner
Dogs would never abandon their humans – even when they get old. Sadly, the same cannot be said of humans when it comes to senior pets. Thankfully there are superheroes, also known as animal rescuers, who take in the unwanted dogs and give them the love and care they deserve. Rochelle Steffen is the founder of Mac’s Mission, a special needs dog rescue based in Jackson, Missouri. The small nonprofit rescues dogs nationwide that would otherwise be euthanized. Many are neonatal puppies with cleft palates or hydrocephalus as well as...
Rescue Dog with Crooked Smile Wins Her Family’s Heart
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! When I retired from teaching elementary school after 31 years in 2018, I knew I wanted a friend for our little 1-year-old Morkie that my daughter had brought into our home and then left for college. Our Morkie had so much energy, and I thought a little friend was just what she needed. On Facebook, I saw that a rescue organization a horse friend of mine was involved in had a Maltese mix...
2 Cats Appear to Be Wrestling to the Death While Their Owner Is on Vacation
To many people, their pets are like babies who are very hard to leave behind when they have to be away for a number of days. It’s a good thing that for this particular cat owner, Lesley, she has a caring sister who is willing to look after her pets while she and her partner go on a holiday vacation. YouTube/Bright Side As she takes both cats in, Catherine already knows that the two have distinct personalities. The younger, named Treacle, a black and white feline, is high-spirited and playful. Truffles, the dark one, on the other hand,...
More Than 1.1 Million Sea Turtles Have Been Illegally Killed Since 1990, Study Finds
Sea turtles face many challenges, with six of seven species listed under the Endangered Species Act and on the IUCN Red List. Threats to their survival include habitat loss, entanglement in fishing gear, and pollution. One of the biggest threats, though, is humans, and a new study shows just how impactful we are. According to research recently published in the journal Global Change Biology, more than 1.1 million sea turtles were poached between 1990 and 2020. Further, the study found that over the last 10 years, as many as 44,000 of the...
Stray Dogs Attend Funeral For Kind Woman Who Fed Them
It can be hard living as a stray dog and in some areas, humans are cruel to them and view them as pests. Everyone can use a helping hand sometimes, though, and that’s something that the late Margarita Suárez understood beautifully. She lived in Merida, Mexico until her passing in 2015. During her life, she was known for her love of animals. Es muy doloroso comunicarles q mi madre falleció, gracias a todos los que oraron por la salud de ella..Les compartiré… Posted by Patricia Urrutia on Sunday, March 15,...
Former Agility Dog Runs Competition After Injury Leaves Her Paralyzed
A disabled border collie is inspiring people around the world thanks to her resilience and persistence in life. The dog, Zip, was once a Master Agility champion. He’d run courses alongside his owner, Sue, but that all changed one fateful day back in 2011. Photo: YouTube/sumico Sue shared with CNN iReport that Zip was hit by a car while playing fetch. Their lives turned upside-down, as Zip was faced with a broken back, fractured hip, and other internal injuries. He spent weeks receiving intensive care followed by months of therapy, but...
