5 Ways To Keep Horses Cool In The Summer Heat
Summer is finally here, but so is the heat. While the long sunny days are a bonus, the hot and humid weather can take a toll on our horses. As the temperature increases, remember to avoid riding your horse when the air temperature plus relative humidity is over 150. Also, make sure your horse has access to clean, cool water and shade if they are kept outdoors. Photo: Pixabay/Rebecca Scholz Watch your horse closely for signs of dehydration and call your vet if you notice signs of heat stress like increased temperature, labored breathing, and...
Three Orphaned Bear Cubs Taken to Wildlife Center for Rehabilitation
Mother bears are protective of their young, keeping them safe and fed as they learn the skills to survive on their own. Three black bear cubs in California were recently deprived of this motherly protection, as they’d been orphaned. However, a wildlife center is stepping in to make sure the cubs are safe, can learn the bear ropes, and that they’ll be ready to venture back into the wild when the time comes. San Diego Humane Society says its Ramona Wildlife Center has welcomed two siblings and a third cub that were rescued by...
Video Captures The Moment A Dog Sees For The First Time After Cataract Surgery
A sweet video captured the moment a dog got to see the world for the first time following surgery and it’s absolutely precious to watch. The video was posted on Reddit by u/SnuzieQ and features her 4-year-old Pomeranian and Maltese mix. The dog can be seen wearing the “cone of shame” with a special screen over the front to protect his eyes. The fur around his eyes is freshly shaved from surgery, allowing the pup to take in the world all the better. The dog’s owner explained in the comments that the dog had cataracts...
Mama Elephant And Her Calf Are Pulled To Safety From Drainage Hole In 3-Hour Rescue
A mama elephant and her calf were rescued from a roadside drainage hole in central Nakhon Nayok province in Thailand. The one-year-old calf fell into the hole while the distressed mother stood guard over him. Photo: YouTube/Guardian News The rescue took place in the pouring rain as vets acted quickly to save them. Unfortunately, the mother ended up hitting her head after she was sedated, so rescuers used a truck-mounted boom lift to pull her out of the hole before climbing on top of her to perform CPR. Meanwhile, a digger cleared away dirt so...
Man Films Hungry Squirrels Doing Gymnastics For Snacks
Squirrels are silly little creatures. Their movements are a mix of erratic acrobatics. Nonetheless, they’re still quite cute. I find that watching squirrels go about their business can be quite therapeutic in a way. There’s a park by where I live, and it has tons of squirrels in it. I will often see them on my walks in the early morning as they scamper across the grass before scurrying up into the trees. They’re quite good at climbing and are naturals as they hop from tree branch to tree branch. Photo: YouTube/Caters Clips...
Dog Left In House After Her Owner Dies Spends Months Living Alone
For some stray dogs, life on the streets can be quite traumatizing to the point that they are no longer able to trust. They become scared and timid when people are around, unable to believe that they won’t get hurt. It’s quite heartbreaking, as no animal should ever feel as though they will never be loved or cared for. Thankfully, there are organizations full of kind-hearted individuals who are committed to helping to rescue the lost and abandoned animals who need a little love and kindness in their lives. Photo: YouTube/Howl Of A...
German Shepherd Zooms Around The Yard With Child’s Toy Car
Dogs have a very playful side. Perhaps that is why we love them so much – they’re always up for having some fun. Sometimes, that fun crosses over to the human world. Sometimes, our dogs find that they like to play with kids’ toys too! When I was younger I had to consciously keep my stuffed animals away from my dog or else she’d happily rip the stuffing out of them. In Stanton, Kentucky, one German Shepherd found a fun new game to play that involved a child’s outdoor toy. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog The ensuing...
Highway Patrol Rescues Injured Dog On The Road And Offers Her A Forever Home
It was a turn of luck for one stray dog who was suffering from the heat on the side of the road. Not only was the poor pooch picked up by a Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper, but she was also adopted by the kind-hearted trooper. The dog, now named Princess, had collapsed on the side of the road in 96-degree Fahrenheit heat when she was spotted by a passing person, Kaye Fiorello. Fiorella alerted Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Pumpy Tudors, who showed up at the scene to see how he could help the suffering animal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons As...
Clever Cat Escapes From Shed By Opening The Door With His Paws
Cats are smart. They often don’t get enough credit for their intelligence. Perhaps because it’s not on demand the way a dog’s intelligence is. Dogs, universally known as man’s best friend, love to please their people. Therefore, they’re willing to do all sorts of tricks and tasks, showing off how clever they can be. But cats are more like little furry criminal masterminds, their intelligence comes out when they’re stirring up trouble. Photo: Reddit/u/folflexity One rather clever black and white kitty showed...
Baby Koala Keeps on Hugging and Kissing Mom who’s Getting Treated in Hospital Zoo
A baby koala named Phantom could not leave his mom while she was undergoing surgery after a road accident. Both koalas were hit by a car west of Brisbane, but fortunately young Phantom did not sustain any serious injuries. It was his mom Lizzy who needed treatment for facial trauma and a collapsed lung. Photo: YouTube/Let Me Know Mother and son were rushed to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital where Lizzy was given immediate medical attention. Phantom was allowed to stay by her side since the koala joey was only six-months-old. Bewildered...
