Backcountry Skiers Surprised To Find Platypus Playing In The Snow
A group of backcountry skiers were caught off-guard by an unsuspected visitor: a platypus playing in the snow. Mark Oates, a Tasmania-based outdoor education teacher, was out on a 4-day snow camping and backcountry skiing excursion when an animal began to approach. Oates is familiar with the rugged landscape, even in the snow, but even he was surprised to see a platypus sliding on its belly toward him, similar to a penguin. Photo: Instagram/@mark.oates Oates shared a video of the moment on Instagram, writing: “Pretty sure this Tasmanian...
Scared Dog and Her New Human with Depression Help Build Each Other Up
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 was battling my worst case of depression yet, had started counseling and meds, yet still did not feel like myself. I read that having a pet helps with depression, and since I had wanted a miniature schnauzer for many years, I started looking at local shelter websites. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PUBLICDOMAINIMAGES I spotted a picture of a miniature schnauzer with big, sad, scared eyes one...
Woman Attempts To Free Chipmunk From Window
A woman on TikTok went viral after her attempt at rescuing a chipmunk went hilariously wrong. It all started when Ashley Caron was in her home in Massachusetts with her kids and her dog and they noticed a wild chipmunk trapped between the window pane. Of course, Ashley didn’t want to touch the wild chipmunk but she also couldn’t leave it there, so she started devising a rescue plan and she filmed the entire thing! Photo: TikTok/@getburly In the video she shared on TikTok, you can hear Ashley trying to negotiate with the chipmunk....
Injured Dog Finally Rescued After Living At Construction Site For 6 Months
For the past six months an injured dog managed to survive at a hotel construction site thanks to a kindhearted worker who made sure she had food. Evan Daniel, the man who looked after the dog, called several different animal rescues for help. He was unable to completely earn the scared dog’s trust and touch her. He was afraid she would be left behind when the construction was complete, so he reached out to Hope for Paws who immediately responded. Screenshot: YouTube/HopeForPaws Eldad and Loreta, founders of Hope for Paws, drove two...
Abandoned Puppies by the Road Were Rescued by a Good-Hearted Lady
A puppy often becomes available for adoption when they reach eight weeks old. Puppies must spend adequate time with their mother — to ensure survival and assist them during the early development stage. Leaving them very young would be rough for them, as puppies still have no means to fend for themselves. For this reason, abandoning them in places where they can’t be easily found is dangerous. People shouldn’t just leave them beside dumpsters or secluded parts of a road. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo Lucky for two puppies from...
A Couple Helped Two Abandoned Dogs the Husband Found on Their Porch
When people can’t take responsibility for adopting dogs, their initial response is to abandon them elsewhere. Lucky for the two puppies, they were left on the porch of a loving family. Matt was surprised when he saw the two dogs, and he immediately gave them shelter, but the other sibling ran off. Along with his wife, Irene, they cared for the abandoned dog, who was apparently blind. The couple named the dog Lily, and they attended to her with so much love. Photo: Youtube/TheDodo “That first two or three weeks, she started to come...
A Dog Was Dumped in a Public Restroom, But It Turned Out to Be a Blessing
Imagine a puppy’s stress and anxiety when he was left behind in a public restroom. It must have been overwhelming, especially without the assurance that he would be rescued by a good-hearted stranger. During that time, Hugo was only five weeks old — a stage when puppies are not yet capable of surviving on their own. Technically, he was not alone, as he was left with his two siblings; however, they are still puppies that require constant care and attention. Thankfully, Hugo and his sisters were rescued and taken to a shelter....
Do You Live In A ‘Cat’ Or ‘Dog’ State? Here’s How You Can Tell
Cats and dogs are both amazing but different, just like the people who love them. Cats are curious, quirky, and independent, while dogs–those devoted and loyal animals–shower their humans with unconditional love. Likewise, “cat” and “dog” people inhabit varying traits, which help explain their preference for certain pets. Now a survey of 3,000 pet owners breaks down America’s “cat” and “dog” states, based on overwhelming preference for either animal. Some of these answers may...
Cat Named Spock Chooses Human with Whom to ‘Live Long and Pawsper’
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 was finishing a late night Target run when I came back to find a kitten sitting on top of my car. He was adorable, but I knew I wouldn’t be allowed to bring home a third cat since I already had two. After talking to him for a while, I said, “Cat, I’m sorry, but I have to go home now.” He looked at me, stretched luxuriously and flopped down. So I said,...
9 Ball-Obsessed Dog Breeds
There is something about a round, bouncy, inedible object that some dogs cannot get enough of. Meet the active dog breeds who are always up for chasing after a ball. They will play fetch for hours or until your arm tires out. Some will even try and cram multiple balls in their mouth at the same time. Dogs bred to hunt, retrieve, or herd obviously excel and enjoy a game of fetch. This list is not all inclusive but features some of the ones you would guess (with retriever in their name) and others that will surprise you. Check out 9...
