Dog Takes Lamb Under His Wing & Helps Raise Her After She Was Rejected By Her Mother
A dog has taken a baby lamb under his wing after the lamb’s mother rejected her. Beau the lamb had been pushed away by her mother multiple times, so it was clear that the lamb would need a surrogate. Max the dog took it upon himself to be Beau’s new mom. He began licking Beau through a fence, and the two of them fell in love at first sight. Photo: YouTube/GMA They bonded immediately and grew inseparable. Their owner, Olivia Akers, says they always slept next to each other. Max was constantly cleaning Beau, as well as playing with...
First Time in History: An Albino Galapagos Giant Tortoise was Born in a Swiss Zoo
“Incredible birth in the Tropiquarium!We had the surprise of a baby albino among our baby Galapagos giant tortoises, a phenomenon that had never been seen in zoos or in the wild.Two giant Galapagos tortoises – Chelonoidis nigra – have just been born in the Tropiquarium of Servion, one is black like its parents and the other is white, it is albino. These endangered turtles were born as part of a conservation program. These are rare and exceptional births, especially for the albino baby. This is the first time in the world...
‘Adorkable’ Cat Lets Tiny Feline Sister Beat Him Up and Chase Him Around the House
This story was submitted as part of the Fur-tastic Scrapbook contest. Winners will receive $500, plus $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite rescue. Submissions are being accepted through July 13. To share your story, click here! Salem is 9 but acts like a kitten. He is fiercely protective of his brother and sisters. When I was trying to catch his sister to give her some eye drops, he whacked me on the ankles. He always steps in when the others fight. PHOTO: GLENYS RUSSELL He likes to stand behind me and stare at me, and when I turn...
Bonded Dogs Rescued From Meat Trade Meet Their New Dad For The First Time
Two adorable bonded bulldogs got a second chance at life after being rescued from the meat trade, and they finally found a forever home to call their own! Backpack and Toad were found by rescuers with Harbin SHS Animal Rescue, along with 11 other dogs. Rachel Hinman explained to The Dodo that all 13 dogs had been left abandoned on a property in China and they were destined for the meat trade. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo The loanshark for the property was going to give all the sick, neglected dogs to the meat industry but Rachel and her team...
Handlers Perform The ‘Jerusalema Dance Challenge’ But Their Dogs Steal The Show
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok, you probably know that dance challenges are a regular part of the content that’s produced. Influencers, companies, and individuals all participate in the various dance challenges on the app and it’s a large part of what makes TikTok what it is today! One of the dance challenges to make a splash is the song “Jerusalema” by Master KG. Individuals and groups got together to dance to the song as part of a viral challenge that began in 2020. Photo: YouTube/GP 1 One of the best...
Woman Adopts ‘Judgmental’ Chihuahua And The Internet Can’t Get Enough
When Kaycee first met Tina, the tiny chihuahua instantly glared at her in the most “judgemental” way possible. It may not have been love at first sight for Tina, but Kaycee instantly fell head over heels with the little pup’s attitude. According to GeoBeats Animals, Kaycee had experienced the loss of her dog, Beebs, just weeks before meeting Tina. Beebs meant the world to Kaycee and she wasn’t ready to move on. Photo: YouTube/GeoBeats Animals However, Kaycee ended up hearing about Tina the chihuahua, a pup who’d...
Rescue Kitten Tries to Wake Mom From Her Sleep
Every parent can relate to this: You’re laying in bed, trying to get a few more minutes of precious sleep, when an energetic child runs in and starts climbing all over you. It’s one of those things that feels annoying in the moment but can be sweet to look back on. As it turns out, it’s not just human parents that experience this, but animal parents do as well! Just take the cat family in the video below, for example. Photo: YouTube/MaxluvsMya The mama cat was trying to rest, as moms do, but her little white kitten, Pinky,...
Dog Dies In Car After Pet Sitter Took Him For A Walk During A Heatwave
A Gloucester, England dog mom is devastated after her beloved dog, Banjo, died in the care of a pet sitter. Andrea Brown left her two Bernese Mountain dogs, Banjo and Bisto, in the care of a dog walker who she found on Rover and had used “several” times before. Because of the heatwave happening across England at the time, Andrea allegedly told the dog sitter to let the dogs out in the garden instead of taking them on a regular walk. Photo: flickr/Richard Szwejkowski However, the sitter loaded both dogs into their car and drove...
An Adorable Stray Dog is a Good Citizen Who Helps Kids Safely Cross the Street
Stray dogs are just as lovable as domesticated ones. All dogs can show loyalty and responsibility to humans. People shouldn’t be afraid of stray dogs, and they don’t have to be generalized. These dogs take the initiative and carry out the responsibility that wasn’t their role in the first place. Kupata, the stray dog, is an excellent example of a stray dog. He took the initiative to be a crossing guard for kids in Batumi, Georgia. Kupata is their friendly neighbor dog — who takes his service seriously and with...
Dog Tick Removal Tips to Easily Prevent Diseases
As a dog parent, you must ensure that your dog is properly groomed from their fur, skin, face, ears, and paws. Setting up a grooming schedule every month and extra care during the summer is essential. The hot season is when ticks are active, and cases of tick-borne diseases worsen. If you are used to bringing your dog on every summer outing, you should be extra careful as they might get exposed to ticks. Check on their fur after going out. The tick must be immediately removed because the longer it clings to your dog, the more severe the...
