Cutest Dog Loves the Beach but Scared of Getting Wet!
“The Goodest Golden Good Boy!” That’s how his fur mom describes Hudson, and we cannot agree more! Hudson’s official Instagram followers now number more than 150k. And it keeps increasing every day. Hudson is a source of great inspiration and laughter for his fur mom and many other people. In the video below, the dog’s fear of getting his paws wet by the seawater is a delight to watch for thousands who have viewed him. It looks like the Goodest Golden Good Boy is wondering why the waves are rolling when they have...
Firefighters Rescue Elk Calf Abandoned In New Mexico Wildfire
Firefighters have rescued a newborn elk calf found among the ashes of the scorched forest in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Elk calving season has just begun in New Mexico as the state continues to battle several wildfires, including the largest wildfire on record. The Calf Canyon Fire which started on April 19 has already burned over 300,000 acres and continues to spread as drought and windy conditions only adds fuel to the fire. Out-of-state firefighters have joined in the battle – including Missoula Fire Department based in Montana....
Remembering The 1.5 Million Horses & Mules Who Fought And Died In The Civil War
Memorial Day is celebrated every year in the United States on the last Monday in May. The national holiday honors the men, women, and all brave souls who fought and died for their country. Decoration Day, as it was originally called, began shortly after the end of the American Civil War. According to The History Chanel, “The Civil War, which ended in the spring of 1865, claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history and required the establishment of the country’s first national cemeteries. “By the late 1860s, Americans...
Pitbull Spends One Heartbreaking Year Watching All The Other Shelter Dogs Get Adopted
It’s a sad fact that pit bulls spend longer in shelters waiting to get adopted. Take the heartbreaking story of Rocky, a loving pitbull/terrier mix who spent over a year in an Indiana shelter waiting for someone to give him a chance. The shelter dog’s heartbreaking plight finally inspired shelter workers to post a video about the 6-year-old dog’s dilemma on Facebook. Photo: Facebook/The Humane Society for Hamilton County The video shows Rocky looking up hopefully at everyone who walks past, hoping they’ll stop at his...
Neglected Deaf, Blind Dog Finds Happy Home in His Senior Years
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! On Facebook, a woman was trying to adopt out four dogs for a “friend.” I called Sunday and three were already adopted. An 11-year-old Maltese no one wanted due to age was going to the shelter in the morning to be put down. I went that afternoon to look at the dog and took him to keep from being put down just for being old. As it turned out, the dog was totally deaf. Almost...
10 Interesting Facts About Sea Turtles
Turtles are fascinating creatures that date back to prehistoric times. There are over 350 species of turtles that live on land and in water, both salt and fresh water. They range in size and types of shell, but also have a lot in common. They are the epitome of slow but steady. World Sea Turtle Day is celebrated on June 16 every year to raise awareness of the importance of sea turtles and the threats they face. We decided to dive a little deeper into what makes these reptiles so resilient and found some interesting facts. Check them out below...
“Guard Dog” Loves Sunbathing on a Lounger by the Pool While on Duty
What do you feel when you see a “Beware of Dog” sign? Most of us would naturally react with fear or caution. Chances are you would not even attempt to go near the gate where it is posted unless you had some sort of important business there. Photo: Twitter Video/AGuyandAGolden But why not try peeping through the gate for a change? Just to find out how big and ferocious the dog you are supposed to be afraid of is. Maybe it is not as bad as it seems. You may even get the surprise of your life! Yes, this viral video will turn your...
Miracle Puppy Defies The Odds After Being Shot In Neck With Arrow
When a California woman heard a stray puppy crying for help one night, she went outside to see what was wrong. But the distressed puppy’s plight was much worse than she could have ever imagined. The woman quickly discovered a tiny Chihuahua puppy shot through the neck with an arrow. Photo: YouTube/ABC7 News “For someone to willfully shoot this poor pup with an arrow is disgusting,” Animal Services Director Erin Gettis told ABC 7 News. “We are shocked, and we hope someone can provide us any information as to who did...
Florida Biologists Help Reunite Baby Panther with its Mother
A 4-month-old Florida panther cub was found by itself in March, setting off an effort by biologists to find her mother and reunite the pair. According to a Facebook post from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the cub was found in Collier County, located in the southwest portion of the state. Biologists searched the area for the mother while the cub was sent for a health exam at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / VACLAV Though they didn’t initially see any sign of a female panther, FWC and...
Dog Lover with Mouse Problem Gets Help From the ‘Sweetest’ Cat
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’d lost my 15-year-old dog seven months earlier and didn’t want another pet, but I found myself with a problem. There was a mouse in my house that was managing to avoid all the traps I’d put out. In addition to not wanting another pet, I just wasn’t a cat person, but I’d deal with one in order to get rid of the mice. CAT. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / ANNA...
