10 Betty White Animal Quotes In Celebration Of Her 100th Birthday
Betty White, a lifelong animal lover and legendary actress, would have turned 100 on January 17. Sadly, she passed away on December 31st from a stroke. She devoted her life to helping animals and making people laugh. Most people remember her as Rose in Golden Girls, but she will always be remembered as a friend and hero to animals. Her fans decided to celebrate her milestone birthday by giving back to animals with the Betty White Challenge. The challenge encouraged people to donate $5 in Betty’s name to a local animal rescue. She would...
French Bulldog Squeezes Himself Into Tiny Cat House
Sometimes, dogs and cats can get along and be friends. Other times, cats will merely tolerate dogs and their antics because they have to. George seems to fall into the latter category, as he begrudgingly has his bed taken over by the oblivious French bulldog, Peppa. Peppa has no sense of personal space and loves to get as close and personal with George as he can. It seems that Peppa feels what belongs to George belongs to him, even if it’s sized for a small cat, not a small dog. Photo: Pexels/Pixabay In a hilarious video shared on...
Herd Of Deer Gather Around And Lick Black Cat
In a bizarre video shared on social media, a herd of deer gather around a cat and begin licking it. The footage was shared by ViralHog and shows a black cat lounging in the sunshine outside. He seems at peace, as four large deer approach him and begin licking his fur. The deer continue to lick the cat’s coat, and the cat just lays there, seemingly content with the situation. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog Photo: YouTube/ViralHog The strange interaction isn’t the first documented friendship between a cat and deer. One cat recently...
Horse Kicks A Tree And Farts On Dog Before Running Away
Having pets can bring endless hours of entertainment, especially if you have a quirky animal who walks to the beat of its own drum. Take Sven, a 13-year-old grulla quarter horse, for example. The playful horse lives in Canada with his two horse friends, some rescue dogs, and his parents. He spends his time doing usual horse things, like trotting around fields and eating his favorite snacks. But sometimes, he does something out of the ordinary. Photo: Wikimedia Commons One day, Sven’s owners happened to capture a moment he let out his...
Dogs Are So Excited To Be Home From Vacation
It’s always nice to come home after a long time away. Sure, vacations can be fun and traveling is exciting, but nothing beats returning home. It seems that humans aren’t the only ones who feel this way, as an adorable video captured just how excited a pair of dogs were upon returning home from vacation! The two dogs were away from their house for a while on a trip and apparently couldn’t wait to be home. Photo: Pexels/Jonathan Meyer The video was shared on Reddit by u/sedentarybird in the r/aww community. In the clip, you...
Police Officer Spots Dolphin Caught In Fishing Net & Works Quickly To Save Him
Dolphins are friendly sea creatures and oftentimes interact with humans. They’ve been known to help people in dangerous situations at sea, from drowning to shark attacks. But sometimes dolphins are the ones who need the saving. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition A police officer with the Marine Patrol unit was in the right place at the right time when he spotted an animal in the water that was caught in a fishing net in the Shorecrest area of Miami, Florida. As Officer Nelson Silva, of the Miami-Dade Police Department, got closer, he...
Family Abandons Puppy Who Couldn’t Eat Properly, Rescue Steps in to Help
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! Two days before Christmas, we received a message from one of the vet clinics we often help out with cat surrenders. The messages started, “I know it’s not your species, but…” PHOTO: NIKKI CHAPPLE Known for taking in expensive surgical cases and our soft spots for any special needs, we couldn’t say no to this gorgeous little man. This adorable bubba had been...
Mother Cat Keeps Her Kittens Alive Despite Having a Severed Spine
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! We had closed the doors due to a shortage of funds, carers and having almost 270 cats in care. Then I received a call from my vets. A mumma cat had been found in someone’s yard with her little ones, and upon no neighbours claiming her, she was taken to a local vet, my vet. Beth, the vet nurse, texted me, “She is messed up so bad,” so I drove over there immediately....
Miracle Dog Rescued Nearly A Week After Everyone Thought She Died In A Landslide
Cats always land on their feet, but a Seattle dog named Sammy clearly has a few special tricks of her own. According to NBC News, the Seattle dog was presumed dead after her house collapsed in a landslide. “It was a loud roar, and the whole thing came down on us,” said homeowner Didi Fritts, recalling the terrifying moment her two-story house began sliding down a hill in heavy rain. Screenshot: YouTube/King 5 News But though Didi and James Fritts narrowly escaped with their lives, their two dogs weren’t as lucky. One dog...
Emaciated Mother Cat and Her Kittens Rescued From Bin
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! During the week, we were contacted about a mumma and her babies who had been found in an industrial bin at a car yard. It was unknown how long she was in there, but she was very emaciated under her fluff. PHOTO: NIKKI CHAPPLE Mumma, now Aurora, and her six little cherubs made their way swiftly to Best Friends Felines and have seen our vets for a check up. Aurora was scarily thin, and she...
