Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer Frees Deer Entangled in Christmas Lights
Many of us enjoy the holiday cheer Christmas lights bring, but you have to be careful with your decorations if wildlife is apt to stop by. An officer with Colorado Parks and Wildlife recently encountered a good example of this. Officer Joe Nicholson came to the aid of a buck deer in Jefferson County, Colorado, who had string lights wrapped around his antlers. As you can see in pictures shared by the agency’s Northeast Region, they had gotten pretty well entangled. A buck in western Jefferson County became entangled in Christmas lights....
Shy Black Kitten Becomes Foster Fail, Helps Foster Generations of Kittens
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! When I moved to my town 25 years ago, I saw a lot of stray cats in the area. My search for a shelter came up empty. We didn’t have one that serviced our town. My search did, however, put me in touch with a local rescuer who offered to loan me traps and teach me how to use them. Thus began my rescue career. My efforts caught the attention of the small weekly paper, and they did a...
Thrift Store Workers Find Cat Inside Donated Recliner
We’ve all found change in the sofa, but workers at one Colorado thrift store found a much larger treasure tucked in the cushions. The unusual incident occurred at a thrift store in Denver as workers sorted through new items donated on New Years’ Eve. According to 9 News, workers were inspecting a donated beige recliner when they found an orange tabby cat curled up inside. Photo: Facebook/Denver Animal Shelter The cat, whose name was Montequllo, must have also been equally startled by this strange situation. The orange cat may have...
10 Impressive Animal Snow Sculptures
Snow is a swear word to some people, but others see it as a blank canvas to sculpt into a work of art. Most people can build a snowman or create a snow angel in the fluffy white powder, but artists create masterpieces. They brave the bitter cold weather to create something that will bring a smile to the face of everyone who sees it – knowing it will eventually melt away. Large blocks of snow are molded with various tools and come to life. Artists are inspired by many things, including animals. Check out 10 impressive animal snow...
Malnourished Kitten with Fragile, Undeveloped Bones Transforms After Being Rescued
He “fell off a fence and needs lots of rest.” That’s what the first owners of Orlando the Ragdoll cat said in a Gumtree ad in Australia. They were looking for someone else to take in Orlando, who they said had special needs. Fortunately, a rescue stepped in to help this injured feline, and he ended up with a huge fan club in his corner. Best Friends Felines, a cat rescue in Brisbane, collected Orlando and brought him in for tests. X-rays showed he didn’t have any fractured bones after his apparent fall, but...
After Being Burned Beyond Recognition, Rescued Cat Reunited With Owner Thanks To Microchip
When wildfires ravaged the town of Superior, Colorado, hundreds of animals were trapped in the deadly blaze. One of those pets was a 9-year-old cat named Merlin, who escaped through an open sliding glass door while his house went up in flames. “I can’t imagine what he saw through his little kitty eyes,” Merlin’s owner, Camden Hall, told 9 News. “It had to have been quite terrifying.” Photo: Facebook/Soul Dog Rescue But though Merlin escaped with his life, the 9-year-old cat didn’t emerge from the...
GreaterGood Partners with Organization of Hope to Deliver Toys and Necessities to Kids in Need
The Christmas season is all about doing things to show others we care and spreading holiday cheer. This year, donations from generous supporters have allowed GreaterGood, in partnership with Greater Good Charities, to spread lots of good Christmas cheer by sending toys and basic necessities to at-risk and needy children. Photo: Organization of Hope, MD In Maryland, GreaterGood and Greater Good Charities (GGC) teamed up with Organization of Hope (OOH) to support children at elementary schools in three different districts in the Baltimore area....
Rescue Cat With Spectacular Mustache Looks Like Groucho Marx
A tuxedo cat named Mostaccioli (“Mosta” for short) is going viral for her resemblance to one of America’s greatest comedians, Julius Henry “Groucho” Marx. “The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.” –Groucho Marx Posted by Purple Clover on Sunday, October 18, 2015 The feline has a black coat and white chest but also has a distinctive black mustache, which can occur in tuxedo cats. The unique shape has captured the attention of people...
Golden Retriever Puppy Refuses To Get Out Of Bed In Relatable Viral Video
How many alarms do you have to set to get you out of bed in the morning? Leaving the comfort of a warm and cozy bed is hard for many humans and dogs. While most of us eventually get up to face the day, an adorable golden retriever puppy decided staying in bed was a better idea. A video posted on TikTok of the fluffy pup has viral and it is clear to see why. Photo: Unsplash/Amy Humphries The puppy named Luna is tucked under the covers with her head on a soft pillow and looks like the definition of comfortable. Her parents tried to get her up...
Stray Cat Walks Straight Into House, Jumps on Couch, and Never Leaves
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! About nine years ago, my middle daughter was with me watching “Funny Girl” on the TV in our living room. She told me, “I keep hearing a cat meow and I’m pretty sure there are no cats in ‘Funny Girl.’” I had just come through my bedroom and knew our elderly Siamese was asleep on my bed, so it wasn’t him. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY/KTPHOTOGRAPHY It...
