A Literal Family Meal— Eagle Ended Up Adopting A Baby Hawk She Caught To Feed Her Eaglets
Found family is one of the tropes that I find very enjoyable; stories like this are very heartwarming, and they just have a way of tugging at everyone’s heartstrings. The main characters are usually humans though. I mean, fiction is kinda catered to human audiences. But what’s more lovely than found family in fiction? Real-life stories that transcend even species boundaries. For our story today, we have a found family between two birds of prey of different species. PHOTO: Pixabay/danawcac As you could probably guess from the photo...
Dog Who Has Been At Shelter For 7 Years Goes On Weekend Getaway In Tear-Jerking Video
Senior dogs are sadly passed by at shelters – especially ones that need to be the only pet in the home – but adopters are missing out on amazing dogs who have so much love to give. Senior dogs are not as energetic and destructive as puppies and teach us to enjoy the little things in life. An 11-year-old dog named Leroy has been waiting for the past 7 years at Dog Tales Rescue & Sanctuary in King City, Ontario, for someone to adopt him. He has spent way too many nights in the kennel alone. @stephaniemunro7 Adopt Leroy! @Dog...
Habitat Destruction, Poachers and Human-Transmitted Disease Could Erase Progress Made With Endangered Mountain Gorilla
The Mountain Gorilla is one of the 10 most endangered animals on Earth, and it may not be here much longer. For decades, mountain gorilla populations have been dwindling as uncontrolled hunting, disease, habitat loss and the ravages of human conflict have taken their toll. The mountain gorilla are now considered endangered. In the 1980s, some estimates counted less than 400 mountain gorillas worldwide. Conservation efforts over the following decades brought the mountain gorilla population to over 1,000. The International Union for the...
Dad Attempts To Scare Dog With Spooky Halloween Costume And Her Reaction Was Captured On Video
As temperatures drop and the days get shorter, the countdown to the scariest time of year has begun. Halloween is a day filled with tasty treats, spooky decorations, and frightening costumes. People are already decorating and planning their costume for the upcoming festivities, but one dog dad (TikTok user @rontendo64) decided to try out his hair-raising costume on his faithful companion, Mindy. Screenshot: TikTok/@rontendo64 Mindy is a Labrador/pit bull mix and 100% good girl. Her keen sense of smell and guard dog skills were put to the test...
Does Your Dog Pee in the House? Find Out Why and How You Can Help
You go to great lengths to teach your puppy not to pee in the house, so what’s a pet parent to do when an adult dog starts making messes inside? Active Chews Cranberry Chews for Dogs can help keep puddles at bay by supporting healthy bladders. As a dog parent, you expect to find little pools around the house when you bring a new puppy into your family. But what about when those puddles start happening again when your dog is older and already housetrained? Lots of things can cause incontinence in dogs, including genetic issues and...
A Man’s Life Was Saved by the Same Wolf He Helped Four Years Ago
Wolves are depicted as intimidating and dangerous creatures. In children’s nursery rhymes, they are often called the big bad wolf. In reality, wolves have more than one personality, and their attitude depends on how you treat them. They have an excellent memory which is why they can easily recognize those who are good to them and those who are not. The majestic creatures know when to give back. There have been instances when humans experienced their kindness — one where life was on the line. Photo: PxHere In Alaska, one guy was...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Fewer barriers to adoption, Candid Conversation, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Animal organizations experience more adopters and time, thanks to the Open Arms ChallengeAdoption applications and requirements are often the first impression a potential adopter gets. During the 2021 Open Arms Challenge, several organizations made changes to its adoption processes and these changes brought about more adopters, foster caregivers and challenged staff to confront and talk about their unconscious biases. Animal Harbor, Robust Program winner in...
Husky Fosters Tiny Kitten In Adorable Viral Video
A gentle Siberian husky took over “mom duty” for a tiny kitten in an adorable viral video. The video showcases a dog fostering a little kitten as the two lay outside in the grass. Photo: YouTube/Myka When the curious kitten gets up to explore, the husky isn’t far behind and ensures the kitten doesn’t wander too far or get into trouble. Eventually, the husky carefully grabs the little kitten and brings her back in for a nap. Vimeo user Adam Bilsing shared the video with the caption, “Wolfmother.” Photo:...
Black Bear Breaks Into Woman’s House By Using Its Mouth To Open The Door
A homeowner in New Jersey was startled when a black bear opened her door and broke into her home while she was there. Susan Kehoe happens to be a black bear biologist and she knew just what to do when she saw the furry black head pop into her living room. Photo: TikTok/@susankehoe1 The bear used its mouth to open and close the doorknob and Susan was able to capture the whole thing on video. As a biologist, she studies black bears and knows more about them than the average person, but she wasn’t expecting work to follow her home! Photo:...
Surprising reasons why you should be giving your dog a probiotic
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Woman Issues Warning After Dog Dies In PetSmart Grooming
A former dog mom is issuing a warning to pet parents everywhere after her dog died on PetSmart’s grooming table. According to a video interview from the animal rights organization PETA, Ashley Ross took her dog, Kobe, to a PetSmart store in Pittsburgh for a routine nail trimming when the unthinkable happened. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Ross shared in the interview that because of COVID protocols, she wasn’t allowed to stay with Kobe while his nails were being trimmed, but the employees assured her it would only take around 10...
Fluffy Dog Can’t Stop Smiling When Owner Gives Him A Thumbs Up
A sweet Bichon Frise can’t stop smiling when his owner gives him a thumbs up, and it’s too adorable! Buddy is a six-year-old Bichon Frise that lives with his owner, Kelly Ellise Lockett, and her family in Liverpool, England. Photo: YouTube/Caters Clips The fluffy pup may be small, but he’s got a grand personality and is always smiling. He’s such a happy dog and always finds something to smile about, as captured in the video below. When Buddy’s owner threw him a thumbs-up, Buddy offered up a huge grin in return....
Blind Rescue Dog Finally Goes Home After 15 Months At The Shelter
When a dog enters a shelter, staff and volunteers generally hope to find a proper placement for the dog ASAP, either in a foster home or a loving forever home. Rescue placements don’t always happen quickly though, and in kill shelters, that means dogs who don’t find homes fast enough are tragically put to sleep. Photo: TikTok/@manytearsanimalrescue In no-kill shelters, dogs who can’t find homes are often left to live in kennels for weeks or months until a family finally comes along to adopt them. When a 5-year-old blind...
Plant-Based Behemoths: Which of Our Planet’s Large Mammals Are Vegetarian?
October 1 is World Vegetarian Day, which celebrates the benefits of vegetarianism, on both personal health and the environment. People may choose to mark the day by having plant-based meals with their friends. Many of the world’s biggest mammals always opt for plant-based meals because they’re herbivores. To mark World Vegetarian Day, let’s take a look at a few. American Bison PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / PHILIPBIRD123 American bison can weigh over 2,000 pounds and stand at over six feet tall at their humps, making them the largest...
Rescuers Break Pond Wall To Help Wild Elephant Trapped Inside
Wildlife rescuers in China were able to save an Asian elephant with the help of a sledgehammer and some creative thinking According to Inside Edition, a group of four elephants accidentally fell into a man-made concrete pond in China’s Yunnan Province and concerned witnesses called wildlife authorities for help. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition By the time rescuers arrived, just one elephant was left in the pond but it quickly became clear that she wasn’t having any success getting herself out of the water. The World Wildlife Fund...
How This Guy Makes $100k A Year Walking Dogs In NYC
If you love animals, you may have considered becoming a dog walker at some point or other. I know it’s something I considered growing up, but I didn’t think it could ever be much of a career. Instead, I thought it’d be fun to walk dogs as a side gig or hobby. Most people who want to make money and work with animals at the same time likely go into the veterinary field or something similar. Photo: YouTube/CNBC Make It However, a man named Ryan Stewart is proof that you can make big bucks with something as simple as walking...
Meet Doug, The Domesticated Prairie Dog That Travels Around The US
Growing up, I loved having pet rodents, particularly rats. They’re completely underrated as pets, in my opinion, as they’re trainable, affectionate, clean, and so tiny! My sister always preferred hamsters to rats, so we had both in the house – along with the occasional shrew or gopher the cat dragged in that we were determined to rescue. Photo: YouTube/SWNS Despite my love of rodents, I would’ve never considered bringing an exotic rodent home as a pet. Say, a prairie dog, for example. The thought didn’t always...
Tips on How To Tackle Clipping Your Dog’s Nails
Proper nail care isn’t simply a matter of aesthetics – your dog’s nails can contribute to their overall health. If left unclipped, they can become overgrown which not only makes walking uncomfortable but can also lead to long-term health issues. If you don’t know how to clip dog nails at home, don’t worry! We’ve put together a list of tried and true tips that will show you how easy it is to tackle clipping your dog’s nails. Get them comfortable having their paws handled Having their nails trimmed can...
Woman Rescues Stray Dog Who Lived In Dollar Store Parking Lot For Weeks
Dog rescuer and foster, Kristin, tirelessly works to save stray and abandoned dogs in Dayton, Texas. She is our hero and one of her recent rescues has touched the heart of people across the country. She captioned the rescue, “Cutest little find at the dollar store”. The adorable brown dog was spotted by Dollar General employees about three weeks ago. Kristin shared that there isn’t an animal shelter in the county, so it is up to individual rescues to help animals in need. Screenshot: TikTok/@erwin100315 She arrived at the...
The Latest in Dog Teeth-Cleaning Treats and Toys
Today, many dog teeth cleaning treats and toys exist to cut back on your dog’s plaque and tartar. Some can even lower biofilm buildup, according to Dr. Jan Bellows of Hometown Animal Hospital. Removing plaque helps cut back on foul breath and taking away biofilm buildup reduces inflammation at the gum line, says Dr. Bellows. Dog teeth cleaning treats Providing treats to your dog is fun, but teeth-cleaning dog bones and chews promote dental health because chewing actually lowers the amount of plaque on your dog’s teeth. Among newer...
