Sweet Cat Adopts Litter Of Orphaned Hedgehogs
The maternal instinct is strong – not just in humans but other animals as well. It is also what helps animals adopt the orphaned young of other animals. Sometimes these adoptions range across species. For one litter of eight tiny hedgehog babies, they needed a surrogate mom. Sadly, their own mother had gotten killed in a pretty gruesome accident which involved lawnmowers. Photo: flickr/Pete O’Shea While they might have struggled to survive on their own, they wouldn’t have to. One very maternal cat named Musya turned out to...
Cat Doesn’t Know What To Think When Baby Tries To Hold Hands
Cats are pretty cute animals. One cat can come with an array of different personalities, which means you’ll never be short of laughter when you own a cat. My own cat can go from super sweet to sassy psycho within seconds. It’s so darn adorable. But perhaps the best version of cats is the confused cat. Anyone who has ever had a cat before knows that they can sometimes become confused by the silliest of things – and the facial expressions and body movements that accompany their confusion are always so hilarious. Photo:...
Cat Can’t Handle Himself When His Arch Nemesis Shows Up At The Door
Growing up, I had a cat named Patch. He was the runt of the litter and was quite small for a male cat. He was almost always misgendered by people in our neighborhood who thought he was a girl cat because of his small size. Regardless of how little he might have been, he was actually the toughest cat on the block. No other cats wanted to cross paths with him – especially this one cat across the street who was his mortal enemy for some reason. That is the thing about cats. They have a sweet and soft side to them, but they can also be...
Abandoned Puppy Tries To Follow New Puppy Home From The Park
We often don’t think of animals as being highly developed emotionally, but they’re actually much more emotionally intelligent than we give them credit. One perfect example is the little stray puppy that knew to stop a family out for a walk in order to ask for help. It all started when one family was taking an evening stroll at their local park in Ukraine. They were surprised when a seemingly abandoned puppy approached them. Photo: Pixabay/Manuel Darío Fuentes Hernández The little black and white pooch had been trying...
Elderly Dog Lived Her Until Life As A Stray Until She Was Hit By A Car
All dogs deserve to live in a home where they are loved. Sadly, this isn’t always the case. There are loads of homeless dogs out there in the world, some of whom have never known a caring household in their whole life. It’s heartbreaking to think about. For one elderly dog, she had spent her entire life living as a stray in the streets. Unfortunately, one day she got hit by a car and was immobilized. Photo: flickr/aiko vanhulsen Unable to walk, her future looked quite grim. Luckily, she was found by a Good Samaritan who was...
Tiny Poodle Suffers “Worst Case Of Neglect” Until Help Arrives
I’ve never understood how someone can neglect an animal. If you cannot care for the animal, then why did you get it in the first place? It’s so selfish and I will never understand people who treat pets like commodities rather than living beings. We’ve seen a lot of cases of neglect, but perhaps one of the worst happened to be a little small poodle named Ginger Bread. Dr. Karri from the Vet Ranch was the one who cared for the small poodle who was suffering from a horrible case of neglect. Photo: Pixabay/user698 The vet had...
A Very Grumpy Cat Meets Santa For The First Time
The other day I read something along the lines of plants are the new pets and pets are the new kids, and children are like exotic animals – you got to be a little rich and a little crazy to have them. And it’s so true. For many millennials my age, pets are replacing children because they’re far less expensive to maintain. You’ll never have to sweat saving for a college fund when you’ve got a cat instead! And with that comes the rise in more proud pet parents taking to social media to show off their fur babies....
Western Washington Animal Shelter Inundated with Freezing Dogs After Winter Storm
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 December 27, Pierce County Animal Control brought six dogs from a property in Graham to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The dogs had been left outside in the freezing temperatures. Two dogs were found deceased on site. PHOTO: LINDSEY HEANEY One of the dogs arrived in such horrific shape that the shelter’s veterinary team had to humanely euthanize it. The...
20 Cities That Have The Most Dog Poop
Ever since we were young, we had an experience when we were running around outdoors. It happened if we had a dog nearby, and invariably, one of us would end up having to scrape the bottom of our shoe. It seems as if this is something that is universal when it comes to going for a walk outdoors. Then again, it may be a little more likely to happen in some areas than others. That is the interesting subject of a study performed by Protect My Paws, a pet insurance comparison site. Photo: flickr/artistmac In order to determine which cities had the...
Beloved Actress and Animal Lover Betty White Dies At 99
Beloved actress and devoted supporter of animal causes Betty White has died at the age of 99, just weeks before her 100th birthday. White has been a fixture of television and films since landing her her first role in 1939, CBS reports. Her role as Rose Nylund in “Golden Girls” brought her to prominence on the small screen in the 1980s and early 90s, while taking on roles in feature films more recently. Betty White in “The Betty White Show,” 1977. Along with her Hollywood stature, White was noted for championing animal...
Animals Left Without Homes After Wildfires Blaze Through Colorado
Wildfires in Boulder County, Colorado destroyed more than 500 homes and several businesses by the final days of 2021 leaving many people and animals homeless. Sparked by downed power lines and whipped into a frenzy by by 105-mph winds, these fires are the most destructive in Colorado’s history, 9News reports. Source: Facebook / Alyssa ValdezHundreds of homes were destroyed by fire in Boulder County, Colorado. The fires have impacted at least 1,600 acres of mostly-urban areas of Boulder County the Coloradoan reports. Residents of...
Dog Saves Her Family From A Bear Attack
Dogs are incredible for so many reasons. One that has always resonated with me is that they give us their entire lives, while only being present for part of ours. Still, deep bonds can be made during that time. To get to the heart of the matter, one Reddit poster asked their fellow users an interesting hypothetical: “Would you cut of 5 years of your own life and give these to your dog? If so, why?” PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS / Rinyknapen U/Experimentality had a worthy answer, detailing a time where his 15-year-old pup Daisy, an...
This Bernese Mountain Dog And Hamster Took Their Time Becoming Friends
Sometimes, friendships are instant — a spark that just lights between two people (or animals!). Other times, these relationships take time to grow. First impressions aren’t everything, after all! Still, one first meeting between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a friend’s pet hamster is making the rounds because it is just so funny. Clearly, this pup is not excited about meeting a new furry friend! Photo: flickr/StooMathiesen In the video, the pup (named San) moves his face away from the hamster, trying to dodge eye contact and...
Watch This Cute Pet Rat Get Woken From A Nap By An Almond Treat
We all know the saying “let sleeping dogs lie,” but what about rats? Well, fortunately, we have the answer now thanks to an adorable video. Posted to the YouTube channel Shadow The Rat, the video is just one of many from animal lover Esther, who runs the channel that teaches care for small creatures and pets as well as cute moments in their lives. Photo: Max Pixel In the clip, Esther shows her rescue rat, Bean, asleep in a tissue box. Nothing seems to wake her, not even direct pokes and noise! But, the moment that a delicious...
3 Little Pigs Were Stuck In A Flood But Help Was On The Way
When we think about three little pigs, our thoughts automatically go to the fairytale where they are being chased by the big bad wolf. They hide in their homes and are more than happy to be safe and sound, especially when they get to the brick house. Things don’t always work out quite so nicely for pigs in the real world but in Norfolk, Virginia, there is a group of pigs that managed to survive the worst. Photo: Pixabay/Igor Schubin It seems as if the pigs were being visited on a regular basis by PETA so they could get clean straw and...
Dogs Spend 18 Months Apart And Are Excited To See Each Other Again
Most of us have missed out on at least a little face-to-face time with our friends due to the pandemic. It seems as if we aren’t the only ones, and even our dogs may have missed out on an opportunity as well. Buck and Trinity are two dogs that loved hanging out with each other. They would regularly go to a doggy daycare and boarding facility and play with each other for hours on end, like in the TikTok video below: @tarazapp This is Buck and Trinity in camp playing before we had to shut down because of Covid.#malamute #alaskanmalamute...
Watch The Dog Food Commercial From 1981 That Starred Tom Waits
There are some people who are known for their distinctive voice and it becomes a trademark. Included in that list of individuals are many heavy hitters, such as Morgan Freeman and Samuel L Jackson. One singer who is known for his gravelly voice is Tom Waits. He is primarily known because of his jazz and blues music but in 1981, he decided to do something different and did the voiceover for a dog food commercial. Photo: Wikimedia Commons The Butchers Blend dog food commercial was made a little better, thanks to his unique vocals. It is...
Parrot Repeats Tweety Bird’s Line When He Sees A “Puddy Tat”
I’m not much of a bird person. My aunt had a cockatiel bird that used to scare me whenever I visited. Apparently, the bird liked me, but the feeling wasn’t mutual. I don’t know why, I just don’t like birds as pets. They seem a little shifty. But, there is no denying that they can be pretty clever and it’s cool to see some of the neat tricks they can be taught. Like parrots – for example – can be taught to speak. Years ago, we had a neighbor on the other side of the alley who had a parrot. We’re...
Adopted Dog Knows He’s Getting A Forever Home And He Can’t Contain His Excitement
Adoption is such a rewarding thing that someone can do for a homeless animal. Not only are you saving a life, but you’re getting a new best friend all in the same process. I remember the day that we brought home our family dog from the animal shelter. She was a scrawny little black cockapoo mix who was so happy she wouldn’t stop whining with excitement. That was over twenty years ago now, but it was such a great day. It was clear that she knew what was happening and that she was getting a forever home. Photo: Pixabay/stefanom1974...
Dog Lost For Weeks Reunites With Family At The Shelter
Sometimes, accidents happen. As pet owners, we’ve probably all had close calls where we almost lost our pets to an open door or garden fence. Some of us might have even had to face the real devastation of losing a pet. It can be a very scary moment when you realize that your beloved pet isn’t inside your home anymore. The first thing that you worry about is their safety. Many of us live in areas that see lots of road traffic, and the last thing that you want is to end up finding out that your pet has gotten hit by a car. Plus,...
