Ducklings Follow Their Mom Through An Elementary School As Part Of A 20-Year Tradition
20 years ago, a mama duck found a nest in the courtyard of a school. The only problem was that there was no easy, direct access to the nearby pond. Rather than move the nesting spot, the mama mallard decided to stay where she was and find a way to walk her little ducklings to the pond in the spring. The only way to get there with her little ducks, who were too small to fly, was to walk directly through the Eisenhower Elementary school. Since that first year the mama duck made the trek through the school with her ducklings, they repeat the...
Cats Recreate Famous Scene From ‘The Lion King’
Two cats perfectly recreated the iconic scene from The Lion King where Scar pushes Mufasa off the cliff. Mariah Garret was at home when she noticed her two cats had climbed onto the top of an upturned mattress. They were taking the bedframe apart, so the mattress was sitting on its side, with the top of it resting clear up by the ceiling. Knowing her cats and the mischief they get into, Garrett pulled out a camera to record the little felines in action, but she never could’ve guessed what they were about to do. Photo:...
Dogs Are Being Trained To Detect COVID-19 In Seconds
Trained dogs can now detect COVID-19 within seconds. Six trained Bio Detection dogs with the Medical Detection Dogs organization went through double-blind testing to see if COVID-19 had a smell that dogs could pick up on. As it turns out, it does and dogs can detect it with “high levels of accuracy.” The Medical Detection Dogs shared on Facebook, “This means they can very reliably identify when people do and do not have the disease and crucially, they detected it even when samples were from asymptomatic individuals.”...
Woman Finds Giant Huntsman Spider In Her Car While Speeding
A woman was startled to see a massive huntsman spider crawl out of her car mirror as she was driving around 60mph down the highway. Spiders of all sizes are notorious for giving people the heebie-jeebies and huntsman spiders are at the top of the list for some of the creepiest. While they’re actually pretty harmless when left alone, their size can be quite intimidating. The Australian Museum reports that they average 15cm (or 5 inches) long. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Monique Fogarty was driving down the highway in her hometown in...
Deaf Dog Makes Up Her Own ‘Bark’
A video shows a deaf dog attempting her own version of a “bark,” after never hearing one before. Similar to humans, dogs who are deaf can still make noise. Deaf humans can still talk, and deaf dogs can still bark. However, it might not sound quite the same as coming from someone whose hearing. Lindsay Kelly knows just how true this is because her dog Reggie, who was born deaf, attempts to bark in the most adorable way. In a TikTok video, Kelly explained that Reggie had never heard barking before, but she could see other dogs...
Owners Run In Opposite Directions And Dog Can’t Decide Who To Follow
A loyal dog was put in a position to choose one of its owners but refused. The little Yorkshire terrier named Cookie was taking part in a TikTok challenge with its owners, but no one could’ve expected what Cookie’s reaction would be. In the video posted by @kamilandra_, Kamila and her partner decide to test Cookie’s loyalty by running in opposite directions and seeing who the dog would follow. Photo: SNAPPYGOAT At the start of the video, you can see Kamila and her partner standing side by side with Cookie in between them....
Rescued Dog Overcomes Rough Past To Become Brand’s Top Dog Brew Taster
When we first wrote about Ethan, the dying dog had been dumped in a Kentucky parking lot, so emaciated and weak he could barely lift his head. Thankfully, Ethan was rescued by the Kentucky Humane Society, which nursed the starving dog back to health and found him a loving home. Now Ethan’s new life continues to move in new and exciting directions. According to Busch, Ethan has become the brand’s new dog beer taster — a gig that would cause any dog to drool with envy. Photo: Facebook/Busch “We reviewed many great...
Heat Safety Tips for Pets
May 25, 2021 As we Austinites know, Texas summer heat is real – and sweltering hot. With most summer days reaching at least 90 degrees in Austin, Texas, Austin Pets Alive! is alerting pet owners to exercise caution on these brutally hot days. Temperatures like these can be very dangerous for pets, especially dogs, leading to dehydration and in some cases, death. As we ease into the summer months, be sure to follow these helpful pointers: Check the pavement before going on a walk. Place your hand on it for 10 full seconds. If it’s...
Grand Canyon National Park Warns Visitors To Keep Their Distance From Squirrels
As the Grand Canyon National Park prepares for a busy Memorial Day weekend, they took a moment to post a warning to visitors about the wild animal that causes the most injuries – squirrels. Yes, those adorable furry animals that seem so friendly. The grayish-brown rock squirrels are often seen along the Riverside Walk trail, but have figured out that humans equal food. It is illegal to feed or approach wildlife, but that hasn’t stopped people from offering snacks to the squirrels. Photo: Pixabay “Although they may look cute...
‘Stupid’ Woman Breaks Into Monkey Exhibit At Texas Zoo To Feed Animals Hot Cheetos
El Paso Zoo plans to press charges against a woman who climbed over a fence and entered the spider monkey exhibit over the weekend. Zoo director, Joe Montisano, described the woman as “stupid and lucky.” Real Fit Fam El Paso shared a video on Instagram of the careless woman interacting with two spider monkeys, Libby and Sunday, with the caption, “This is (unfortunately) real: A local woman crossed into the spider monkey enclosure at the @elpasozoo today and fed them… Hot Cheetos.” Screenshot:...
6 tips for recruiting fosters for pets with behavioral needs
Finding foster caregivers for pets who have behavioral needs can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are six strategies animal welfare organizations across the country are using to do just this! 1. Prioritize “unicorn” fosters who have ideal home set-ups for some of your more challenging pets (people who don’t have children or other pets). Be responsive and treat them like VIPs, much like Gateway Pet Guardians does. Not every pet with a...
Vets Said ‘Grandpa’ The Kitten Should Be Euthanized But He Grew Into An Adorable Happy Cat
When it comes to picking a name for your pet, the decision isn’t a light one to be made. You want something that is unique but that also catches a sense of their personality. For most of us, naming a newborn kitten “Grandpa” might seem a little strange, but when Stephanie Medrano first encountered the tiny little foster, she knew immediately that the name was a fitting one. The little white kitten looked exactly like a grandpa, with his little scrunched-up face that made him look like an old man. Photo:...
Parents Turn Bounce House Into A Ball Bit To Celebrate Their Dog’s Birthday
We love spoiling our pets. How far do you go for your special fur baby? When it comes to our pets’ birthdays, there are few pet parents who miss a chance to celebrate their pets’ big day. Many of us find a way to make sure our fur babies feel a little extra special on their big day. And that is exactly what YouTubers, Trev and Chels, did when their golden retriever’s fourth birthday came around. Photo: YouTube/TmarTn2 The pet parents didn’t waste time in pulling out all the stops for their pooch’s big day. The...
Video Captures Rare Moment A Cat Chases Away A Coyote
When we think of brave pets, dogs are usually the first animal to come to mind. It’s not poor thinking, dogs tend to be quite brave by nature. However, we shouldn’t discount cats. Though they may be small, some of them can possess quite the “cattitude” when it comes to threats to their homes or loved ones. In a video from British Columbia, Canada, you can see just how brave some cats can be. The now-viral video shows a coyote getting scared off by one tough kitty. Photo: Twitter/PortMoodyPD The video was captured by...
Clever Dog Tries To Scare His Owner By Hiding At The Top Of The Stairs
Dogs are loving, loyal companions, but they can also be quite cheeky when they want to be. There is a video that has made the rounds online that can show just how sneaky they can be when they want to be. The pooch in question was playing around with his owner, but he proved to be quite intelligent in terms of being able to sneak up on her – not once but several times! Photo: flickr/Tracie Hall The video impressed many viewers as they were quite taken by his cleverness. In fact, many viewers pointed out just how smart he was to be able...
Rescuers Save Old Blind Dog After Someone Tried To Shoot Her
It is always so baffling how someone could be so cruel to an animal – especially one that is old, blind, and completely helpless. But sadly, there are some pretty callous people who would not think twice about shooting such a defenseless creature. Love Furry Friends Rescue was faced with that awful reality on one of their rescue missions. They’d been called in to assist a stray dog who had been living near some garages in a Ukrainian town. Photo: YouTube/Love Furry Friends – Rescue Channel The little pooch was old and blind,...
Grieving Mother Dog Who Lost Her Puppies Adopts Three Orphaned Kittens
The maternal instinct is one of the strongest ones in the world. For one mama dog, Milo, the loss of her entire litter of puppies sent her into a tailspin. The poor dog was so distraught by the death of her puppies, she would often wander around, searching for them. It was so heartbreaking to watch this grieving mother desperately looking for her puppies, that Sunshine Dog Rescue began putting out requests for any orphaned puppies who might be in need of a mom. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo While they didn’t get any offers on puppies, they...
Dog Rescued After Falling Into A Pigeon Net Six Stories Above The Ground
When one woman’s dogs were playing outside, she didn’t think that anything bad could happen. But after leaving the dogs on their own for only a few minutes, Ella returned to a scary realization: her dog Bili was missing. She searched around, desperate to find him, and was horrified to see that the pup had fallen and was now dangling above the ground, caught in a net. Photo: The Dodo Ella was scared and didn’t know what to do, so she immediately went to her neighbor for help. The neighbor ended up calling the firefighters....
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Peer-to-peer support, quick survey and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Peer-to-peer support, fresh takes and inspiration – these calls have it allDid you know that just one hour a week spent with close to 200 of your animal welfare cohorts all across the globe has the potential to pay off in serious ways? It’s true – from program ideas, presentations and discussions to challenge the status quo and networking opportunities. We’re talking about the international...
French Bulldog Covers His Sleeping Owner With A Blanket
Dogs are especially loyal animals. There is simply nothing like the love of a dog and this story proves that. Dogs are caretakers by nature and it always shows once bedtime rolls around. You have probably seen a number of videos where dogs decide to help out with the babies by tucking them in. These are some of the most heartwarming clips that show just how thoughtful dogs can be, and their kindness isn’t just reserved for babies. Photo: flickr/stanze When one loyal French bulldog dog sees that his human is in the process of taking a...
