Platypus Population Returns After Ecologists Buy And Restore Wetlands
One of the hardest things to do in life is to believe in a goal, even when you have no idea how you’re going to achieve it. Having a vision, along with investing the hard work to make it a reality, can become a life’s work. For Mark Bachmann, it wasn’t just his goal that seemed impossible. Faced with a ticking clock, the challenges of land and water management, and the lives of several endangered species on the line, Mark’s goal was looking like a pipe dream that would never come true. It all started in 2013. Bachmann,...
These Chimps At A Sanctuary Will Smash A Heart With Your Ex’s Name On It For Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day always brings out a mix of emotions, from the excitement of a new relationship to the regretful ache of lost love. And as February 14th creeps closer on the calendar, Save The Chimps, Inc. has the perfect event for animal fans that aren’t feeling the love. The non-profit sanctuary, which is home to nearly 240 “retired” chimpanzees, is celebrating “Chimpentine’s Day,” and it looks like it’s going to be a smash! PHOTO: FACEBOOK / SAVE THE CHIMPS For those nursing a broken heart and...
Blind Husky Can’t Wait To Be Let Outside And Play In The Snow
One of the most admirable traits of dogs is their ability to look on the bright side of every bad situation. You will never see a dog be down for long whenever they have to learn to live with a disability. It is actually quite inspiring. One blind husky, Mackenzie, showed off her joie de vivre in the cutest snow day video ever. The dog, who lives in Ontario, Canada, was captured on camera by her owner enjoying the joys of fresh snow. As the video demonstrates, the blind dog’s keen senses seem to pick up on the fact that it’s...
Great Pyrenees Found Living On The Streets Is Given A Better Life
There was a Great Pyrenees dog who was spotted hanging around a town for about 4 months before Megan Allen, an animal rescuer from Los Angeles, California, stepped in and saved him. She made the 2-hour drive to Buttonwillow, California in order to rescue the pooch who she later named Miles. Even though she made the long drive to Buttonwillow, she wasn’t able to catch Miles on her own that first day. Miles did allow her to get close enough to give him a few treats, however, he wouldn’t let her get close enough to put a leash on...
Vet Finds Sharp Bone Fragment Lodged In Neglected Puppy’s Throat
All animals deserve a home that is going to love them and care for them unconditionally. However, it is extremely heartbreaking to see an animal that has nowhere to go and no one to care for them. But what can be even more upsetting, is a pet that is being neglected by its owner. And that was the case for one little pup in De Doorns. Fortunately for the pup, now named Squiggle, help came just in time. He was in very bad shape. He had no appetite and wasn’t touching food or water. Photo: Sidewalk Specials In addition, he had white gums...
Watching Penguins Getting Weighed On A Scale Is The Cutest Thing You’ll See Today
Humboldt penguins are so adorable. And the ones that live at the Saint Louis Zoo are full of charm as they step on the scale for their weigh-in. Since these birds are considered a threatened species, the zoo likes to regularly monitor their health – something that these delightful little penguins have grown accustomed to. And we see it best as one of the penguins, Pedro, declares his joy while his caretaker, KC Donaldson, puts him on the scale. It is truly adorable to watch. The scene is part of the “Bring The Stl Zoo To...
When A Homeless Man’s Dog Got Hit By Car, Local Pet Food Pantry Stepped In To Help
When an Ohio man lost his job and his home, his dogs Sasha and Spike helped him cope. The pups obviously couldn’t help pay the bills, but they offered their owner a different form of support. They showered their human with love, encouragement, and kept him from feeling alone. “I don’t really have too many friends or family, so I’m pretty much in my car after that,” Ramone Robinson told Fox 8. “They keep me from, you know, feeling so isolated” and “they are always happy to see me,” he said....
Sphinx Cat Provides A ‘Calming Presence’ For Children After Trauma
Something amazing happened in November 2019, but much of the world missed it. The Paws for Empowerment team welcomed a four-year-old Sphinx cat to work along with them at the Crisis Center North (CCN). That nonprofit center helps individuals who have gone through domestic violence and the feline is assisting in an amazing way. Today reports that children were coming to the center and getting a little feline love before the pandemic, but these days, things are being done virtually. Photo: Pixabay Thankfully, Thea is still there to help the...
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Cute Goldendoodle Lands Gig As Police Department’s New Therapy Dog
Cops don’t always wear uniforms, guns, and badges. Sometimes they’ve got a fur coat, four legs, and a tail that can’t stop wagging. According to KSNT news, the Topeka Police Department recently welcomed Gracie, an adorable Goldendoodle, onto the force to become the station’s resident therapy dog. Photo: Facebook/Topeka Police Department “Meet Gracie, the newest member of TPD,” officers wrote on Facebook. “Gracie is a Goldendoodle who was graciously donated to the department to serve as a Therapy Dog....
How to Keep Pets Safe in the Cold
Feb 10, 2021 The temperatures are dropping here in Austin, TX, and Austin Pets Alive! has put together recommendations to keep pets safe during this cold front. Bring pets inside. The best thing you can do for your pet is to bring them inside with you. While some breeds of dogs are more tolerant of cold weather than others, no pet should be left outside for long periods of time when it is below freezing (32ºF). You know your pet best, so be vigilant about watching for signs of their cold tolerance and limit outdoor activities...
Rescue German Shepherd is Reunited with Her Owner After Saving His Life
When rescuing animals from shelters or unsustainable living conditions, we often feel that we were able to give them a second chance at life. As I’m sure many animal lovers will agree, our pets enrich our lives, saving us little by little each day. However, rarely are we in a situation that allows us to witness the true lengths our pets are willing to go for us. Brian Myers had that chance, and his new rescue Sadie didn’t hesitate to stand by her owner. Brian adopted a beautiful German shepherd rescue from Ramapo-Bergen Animal...
Turkish Man Rescued Swan 37 Years Ago And They Have Been Best Friends Ever Since
Man’s best friend isn’t always a dog. A retired postman in Turkey rescued an injured swan decades ago and they formed an unbreakable bond. For the past 37 years, Recep Mirzan and his female swan, Garip, have gone for evening walks around the farm and enjoyed each other’s company. Photo: Instagram/yenisafakenglish The unusual pair met by chance when Mirzan took a shortcut and noticed the injured swam in an open field. Garip had a broken wing and wouldn’t be able to escape from predators, so Mirzan took her home....
Lawyer Appears As Cat For Hearing After Zoom Difficulties And The Video Has Gone Viral
Zoom is a convenient video conferencing tool that many have been using to communicate, including the 394th Judicial District Court of Texas. However, most lawyers appear in a suit and tie – not as a cat. Rod Ponton, a county attorney in Presidio County, Texas, signed on to Zoom for a hearing on Tuesday and appeared as a cat. He was unable to figure out how to turn off the cat filter and the hysterical result led to the video instantly going viral. Screenshot: YouTube/394th District Court of Texas – Live Stream It took him over a...
After Being Hit By A Car And Left For Dead, 3-Legged Dog Is Adopted By Vet Who Saved His Life
When Dr. Sue Lynch first met Jim, the chihuahua mix had just been hit by a car. Fortunately, somebody noticed the injured dog lying by the highway and rushed him to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, where Lynch, the shelter’s chief veterinarian, began to repair the rescued dog’s crushed pelvis. “From the minute I saw him, with a pelvic fracture and so sad, I just couldn’t believe how sweet he was despite all his injuries and pain,” Lynch told People magazine. Photo:Humane Society of the Pikes Region...
Pelican Blown Off Course By Storm Survives Hypothermia And Frostbite After Being Rescued In Connecticut
A juvenile brown pelican was blown off course by a storm and ended up in Connecticut in desperate need of help. On January 27, an unusual bird was spotted by a CT Audubon Society member who contacted the state’s conservation officers. The brown pelican spotted on the icy Connecticut River was rescued and brought to a local rehab clinic, A Place Called Hope. Pelicans are never seen this far north and are not built to withstand the freezing temperatures and snow. These large birds reside along the southeastern coast of the United States,...
Surgeons Use Buttons To Stabilize Cat’s Jaw After Dog Attack
We realize that the love/hate relationship between dogs and cats has been going on for as long as they both have been around. It sometimes makes for a lively debate, but unfortunately, there may also be times when an animal crosses the line and attacks another animal. This is what happened in Massachusetts when a seven-month-old cat was taken to the Angell Animal Medical Center, which is operated by the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA). On January 20, Juicebox the cat was attacked by a dog that shared his...
Senior Dog Reunited With Family After Disappearing Days Before Hurricane Harvey
Fortune didn’t favor the Koster family when they moved to New Caney, Texas, in 2017 – just days before Hurricane Harvey struck. But the category-4 storm wasn’t the only misfortune to befall the Kosters that year. Shortly after their move, the family’s Schnauzer/terrier mix Maddie also went missing. “We had a friend here to help me unpack and we think she went out with my friend because we looked for her after that point and couldn’t find her,” Maddie’s owner, Rachel Koster, told KPCR2. Rachel...
Therapy Dog Wally Gets Straight A’s From Kids On His First Day Of School
It’s kind of amazing, really, everything that therapy dogs can do. They help comfort hospital and nursing home patients. They encourage firefighters and emergency room doctors and nurses. And their cool, calming demeanor can help soothe classroom anxiety and boost test scores and learning in schools. When Hammonton Middle School in New Jersey introduced students to their new therapy dog, Wally, teachers could see their students instantly relax. “He came into my second class of the day, and you could just see their faces just lit...
Fisherman Catches ‘1 in 30 Million’ Yellow Lobster And Donates It To Marine Science Center
As we explore the depths of the sea, and learn more about the creatures that call it home, it’s no surprise that we are continually making new and exciting discoveries. Some are huge, such as the newly discovered “Rice’s Whale” in the Gulf of Mexico. Others are less than two pounds but no less impressive, like Banana, the yellow lobster! PHOTO: FACEBOOK / UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND Banana and her vibrant yellow shell have surprised even the experts. In 2017, the New England Aquarium estimated the odds of a lobster being...
