Vet Tech Slept Next To Dog With Cancer As It Went Through Rounds Of Treatment
In New York, a picture of a vet tech has surfaced and it is touching hearts everywhere. The picture shows Taylor Calhoun sleeping next to a dog that was struggling with cancer treatments. The picture of the licensed vet tech was taken at Clinton Pet Vet by the dog’s owner, Cindy Siddon. The pitbull mix, Rizz, had been struggling with bone cancer and was undergoing some difficult treatments. After posting the picture on Facebook, it was found to bring a lot of comfort to those who were struggling. She said: “Rizz went in today for...
Letter From Dr. Jefferson: You Changed 2020
Dec 24, 2020 Dear Friends, If you’ve followed along with our communications about all our activities this year at APA!, you’ve probably heard words like “pivot” and “unprecedented” a lot. While this year was incredibly trying for so many all over the world, the silver lining to 2020 has been the incredible history that has been made. Because of you, more animals than ever before have been saved from unnecessary euthanasia, more animals than ever have lived in foster homes instead of kennels, more shelters...
Curious Seal Pup Found In Gym Warehouse, Then Days Later In An Oily Ditch
Workers at a gym equipment warehouse in the Welsh town of Llanelli, U.K., were quite surprised when they found a seal pup near their stock of treadmills. The workers tried luring the animal into a nearby river. A few days later, the same seal pup was seen in a ditch about four miles away. The seal managed to find the wreckage of a train that had derailed earlier in 2020, the RSPCA reports, and splashed around in one of the waterlogged containers before sliding out into the ditch. Unfortunately for the seal, the derailed train had also...
Family Reunited With Pit Bull 8 Years After He Was Stolen in a Home Invasion
The bond between pet and owner is often unbreakable. Many of us have felt that strong connection to our furry family members, and we know that we would do anything for them. Julia Nemeth felt the same way, as she never gave up on finding her missing part of the family. In 2012, the Nemeth family suffered a home invasion. On top of the upsetting violation of privacy and security, as well as the loss of several personal possessions, their beloved Pit Bull, Junior, was taken from them. Junior was brought into the family as a puppy. Julia...
Zookeepers Discover That Tasmanian Devils Can Glow In The Dark
When most of us think about Tasmanian devils, we automatically think about the cartoon character that spins like a tornado. In reality, they are actually interesting creatures and it seems as if they have a superpower as well: They can glow-in-the-dark! The Toledo Zoo made the discovery and posted it on December 5 to their Facebook account. It is the first time biofluorescence been seen in marsupials and documented. The zoo posted the following information along with a picture: “Biofluorescence refers to the phenomenon by which a living...
Woman Rescues Dog After It Disappears Under The Heavy Sea Foam
Seafoam is a rather unusual phenomenon off of Australia’s Gold Coast. Because of extreme weather in the area, the brown foam is covering many of the beaches and it makes it almost impossible to see the water. An area near Gold Coast Snapper Rocks is where a woman could be seen wading through the foam looking for her dog, Hazel, according to Australian outlet 7 News. It was a heroic rescue attempt that was caught on camera by a meteorologist was in the area. Photo: YouTube / BBC News Hazel’s owner can be seen in the video searching...
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Favorite Wildlife Pics of 2020 Show The Heart Of Wonderful Wildlife
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Favorite Wildlife Pics of 2020 show 20 different species living their best lives. After a year filled with heartache and fear, these images come as a welcome change, bringing hope for the new year. Ten of the photos came from Julie Larsen Maher at The WCS’ flagship zoo, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited Bronx Zoo. Ten more were submitted by WCS scientists working around the world. According to a WCS press release, judges couldn’t help but include “an...
‘Roxy Was My Entire World,’ Army Veteran Honors Beloved PTSD Service Dog In Emotional Instagram Photos
Army infantry veteran Justin Tucker has lost his best friend Roxy, a PTSD service dog who had more than 4,000 followers on Instagram. Roxy, a pit bull, was declining in health after doctors discovered she had cancer. She was euthanized about four months after the diagnosis. “Roxy was my entire world,” Tucker said after watching his steadfast friend cross the rainbow bridge. Source: Instagram/roxytheptsdservicedogArmy infantry veteran Justin Tucker and hid PTSD service dog Roxy. “From leaving active duty Army and becoming a...
Viral Photo Of Widowed Penguins Watching The Skyline Wins Photography Award
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. But some pictures don’t necessarily bring words to mind, but rather, they evoke emotion. And the following picture definitely brings out all the feelings of happiness as it’s a photo of two adorable penguins staring at the St Kilda Pier skyline in Melbourne, Australia. The precious photo, which was taken back in 2019, went viral after being posted online. It then went on to win a prize at Oceanographic magazine’s Ocean Photograph Awards 2020. The picture was taken by...
Dog Spends His First Christmas With His New Family After 3 Years Of Neglect
Pets are a gift that should not be taken for granted. Unfortunately, not everyone who gets a pet treats them with love and respect. And for one previously neglected mixed beagle pup, he finally has received a second chance at a happy family. The sweet little pooch named Bean had spent the first three years of his life tucked away inside an outdoor cage. According to PETA, poor Bean’s housing was “filled with trash, his only shelter a rotting doghouse until PETA replaced it, and the only affection he received came from PETA’s...
Deer That Visits A Nearby Community On Christmas Survives After Getting Show By An Arrow
There is a deer in Kenora, Canada that is well-known to the local townspeople. The friendly deer has even been given the name of Carrot as he would often come around and interact with the local people. He would sometimes be seen with another buck named Potato. One of the Ontario residents, Lee-Anne Carver, had named some of the local deer who were known to be friendly with the Kenora neighbors. Carrot was known for making visits to the area for about three years. Both Lee-Anne and her husband had gotten well-acquainted with Carrot, so it was...
Baby Anteater Surprise Staff And Survives After His Mother Rejected Him
Ziggy the Giant Anteater is somewhat of a Christmas miracle baby. The little anteater was born on December 8th at the Miami Zoo. However, shortly after birth, he was rejected by his mother who left him to fend for himself in a deserted part of her enclosure. On one of the coldest nights of the year, Miami Zoo employees found little Ziggy. He wasn’t doing too well, having become quite weakened from the cold. They immediately took him into the zoo’s hospital and put him into intensive care. Thankfully, little Ziggy proved to have a...
Dog Finds Forever Home Just Before Christmas After Spending 3+ Years In A Shelter
All animals deserve a loving, forever home. Sadly, there are thousands of animals in shelters waiting for their turn at a chance to live happily ever after. It’s quite heartbreaking – particularly around the holidays as no animal should have to spend Christmas alone in a shelter. But for one 10-year-old Labrador retriever mix, he got his Christmas present early when he was adopted. Capone is the pooch who had spent a total of 1,134 days waiting at the Animal Friends shelter in Pittsburg for someone to love him. The shelter’s...
Rescue Tortoise Enjoys A Custom Shell Scratching Station
If there is one thing that 2020 has taught us, it’s that we should never take the little things for granted. It is these little, everyday moments – like reading a book, enjoying a cup of coffee, or having a relaxing bath – where we can find immense joy. Animals are often great teachers of this, as they know just how to appreciate the small things in life and derive the most pleasure from them. A great example of this is Princess Neferu. The African spurred tortoise lives at the Badger Run Wildlife Rehab located in Klamath...
Tiny Dog Destroys Everything That Comes Through The Mail Slot
Man’s best friend. That is what we call our dogs. And for the most part, they are the perfect companion. They are always willing to give us comfort when we’re sad. They know just how to bring smiles to our faces. They are the best cuddle buddies around. Our dogs actually listen to us and seem to live to make us happy. There is no happier dog than a dog that has made its owner proud. But perhaps one of the sweetest things about dogs is their protective nature. Big or small, every dog wants to protect its owner. But there is one...
Daring Hamster Makes An Escape From A Cardboard Obstacle Maze
In my opinion, hamsters are quite underrated as pets. Even though they’re small and their lifespans are pretty short, they actually make great little companions. As tiny as they are, they really pack a punch in terms of personality. They might be small, but they certainly can be sassy. And one very feisty little hamster named Mister Hamster proved himself to be quite the Houdini after becoming “trapped” inside a little hamster jail. While in his cardboard prison, the teeny rodent was slowly plotting his escape. It turned out...
Snow Fox With Amputated Paw Experiences Snow For First Time After Being Rescued From Fur-Farm
This story originally appeared at Shareably. This is the story of a brave snow fox who captured the hearts of many with his tale of valor. Maciek is the name of a polar fox that was rescued by a home sanctuary from a fur farm. The fox, unfortunately, lost his paw in a tragedy involving his ex-master and has since been trying to recover his strength slowly and surely. The journey gets tough and it’s never easy to get over the hump, but this little fella was able to get it just as the light seemed to fade away. Source:...
Best Hero Dog Times Two!
One day, I stepped out of the house barefoot and immediately heard it: The deadly buzz of an angry rattler. Instantly, I froze. Desperately I scanned our yard to see where the intruder was located but the yard was empty. The unmistakable sound increased. PHOTO: PEXELS As I started to move, Reba snapped at my ankle and I saw the snake bite her twice on the face as I leapt back to the safety of the house. We rushed her to the emergency vet. Antivenom cost $600 a dose and she needed three or more. There was no way I could afford over $2,000....
From Dog Food To Sarajevo
While buying cat food at Petco the first Saturday in December 2011, a family came in with a pathetic looking kitten. The little girl was crying and the boy just looked down at his feet while the parents spoke to the rescue group. I could tell the woman running the rescue was very angry while the kitten looked over her shoulder and I swear, every time I looked up she gave me the “silent meow”. PHOTO: SUSAN ANDERSN After I finished checking out, I went back into the store. By that time the family had left and I asked what the story...
Shelter Dogs Pick Their Own Christmas Present From Room Full Of Donated Toys
Christmas has come early for shelter dogs at Dogs Trust Ireland. Thanks to generous donations, the shelter was able to give each dog in their care a new toy for Christmas. But instead of choosing one for each dog, they lined them up in a room and allowed each dog to pick their own. As you can imagine, the dogs went wild when they entered the room and immediately started to sniff each toy. Their tails never stopped wagging and many started to race around the room with excitement. Screenshot: Facebook/Dogs Trust Ireland Thankfully, the staff...
