One-Eyed Dog Rescued From Gas Station Bathroom Has Trouble Making New Friends
All dogs deserve to have a loving family that will care for them. Sadly, that isn’t always how life turns out for some animals who end up living very sad lives on the street. Thankfully, luck turned around for a very adorable little pooch after she was found living in a gas station bathroom. The little dog, called Hodu, was frightened. But a kind stranger looked past that to get the little dog some help for the eye injury she had. When Hodu was taken to the vet for medical care, the vet realized that the eye injury was so severe, Hodu...
Vet Comforts Dog That Got Burned In A House Fire By Sleeping In The Kennel
It can be difficult when you’re a veterinarian, but there are also many benefits and blessings that come along with the job. After all, you get to work with some of the greatest creatures on the planet, our pets. Even though most veterinarians would never choose another career, there are times when it can be a difficult road to travel. That is especially true when your heart goes all out for an animal that just might not make it through. Taka is a lovely dog that fits into that category. After being taken to the Care More Animal...
Homeowners Warned Of Small Brown Masses That Could Actually Be A Sack Insect Eggs
Now that Thanksgiving is over and done, we’re all about that Christmas tree life. As November draws to a close, we’re probably all getting ready to put up our Christmas trees. Some of us might be digging them out of storage in the garage, or looking to see where we can buy a fresh one. Personally, I love a fresh Christmas tree. The smell of pine filling your home throughout the month of December is one of the holiday memories that I miss most about my childhood. Nowadays, I’m all about that plastic tree life, but someday...
Hospital Hires Comfort Dog To Go Around And Greet Patients
Dogs are known for bringing people plenty of joy and happiness. They are often employed as therapy dogs or service dogs because of their gentle, loving natures. The Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center has hired one dog for their role of “Justice Volunteer,” a position meant to greet both patients and staff with an equal amount of love and joy. The pooch named Shiloh originally went through the Stress Trauma and Resilience (STAR) program before taking on the role with the medical center. Now, he’s a...
Very Good Dog Sniffs Out Someone Who Needs His Help
They say a dog’s nose knows. And luckily for one pup named Louie, it was a fellow’s dog’s nose who ended up saving his life. While nine-month-old German Wirehaired Pointer Banjo was out for an adventure, he ended up being the hero that Louie needed at that moment. Banjo and his owner were enjoying some cross-country skiing close to their residence in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in Canada. Banjo had his nose to the ground when he picked up a scent. The Wirehaired Pointer took off in the direction of the smell. Banjo’s owner...
German Shepherd Plays Board Games With The Family During Lockdown
This year has meant spending a lot of time indoors in our homes. While there are many of us who have been trying to use the time at home to do home improvement projects or organize our living spaces, there are those of us who know that sometimes you just need to have some downtime. And what better downtime than gathering with our loved ones in order to play some board games? While we may be playing more board games together than in years past, there is one family who has the most unique player joining them for Jenga: a four-year-old German...
Large Invasive Lizards The Size Of Dogs Are Taking Over The Southeastern United States
The southeast region of the US has seen the invasion of a lizard species that is having a negative impact on the local native wildlife and ecosystems. As the National Geographic has reported, the states of Georgia, South Carolina, Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama, have been plagued by the black-and-white Argentine tegu. This lizard species is originally from South America, but they’ve been wreaking havoc in the southeast after they were bred in southern Florida. A biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, Amy Yackel Adams, reported to...
Same-Sex Penguin Couple Successfully Parent A Second Baby
Sphen and Magic first stepped into the spotlight back in 2018 when the same-sex penguin couple became parents to a fake egg. The staff at the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium first noticed that the two penguins had been showing signs of nesting, as the two of them began to build a nest together during the breeding season. Unfortunately for Sphen and Magic, they were unable to reproduce. The staff members then gave the pair a dummy egg to care for, curious to see whether or not the two penguin dads had what it took to be parents. As it turned out, the...
Kaley Cuoco & Husband Heartbroken When Rescued Dog Dies Months After Adoption
You may know her as Penny in The Big Bang Theory, but actress Kaley Cuoco is a big animal lover in real life. The actress has rescued dogs, horses, and even a rabbit named Simon. Cuoco and her husband even adopted a senior shelter dog, Petunia, to shower the old dog with affection and love in her golden years. Photo: Instagram/ mrtankcook But sadly, Petunia wouldn’t get to spend much time with her forever family. Cuoco and her husband, Karl Cook, announced that the elderly dog died just months after being adopted, according to TODAY....
See ‘The Most Fish Ever Recorded On Camera’ At Nearly 10,000 Feet Below The Ocean Surface
https://d1dd4ethwnlwo2.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/eels-1920x1080-1.mp4 A world record was just set in near complete darkness, more than 9,800 feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean. It took a little coaxing, but with some mackerel and a strategically placed floodlight, scientists were able to capture video of the most fish ever recorded in one shot. In this case, it was a writing mass of 115 Ilyophis arx, cutthroat eels. “Our observations truly surprised us,” said Astrid Leitner, a biological oceanographer...
Drone Captures Stunning Shot Of Flamingo Flock In Kazakhstan
When it comes to the animal kingdom, flamingos have some of the most amazing plumage that you are ever going to see. Their beautiful pink hue is caused by their unique diet, which is rich in beta-carotene plankton and crustaceans. If you have ever seen a flamingo, you know that they are breathtaking creatures. And together, in huge flocks, they’re that much more stunning. One photographer was able to capture a shot of such a flock with the help of a drone. Fox 13 Tampa Bay reports that Azamat Sarsenbayev is responsible for the photo of...
Fisherman Watches As Humpback Whale Swim Under Boats And Breaches Feet From The Dock
Cy Williams is a fisherman and boat captain in SE Alaksa. He loves to head out onto the water for a bit of fishing in solitude, or guide tours of fishing with groups of people. But one day when visiting the boat dock, he was in for quite a surprise. Swimming directly below the docked boats and only feet from where he stood was a giant humpback whale. Now, this wasn’t Cy’s first time seeing a humpback whale. He’s a sea captain in Alaska, after all. But this particular moment was a once-in-a-lifetime view, and he caught it all...
Dog Gets ‘Arrested’ For Running Away From Home
I think all of us have experienced the pain and stress of having a dog run away from home. It happened recently in the village of Ziegenbach, Germany, when a little dog got away from his owners and went on a journey. Although the dog was on his own as he traveled about the area, he did run into some new friends on bicycles and he got a little TLC before he moved on. As it turns out, those cyclists had an ulterior motive for being so kind. They ended up calling the cops. On the Mittelfranken police Facebook page, officers posted information...
Musician Plays The Piano For Wild Monkeys In An Abandoned Theater
There is something very universal about music. It has a way of bringing people together. However, it also has a way of reaching and touching our fellow animals on an emotional level too. They will often respond positively to music. And it’s always a beautiful sight to witness. And one very touching video shows just how powerful music can be in bridging a gap between people and animals. Paul Barton is both an artist and a musician. He lives in Thailand where he often travels to different wildlife sanctuaries to play piano for rescue...
Squirrel Accidentally Gets Drunk Eating Fermented Fruit
“Drink, Drank, Drunk.” The appropriate motto to describe 2020, and perhaps the personal motto of the little squirrel in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, who was caught on camera getting his drink on by resident, Katy Morlok. As Morlok shared with Fox 9, she had been cleaning out her fridge when she came across some old pears. She had no idea that they’d gone a little fermented. Thinking that they were still safe to eat, Morlok left them out in a bowl in her yard for the neighborhood squirrels to enjoy. One of the furry...
Tiny Owl Found Inside The Rockefeller Christmas Tree Released Back Into The Wild
Every year, Rockefeller’s in New York puts out a beautiful Christmas tree display. It has become an iconic tradition enjoyed by the city. But this year’s Christmas tree contained quite the surprise guest after a tiny owl was discovered with the Rockefeller’s Christmas tree. Following the transport of the tree from Oneonta to New York City, the company doing the tree delivery made the shocking discovery of the little Saw-whet owl. She was quickly delivered to the Ravensbeard Wildlife Center for care where she was given fluids...
Is COVID-19 Turning Denmark’s Mink Into Zombies?
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. After it was discovered that mink infected with a mutated strain of COVID-19 can pass the virus on to humans, the government moved forward with a plan to cull millions of the animals. Now, the infected mink seem to be rising from the dead. Between gasps of horror and disgust, many in West Jutland have called on the government to incinerate the mink instead of burying them. Source: PexelsThe environmental effects of Denmark’s mink disposal efforts are yet to be seen. Lest Danes believe...
Zoo Visitors Gasp As Gorilla Tries To Care For Injured Bird
A little compassion can go a long way during the holiday season, no matter what species you are. A gorilla at a zoo in New South Wales, Australia, recently showed the world just what that word means means when it stopped to care for an injured bird. Murmurs from zoo visitors grew more concerned as the gorilla made its way over to the tiny creature. A woman’s can be heard saying it may not “end pretty” in a video of the incident. Source: YouTube/ViralHogThe gorilla walks over to the injured bird. Others may also have thought...
13 Foods To Avoid Giving Your Dogs On Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has arrived and this holiday may come with a number of unexpected issues. No, we are not talking about those pesky in-laws. This year, we are expected to have smaller celebrations because of the ongoing pandemic, but we can celebrate within our households which means our dogs are still invited. Unfortunately, there are a number of dog owners who are unaware of some foods to avoid giving their dogs. Dogs have a way of making us feel terrible for not sharing our food with them. When they do their cute little beggar routine, it is...
Alien-Like Worm Busts Out Of Dead Praying Mantis In Eerie Video
There is a lot to see in the natural world. While there is plenty of beauty to behold within nature, there is also a whole world of bizarre to experience. And some stuff related to nature is very eerily reminiscent of things you’d find inside a horror film. One great example is that of the current video making the viral rounds online. The strange scene plays out like a real-life horror movie as a dead praying mantis’s body springs forth a collection of alien-looking tentacles! The odd video was then posted to Reddit where it went...
