Kindhearted Boxer Dog Helps Blind Friend Down A Flight Of Stairs In Viral Video
There is no truer friend than a dog. Dogs have the biggest hearts and will do anything for those they love, including being their eyes. Golden retrievers and labs are common guide dogs, but boxers are also a great choice because they’re intelligent, devoted, and patient. A boxer dog named Dexter is going viral for his selfless and enduring act of helping his blind canine pal,Ginger, safely down a flight of stairs. Screenshot: TikTok/@cougargurlie Dexter was captured on video using his body and the wall to provide a safe space for Ginger...
Feeling Festive? We Need Your Help Gifting A Rescued Dog And Cat With Emergency Care For Christmas
Christmas is a time for sharing with those in need. And in the spirit of giving, we know of two rescued animals who could really use your help this holiday season. Our first shelter pet is an abandoned kitten named Boo Boo, who was shot by a bb gun and left for dead in the Arizona desert. Fortunately, the critically injured kitten was discovered by a Good Samaritan who found the wounded kitten clinging to life and called Paws Patrol, an animal rescue in Green Valley, Arizona. Photo: Waggle “People think it’s funny to target...
Grandpa Uses The Cat To Teach His Son About Bathing A Baby
No matter how much you might prepare for it, parenthood is always a crash course in learning how to care for another human being. Fortunately, there are those of us who have our parents to turn to for help when the journey of parenthood is looming before us. And one grandpa-to-be went viral for the comical video in which he shows his son how to properly bath a newborn. But what made the video so funny was the fact that the man used a cat as his demonstration buddy. Photo: Facebook /Vinh Quang Phạm The Vietnamese grandpa was helping his...
Diabetic Alert Dog Attends Nursing School with Her Human, Earns Honorary “Dog-ree”
Mona is the first dog in the history of the University of West Georgia ever to earn an honorary college degree. And we think she more than earned it. Mona the labradoodle, who is a diabetic alert dog, works with her human, Maggie Leptrone, a nursing student at Tanner Health System School of Nursing (THSSON) who has suffered from type 1 diabetes for nearly two decades. Mona always lets Maggie know when her blood sugar gets out of range and could endanger her health or even her life. “In my junior year of high school, there came a day...
Mount Washington Observatory’s ‘Cat Mascot’ Passes Away After 12 Years
Way up in northern New Hampshire, 6,288 feet above sea level, sits the Mount Washington Observatory. This happens to be the highest point in the Northeast, and it the observation point from where weather patterns are monitored. At the observatory, meteorologists work to collect weather data on an hourly basis every day – a task that is particularly important during the winter months. Both meteorologists and interns who work at the summit, work there for about a week at a time, making sure that the instruments are always kept from ice so...
Viral Videos Show Ducks Quickly Changing Their Mind Once They Touch Snow
Ducks are quite cute, especially when they walk with a little waddle. Because of this adorable trait, a video featuring a hoard of ducks has made it to viral fame on social media. The hilarious video shows the feathered flock running outside into the snow only to change their minds and return back to the warmth of home. Photo: Twitter / DickKingSmith It’s a very understandable move – nobody likes to be cold. The duck video was quite popular on Twitter and we can see why. What is better than a bunch of adorable ducks waddling...
The ‘World’s Loneliest Elephant’ Made His First Friend In Years
Animals are very capable of having feelings and forming bonds with others. That is why it was heartbreaking to see the “world’s loneliest elephant” who had to live without a buddy after losing his partner back in 2012. The poor elephant was living alone in the Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad, Pakistan. He received little-to-no social interaction for several years. The elephant, a 36-year-old male bull Asian elephant named Kaavan, was originally from Sri Lanka. But as the Daily Mail reported, he has spent 35 years in captivity....
Dog Alerts Owners To Hidden Electrical Fire Starting In Their Walls
It is going to be a Merry Christmas this year in the Radel-Paaby household thanks to the heroic efforts of their beloved pooch, Willow. The fluffy white 10-month-old Great Pyrenees pup managed to thwart a potential fire. As her owner, Caitlyn Radel-Paaby, explained to The Dodo, the incident happened the day before Thanksgiving. As Caitlyn shared, she had returned from the grocery store. It was a normal enough return for Caitlyn, who noted that both her partner and son were downstairs. However, the puppy that normally would race to welcome her...
Man Rescues Baby Dolphin Stranded On California Beach
Dolphin calves usually nurse for a year and stay close to their mothers for a couple more before venturing out on their own – unless they are separated by Mother Nature. Alex Marcoulides was strolling along Malibu Beach in California when he spotted an animal in distress. He rushed over and found a dolphin calf stranded on the beach. He instantly entered the water and attempted to guide the dolphin into deeper water. It took a few tries as the waves continued to push the little dolphin toward the shore. Screenshot: Facebook/One Tree...
Don’t forget to report your monthly data to Shelter Animals Count
Have you submitted your monthly shelter data to Shelter Animals Count (SAC) yet? This is your friendly reminder to do so! Submitting your data on a monthly basis allows for the most relevant data collection that gives our field insight on where our movement is headed. If your animal shelter has been submitting your data monthly since 2019, your data is included in some of the graphics and data dashboards made by SAC. Additionally, SAC releases monthly impact reports with data from more than 1,300 animal welfare organizations who...
Man Risks His Life To Brawl With 350-Pound Bear Attacking His Rescue Dog
Kaleb Bentham would do anything for his beloved rescue dog Buddy. This includes risking his life to save his pit bull mix from a 350-pound bear. Buddy were playing outside his house in Grass Valley, California, when his owner suddenly had a bad feeling. Sure enough, when Bentham looked outside, a massive bear had gripped his beloved dog’s head in its jaws. “Honestly the only thing I could think of was ‘save my baby,’” Bentham told CBS 13. “I heard a growl, looked about 75-100 feet down, and the bear was...
Rare Pygmy Possums Located After Experts Feared Their Extinction From The Bushfires
2020 has been one devastating event after another. And to kick off the year we had the horrific Australian bushfires. The fires burned so much land and were merciless on the wildlife living in the region. There were many different species who took major trauma to their populations. And for the little pigmy possums, experts were worried that the adorably tiny creatures had been obliterated by the fires. However, a year later, there is amazing news: they’ve been rediscovered! According to the Australian conservation group Kangaroo Island...
The Flatid Planthopper Nymph Looks Just Like Popcorn With Tiny Legs
The natural world gives us so many wonders. If you look anywhere on Earth, there is bound to be a species that blows the mind. But it’s not just the large creatures of the land that can blow our minds with their looks. If you were to look at the insect world, there are plenty of examples of intrigue. We’ve all seen stunning examples of camouflage or deception amongst insects. But when we think of such examples we probably think of the famously-named stick bug that resembles its twig-like surroundings. Most would hardly think that...
Real Life “Puss In Boots” Uses His Adorable Looks To Beg For Treats
I’m a cat person and I’m proud to admit it. Cats are often misunderstood and as a result they end up getting a bad rap of being aloof or standoffish. But they’re actually quite cute. However, they can also be a little manipulative when they want to be – mainly when it comes to getting food. Our cats are masters at pulling on our heartstrings so that we’ll open up the treat bag. Some might say that they surpass dogs and their famous puppy-dog eyes. And one crafty feline has been captured pulling off the perfect...
Off-Duty Police Officer Follows Dog Tracks Through The Woods To Find Missing Elderly Man
Fred Rapp, 78, was driving through the New Jersey woods with his dog when he crashed his vehicle. Unsure of his surroundings, or where the nearest road may be, Rapp was lost for days. Police searched for nine hours after Rapp’s daughter, Heidi Sarno, filed a missing persons report. According to People, the police were able to close in on the man using GPS data from his phone. The data led them to the 251-acre Crossley Preserve site where they “searched the wooded areas with the department’s Humvee, drone, and its newly...
Golden Retriever Is Going Viral For Howling Along To Popular Christmas Song
Everyone has their own way of getting into the holiday spirit, including a golden retriever named Hugo. He lives in Whitley Bay, UK, with his owners who just happened to capture him “singing” along with The Three Tenors in their opera rendition of White Christmas. Hugo walked right up to the television and began to howl as soon as the song began, and continued to “sing” along adding his own baritone variations on the popular song. Halfway through the tune, he stands up for emphasize and continues to howl. Screenshot:...
Exuberant Canine Pushes Kid Out Of The Way To Welcome Daddy Home
There’s nothing like a good homecoming, and this one is no exception. The father in this video has likely spent several months away from his family. When he returns in uniform, his young boy is eager to welcome daddy home. But the family dog has other plans. Source: Reddit/u/trillospinDad arrives home. Source: Reddit/u/trillospinSomeone is happy to see their friend again! Not to be outdone, the jazzed up canine gives his human a big hug and dances around in excitement. Source: Reddit/u/trillospinThis dog steals the show! This video was...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: New Maddie’s Pet Forum video tutorial, Celebrate Shelter Pets Day and more!
Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Navigate Maddie’s® Pet Forum with this handy tutorial Maddie’s® Pet Forum looks a little different since we refreshed it a few months ago. While we hope it’s been smooth sailing to you, we created a video to help answer any questions you might have. This forum is a free, online community for staff and volunteers at shelters, rescues and related animal welfare organizations, to… Learn More Today...
Rescuers Build A Barge To Save Giraffes Stranded On A Flooded Island
Giraffes are such majestic animals. They are also a dwindling species that have been greatly affected by such threats such as natural habitat loss and poaching. But for some giraffes living on an island in Kenya’s Lake Baringo, there is another obstacle to overcome: flooding. Three giraffe conservation groups – Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Save Giraffes Now, and the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) – are coming together to help save the eight Rothschild’s giraffes stranded on the island that is now facing flooding. The...
Firefighters Rush To Save Dog Stranded On Ice In The Middle Of A River
While out for a walk along the Sheyenne River in Horace, North Dakota, a woman noticed something large and brown sitting on top of a chunk of ice right in the middle of the river. After getting a closer look, she realized that it was a chocolate lab. As KVRR reported, the poor dog had become trapped on the block of ice out in the freezing waters. The woman didn’t know what to do to help the dog, but she knew that she couldn’t leave the dog to freeze to death outside in the cold waters. The woman decided that the best course of...
