Florida Shelter Goes Viral After Waiving Fees To Reunite Deaf Dog With His Owner
Shelters and animal rescues seek to place homeless pets with good families, but sometimes, these dogs and cats already have loving homes. This was the case with Glock, a deaf dog who wound up at Santa Rosa County Animal Services without ID tags or a microchip. The chocolate dog certainly looked loved and well cared for, but without any form of identification, staff couldn’t tell for sure if the pup already had a home. Photo: Facebook/Jessica Jade Days turned into a week, and then two, and the deaf dog still remained at the Florida...
Diver Catches Award Winning Shot After Hearing ‘Whale Shark, Right Behind You!’
“Whale shark, right behind you!” Those were the last words Evans Baudin heard before capturing an award-winning photo of a 40-foot beast. Baudin was diving off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, with a special permit. He intended to study how marine wildlife behaviors had changed as COVID-related restrictions reduced shipping traffic. “After two hours in the water with a school of silky sharks near the surface, our boat captain yelled, ‘Whale shark, right behind you!’” Baudin said. Source: Scuba...
Rescue Volunteers Reunite Wild Foal With Her Mother After Tracking Down Band Of Mustangs
Wild mustangs face many dangers on the open range, especially foals. A young filly named Holly G, from a band of wild mustangs on the Virginia Range, was separated from her mother and herd when she entered a fenced-in area. Volunteers trained to rescue wild horses arrived to help set the foal free. After several attempts, rescuers managed to corral and use a chute to safely load the foal onto the trailer. Screenshot: Facebook/American Wild Horse Campaign Meanwhile, another group of volunteers set out to track down the band of mustangs so the...
How Saving Sunny integrated animal services into their community
Saving Sunny Inc., a dog-based animal welfare organization in Louisville, Kentucky, has been transforming the model of the animal sheltering system since 2010. Their efforts aim to make animal services part of their community’s social service, much like the Human Animal Support Services (HASS) initiative strives to do. Co-Founders, Maureen Kennan and Kelsey Westbrook, shared their journey and the steps they took to create a more compassionate community at the 2016 Best Friends National Conference. In case you missed it,...
15 Adorable Corgis All Dressed Up For Halloween
Dogs come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors. But there are none cuter than the corgi, except for maybe a dressed up corgi in a costume. And with Halloween so close, we know that we’re going to be seeing a lot of dogs dressed up in costumes. But that’s fine by us because we love seeing little corgis ready to celebrate Halloween. Check out some of our favorites below: 1. Mermaid This adorable pup looks ready to make a splash. 2. Princess Leia Perfect costume if you want to do a group theme with a Hans and another very furry...
10 Hilarious Tweets Show How Much Owners Are Willing To Spend On Their Dogs
As pet parents, we take our jobs seriously. Our animals probably get the best of everything. We do our best to take care of their every need, making sure that they have all their hearts’ desires. We spoil them rotten with plenty of toys. We make sure that they go on their annual vet visits. We spend lots of money on their food, especially if they prove to be picky eaters. In short, there isn’t anything that we would not do for them. And there isn’t anything that we wouldn’t put up with for them, like when they hog our...
15 Cats That Are Overly Excited For The Holidays
October means Halloween, and once that spooky holiday passes, it’s all about Christmas. Thanksgiving is but a blip on the holiday radar these days since the major focus is always Christmas time. And with Christmas comes all the fun holiday decorations that come with it, especially Christmas trees. Everyone puts up a tree in their home for the holiday season. But if you happen to have a cat or two who live in your house, then you know that your Christmas tree and all its decorations may not always be safe. Cats are mischievous animals....
Artist Illustrates What Life Is Like Before And After Getting Pets
Life with pets is always a trip. You think that owning a pet is going to go one way, but it turns out to be the complete opposite. While they do bring so much joy into our lives and we wouldn’t trade them for the world, they also bring a bit of chaos to our lives. They need to be trained, they need to be exercised, and they need to have their bathroom happenings cleaned up. It’s not always an easy task being a pet parent, but it’s also such a rewarding job. Having a pet changes so many things about how we live our day-to-day...
France To Ban The Use Of Wild Animals In Their Circuses And Marine Parks
The environment minister in France has made an announcement that is being applauded by animal lovers around the world. It is of a gradual ban on using wild animals in a number of ways. It includes keeping killer whales or dolphins in captivity and marine parks and from using fur farms to raise minks. According to BBC News, in a news conference, the minister of ecological transition in France, Barbara Pompili also talked about the ban of using certain animals in traveling circuses. The animals included in the ban are bears, tigers, lions,...
Taking A Look Back At The Dogs From The Titanic
You would be hard-pressed to find anyone that did not know about the Titanic and how she sank. What might surprise you is that the 100 year anniversary of that sinking just occurred. It was the most famous shipwreck in history, with 1500 people dying as a result of what happened that night. It is the subject of everything from poetry to a major motion picture, but much of what has been written deals with the victims and the survivors. Although we may be familiar with some of the Titanic passengers by name, there are a number of passengers...
Florida Man Caught Punching His Dog On Video Is Forced To Relinquished Custody
The news out of Florida is sometimes bizarre and this new story is no different. The problem is, it’s not only bizarre, but it is also infuriating. A video was posted that showed a man abusing his dog. The police got involved, and eventually, the dog was taken from his custody. It started when Stacey Rybak and her dog, Jaco, were playing on September 27. An unfamiliar dog came up to them, jumping along on the other side of the fence trying to get to them. Rybak is no stranger to dogs because she takes pictures of canines that have a...
A Piglet Had A Newborn Photoshoot And The Pictures Will Make Your Day
If there is one thing that all of us need these days, it’s a little break from the bad news we are hearing. Between the coronavirus pandemic, social unrest, and natural disasters, we are ready for a big smile and happy heart. We are pleased to be able to bring that to you, thanks to a baby piglet named Dynamite. When her pictures were posted online, they went viral for all the right reasons. Cashlie White put together a photoshoot for Dynamite. She is based out of Oklahoma, so she is accustomed to seeing piglets, but I don’t think...
Shelter Had No Idea Their Low-Budget ‘Kitty Kommerical’ Would Go Viral
Commercials and ad breaks usually feature loud and annoying advertisements selling you cars, perfume, food, insurance, and medication of all kinds – mainly antidepressants. But then there are the other ads you’ll sometimes see, the really sad ASPCA commercials that feature all the suffering animals in need – all set to the tune of a Sarah McLoughlin song. These commercials never fail to make you cry, as well as want to adopt all the stray animals. But the Furkids Animal Shelter, a rescue based in Atlanta, Georgia, has come...
Woman Donates Thousands Of Pet Oxygen Masks After Rescuing Dog From Wildfires
A 4-month-old great Dane/lab mixed puppy was rescued from a Southern California wildfire by firefighters back during the California fires of 2017. The rescued pup was then taken to an animal shelter in Anaheim, with the staff hoping that the owner would eventually come forward to claim the pup. Sadly, that never happened and she was placed up for adoption. It wasn’t long before the little puppy caught the eye of Debra Jo Chiapuzio. The former medical tattoo artist had used her skills on burn victims and cancer survivors. But she is also...
Rescued Kitten Clings Tightly To Woman Who Saved Her Life
When Pawly first wound up at a Las Vegas shelter, rescuers weren’t sure if the tiny grey kitten would survive. Rescued Treasures Cat Café promptly placed Pawly and her 3 siblings in foster care, but, unlike her larger siblings, this runt of the litter only seemed to decline. Pawly’s failing health led her foster mom to contact Patrica Lika, a volunteer rescuer with experience fostering critically-ill kittens. “Pawly was extremely underweight and fragile,” Lika told Love Meow, recalling how she privately worried...
Study Finds Dog And Cat Owners Cancel Plans To Hang Out With Their Pets
There are plenty of perks to having a dog or cat in the family, including improved happiness and overall health. But a new survey has found some lesser known perks to pet ownership, and some of these findings may surprise you. According to a survey of 13,000 pet owners, dogs and cats have proven to be a great excuse to get out of unwanted social obligations. According to 2020 Pet Census conducted by Wisdom Health Genetics, 72 percent of dog owners and 32 percent cat owners admitted to cancelling social obligations to hang out with their...
Feral Chickens In Key West Falling Ill Due To Humans Feeding Them
“Don’t Feed the Chickens!” A message officials in Key West would like all residents and tourists to follow for the safety and wellbeing of the feral chickens that roam free on the island. Recently, many have fallen ill and it’s due in part to humans feeding them. While it’s common for the wild chickens to get sick this time of year due to natural occurring bacteria in the soil, the City of Key West posted, “there is a larger than usual outbreak of botulism killing the birds, and feeding them can be...
Half A Million Sharks At Risk Of Being Killed In Search Of COVID-19 Vaccine
Researchers and drug companies around the world are leaving no stone unturned when it comes to possible ingredients in a vaccine against COVID-19. One proven substance in different strains of influenza vaccines is squalene, typically collected by killing sharks and extracting the substance from their livers. Sharks naturally produced squalene in their livers, which helps them stay afloat, but when added to a vaccine it acts like an adjuvant making it more immunogenic. Pixabay The natural occurring substance is also found in plants, yeasts,...
Woman’s Heartfelt Obituary To Deceased Dog Goes Viral On Twitter
When Sallie Hammett’s dog, Charlie, passed away, the South Carolina woman knew she had to commemorate the dog who’d become her “right hand man” since being adopted as a puppy. “He was just the happiest dog,” Hammett told the Greenville News. “He had a lot of personality.” So when Charlie lost his 5-month battle with cancer, Hammett penned a heartfelt obituary to her beloved pup and posted it on Twitter. “Charlie’s favorite activities were walking, stick collecting, swimming, smiling,...
This Unique Beaked Whale Just Spent More Than 3 Hours Underwater, Longer Than Any Mammal On Earth
How long can you hold your breath underwater? More than a minute? More than 5? The current human world record was set in 2012, when German freediver Tom Sietas held his breath underwater for 22 minutes and 22 seconds. The Cuvier’s beaked whale quite literally blows that record out of the water, with one recent dive clocked at three hours and 42 minutes. These whales are typically aloof, preferring to stay far from shore. According to the BBC, Cuvier’s beaked whales enjoy feeding on squid, “usually sucking the creatures into...
