Family Shocked When Giant Robber Crabs Invade Their BBQ
While most people might encounter ants on a family picnic, visitors on Christmas Island, 1500 km west of the Australian mainland, will come across robber crabs – also known as coconut crabs. They are the largest land-living arthropod in the world, weighing up to 9 pounds, so their size alone is impressive. But apparently they also have an incredible sense of smell. A man who used to visit the island as a child said, “They are nicknamed ‘robber crabs’ because they will descend in the dark of night and rob campers of...
‘He Alerted Me,’ Navy Veteran Recalls How Loyal Service Dog Saved Her Life
Navy veteran Karen Louise O’Neal served her country as an EMT for 20 years from 1973 to 1993. At the end of her service, along with her discharge papers, O’Neal took home the burden associated with post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression. “Being part of the ambulance crew, I saw a lot of gruesome injuries,” O’Neal told WANE. “Also, when I was in San Diego, there was a PSA plane that crashed in San Diego with a smaller plane I think there were 163 lives lost in that and it stuck with me for a long...
Our Maddie’s Fund website and tools have been refreshed!
We’ve been tidying up to bring you a refreshing experience upon using our website and tools! You’ll notice a whole new look and feel on our main Maddie’s Fund® website that highlights more about who we are, our work, ways for you to learn and connect as well as resources to help increase your lifesaving. Additionally, we have incorporated single sign on (SSO) to make it easier for you to use our online tools. What does this mean exactly? Gone will be the days of using multiple passwords to sign in...
Charity Rescue Dog Has Cutest Response When His Humans Win Nobel Peace Prize
When the World Food Programme (WFP) was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for its tireless efforts to curb global hunger during the pandemic, nobody was happier than Foxtrot, the organization’s “chief mascot and mood manager.” “Woweee,” wrote the former stray on his Instagram page. “I was so excited to hear that the @worldfoodprogramme was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize today.” Photo: Instagram/humanitarian_pup Of course, Foxtrot’s human colleagues coordinate the agency’s official relief efforts,...
Giant Fish Exposes Its Dorsal Fin In Massachusetts Cove And Police Are Inundated With Calls
Residents near Broad Cove in Massachusetts witnessed a huge dorsal fin sticking out of the water and immediately phoned the police. However, it was not a shark or injured seal, but a giant sunfish doing “normal sunfish activities”. Sunfish, also known as mola, are often seen basking in the sun on their sides and flopping their dorsal fins. They are the world’s largest bony fish, weighing nearly 5,000 pounds, and are extremely slow moving. They are completely harmless to people but are often mistaken for sharks from afar....
Off-Duty Officer Witnesses Dog Falling Out Of Car Window On Highway And Leaps Into Action
Heroes never take a day off. An off-duty officer, Gene Harley, and his wife, Kelly, were driving down I-95 in Chatham County, Georgia, when they witnessed a dog falling out the back window of a car just in front of them. “They watched in horror as she flipped in the air twice, hit the interstate pavement, and then ran into the grassy area off the shoulder,” posted Chatham County Police Department. Photo: Facebook/Kelly Foster Harley They immediately pulled over and rushed to help the dog they presumed was injured. “I jumped...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: We’ve refreshed our website and tools, webcast recording to increase pet adoptions and more!
Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Is your animal welfare organization looking to increase adoptions? This webcast recording may help!Want to increase adoptions? One way to do so may be thinking about what pets you aren’t allowing to go home, and revisiting your policies. Is it time we start empowering adopters to take home pets with illnesses, injuries and behavioral problems to allow them to grow, heal and recover? Monica Frenden from Austin Pets… Learn More Our...
Man Puts His Head Phones On And Feels A Giant Huntsmen Spider Hiding Inside
Finding spiders around your home, no matter how big or small, is always a frightening experience. Most of the time we come across spiders as they crawl along our walls or our floors, but occasionally we’ll pick up an everyday item just to come face-to-face with an eight-legged inhabitant. Not fun. But one man, Australian resident Olly Hurst, had the scare of his life when he picked up and put on his noise-canceling headphones. Seconds after putting them on, Hurst suddenly felt a tickling sensation. But when he took off the headphones,...
Photo Of A Rare Tiger Hugging A Tree Wins Prestigious Award
When photographer Sergey Gorshkov took a picture of a Siberian tiger, he had no idea that he’d end up winning the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award for his shot. But the stunning photo, which features a tiger hugging a tree, has definitely captured the imaginations of many. The incredible shot was captured at the Leopard National Park located in the heart of Russia’s Far East forests. It shows a female Siberian tiger clutching a tree in her powerful paws as she rubs the tree’s bark with her chin. Anyone who has a cat...
A Fish Vendor Cat Named ‘Dog’ Dresses Up In Adorable Costumes
Fish markets are a common sight in Hai Phong, Vietnam. And among the many vendors is the adorable 3-year-old Dog. Dog is actually a cat who also works as a fish vendor in Hai Phong. He is stealing the hearts of many online with his precious getup. The little feline, whose Vietnamese name is Chó, lives in Hai Phong and is a regular at his local fish market. That is where one Twitter user, Phoung Le, first saw him and took his picture. Le then uploaded some photos of Dog to Twitter, explaining that the feline is quite famous in Vietnam...
Humpback Whales Return To New York Area After Nearly Vanishing
There is some good news for the humpback whales of New York. Following a long absence, the city has begun to see a rise of humpback whales in the area. Back in 2011, there were only fewer than 5 humpback whales seen swimming in the Hudson River. However, as of last year there more than 300 sightings – something that is quite promising. It is believed that the reappearance of the whales is thanks to cleaner waters. Cleaner waters can be attributed to the Clean Water Act, Mammal Protection Act, and the Endangered Species Act. These have...
As If 2020 Wasn’t Enough: Venomous Puss Caterpillars Have Invaded Virginia
If you are fond of walking about in the woods in Virginia, you may have seen something that appeared to be a toupee wandering by. What you have probably witnessed is the Megalopyge opercularis, typically known as a puss caterpillar. They look as if they are a fluffy cat, although they are somewhat small. When they transform inside of a cocoon, they turn into a fuzzy moth. You may be somewhat tempted to stroke the little caterpillar, as it does look somewhat warm and fuzzy. You have to be careful, however, because there are venomous spines...
Hiker Falls 30 Feet Trying To Rescue A Puppy That Was Stuck On A Ledge
Telluride’s Bridal Veil Falls, Colorado, offers an opportunity for anyone who loves adventure. When a group of friends went out to the area on a Saturday afternoon, a three-month-old puppy belonging to one of them fell 15 feet. The puppy was stuck on a ledge and the groups of friends tried to rescue him. One of the young men in the group went to the bottom to try to catch the puppy if it fell any further. A Denver woman, who was 25 years old, worked her way out to near the puppy when she lost her footing and fell 30 feet. The man who...
Goat Casually Strolls Through A Village On Its Hind Legs Like A Human
There are plenty of villagers in India that are still wondering what they saw after a goat came walking through the village on its hind legs. Triangle News posted the 24-second video that shows the goat walking upright for about 33 feet. It occurred in Telwara, Bihar, and I think people are still wondering exactly what they witnessed. Even people from neighboring villages were amazed at what this goat was able to do. Indian goats, of course, walk on all four legs, but it seems as if this local goat was taught by people in the area so that he...
A Pet Pug Helped Two Sisters Realize They Both Had Breast Cancer
Sisters Amanda Tasca and Amy Niosi are grateful for one very perceptive pug. Amanda’s dog Daisy, a gift from her husband Steve and one of two dogs in the family, is responsible for alerting both women to their own undiagnosed breast cancer. It all started when Daisy jumped up on her owner’s chest and hit an unusually sore spot. Amanda didn’t make much of it at first. According to Tap Into Wayne, Amanda has been diagnosed with fibrocystic breast tissue, “which can cause breast tissue to feel lumpy or tender.”...
Creative Dad Brings His Kid’s Drawings To Life As Strangely Adorable Animals
There is a lot of imagination that goes into the drawings of children. Although they may choose many different subjects, it is often animals that tend to be the focus of what they create. Tom Curtis is a father of two, as well as an artist, and he loves the creativity of his own children. In fact, he has a series on Instagram, “Things I Have Drawn” where he brings those animal drawings to life. He transforms the crayon sketches into three-dimensional figures using Photoshop. It may be bizarre looking, but it is unmistakably...
Unlikely Friendship Between A Rescue Fox And A Bulldog Makes Them The Real-Life Fox And The Hound
I’m sure that you have seen the Disney movie The Fox and the Hound. It seems as if that movie has now been brought to life after a six-month-old fox was rescued by Pauline Ashanolla. The fox, that Pauline named Marley, became a part of the home. She wasn’t sure how the dogs would react at first, especially considering they were different species. “I was worried about Marley at first and how she would get on with the dogs especially. Ernie was terrified of Marley at first and she didn’t like him but she slowly started...
Talkative Rescue Kitten Wins Shelter Worker’s Heart, Who In Return Adopts Him
It’s said that cats choose their owners. A talkative rescue kitten named Sugar chose a longtime shelter employee, Glen, to be his new dad. Sugar, an adorable grey kitten, arrived at Exploits Valley SPCA and instantly connected with Glen. Each day, the talkative kitten would meow until he received attention from his favorite person. Photo: Facebook/Exploits Valley SPCA Adoptables “This little kitten Sugar liked Glen from the start,” wrote the shelter. Just as his name suggests, the sweet kitten loved everyone, but he shared a...
Four Rescue Dogs Spread Joy In Their Various Halloween Costumes
Four rescue dogs hope to show the world how amazing rescue dogs are through their adorable photos. They are better known as ‘The Rescue Boys‘ and have recently gotten into the Halloween spirit by dressing up in various costumes. Photos: Instagram/therescuedboys The boys – Ziggy, Bruce, Dale, and Joey – live in California with Anna Schwab and her husband. Schwab recently posted a video of all the dogs dressed in themed Halloween costumes with the caption, “When you find the house giving out the best candy and you...
The San Francisco Zoo’s Oldest Lemur Went Missing For Two Days Before Being Spotted By A 5 Year Old
A 21-year-old male ring-tailed lemur named Maki went missing from the San Francisco Zoo for two days before he was found on a church playground and returned. Maki is one of the oldest primates at the zoo and needed specialized care, NPR reports. “As one of our oldest lemurs, Maki requires a specialized diet,” Dr. Jason Watters, Executive Vice President of Animal Behavior and Wellness at the zoo, told ABC 7. “Of the 19 lemurs here, at 21.5 years, he has exceeded median life expectancy of 16.7 years, but is also one of the...
