Emily, an orphaned elephant was rescued by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust after falling down a disused pit latrine in 1993 – she was a baby elephant back then. As Emily grew, she bonded with the existing elephant herd at the Tsavo East Voi rehabilitation facility within Sheldrick. Emily soon became the foster mother and guardian of orphaned baby elephants …
Did you know that cats and dogs, despite what is depicted on cartoons and in books, can actually be the bestest of friends? Yes – they’re no longer ‘natural enemies’, but depend on one another for emotional support instead! Meet Scout, a cat who share a very precious bond with her canine best friend, Charlie …
Sometimes, I watch my dog and wonder why she does some of the things she does. I may never fully understand her! Some visitors to the Bronx Zoo in New York City witnessed something they may never fully understand either! The best part of it all is that the unusual event was captured on video …
Something just happens to your soul when you hear your favorite song. It touches you so deeply you may not be able to control your reaction! Some people sway along and close their eyes to drink in the melody. Other people dance like no one is watching and sing at the top of their lungs! …
A couple of hikers were enjoying Mt. Glorious, a National Park in Australia when they saw this female dog. She was stuck in a creek bed. They named her Miss Piggy and were not going to leave her – but they were not sure how to get her out. When they approached, Miss Piggy ran …
There is always a period of adjustment you go through after adopting a new pet. You have to get used to the animal and vice versa. One family adopted a dog from their local animal shelter. It was a good fit! The dog was happy and very affectionate. The family would take him on walks, …
Despite the stories – cats and dogs can actually get along. Not all cats and dogs get along, but some do. I have a dog who likes to snuggle with her feline siblings. The dog in this story didn’t even know the cat he helped. The people who saw the large dog approach the small …
What would you do if you saw this terrified little Chihuahua as you scrolled down your Facebook page? If you are Claire Stokoe, you would call the rescue group that posted the picture and ask about the poor creature. Claire was interested in adopting the little dog. When she called, she found out that the …
These two kittens depend on each other. One of the kittens has no eyes, and the other just has one. The two sisters, Lola and Lucy, were being cared for by a small rescue group in Boise, ID called Happy Jack Rescue. The staff quickly noticed how bonded the cats were. Happy Jack Rescue didn’t …
It was a simple question. Someone (a dog) had made a mess in the house, and mom wanted to know who was responsible. Unfortunately, none of her dogs (Maggie, Cody, and Murphy) were willing to accept the blame or to turn in the guilty party. Well, at least that was the plan. It would seem as …