Have you ever built a huge, intricate sand castle at the beach only to have the tide wash it away? As a human, you do understand that the tide will eventually wash away any traces of a sand castle that you construct on the beach. But, it may not make the loss any less disappointing. …
Parents give their human children a pacifier to help – well, pacify them. Many children enjoy having the pacifier to calm them down – and they can be lifesavers when you are in public! Did you know that some dogs enjoy have a pacifier too? Just like children, dogs seem to enjoy having something in …
Jennifer Patterson was understandably irritated when she opened up a box only to find 10 puppies inside. I am not sure my initial reaction would have been as controlled as “Oh my gosh!” Patterson a Registered Veterinary Technician, from Patterson Animal Hospital, was actually furious when she opened to the tub that was taped shut …
We all know our dogs get very excited to see us at the end of the work day. If you go away for a weekend, they are thrilled too. I was away from my dogs for a week one time, and they were excited when I returned. We have seen soldiers return home after a …
A brave mother dog put her life at risk to save her puppies from a house fire in Santa Rosa de Temuco, Chile. Firefighters were working hard to control the blaze and get all the people out safely. Then they noticed the small dog running back and forth from the house to the fire truck! …
Michael Chedester of Clairsville, Ohio, shot and killed a family’s two dogs. Chedester admitted killing the dogs from a tree stand on his property. Wtov9 Fox News reported that Chedester was sentenced to six months in jail and three years probation. It was a groundbreaking decision under Goddard’s Law, which states it is a fifth-degree …
While driving home in Arkansas, Alicia saw a man pedaling a bike down the road with a trailer. The homeless man was having a hard time because the trailer was loaded down and had 10 dogs inside! Later, Alicia found out that the man, Steve, had been homeless since 2001. During that time, Steve has …
Sophie, the gorgeous black and white cat you see in the picture was rescued from a hoarding situation when she was three years old. Sophie and all the other animals rescued were cared for by the Animal Rescue League of Boston (AFL). Happily, Sophie was soon adopted by a loving family. Sophie is very grateful …
In Louisville, Kentucky, one woman who just got off from her busy day at work noticed something lying helplessly on the ground. It wasn’t a cat or a dog that needed her help – it was a young chick, a bird! The young chick seemed to be unable to fly – which led the woman to presume that …
Elephants are majestic wild animals, most notably known as a member of the Big Five in South African safaris. With origins in India, South Africa and many others, elephants today have become endangered due to illegal poaching, therefore it is up to wildlife reserves to help protect them. But one nature park has one adorably …