A team of scientists recently made an amazing discovery: a new species of hammerhead shark that had been hiding in plain sight! They named it Sphyrna alleni, but for a long time, it was thought to be a bonnethead shark. It took a lot of hard work, including years of research and DNA tests, to …
Hannah Larson
Recent heavy rains have flooded a small town, leaving the residents in a desperate situation. However, stray animals faced a much worse fate. These poor things lost their lives, homes, and their offspring once the heavy rain flooded their street shelters. Local animal rescue organizations were doing their best to save as many stray animals …
Emily was told to be prepared when she arrived to see the “puppy”, as she was in pretty rough shape. As Emily recalls: “I was given the impression that this was a 9- to 10-week-old puppy.” Despite her condition, the puppy was so sweet, but Emily could tell she was in a lot of pain. …
“Don’t keep this pretty girl waiting! She is ready to leave the shelter!” This black beauty is a two-year-old Labrador mix who is patiently waiting for her forever family. She has spent six long months at the Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS) in Georgia. Hollow, named after the Hidden Hollow community where she was found …
A couple of days ago, the Cavern County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina received a rather unusual call regarding a hit-and-run accident. Believe it or not, an adult alligator was struck by a speeding car while crossing Highway 70. Animal Protective Service officers rushed to the scene, eager to help the poor alligator. As they …
A few weeks ago, a large fire broke out in the Washoe Valley. The Davis Fire reached nearly 6,000 acres of Davis Creek Regional Park. The wind would have driven the flames further if not for the coordinated efforts of the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, the U.S. Forest Service – Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, and …
A sweet dog Millie found herself in the most bewildering situation of her life. One moment, she was with her owner, a woman she thought would love her forever. The next, she was about to be abandoned at the shelter. This moment was captured on video and shared by TikToker Makaira Lebo (@kai_thedogmother), leaving thousands …
It started as a normal day for a neighborhood in Monrovia, California, until things took a wild turn – literally. As she went about her daily routine, Tina Herzog was startled to find an unexpected guest hiding right beneath her feet. But this wasn’t some little critter like a stray cat. Nope, it was a …
You’ve probably heard about the famous ‘cat distribution system’. If you haven’t, let me explain it real quick. The cat-lover community firmly believes that stray cats often choose their humans instead of the other way around. And trust me, once you start researching more about stray cats and their rescue stories, it makes sense! Such …
“As soon as he sees my husband Neuty is immediately running to him!” Neuty and some other baby nutrias were in the street when Danny spotted him and grabbed Neuty, thinking he was injured. He and his wife, Myra, immediately began researching how to care for a baby nutria properly. They prepared a cozy nest …