No animal deserves to be discarded, yet it happens all too often, like the recent case of a litter of puppies thrown into the bushes in the dead of night. This heartless act took place in California: Ten helpless puppies were thrown out of a car into the bushes and left to fend for themselves. …
Many outdoor enthusiasts with a penchant for nature activities surely have numerous interesting stories to share. The two kayakers from today’s story are no exception. One day, while paddling down the Blackstone River in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, they noticed a mysterious potato sack floating in the current. As they got closer, they heard a strange sound …
For one New Bern resident in North Carolina, a typical morning turned into one full of unexpected surprises. As he was driving along one of the city’s busiest streets, he noticed a black wired crate on the side of the road. Curious, he stopped to investigate, but what he discovered left him in shock. When …
When Brian Myers first met Sadie, a six-year-old German Shepherd at a New Jersey shelter, he had no idea their bond would become a lifeline. Sadie had been brought to the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge just a month earlier, and she was struggling. Her loyalty and sharp intelligence were obvious, but she had a quite uneasy …
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 …
There’s a unique kind of magic that happens when animals and humans come together. It’s a connection that goes beyond words, creating a special understanding and affection. And sometimes, this magic leads to surprising friendships, like the one between Panda, a palomino paint horse, and the people living in a local dementia care unit. Panda, …
A day in the life of animal rescuers is never boring, but this one truly broke their hearts. The staff members at New Jersey’s Bloomfield Animal Shelter (BAS) were preparing for a typical shift. But, when they pulled up to the shelter, they were greeted by a heart-wrenching sight. The rescuers found two senior dogs …
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 …
If you haven’t recently come across Moo Deng all over social media, then you’re missing out big time! Moo Deng, a baby pigmy hippo recently born in a small local zoo, overtook the internet just hours after she was born. Now you might be wondering what’s so special about Moo Deng. Well, she’s just stinkin’ …
Iñaki, a seasoned diver, had an unexpected and heart-stirring encounter with a shark. It wasn’t the first time he’d seen this majestic creature, but this moment was different and much more profound than any other he had. Iñaki’s job takes him into the ocean depths, where he introduces his guests to the wonders of marine …