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Hero Search And Rescue Dog Dies While Searching For Survivors After Deadly Earthquakes — May He Rest In Peace

Posted on February 17, 2023 by senad

Mister Rogers’ famous piece of advice is to “look for the helpers” after a major disaster or tragedy — seeing responders doing what they can to help can be uplifting in the darkest hours. In the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, the deadliest in over a decade, one of the first…

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Neighbors Band Together To Save 115 Dogs Trapped In A Fire At A Dog Daycare

Posted on February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 by senad

After a fire broke out at a doggy daycare, all of the animals survived — thanks not only to the firefighters, but also to neighbors who rushed over to help. On February 1, at 11 a.m., a fire broke out at The Dog Resort dog daycare facility in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood. Over 100 dogs…

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Woman Inexplicably Leaps Over Zoo Fence To Get Up Close With African Lion

Posted on February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 by senad

Zoos are excellent places to see animals. Their displays rely on a careful balance of allowing visitors to see animals up close and unobstructed while maintaining a safe distance to protect both humans and animals. It is never a good idea to break the rules and enter an animal’s enclosure, even if the animal is…

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A Zookeeper Steps In To Care For A Sick Baby Gorilla Refused By Its Mother

Posted on February 16, 2023 by senad

Gorillas are incredible animals that are also one of our closest animal relatives. Our species has many similarities, and an unlikely, beautiful bond can form between humans and gorillas. That was the case recently, when an Australian zookeeper intervened to give a baby gorilla a chance of survival after his mother rejected him. Kaius, a…

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A Dog With Wolf Ancestry Is Looking For A New Home

Posted on February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 by senad

All dogs are descended from wolves, and the two species share many characteristics. In fact, dogs and wolves can mate, giving rise to hybrid “wolfdogs.” However, ownership of wolf-dog hybrids has long been a contentious issue in the United States, with numerous laws and regulations in place. That’s the problem for Zeus, a dog who…

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A Black Bear Was Rescued After Becoming Stuck In A Frozen Culvert

Posted on February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 by senad

Animals can get stuck in some tricky places and require human assistance to get out. One black bear, for example, became trapped in a culvert while attempting to hibernate, necessitating the arrival of a rescue team to free him. The bear, a 6-year-old male weighing between 375 and 400 pounds, spotted a culvert in Wannaska,…

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The Dog Was Discovered With A Heartbreaking Note From Homeless Owner: ‘My Mom Can’t Keep Me.’

Posted on February 12, 2023 by senad

It’s always heartbreaking to see pets abandoned, but life circumstances sometimes force people to give up their beloved pets. Caring for a pet can be costly, and some people believe they are no longer in a position to do so. That was the story told by a heartbreaking note discovered attached to a dog —…

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When The “Broken” Dog Discovers That He Is At Last Secure, He Cannot Stop Smiling

Posted on February 12, 2023February 12, 2023 by senad

Animals subjected to cruelty may give up on life, believing there is no hope for happiness. Sanford was a “broken dog” when he arrived at a Texas shelter. He’d been hit by a car and had a bullet wound in his right leg. He remained in the shelter’s corner, not looking around. He hasn’t stopped…

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Horse Returns To Owner After 8 Years Of Living With Wild Mustangs In The Utah Desert

Posted on February 10, 2023 by senad

Even wild horses couldn’t drag him away. A horse named Mongo has returned home to his owner Shane Adams after being on the run for eight years. “He acts like nothing ever happened,” Adams said, despite spending nearly half of his life with a herd of mustangs. Adams was camping in Utah’s West Desert with…

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Willie Nelson, An Animal Lover, Writes A Letter To Congress Urging More Protection For Wild Horses

Posted on February 10, 2023 by senad

Wille Nelson is a true living legend in country music. He’s been writing and recording classic songs for decades, and he’s still going strong at 88 years old. Willie Nelson has long been an advocate for many causes near and dear to his heart, including horse protection. Now, the country singer is urging Congress to…

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