We often browse the internet to escape everyday life. Funny stories and clips that show wonderful cats and dogs — it’s entertainment that pleasures the mind. But we also need these kinds of stories. The goal is not to get sad — but rather to help us keep our pets safe and healthy. Unfortunately, for this dog owner, a mistake at home turned fatal, and she was forced to … [Read more...] about Dog dies suddenly after common mistake – now all dog owners being warned about hidden danger
Cyclists find five puppies buried in hole, give them a ride to save their lives
It’s always heartwarming to hear stories of people going out of their way to help animals when they’re in need. When one cyclist found a group of five puppies who had been abandoned and left for dead, he went above-and-beyond to help them, giving them a ride and helping to find homes. Thyago Costa Silva, a professional cyclist from Brazil, was out training with friends. … [Read more...] about Cyclists find five puppies buried in hole, give them a ride to save their lives
14-year-old dog was heartbroken after being surrendered to shelter — but now she’s getting a new start
It’s always heartbreaking when dogs are surrendered to shelters by their owners. These poor pets are left heartbroken, wondering where their family has gone and when they’re going home. It’s even sadder when a senior dog is abandoned — these dogs are upended from the only homes they’ve ever known and are left to spend the rest of their lives in shelters. Recently, one … [Read more...] about 14-year-old dog was heartbroken after being surrendered to shelter — but now she’s getting a new start
High school cross-country team brings local shelter dogs along on their morning run
Back in August 2016, the cross-country running team at St. Joseph High School in Santa Maria, California decided they’d like to invite their local shelter dogs along for a run. And the staff at Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter were happy to let their dogs get some sun and stretch their legs a bit. By all accounts, it was a blast, and team coach Luis Escobar … [Read more...] about High school cross-country team brings local shelter dogs along on their morning run
Ben The Elephant – A Poaching Survival Story
On the morning of the 28th of May 2016, staff at Bumi Hills Safari Lodge in Zimbabwe were surprised to discover that a bull elephant had arrived outside one of the staff houses with a severe limp. Upon closer inspection it was suspected that he had been the victim of a failed poaching attempt. He had two bullet holes through his left ear and a septic wound on his … [Read more...] about Ben The Elephant – A Poaching Survival Story