It was the subject of so many cartoons and comedy sketches, a mailman would approach a house and get chased off or barked at by a dog, but in reality, delivery workers make friends with so many of the animals they encounter every day. The UPS Dogs Facebook page celebrates these friendships with so many stories of drivers who not only deliver parcels but treats and … [Read more...] about UPS driver, who forms bond with pit bull while on delivery route, adopts him after owner dies
Ancient Lycians: A Glimpse into their Unique Funerary Culture
The ancient Lycians, a people of antiquity shrouded in mystery, have left behind a tantalizingly enigmatic legacy. Despite the scarcity of historical records about them, the fragments of their civilization that have been uncovered reveal a remarkable cultural distinctiveness from the rest of the ancient world. Spread across approximately twenty major sites, their distinctive … [Read more...] about Ancient Lycians: A Glimpse into their Unique Funerary Culture
Dog rescued from shelter now rides in custom sidecar on owner’s motorcycle
It’s always incredible when a shelter dog gets adopted. There’s nothing like seeing these dogs have their first taste of freedom and bond with their new owner. Like one dog, who after getting adopted is living life in the fast lane, riding in his new owner’s motorcycle with her own custom sidecar. According to WMUR, Michael Sexton of Manchester, New Hampshire … [Read more...] about Dog rescued from shelter now rides in custom sidecar on owner’s motorcycle
Scared shelter dog jumps for joy when he realizes he’s being adopted
All shelter dogs are waiting to be adopted, dreaming of a family who will love them and give them a forever home. There’s nothing quite like the moment a dog realizes it finally has an owner. One heartwarming viral video shows how adoption can totally change a dog’s life as a poor pit bull goes from frightened to overjoyed in one moment. As much as shelters try … [Read more...] about Scared shelter dog jumps for joy when he realizes he’s being adopted
Circus lion was locked up for 20 long years, now watch his reaction when he’s released
I love animals, and I can say with certainty that being chained up in the back of a pickup truck is no a place for an animal, especially not a full-grown mountain lion. But that was exactly where a mountain lion named Mufasa was forced to live. He belonged to a traveling circus in Peru and his life was made a living hell — all so people could be entertained and his owner … [Read more...] about Circus lion was locked up for 20 long years, now watch his reaction when he’s released