Pets & Animals

‘Hidden Gem’ Shelter Dog Doesn’t Understand Why No One Ever Asks To Meet Him

In the very last kennel at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, a gray-and-white dog named Bernie peers out at visitors each day, wondering if someone might notice him. For months now, Bernie has patiently waited. And waited. And waited. “I’m a big, handsome, friendly boy,” Pawfect Pals NY Need a Home wrote in a video about Bernie. “I’ve

8 Unsung Animal Heroes Saving the Planet (And How You Can Help Them)

8 Unsung Animal Heroes Saving the Planet (And How You Can Help Them)

Animals that save the planet While humans scramble to combat climate change, nature’s unsung heroes—animals that save the planet—are already hard at work. From cleaning waterways to regenerating forests, these creatures play vital roles in sustaining ecosystems. Let’s celebrate eight animal environmental heroes and learn how you can protect them. 1. Frogs: Nature’s Waterway Guardians and Pollution

Rescue cats cuddling mom after knee surgery.

How Rescue Cats Cuddled Their Mom to Speed Up Her Surgery Recovery | A Pet Therapy Tale

How Cats Become Emotional Support Heroes After Surgery: A Heartwarming Story Have you ever noticed how pets sense when we’re unwell? Deb Clay, a lifelong animal rescuer, experienced this firsthand when her five rescue cats transformed into her personal pet therapy team after her knee replacement surgery. This touching story reveals how cats cuddling their humans can boost recovery and

Loyal Dog Waits By The Door For Her Dad To Get Back From The Hospital

When Katie Snyder sent her dog Leia to live with her dad in April, it was only supposed to be temporary.  Leia loves having Snyder’s parents all to herself and not being bugged by her two dog siblings. But you wouldn’t necessarily know it from her behavior.  “Leia is not your typical cuddly dog,” Snyder told

Puppy Transformation

Abandoned Puppy Tied Up Outside Apartment Building: A Heartwarming Rescue Story

Abandoned Puppy In October, Courtney Bowles received an unexpected call from her dad that would change her life—and the life of a helpless puppy—forever. What followed was a journey of resilience, compassion, and transformation that serves as a powerful reminder of the impact kindness can have on a life in need. The puppy’s former owners

Owner Caught On Camera Heartlessly Abandoning Loyal Golden Retriever

The trust a dog has in its owner is unlimited. They rely on their humans for food, water, love, and care. They repay this care with a lifetime of loyal devotion and friendship. So, when this owner does the unthinkable and abandons their golden retriever along a street, the dog is very confused. They naturally

People Find Bobcat Frozen To Train Tracks During Chilly Weather

Coby Reid was inspecting a stretch of train tracks in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains when he came across a small animal nearly blending in with his surroundings. A young bobcat was sitting in the center of the tracks, seemingly unconcerned that he was holding up traffic. “The cat was reposed on his haunches with one arm

Cat Gets Constantly Ignored At The Shelter Because Of Her Grumpy Face

Cat Gets Constantly Ignored At The Shelter Because Of Her Grumpy Face

One night, Francisca Franken was browsing the website of her local animal shelter when she came across an unusual cat. There was something about the cat’s flat face, tough attitude and sad eyes that made her stop scrolling. “I saw her photo and fell in love the second I saw her,” Franken told The Dodo. “Well,

Incredible Eagle Mom Protects Her Nest Even When She's Covered In Snow

Incredible Eagle Mom Protects Her Nest Even When She’s Covered In Snow

A bald eagle in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, is proving just how far moms will go to keep their babies safe. Even being buried up to her head in the snow won’t stop this eagle mom, known as Bella, from keeping her eggs warm. Bella and her mate, Smitty, have returned to their nest 100 feet up

Little Girl Trudges Through Heavy Snow To Get Help For Her Sick Dog

Little Girl Trudges Through Heavy Snow To Get Help For Her Sick Dog

The other day, veterinarian Ogün Öztürk was called to a small village in Turkey to attend to a client’s cow. He hadn’t planned on staying long. But what began as just a routine visit ended as one Ogün won’t soon forget. After wrapping up the job he’d come for, Ogün was about to leave the

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