We all love stories of animal rescues. They tend to warm our heart and make us realize that there are still good people left in the world. The little cat in this story definitely did not have an easy start in life, but he is still kicking and making the most out of the days he almost didn’t have. He may look a little different from most cats, but that’s what makes him so special.…
When it comes to kindness and compassion, animals seem to have no limits. They can be beaten and abused until they are an inch from death, but can still make a loving pet for the person who steps up and adopts them. They seem to forgive better than anything else on the planet. An example of this boundless compassion and empathy was put on display when 4 month old boxer mix Sammie was admitted to…
There is a new kind of sheep taking a foothold in the world and it looks just like a fuzzy stuffed animal! The Valais Blacknose sheep is the epitome of all sheep; they are best known for their insanely soft fleece and having very sweet and cuddly personalities. The Blacknose sheep has lived in under the radar since the fifteenth century, enjoying a calm and mountainous life on small farms dotted through Switzerland and parts…
We all have a special place in our hearts for our animals. Some it might be our family dog, others our cozy cat, either way animals tend to hold a special place in our lives. This story might make you cry, so grab the tissues. Meet Druzhok. His owner Elena Andreevs talks about him and says: “If he wants to run around, no chain will stop him. He will break it and run away. And…
These two adorable and unlikely animal friends, Penny the chicken and Roo the two-legged Chihuahua, met each other through Alicia Williams, who works at Duluth Animal Hospital in Duluth, Georgia. She saved both animals from almost certain death. The two beautiful animals have developed a liking for each other and spend a lot of time together. The animal hospital has taken to publishing the two pals’ antics on their Facebook page, attracting a great deal…
Dorothy said it best with her famous line, “Lions and tigers and bears, Oh My!” This has been a phrase that has been engrained in our heads ever since that young age when you watch the Wizard of Oz as a right of passage into growing up. Well the phrase gives you a frightened feeling about this ferocious combination. Well a zoo in Georgia called Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary is here to change that frightened…
We’ve seen plenty of rare and unusual animals, but this one is stealing the hearts of people all over the world. This very rare pink pug has recently went viral with his adorable baby blue eyes and overall pink body. Meet Milkshake. He is believed to be one of less than 100 pink pugs in the world. milkshakethepug His pink nose, ears and toes gets attention everywhere he goes. milkshakethepug He has racked up over…
This hotel in Mississippi allows you to foster a dog for the duration of your stay. Welcome to Home2 Suites by Hilton in D’Iberville. The hotel has partnered with the local Humane Society of South Mississippi to start a program called Fostering Hope. The program has been running since October 2018 and allows each guest to foster a dog in their hotel room for the duration their stay. If the guest falls in love with…
More and more young people are ditching the traditional lifestyle of graduating college and settling down. While this lifestyle still appeals to many people, others are pursuing what they want to do before planting down roots in a more permanent fashion. I personally think it is a great idea. It gives young adults a chance to really explore what they are passionate about, or do something that they could never do after settling down. One…
It is truly a shame how many abandoned dogs end up in rescue shelters. The resources that these departments have are limited, especially the funding. This means, sadly, that many dogs are euthanized, mainly dogs who have medical issues that are too costly to fix. This makes them less desirable for potential adopters. These dogs deserve a loving forever home just like any other dog alive. Gregory is a 2-year-old beagle who was scheduled to…