Category: animals

Video Shows K9 Lifeguards Rescuing Teenage Girl Swept Out to Sea by Ocean Current

A sunny summer’s day at the beach in the port town of Palinuro in Italy turned treacherous when a 15-year-old girl was swept out to sea by a strong current. But thanks to a pair of furry, four-legged lifeguards, and their handlers, the flagging swimmer was safely brought back ashore. Italian media reported the incident…


A Purrfect Match! Animal Shelter Puts Lonely Pets on Tinder

MUNICH—A German animal shelter is trying a new approach to find homes for abandoned pets: It is posting their profiles on dating app Tinder in the hope that lonely humans looking for love might also settle for the company of a cat or a dog. The Munich Animal Welfare Association got an advertising agency to…


Video Shows Husky Run After Owner’s Car After Abandoned on Roadside; Family Gives Him New Home

A husky that was dumped on a roadside in Texas by his former owners was rescued, and has found a new place to call home after being adopted by another family. However, a troubling video of the abandonment was captured, and it went viral on Instagram. Motorist Joy Dominguez of Pawsitive Rescuers in El Paso video-recorded the…


Mama Cat Runs Into Burning Barn to Save Kittens, Suffers Severe Burns, Saves One Baby Cat

A mother’s instinct led her to run into a burning barn to save her babies this summer. But that mother was a cat. After a barn caught fire in Edmonton, Canada, mid-July, a semi-feral female cat bravely entered the blaze, where their food was kept, to rescue her kittens. The cat suffered severe burns on…


Texas Policeman Spots 2 Hungry Horses on Hurricane-Devastated Property, Feeds Them Every Day

A Texas police officer came across two horses on a property that had been ravaged by Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The property was “like a swamp” and in awful condition. A concerned neighbor had called in about one horse that got stuck in a fence. The Friendswood Police Department responded, cutting the horse free, and…


Texas Policeman Spots 2 Hungry Horses on Hurricane-Devastated Property, Decides to Step In

A Texas police officer came across two horses on a property that had been ravaged by Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The property was “like a swamp” and in awful condition. A concerned neighbor had called in about one horse that got stuck in a fence. The Friendswood Police Department responded, cutting the horse free, and…


Whale Watchers Blown Away as 4 Huge Humpbacks Feast on the Fish Hiding Underneath Their Boat

These whale watchers were blown away as four huge humpbacks feasted on the fish hiding underneath their boat. The giant creatures dwarfed the tourist boat which was next to them as they lunge fed at the surface of the water, much to the delight of stunned whale watchers. The spectacular display, which took place in…


Gentle Giants’: 5 of the World’s Largest Draft Horses—Displaying Awesome Power With a Tender Touch

Out of the approximately 300 horse breeds in the world, some of the most impressive are also the most gargantuan. Each has its own set of unique qualities which allows it to undertake particular tasks. Large horses are commonly referred to as “gentle giants,” as they often display patience and docility, in addition to awesome power….


Rare 2-Headed Turtle Hatchling Found and Released on South Carolina Beach

Sea turtle patrollers made an incredible discovery during a recent turtle nest inventory on a South Carolina beach. Among three live hatchlings, they found one that stood out for its unique feature: it had two heads. The turtle was hailed as a “very rare find” for Edisto Beach State Park’s volunteer-led July 21 inventory. South…


Footage Shows Animals Using Wildlife Bridge to Cross Dangerous Interstate Highway in Utah

Protectors of wildlife in Utah have reason to celebrate, thanks to an overpass specifically designed for animals to cross the Interstate-80 highway in the northern part of the state. The bridge, decked out in natural rocks, logs, and branches, was erected in Parleys Canyon in 2018 in an effort to reduce the number of wildlife/vehicle accidents…