Turning fire hydrants into drinking fountains (while keeping their original function) makes cities better places to live – especially in summertime. We love this idea. An easy and humane (especially in summertime) way to make use of all those lonesome fire hydrants in cities that are only used once in a long while. They are turned into drinking fountains that are of direct … [Read more...] about Fire Hydrant Drinking Fountains Are a Simple But Cool Way To Make Cities More Liveable
Injured stray dog dragged himself to safety after being hit by car — now he’s looking for a home
A stray dog who fought for survival after being paralyzed in a hit-and-run has been making a miraculous recovery — and is now looking for a home. A dog named Buster was taken in by Florida Urgent Rescue (FUR) earlier this year after he was struck by a car in the Bahamas, leaving him in critical condition. After the hit-and-run the poor dog could do nothing but try to drag … [Read more...] about Injured stray dog dragged himself to safety after being hit by car — now he’s looking for a home
Officers find tortoise on highway — discover she’s been missing from home for 3 years
It’s important to not lose hope when a pet runs away, even when all hope seems lost. We’ve seen many stories of lost animals reuniting with their families months or even years after they disappeared. That was the case recently in Florida after officers picked up a stray animal and realized it had been missing for three years — but it wasn’t a dog or a cat, but an African … [Read more...] about Officers find tortoise on highway — discover she’s been missing from home for 3 years
Sheep were trapped by rising flood waters — until hero sheepdog swims out to save them
Sheepdogs play an invaluable role on many farms with their amazing ability to round up sheep. And recently, one clever sheepdog went the extra mile by swimming across floodwaters to save a group of stranded ewes. Patsy the sheepdog lives on a farm with his owner Llŷr Derwydd in Denbighshire, Wales. Patsy is great at rounding up the sheep — a skill that came especially in … [Read more...] about Sheep were trapped by rising flood waters — until hero sheepdog swims out to save them
Scared baby squirrel refuses to leave as her tree is chopped down — rescue takes her in
Squirrels are such a common sight in so many of our neighborhoods, parks and backyards that we barely give them much thought, but it’s important to remember that we still share our environment with them and the things we do affect their lives. When a tree was being cut down last month, a baby squirrel was terrified of losing her home and refused to leave — until a rescue … [Read more...] about Scared baby squirrel refuses to leave as her tree is chopped down — rescue takes her in