It’s always heartbreaking when people surrender their pets to shelters, but it’s especially sad when it’s a senior dog. These animals are suddenly upended from their familiar homes and often left to spend the rest of their lives in kennels. That was the case for one 20-year-old dog surrendered by his owner — but his heartbreaking story has a happy ending. Big Dog Ranch … [Read more...] about 20-year-old dog surrendered to shelter by owners — but now he’s getting a second chance
Blind, three-legged kitten finds her forever home on National Kitten Day
National Kitten Day was this week, a day to celebrate all the world’s precious little cats. And it turned out to be a day worth celebrating for one disabled kitten, who ended up finally finding her forever home against all odds. Noodle has been in the care of the Greenville Humane Society, in South Carolina, since May, when the rescue took her and her siblings in after … [Read more...] about Blind, three-legged kitten finds her forever home on National Kitten Day
Rescue Takes in Severely Matted Dog Who Looks Like a Wig — Today She’s Unrecognizable
It’s truly remarkable the difference a haircut can make, especially for a dog. Many stray and neglected dogs go ungroomed, causing them distress as their fur becomes tangled and matted. Recently, one stray dog was found with so much fur she “looked like a wig” — until a rescue gave her a life-changing makeover. Mac’s Mission, a special needs dog rescue nonprofit based in … [Read more...] about Rescue Takes in Severely Matted Dog Who Looks Like a Wig — Today She’s Unrecognizable
If Humans Went Extinct, What Would The Earth Look Like One Year Later
Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if everyone suddenly disappeared? What would happen to all our stuff? What would happen to our houses, our schools, our neighborhoods, our cities? Who would feed the dog? Who would cut the grass? Although it’s a common theme in movies, TV shows, and books, the end of humanity is still a strange thing to think about. But as … [Read more...] about If Humans Went Extinct, What Would The Earth Look Like One Year Later
Peru’s Potato Museum: A Solution to the World Food Crisis?
In the face of a rapidly changing climate and increasing threats to global food security, scientists have turned to a unique resource: Peru's Potato Park. Located high in the Andes, this living museum is home to a vast diversity of potato varieties, providing a potential solution to the challenges posed by climate change. The Potato Park, spanning 90 square kilometers in … [Read more...] about Peru’s Potato Museum: A Solution to the World Food Crisis?