"He's a colossal love bug" ❤️️ Someone walked into the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) on December 17th to surrender a cat, which isn't unusual — except that this cat weighed roughly 30 pounds. Disco is a white, fluffy, and plump cat. He's a lot heavier than he should be for a cat his size, and the shelter realized right away that they'd have to assist … [Read more...] about When Someone Brings a 30-Pound Cat to the Shelter, The Staff is Shocked
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Sweet Shelter Dog Loves Her Toys Like They’re Her Babies
"She picked them up one at a time and carried them to her bed… " Last month, volunteers from the animal welfare organization Viva Bicho Santos rescued a terrified stray dog found crying on the streets of Brazil. The dog, whom they named Samanta, was not only pregnant, but also in poor health. Unfortunately, despite being in good hands, Samanta's fragile body proved … [Read more...] about Sweet Shelter Dog Loves Her Toys Like They’re Her Babies
Outside Their Window, a Couple Stands in Awe as a Squirrel Starts a Family
An unexpected visitor stood outside the window of Alex and his girlfriend's upper-story apartment in France around three months ago. It was a squirrel with a stick in her mouth. The squirrel rushed away after placing the stick on the window sill. Returning with another a few moments later. "Our first thought was, 'What is going on right now?'" The Dodo was informed by … [Read more...] about Outside Their Window, a Couple Stands in Awe as a Squirrel Starts a Family
After Finding a Home, a Homeless Teen Reunites with His Beloved Dog at a Shelter
"She jumped up on him and ran up to him… he had a big ol' smile on his face." Kris Robinson was sitting in the Senatobia-Tate County Animal Shelter's front office when she noticed someone walking across the yard. A young man was crossing the lawn, closely followed by a dog. "He told the dog to stay outside, and she just sat down," Robinson, the shelter's acting director, … [Read more...] about After Finding a Home, a Homeless Teen Reunites with His Beloved Dog at a Shelter
A Photograph Of A Bird Flying Majestically Doesn’t Go Quite As Expected
"Wouldn't it have been lovely to find one with wings?" Terry McKenna was photographing in a natural reserve near his house when he came across a chiffchaff, a bird he'd been trying to photograph. He prepared his camera and took a picture, excited. However, the small bird decided to take flight as he geared up for a second shot and squeezed the shutter button. McKenna … [Read more...] about A Photograph Of A Bird Flying Majestically Doesn’t Go Quite As Expected