It’s always heartbreaking when a pet runs away, but it’s always nice to have the help of your community when you’re trying to get them back. For Elizabeth Burkes of Corpus Christi, Texas, the missing pet was a 5-year-old sulcata tortoise named Marmalade. It’s not everyday that a tortoise goes missing — they don’t tend to get very far on foot — but Marmalade disappeared after … [Read more...] about Missing tortoise reunites with owner after being rescued from highway
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Cat who spent his whole life in shelter finally finds a home after 9 years
All shelter animals are just waiting for the day they’ll finally be adopted, but it takes some a long time to find a home — like one sweet 9-year-old cat, who spent his entire life in the shelter being passed over. But now, Barney’s story finally has a happy ending. Barney has been in the care of Emmet County Animal Shelter since he was a kitten. According to People, … [Read more...] about Cat who spent his whole life in shelter finally finds a home after 9 years
“Reunion of a lifetime”: Senior dog reunites with family after being missing for 12 years
It’s always heartbreaking when a pet goes missing, but it’s important to not lose hope even when all seems lost: sometimes pets return to us when we least expect them, months or even years after they disappeared. But one story is truly miraculous: a dog reunited with his family after 12 years apart, in a story the shelter is calling the “reunion of a lifetime.” A field … [Read more...] about “Reunion of a lifetime”: Senior dog reunites with family after being missing for 12 years
After the flood, the stone sprouted from the ground
Natural disasters have a remarkable way of reshaping the world we know, often revealing unexpected phenomena that challenge our understanding of the environment. The aftermath of a recent flood in China stands as a testament to such astonishing transformations, where the very ground we tread upon has undergone a surreal metamorphosis. In the wake of this inundating deluge, an … [Read more...] about After the flood, the stone sprouted from the ground
Rescued owl makes miraculous recovery after being shot with BB gun, trapped in manure pit
After a poor owl was found in terrible condition, a wildlife center helped him make an incredible recovery. The Raven Ridge Animal Centre, in Pennsylvania, announced last month that it had taken in a Great Horned Owl who had been rescued from a manure pit. According to a Facebook post, the owl had been trapped in the pit for at least two days and was in rough shape. … [Read more...] about Rescued owl makes miraculous recovery after being shot with BB gun, trapped in manure pit