Meet Bella. She’s an ordinary 11-year-old girl with one uncommon diagnosis: Morquio syndrome. In short, Bella’s condition means that her mobility is steadily deteriorating over the years, and there’s no way for her to get it back. A few years ago, her family was given an explanation as to exactly what would happen: Eventually, their daughter will not be able to walk … [Read more...] about Giant dog George given “Dog’s Best Day” after helping girl walk again
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Zombie Fungus rides again!
A female Carolina leafroller cricket, Camptonotus carolinensis, emerged from its lair and exploring leaves at night. I made this image last year in a southern Ohio forest. While these exceptionally long-antennae'd crickets are not rare, they are furtive and secretive. During the day, they hole up within rolled up leaves, hence the name. Come nightfall, they roam about on … [Read more...] about Zombie Fungus rides again!
Soldier In Iraq Falls In Love With A Stray Dog – When They Cross Paths Again One Month Later, The Dog Snaps
Former Army Specialist Ken Wyrsch was working at an army post in Iraq in 2016 when he met an unexpected friend. One day while working, he noticed a street dog nearby. It turned out to be a stray mutt — and a daring one at that. The dog then walked right onto the army post — and that was the end of it. Ken fell in love with the puppy dog right away, and it didn't take long … [Read more...] about Soldier In Iraq Falls In Love With A Stray Dog – When They Cross Paths Again One Month Later, The Dog Snaps
The Puppy Found in the Graveyard Has The Best Reaction When He Sees His Rescuers Again
There were plenty of tears and even more kisses 🥺️ Staff employees at a Missouri cemetery were not alarmed when they noticed a shadow strolling around the graveyard one night. They'd just had an influx of guests, the majority of whom walked on four legs. They established their visitor was a little, stray dog after getting a better look the next day. He was lost most of … [Read more...] about The Puppy Found in the Graveyard Has The Best Reaction When He Sees His Rescuers Again
When a dog runs the same path over and over again, he eventually leaves a trail
"I was well aware that he was a creature of habit." Scooby was adopted by his family when he was just a few months old, some 15 years ago. When he wandered out of their garage one day when they returned from grocery shopping, they decided to adopt him after scanning him for a microchip and discovering none. Scooby has been infatuated with everyone in his family since then, … [Read more...] about When a dog runs the same path over and over again, he eventually leaves a trail