When Michael Brent Boyd bought a historic farm in rural Pennsylvania a few years ago, he quickly realized he wasn't the only one living there. A family of squirrels had long considered the property their home, and one particularly confident visitor soon made himself unforgettable. Boyd named the squirrel Rusty, and the cheeky little animal has become a daily part of life on … [Read more...] about Shameless Squirrel Keeps Making Himself At Home On Man’s Windowsill
Backyard Wildlife
From Skin and Bones to Fluffy Tails: My Opossum Rescue Mission
One day, a group of opossums showed up in my yard, looking gaunt and sickly. Concerned for their well-being, I contacted a veterinarian. The diagnosis: mange, a debilitating skin disease that can be fatal. Determined to help, I embarked on a mission to nurse these creatures back to health. The Challenge of Mange: Mange is caused by mites that burrow into the skin, causing … [Read more...] about From Skin and Bones to Fluffy Tails: My Opossum Rescue Mission
Skinny Husky Is So Afraid That She Hides In A Corner All Day Until Animal Heroes Save Her
Sadly, there is a lot of suffering in the world, and while we often think of human misery, we must also remember the innocent animals living hard, terrible lives. This is especially true in some regions of the world, as seen in the heartbreaking story of a skinny husky who seemed to have no hope – until animal heroes intervened and gave her a second chance at life. In a … [Read more...] about Skinny Husky Is So Afraid That She Hides In A Corner All Day Until Animal Heroes Save Her