A “lucky pig” named Pearl is now living her best life after getting loose from a transport truck and picked up by state troopers. According to WSYX, the pig fell off a transport truck on Route 35 in Columbus, Ohio. It’s not clear where the truck was heading, but it’s possible that it was heading for a slaughterhouse — meaning Pearl made a life-saving escape. Ohio … [Read more...] about Piglet escapes transport truck, gets rescued by troopers and finds a new forever home
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Native Americans Are Not Who We Thought They Were, Study Finds
A widely held theory regarding the ancestry of Native Americans has been substantially challenged by groundbreaking genetic analysis of ancient teeth, suggesting that the ancient inhabitants of what we now call America might not be who we assumed them to be. The prevailing theory, predominantly built upon archaeological findings at Native American sites, has long asserted … [Read more...] about Native Americans Are Not Who We Thought They Were, Study Finds
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
Blind dog stabbed multiple times in standoff makes a full recovery and finds a new home
It’s heartbreaking how cruel some people can be to animals: one sweet, blind dog was stabbed multiple times during a standoff and barely survived, left in critical condition. But after a long road to recovery, the dog has finally gotten some happy news. In late April, police responded to a domestic dispute between a father and son in Lenoir City, Tennessee. According … [Read more...] about Blind dog stabbed multiple times in standoff makes a full recovery and finds a new home
Dog rescued from 110-degree U-Haul finds his forever home
It’s unbelievable how cruel some people can be to dogs, but thankfully there are also kind people willing to give these animals the love they deserve. That was the case recently, after a dog who was found locked up in a hot U-Haul got adopted by a new, loving family. In June, Oklahoma City Police found 36 dogs locked inside a U-Haul truck left in a Walmart parking lot. … [Read more...] about Dog rescued from 110-degree U-Haul finds his forever home