Coyotes are closely genetically related to dogs. While these wild animals have some key differences from our normal house pets, they’ll often exhibit some very dog-like behaviors. Like our dogs, coyotes sometimes just want to make themselves at home and curl up for a nap. That’s what one homeowner realized recently when she found a coyote relaxing on her patio furniture, … [Read more...] about Homeowner finds “couch potato” coyote making himself at home on patio furniture
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Escaped pig named “Kevin Bacon” home safe after two weeks on the run
A pig named “Kevin Bacon” made headlines after escaping from his farm — now the famous runaway hog is finally safe back at home. Chelsea Rumbaugh is the owner of several pigs on her Gettysburg, Pennsylvania farm, including a 200-pound hog punningly dubbed “Kevin Bacon” after the prolific star of the same name. But on October 14, Kevin Bacon got a little too “footloose” … [Read more...] about Escaped pig named “Kevin Bacon” home safe after two weeks on the run
Injured stray dog dragged himself to safety after being hit by car — now he’s looking for a home
A stray dog who fought for survival after being paralyzed in a hit-and-run has been making a miraculous recovery — and is now looking for a home. A dog named Buster was taken in by Florida Urgent Rescue (FUR) earlier this year after he was struck by a car in the Bahamas, leaving him in critical condition. After the hit-and-run the poor dog could do nothing but try to drag … [Read more...] about Injured stray dog dragged himself to safety after being hit by car — now he’s looking for a home
Officers find tortoise on highway — discover she’s been missing from home for 3 years
It’s important to not lose hope when a pet runs away, even when all hope seems lost. We’ve seen many stories of lost animals reuniting with their families months or even years after they disappeared. That was the case recently in Florida after officers picked up a stray animal and realized it had been missing for three years — but it wasn’t a dog or a cat, but an African … [Read more...] about Officers find tortoise on highway — discover she’s been missing from home for 3 years
Dog who was in shelter for 10 years finally finds her forever home
All dogs dream of having a loving home of their own, but some wait much longer than others. Sadly, some dogs go nearly their whole lives without ever having a home. That was the case for one dog, who was in the shelter for 10 years — but now, she’s finally getting the good news she’s been waiting for. Bean, an 11-year-old black lab mix, has been in the care of the Animal … [Read more...] about Dog who was in shelter for 10 years finally finds her forever home