On the streets of Texas, during one of the harshest winter freezes in recent memory, a starving mother dog made a desperate choice. With freezing temperatures closing in and nowhere safe to hide, she wrapped her frail body around her only puppy, shielding him from the bitter cold with the little warmth she had left. It was a heartbreaking scene that independent rescuer Zuly … [Read more...] about Rescuer Finds Stray Dog Wrapped Around Her Baby, Trying To Save Him From Freezing
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Blind Lioness Survives in the Wild with Help from Her Daughters
In a rare and moving account from Addo Elephant National Park, a 17-year-old lioness named Josie has continued to survive in the wild despite being blind for several years — a condition that would normally prove fatal for a predator. Survival against the odds Lionesses depend heavily on sight to hunt and navigate. Without it, survival becomes extremely difficult. Yet … [Read more...] about Blind Lioness Survives in the Wild with Help from Her Daughters
Dog born without a paw adapts with custom prosthetics
A dog named Autumn has gained attention for the way she has adapted to life after being born without one paw. Despite the physical difference, Autumn moves, plays and explores like other dogs — with the help of a collection of prosthetic limbs designed for different activities. Rather than relying on a single device, her owner has introduced multiple prosthetics, allowing … [Read more...] about Dog born without a paw adapts with custom prosthetics