This time last year, a shelter cat named Patches made headlines due to his massive size: at 40 pounds, the cat was described as “the largest cat anyone has ever seen.” After getting adopted, Patches embarked on a much-needed weight loss journey. So how is he doing today? Read on to learn more about his transformation… On April 19, 2023, Richmond Animal Care and Control … [Read more...] about 40-pound cat Patches made headlines due to his huge size — see his fitness progress one year later
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Woman fell in love with shelter dog, but was too busy to adopt — comes back months later and sees her friend still waiting for her
It’s hard not to immediately fall in love with a beautiful shelter dog, but sometimes people are in life situations where they’re unable to adopt a pet. But months after their first meeting, a happy ending finally came around for one woman and the dog who stole her heart. A dog named Cocoa has been in the care of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay for many months. In … [Read more...] about Woman fell in love with shelter dog, but was too busy to adopt — comes back months later and sees her friend still waiting for her
Adopted dog returned to the shelter 30 minutes later for being “too big” — now looking for a new home
It’s every shelter dog’s dream to find their forever home, but sadly some dogs are returned to the shelter shortly after being adopted, often for arbitrary reasons. Like a dog named S’mores, who was returned just a half hour after his adoption because he was “too big.” Now, he’s searching for a home that will love him just the way he is. S’mores, a 1-year-old Anatolian … [Read more...] about Adopted dog returned to the shelter 30 minutes later for being “too big” — now looking for a new home
Baby stoats sneaks onto family’s trampoline – moments later, i can’t stop laughing
Robert Fuller in Thixendale, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, noticed early on that the family’s trampolines sparked great interest among the local wildlife. But one day, even the father had to rub his eyes when he saw what dared to venture onto the children’s jungle gym…. “I first noticed a stoat on the trampoline around 2015,” Fuller told The Dodo. “It had been snowing … [Read more...] about Baby stoats sneaks onto family’s trampoline – moments later, i can’t stop laughing
”Stone dog” wants to die – weeks later tears flow when everyone sees the amazing transformation
Across our planet, there are thousands, perhaps millions, of animals who simply want to live in peace and harmony. All they desire is to be respected if they encounter humans along their journey and to be treated with warmth. But every now and then, we hear stories about animals experiencing anything but that. When a couple of animal lovers learned that a stray dog was … [Read more...] about ”Stone dog” wants to die – weeks later tears flow when everyone sees the amazing transformation