Domesticated animals must be cared for by humans because they are vulnerable creatures that cannot often fend for themselves. Unfortunately, far too many people are simply not cared for — they are neglected or, worse, abused. Such cases always break my heart and/or make my blood boil as an animal lover. There are no good reasons to abandon a vulnerable pet, and it is … [Read more...] about Matted Dog Found Abandoned On The Street – Watch His Transformation As A Vet Removes 6 Pounds Of Fur
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A Neglected Cat Was Released After Two Pounds of Matted Fur Was Removed
Cats are frequently thought to be self-sufficient. Most cats spend their days outside alone, only returning home to eat and clean themselves, making them relatively low maintenance. However, some cats have the type of fur that demands grooming, and if you don't keep up with it, it can grow out of hand. In the instance of Hidey, her owner was unable to adequately care for … [Read more...] about A Neglected Cat Was Released After Two Pounds of Matted Fur Was Removed
Mars is Littered with 15,694 Pounds of Human Waste From 50 Years Of Robotic Exploration
Why does the trash matter? For more than 50 years, humans have been investigating the surface of Mars. Nations have dispatched 18 human-made items to Mars in 14 separate missions, according to the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs. Many of these missions are still underway, but humankind has left a large amount of trash on the planet's surface after decades of … [Read more...] about Mars is Littered with 15,694 Pounds of Human Waste From 50 Years Of Robotic Exploration
Sheep With 78 Pounds (35 kilograms) Of Matted Wool Finally Gets A Haircut
"Not Australia's answer to the yeti, but a sheep" named Baarack who hasn't been shorn in years. The rescued merino sheep had a densely matted coat that grew unchecked for years. Image credit: Edgar’s Mission Months of social isolation caused by the pandemic stopped many of us from having regular haircuts for a long time. Even the most abundant at-home hair can't compete … [Read more...] about Sheep With 78 Pounds (35 kilograms) Of Matted Wool Finally Gets A Haircut