Wildfires are terrifying events, and during these emergencies, social media can be flooded with stories and images, some more accurate than others. A now-famous photo circulated in 2017 depicted a house with a lush green lawn in the midst of a charred landscape, supposedly saved by the homeowner’s running sprinklers. But the photo doesn’t tell the whole story. The photo … [Read more...] about Was This House Really Saved From a Massive Wildfire Because the Owner Left the Sprinklers On?
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Linda saved his life – 18 years later, she ignores the warnings and the unimaginable happens
When Linda Koeb returned to the animal reserve, she wasn’t sure her old friends would recognize her. After all, it had been 18 years since she released Swing and Doll into the wild. Linda met the two chimpanzees when she was a 23-year-old student. Swing and Doll had been just been been released from a lab, where they were subjected to countless tests. Linda spent … [Read more...] about Linda saved his life – 18 years later, she ignores the warnings and the unimaginable happens
One-eyed shelter dog was about to be euthanized — then a pilot and a woman hundreds of miles away saved his life
All shelter dogs dream of finding a home of their own, but for some it’s a matter of life and death: at some shelters, if they’re not adopted out in time, they’re at risk of being euthanized. That was the case recently for a rescue dog named Odin. But just when it seemed all hope was lost, a stranger hundreds of miles away stepped in to save his life. Odin first … [Read more...] about One-eyed shelter dog was about to be euthanized — then a pilot and a woman hundreds of miles away saved his life
Lamb reunites with its mother after being saved from slaughter
Animal welfare organization Freedom Farm Sanctuary has witnessed many amazing moments, but here’s one that really tugs at the heartstrings. Two 6-week-old lambs arrived one day to the organization’s animal reserve. They had been rescued from a crowded farm where they were being prepped for slaughter. Upon arrival, the little lambs were of course terrified and weary of the … [Read more...] about Lamb reunites with its mother after being saved from slaughter
Soldier reunites with Army dog who saved his life after two years apart — watch their beautiful reunion
Military dogs provide an invaluable service, both to their country and to the human soldiers they work alongside. These dogs and their handlers always have each other’s backs, and often form close bonds that can last a lifetime. One US soldier formed a strong bond with a dog named Taylor while serving in Afghanistan — and when Taylor’s military service was over, one group … [Read more...] about Soldier reunites with Army dog who saved his life after two years apart — watch their beautiful reunion