As a young child Emiliana Rodríguez recalls watching friends play a nighttime game of soccer, where one of the players suddenly dropped dead on the field. Not knowing what had happened, the Bolivian-born Rodríguez grew fearful of the night, afraid of the silent killer called Chagas, the “monster” she was told only comes out at night. Chagas is a different kind of monster, a … [Read more...] about These bugs come out at nighttime, and attacking victims, they silently kill or leave them with a lifelong infection
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Woman couldn’t get her French bulldog on a plane — so she abandoned it at the airport, police say
It’s always heartbreaking when a dog is abandoned — so many pets are heartlessly discarded by their owners as if they don’t matter at all. That was the case recently after a dog was abandoned at an airport, just so his owner could make a flight. Last week, a 7-year-old French Bulldog was found in a stroller at Pittsburgh International Airport. Officers from the Allegheny … [Read more...] about Woman couldn’t get her French bulldog on a plane — so she abandoned it at the airport, police say
“A bear ate our dessert bar”: newlyweds surprised by a very unexpected wedding crasher
Many new brides and grooms fear that uninvited “wedding crashers” will intrude on their big day, but one recent story takes it to a whole new level. On July 31, high school sweethearts Cailyn MacRossie-Martinez and Brandon Martinez tied the knot in Boulder County, Colorado — but their wedding wasn’t as picture-perfect as you’d normally hope for. For starters, the couple … [Read more...] about “A bear ate our dessert bar”: newlyweds surprised by a very unexpected wedding crasher
Orphaned baby walrus found in Alaska, getting care and cuddles from rescuers
Some wild animals need human care and protection, especially little ones with no family to care for them. Now, one baby walrus is getting all the care (and cuddles) he needs after being rescued. According to a news release from the Alaska Sea Life Center in Seward, Alaska, a one-month-old, walrus calf was discovered by workers on Alaska’s North Slope. It was a highly unusual … [Read more...] about Orphaned baby walrus found in Alaska, getting care and cuddles from rescuers
Shar-Pei abandoned at train station with suitcase of belongings – five years later he’s loving his forever home
Thought the vast majority of us think of our pets as family, and so wouldn’t dream of doing them physical or emotional harm, there are those, sadly who are otherwise orientated. Five years ago, a dog named Kai was dumped at a train station in Scotland with a suitcase full of his favorite toys and personal items. The reason? His owner had tried and failed to sell him … [Read more...] about Shar-Pei abandoned at train station with suitcase of belongings – five years later he’s loving his forever home