Our hearts are with the people of Maui, Hawaii who have been devastated by catastrophic wildfires. The death toll currently stands at 55 people and is expected to rise, and thousands have lost their homes. As is always the case in disasters like this, animals are also being affected: The Maui Humane Society announced they have taken in a huge amount of pets … [Read more...] about Maui animal shelter overcrowded with pets after wildfires — here’s what you can do to help
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Capturing Nature’s Spectacle: Photographer’s Close Encounter with Breaching Whale Next to Fishing Boat
Nature has a way of surprising us with its incredible displays, and one photographer had the opportunity of a lifetime when he captured a stunning sequence of images featuring a massive humpback whale breaching just inches away from an unsuspecting fisherman on his boat. The remarkable incident took place in California's enchanting Monterey Bay on a spring day in 2019. … [Read more...] about Capturing Nature’s Spectacle: Photographer’s Close Encounter with Breaching Whale Next to Fishing Boat
These bugs come out at nighttime, and attacking victims, they silently kill or leave them with a lifelong infection
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
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
Dog missing for three years finally found, reunites with family
It’s always heartbreaking when a beloved dog goes missing, but it’s important to not lose hope: sometimes pets are found months or even years after they disappeared. That was the case recently, when a family had a happy reunion with a dog who went missing three years ago. In 2020, Rex and Britnee Smith were devastated after their two pit bulls Jack and Jill ran away from … [Read more...] about Dog missing for three years finally found, reunites with family