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
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Charging elephant kills an American woman on ‘bucket list trip’ in Zambia
In a tragic turn of events, an American woman met her untimely demise during what she had dubbed her "last big trip," as a charging elephant overturned the vehicle she was traveling in at a national park in Zambia. The tour operator, Wilderness, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that the "aggressive" elephant had forcefully struck the vehicle carrying six tourists and a … [Read more...] about Charging elephant kills an American woman on ‘bucket list trip’ in Zambia
Woman rescues baby animal from trash bin just in time — raises him to be a full-grown beauty
You never know when an animal will come into your life and change everything. One animal rescuer discovered a tiny creature in a garbage bin, it led to a years-long friendship. Marianne Wik has been rescuing animals in the Spanish mountains of the Sierra Nevada for the past 10 years. “Me and some friends said that, ‘yes, it doesn’t hurt to take a car and just drive around … [Read more...] about Woman rescues baby animal from trash bin just in time — raises him to be a full-grown beauty
Woman finds ‘forgotten’ creature tied to a tree
Suddenly, a passerby noticed a creature tied up beside the road. The driver stopped and got out to check on the animal. That was fortunate. Earlier this year, this little dog, later named Ladybird, was found by a passerby speeding down a Kentucky roadway. Someone had tied the poor pup to a tree, not far from the local animal shelter. “She was just so stoic sitting … [Read more...] about Woman finds ‘forgotten’ creature tied to a tree
Senior dog waited 700 days in the shelter — finally gets adopted by senior woman
It can be hard for some shelter dogs to find homes. Older dogs often have a particularly tough time, as they are often passed over in favor of younger pups. That was the case for one senior dog, who waited in the shelter for over 700 days — until he finally found a kindred spirit. In 2022, Austin Pets Alive! took in a senior dog named Beluga. Despite being a sweet, … [Read more...] about Senior dog waited 700 days in the shelter — finally gets adopted by senior woman