This is Lazarus. No, he isn’t a sheep, he is actually a dog. A dog that had been living in a barn for far too long without anyone to groom his coat. To rescue Lazarus, they had to use shovels. The feces and dirt were blocking the door. Two groomers, one we will call C …
It is not everyday you are asked to be a hero. Being a hero doesn’t always mean you will make headlines though. Some of us do little things each day that make a difference. A smile or a hello to a stranger can brighten their day (and it can make you feel good too). Even …
The cat pictured here has an odd smile. The cat, named Duchess, was hit by a car in El Paso, Texas, and the impact messed up her jaw, but Dr. Meyer thought he could fix it. But given the severity of the accident and her overall health Duchess was given only a 20% chance of …
A little dog was dumped on the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society’s (PAWS) porch. It was a very cold night and the little dog nearly froze to death. Luckily, Officer Marcus Montgomery just happened to be responding to a call when he saw the dog. It was fate. Montgomery and the little dog hit it off …
Two elephants are trying to get one last moment together. It is a heartbreaking photo that was taken on a Bangalore, India city highway. Sowmya Vidyadhar posted the photo on Facebook on December 22, and it has gone viral. Elephants have families and strong family relationships. They mourn and protect their young – not unlike human …
Some scientists say that this era we are living in now is the next mass extinction era. We are losing bees, frogs, and coral at an alarming rate. The last mass extinction happened 66 million years ago at the end of the Cretaceous period – you know, when the dinosaurs ruled the earth. Some believe …
When Chloe Levenson was, a baby she was severely burned and while her scars are not easily seen, it has affected her life. Chloe, now 14, recently adopted a dog. But no ordinary dog would do for the teen living in the San Francisco Bay Area. The burn hospital that treated Chloe had another treated …
You know Dasher and Dancer – wait, Christmas is over. But this story is about a calf named Blitzen and so the song popped into my head! Back to Blitzen. He was being sold at a cattle auction when he was only a few days old. He only weighed 37 pounds and should have been …
Animal Aid Unlimited is a wonderful rescue organization located in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. They work tirelessly to help the homeless and stray animals that wander the streets of India. The goal of Animal Aid Unlimited is to get protection and equality for all animals and to see an end to animal abuse. It doesn’t matter …
Some people would do anything – anything for their pets. Most pet owners treat their pets to toys, beds, and long walks. But other pet owners take it a step further and take their pets to the doggie spa, make home cooked meals, and take their pets on vacations with them! There are even clothing …