Wow – What a Great Dog Rescue
If a puppy ever needed a guardian angel, this poor little guy did. He had been abandoned where there was almost zero chance anyone would ever find him. He had no food or water and was facing starvation. But a miracle happened. It took determination and heart on the part of one man because local [...]
Good Outcome for Black Bear
The citizens of Holyoke, Massachusetts normally do not see black bears in the trees of their downtown area. But just recently, there was an exception. From WHDH-TV; HOLYOKE, Mass. — A black bear climbed up a tree in downtown Holyoke, shocking people walking through the area. “When I saw that bear up there, I was [...]
One Woman-One Pelican
This post is about one woman in Mobile, Alabama named Patti Hoppe and one Pelican she befriended and named Bo-Bo. I like this lady. Perhaps I see a little of myself in her, I don’t know. But I do know what she did for this injured bird is the same thing that I probably would [...]
Sea Shepherd Flies Over the Gulf
The oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico certainly will take years and more likely decades to clear out. Many people are already sick from the chemical dispersant used to break up the crude and if history is to be our guide, people will die due to the hazards of these chemicals. It happened in [...]
Bionic Cat
A couple of months ago, I wrote about a horse named Molly who received an artificial leg. It is truly a heart warming story about one animals drive to go on living. Now it seems Molly isn’t the only animal with a great sense of survival. A black cat named Oscar had both of his [...]
NC Gov Signs Animal Cruelty Law
An animal cruelty law in North Carolina has been signed by the states governor, Bev Perdue and that makes it the law of the land now for the state. The law is called Suzie’s Law and was named after a dog that was found beaten and burned in a park. The female German Shepherd type [...]
Attracting Jaguars with What?
Scientists in Guatemala have set out numerous camera traps to get pictures of the native big cat known as the Jaguar. They are doing this to keep track of the big animals and make sure the species numbers are being preserved. As with all of the other big cats, the Jaguar is under pressure from [...]
Ferret Versus Guitar
I have never had a ferret as a pet nor have I ever lived around this animal. However, I once knew a lady that had a house full of the little guys and they were really cute and cuddly. They were a lot of fun to visit and it was an ongoing guessing game for [...]
Really Cute Pets Video
Okay, it is Sunday. Time to look at things that are not related to the Gulf oil geyser and time to enjoy pets, family and a little fun time. I thought I would post this awesome video from Drs. Foster and Smith. It says in far more than words why we love our pets so [...]
Cute Video of Dog and Baby
Okay, I will admit it, I am a sucker for babies and of course, you all already know I am a sucker for animals of all kinds. So of course, when I saw this video of a baby and a beautiful Sheltie playing together, I was hooked. There is no cause to alert you to [...]
Another Hero Cat
We hear often about dogs who do heroic things either to save people or protect society. However, cats seem to be another matter entirely. That is why I hurry to post anything I run across which features a real life hero cat. Cats love their humans as much as dogs do but show it in [...]
Dog Surprises Police Officer
Dogs are smart and they know what they want. They also see no reason why they shouldn’t get their way because they are all about love and they live in the moment. Since they really have no concept of time this means they pack maximum enjoyment into every minute. Humans could really learn from the [...]
Its The Weekend! Animal Style
While I was watching the video I already posted today, I ran across this. It is penguins again. This time with a lazy Polar Bear. What funny birds and what beautiful bears. Seriously , could anything be more fun than just observing our animal friends as they unabashedly go about enjoying life and their environment? [...]
A Very Lucky Penguin, Indeed!
I believe animals are smart. I have witnessed dogs, cats and birds doing things that prove their intelligence. But even though I believe in my animal friends brain capacity, they never cease to amaze me. I love it every time another member of the animal kingdom shows off just how clever they are. That is [...]
Revisiting an Old Favorite
Every one of us has our favorite things that make us smile or laugh. Maybe they are things that just make you feel warm inside. Well the following is one of my favorite videos of all time. It never fails to get a giggle out of me. I can really imagine the cat in the [...]
Cats and Water
We have all been told that cats do not like water. While this is true to a certain extent, there are big cats in the wild and domestic cats kept in homes who happen to like the water quite a lot. Some of them even enjoy swimming, are quite good at it and do [...]
More on The Animal Odd Couple
Just a couple of days ago, I put up a video about animal best friends that just happen to be an elephant and a dog. When I was looking at videos today, I happened to notice this one. It is an update on the unlikely friends and is just as touching as the first one. [...]
A Very Odd Animal Couple
Every day animals amaze and amuse us. Whether they do so intentionally or not isn’t the issue. All animals seem to have something that humans sorely lack. That something is unconditional love for either humans or other animals. Anyone who has lived with a pet or other animal knows the feeling of awe when you [...]
Another German Shepherd Hero
I have been blessed with knowing and living with more than one German Shepherd Dog and my life has been richer for being around this noble breed. I have to say they are so much more than just pets. Anyone who has been around these dogs is well aware of just how very intelligent [...]
Top 10 Tiger Trouble Spots
The World Wildlife Fund or WWF is working very hard to save the last remaining tigers on this planet. They have put up an interactive map that shows the top ten trouble spots for the tiger. The map accompanies a great article that explains the plight of these magnificent cats. It seems so sad to [...]
