Thirty-three former circus lions feel the African sun on their backs and the grass under their feet after a life of squalor and abuse in traveling circuses in Peru and Colombia. The lions have made the incredible journey back to their birthplace after a herculean rescue effort by Animal Defenders International (ADI). Tim Phillips, co-founder […]
On a property in Lawrence County, Alabama, sits a small cinder block house with no electricity or plumbing. Until recently, the yard around this house was full of dogs – and all of them were in desperate need of help These dogs almost looked like moving statues when county rescuers arrived last month. All of […]
Meet Kelsey, a golden retriever who proves exactly why dogs really are our best friends. His man, Bob from Michigan, slipped on the ice one day and broke his neck right in front of his house. “I shouted for help but my nearest neighbor is a quarter of a mile away and it was 10.30pm” […]
A Romanian settled in Ballabio, a commune in northern Italy, lost his life on Tuesday after being caught by an avalanche. Just two days ago, 60-year-old Michele Buga, a keen cyclist and climber, managed to survive another avalanche. But he returned to the mountains to retrieve his two dogs. On Sunday, the Romanian skied to […]
Keeping a dog chained at all times can take an extreme psychological and physical toll on it. Pet dogs need to be free, walk, explore and also run. Unfortunately, there are people who are not concerned about the well-being of their dogs. The good news is that there are animal organizations committed to saving dogs […]
Residents of Buffalo, New York aided in the rescue of 16 birds that were trapped in ice along the waterfront of LaSalle Park following a deadly blizzard that struck the area over the weekend. Seamus Gallivan and Alex McArthur said they wanted to help others in any way they could while the city was immobilized […]
Stop whatever you’re doing right now and watch these six newborn pug puppies peacefully sleeping! His owner lined them up for a cozy snooze fest- and we couldn’t be happier! They look like little angels, especially with the nursery music playing softly in the background. Their tiny bodies move in perfect harmony; it’s like they […]
Cockatoos are known for their clownish antics and cuddly disposition. They dance to music and even sing, so it’s always fun to be around them. But owning one isn’t always easy. These birds have a lot of personality and get bored easily. And although they might not be the best talkers, they sure have a […]
What the only thing cuter than a baby penguin? The answer: a baby penguin that loves being tickled. This adorable baby penguin named Cookie at the Cincinnati Zoo runs toward a man to get tickled and the sounds it makes are absolutely adorable. The penguin actually sounds like it is laughing and clearly enjoys all […]