For this group of Asian elephants, their days of entertaining fans under the big top are long gone. After spending years working for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus—and a few years in retirement—this herd of former circus elephants is finally settling into their retirement home in Central Florida. 12 female Asian elephants … Read more
As Christopher Vane attended a real estate seminar in 2015, he was physically there, but his mind was elsewhere. He had wanted to become a veterinarian ever since he was a little boy. However, life didn’t go as planned, and by 2003 he was in Miami pursuing a real estate career. He’d become a vegan … Read more
Just when you thought maternity photo-shoots were only for women, this trio of pregnant dog moms proves you wrong. Thanks a lot to the nonprofit organization that made this happen. Three pregnant pooches named Shelly, Sassy, and Fiona all exuded a motherly glow in their maternity photos. They were rescued by Homeward Trails Animal Rescue, … Read more
Just like humans, dogs can be born with special needs. And like us, they need special attention, too. This disabled pup featured in our story didn’t only get excellent care; she also received lots of love from the people around her, especially from a shelter volunteer in this story. Gracie is an adorable puppy born … Read more
Dog adopters now have something beautiful to look forward to despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Though a lot of things seem difficult to achieve nowadays because of many restrictions, dog adoptions was still made possible by CNN hero Sherri Franklin. 13 years ago, Franklin established Mutville Senior Dog Rescue in hopes of rescuing senior dogs and … Read more
A dog given up for adoption did not only find a new home but also found his favorite person. Cheddar, a beautiful, Golden Retriever had a good life with his family for 8 years. However, when his owner was diagnosed with cancer, they had no choice but to give him up for adoption. They apparently … Read more
This animal shelter on the island of Crete is home to over 300 dogs and cats, and one of their newer residents is a dog who came into the facility in February. When police received a report from some Good Samaritans about a dog who they believed was being mistreated, they immediately took action. When … Read more
This three-legged rescue dog living in an animal sanctuary in Mineral Bluff, Georgia, has a very human trait. Whenever one of his friends crosses the rainbow bridge, he mourns for them. The sanctuary’s owner, Lester Aradi, said that like many of us, animals have a “sense of loss” they all need to work through. Tricycle, … Read more
In the past few months, families all over the world have been grieving the loss of loved ones due to coronavirus. More recently, another concern has come to light – what happens to pets that are suddenly left without their family? In New Jersey, Monmouth County SPCA is currently caring for a New Jersey dog … Read more
As the whole world gets overwhelmed by the news regarding coronavirus, this story of a baby zebra foal in Kenya is definitely a breath of fresh air to everyone. Recently, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust shared a post about a little zebra they rescued, which they named Diria. To gain the trust of the baby zebra, the … Read more
Does cuddling pigs sound like something you would enjoy? If your answer is yes, then you might want to join the “piggy cuddler team” of this sanctuary in Leesville, South Carolina! The Cotton Branch Farm Animal Sanctuary put out a call for volunteers on their website: “We need help with pig socialization so our adoptable … Read more
It’s not a secret that our furry friends are taking the Internet by storm, and just recently, two shelter dogs made it to the spotlight. Agatha and Jukebox lives at Pima Animal Care Center in Arizona. Agatha was surrendered by her owner, while Jukebox used to be a stray. In a typical shelter home, newcomers are … Read more