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When we think of polar bears, we automatically picture them in the Arctic, surrounded by snowy and icy landscapes. This image has been deeply ingrained in our minds that it’s hard to imagine these furry giants in any other environment. The North experiences changing seasons, too. And as summer arrives, polar bears come out and
Sloths are known for being notoriously slow, but when faced with certain situations, it turns out that they can be quite fast. In a recent video shared by Steven Vela, a guide for Canoa Aventura, he and a group of tourists in Costa Rica witnessed an event rarely seen by humans – the birth of
This veterinarian from California has been providing free medical care to pets of the homeless for almost a decade, and he has no plans of stopping. Dr. Kwane Stewart, 49, spends his free time wandering in the impoverished areas of his hometown of San Diego and Los Angeles. Sometimes, he also strolls around Sacramento and
An unlikely friendship developed between a pigeon and a puppy when they met in a shelter – and it’s the most adorable thing you will ever see! Herman, the pigeon, and Lundy, the 8-week-old Chihuahua, met at The Mia Foundation, a New York-based rescue dedicated to giving pets with congenital disabilities a chance at having
This dog owner from Strathdownie in Western Victoria got the surprise of her life when her Golden Retriever brought home a new friend – a baby koala! Of all the things that Kerry McKinnon’s dog, Asha, brought home, this one is by far the most unexpected. “It was quite early in the morning, and my
As humans, we strive to achieve a sense of belongingness everywhere we go. We crave for companionship and constantly find ways to make friends and cultivate relationships with other people. The same goes for animals. Unfortunately, for this female bison living in a farm sanctuary, the possibility of forming a bond with other animals seemed
Sometimes, little animals could use a helping hand in times of need, and Caio Giovani just gave that to an armadillo he encountered on his way. One day, Caio was driving a truck along a dry stretch of road in Mato Grosso, Brazil, when he noticed a small “obstacle” ahead. He decided to stop the
“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” — Carl Jung Maggie the five-year-old dog has been through what most of us wouldn’t be able endure, but just like the saying above she didn’t let what happened, define her. She was found in Lebanon tied to a box, both
When a couple named Christina and Vincent got engaged, they knew they wanted to have children of their own. However, the pair wasn’t quite convinced yet if they were ready – all they knew was that they wanted to add a new member to their family, so they visited a local shelter in their area.
The following story highlights the character that most people admire about dogs – their unwavering loyalty. A one-year-old Bullmastiff named Maru is currently making headlines for her incredible show of this trait. The dog was bought by a couple in Krasnoyarsk from Alla Morozova’s kennel in Novosibirsk when she was just five months old. However,
After suffering from a stroke and ending up in the ICU, Tony had to stay at a nursing home permanently. At home, he left behind a furry family member who would surely be looking for him while he’s gone – a cat that he calls his Little Angel. Since he wouldn’t be able to care
Recently, a Russian man named Dmitriy Timchenko encountered a touching scene that would melt the hearts of dog lovers everywhere. Dmitriy and his friend were visiting a shop in the town of Novorossiysk, Russia when they noticed a spotted pit bull tethered out front. The owner of the dog was inside the store shopping and