Just like the clothes we wear, toys come and go in our lives. But unlike that old pair of jeans you’ll donate to Goodwill, worn teddy bears and game boards tend to have staying power. If you’d love to find a way to repurpose them, and maybe get a few more useful years, pay attention. […]
Most people are under the impression that farm animals aren’t as cuddly or emotional as our house pets. But those who work and volunteer on farms know that couldn’t be further from the truth. Take Bhima. He’s a 1,500-pound ox who was rescued by SASHA Farm. Each animal at the sanctuary has a sad story […]
Being apart from the ones you love is a difficult burden to bear. And, unfortunately, it is one this dog had to experience for five years. The Humane Society of the United States was helping authorities rescue almost 200 dogs and cats from severe neglect in rural Adams County, Ohio. There were many animals that […]
At the Pittsburgh Zoo, animals are used to being stared at. After all, it comes with the territory. But every now and then, something bizarre happens that makes them freak out a little bit. Whether it’s a backfiring car or an overzealous visitor, some things just send our animal friends over the edge. For this […]
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTBT_ATF’); }); Hero is normally a very quiet dog, so when he started whining incessantly one day, his owner knew something was very wrong. Four-year-old Sadie has type one diabetes and Down syndrome, which makes it quite difficult for her parents to monitor the little girl’s blood sugar levels. That’s where Hero comes […]
This video shows just how incredibly intelligent killer whales can be. After this whale became tired of eating fish every day, he decided to see if he couldn’t get some tasty bird on the menu, too. The clever killer whale was seen throwing a fish to some hungry birds and waiting for a prey to […]
When it comes to relationships, some are stronger than others. We find different forms of companionship in different people, and even if relationships don’t last forever, they all leave their respective marks. But one kind of bond leaves a mark that can’t be replicated. It’s easy to think about the relationships between people and their […]
When dog-loving cop Marcus Montgomery showed up at the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) one day, he was just responding to a routine call. People at the shelter were dealing with an issue with a former employee, so Montgomery quickly helped them resolve the situation. Just as he was about to leave, however, one of […]
Without humans, nature would take over everything that civilization has built. When organic growth and animals rule what was created by people, it makes for a fascinating juxtaposition. That’s why ghost towns are so alluring, both to the adventurous explorer and timid passerby. Empty buildings filled with shadows inspire a curiosity that’s difficult to quench. […]
The Labor Day weekend is almost upon us which means that it’s getting to be the time of year when we close up our grills and move the party indoors. It usually also means that you can say so long to delicious hot dogs and yummy grilled burgers. But with this recipe, you can forget […]