Animals

At Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa, staff noticed that Blossom, a goose who lived on the cemetery grounds and pond, was struggling after the passing of her mate, Bud, last August. CBS News reported that Blossom would often sit by the model tombstones, gazing at her own reflection as though searching for a companion. “She was clearly lonely and isolating herself,” said general manager Dorie Tammen. “It became evident that […]

Have you heard about Buddy the cat? His story is one of survival, resilience, and spreading hope to others. Buddy was once an ordinary neighborhood cat in Philadelphia, charming everyone he met as he roamed the streets. But one fateful day, everything changed when two teenage boys unleashed their dogs on him. A surveillance camera captured the brutal attack, and thankfully, a man intervened to help. At that point, Buddy’s

A parrot in Brazil received a second chance at life after being rescued with a severely damaged beak. In fact, most of its beak was completely missing. Birds rely on their hard beaks for eating, defending themselves, and building nests, using their mouths much like humans use their hands, while their feet are engaged in walking or holding objects. Birds also don’t have much dexterity with their tiny legs, which

Five baby Humboldt penguins at the ZSL London Zoo are getting a little extra help from their zookeepers to ensure they get the best start in life. The young penguins, all born between April 14 and 24, were found to have first-time parents who needed some assistance with caring for their chicks. As a result, the zookeepers have stepped in to hand-rear the little penguins in the zoo’s nursery. “We

Dogs are a lot like toddlers—always getting into mischief and showing their sass when they’re feeling cheeky. Anyone who’s spent time with dogs knows they can get up to all sorts of antics. But, in their defense, it’s not always their fault. A fluffy chow named Duke found himself in a bit of a pickle, simply being his sweet, happy self. His owner, who lovingly manages Duke’s TikTok account, posted

Dogs have some quirky habits that can leave their owners scratching their heads. Milton, a pit bull, has developed a peculiar way of sneaking around his house, and it’s both hilarious and oddly endearing. His stealthy tiptoeing started when he was about 7 months old, and his owner, Danielle Tholen, initially took him to the vet thinking something was wrong. However, it turns out Milton just has a rather unique

Dogs have an impressive ability to tune into human emotions, and it’s fascinating to witness how they react to our moods. Whether it’s a gentle nudge when we’re feeling low or their tail wagging in sync with our joy, their empathy extends beyond basic instinct. This bond, forged over thousands of years of companionship, reflects the unique understanding that can occur between different species. Although we’ve always known dogs are

Feeding wildlife is generally discouraged because it can lead to dangerous dependency and disrupt natural behaviors. This is particularly true when it comes to adopting wild animals as pets unless they are injured and unable to return to the wild. However, despite these warnings, many people continue to feed local wildlife like squirrels, birds, and even raccoons, often without thinking about the potential consequences. One Washington woman, who has been

In nature, a general rule is that larger animals tend to live longer than smaller ones. Elephants can live into their sixties, and whales may roam the seas for centuries, while small creatures like mice typically live just a year or two, and house flies barely last a month. This lifespan difference is often attributed to slower metabolisms and fewer risks from predators. However, when it comes to dogs, the

We love to believe our furry companions are uniquely individual, but any veterinarian who works with a wide variety of animals will tell you—certain breeds definitely come with their own distinctive quirks. Enter Dr. Molly Brinkmann, a veterinarian delighting TikTok audiences with hilariously accurate impressions of the pet breeds that frequent her office. Not only does she perfectly capture their stereotypical personalities, but she also highlights the most common reasons