Animals can be a lot of fun—until they do something that gives you a mini heart attack. Take Pablo, for example. The poor pup just wanted to take a peaceful nap. But this wasn’t your average snooze—it was a nap so deep that it had his owner seriously concerned. After a long day of being a dog, Pablo settled down for a good rest on the couch. As he drifted […]

Entering the court system can be an incredibly stressful experience, whether you’re a plaintiff, defendant, or witness. The emotional strain is heightened by the often tragic and traumatic events that bring people to court. That’s why mental and emotional support, especially for children, is essential in such high-stress environments. Thankfully, animals have been shown to provide stress relief and comfort, and their presence in places like courtrooms is becoming more

Cats often get painted with a broad brush—a little aloof, fiercely independent, and always landing on their feet. But if you’ve spent any time around these furry enigmas, you know that no two cats are truly the same. Each feline brings a unique blend of quirks, habits, and preferences that make them as individual as fingerprints. Let’s dive into the fascinating diversity of cat personalities and how they express their

Walking into a dog shelter often tugs at the heartstrings, leaving most people wishing they could take every animal home. For Meghan Wedge and Sarah Bauer, what started as rescuing one dog quickly turned into a journey with ten new lives. The story began in the parking lot outside Meghan’s workplace in Dalton, Georgia. Co-workers alerted her to a dog that appeared severely injured. As Meghan recounted to PBS39, “She

In a major revelation for the long-standing chicken-or-egg debate, researchers have discovered that nature was serving up “eggs” long before chickens—or even animals—came into the picture. The mystery has been cracked, but in doing so, it has opened an entirely new chapter in the story of life’s origins. Enter Chromosphaera perkinsii, a billion-year-old unicellular organism found in marine sediments near Hawaii. This tiny protist threw evolutionary biologists for a loop

Believe it or not, pit bulls were once celebrated as one of America’s favorite dogs—a trusted family pet known for their loyalty and temperament. It might surprise some to learn that pit bulls score exceptionally well on temperament tests, achieving an impressive 87.4%, just a fraction below golden retrievers. Yet, for the past five decades, they’ve faced an uphill battle against negative stereotypes fueled by bad press and misinformation. Thankfully,