Polish Cow Says NO to Slaughter, Swims to Nearby Island
Faced with the horror of the slaughterhouse and imminent doom, workers tried to load a cow on a truck at the Polish farm where she was raised. This big girl…
Abby the ‘Lazarus’ Lab Returns Home After 10 Years
Abby, a black lab mix, wandered off from Debra Suierveld's home in Pennsylvania 10 years ago, and the family searched for their missing pup to no avail, the Valley News Dispatch reports.…
Why Do Americans Mutilate Their Cats?
by Neil Bamforth Onychectomy, popularly known as declawing, is an operation to remove an animal’s claws. Particular victims of this cruel act are domestic cats. Although common in the USA,…
Beach In West Wales Invaded By Dozens Of Octopus
by Michael John Scott While it’s not quite the Norman conquest, another sort of invasion is worrying locals in West Wales. It appears scores of octopuses have “walked” out of the…
Testing Your Dog’s IQ
I gave Apollo, my boxer, an “IQ” test the other day (yes, I was procrastinating), and it confirmed what I have been saying ever since he moved in with us…
Siamese Twin Crocodiles (video)
Nature and her wonders, even the strange ones, are something to behold.…
When is it time to say goodbye to my beloved pet?
One of the most painful times in my life are those times when I have to send my dog to the Rainbow Bridge. The decision is the hardest, never…
My Name is Bree: Please Adopt Me
Bree is a 16 week old Brussells Griffon/Terrior Mix. This lil girl is full of spunk and play. She has a wonderful personality and sooo much love to give.…
Critter Talk: Drought and Anthrax
When environmental stress levels rise (drought, heavy rains, and soil disturbances are often to blame) anthrax spores become active and capable of infecting any warm-blooded animal.…
The World of Owning Horses
When my daughter was born, I had no idea how our world would change. I knew it would change some , but not like this.…
The Sad, Secret Life of Feral Cats
Stray and feral cats are everywhere it seems and doubtless you will run across one at some point. These roaming felines are often misunderstood. …
Please Help Find Charlie a Home
Well, let me introduce you to your new best friend Charlie, a gorgeous, young female American Pitbull Terrier.…
A Sick Puppy Plus A Snapping Turtle Equals a Freaked Out Nation
Your young teen comes home from school and you ask: “How was your day?” Your child answers, “Great Mom and Dad. In fact, I received extra-credit in my science class.”…
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