Dog Banished From Playground Comes Up With the Sweetest Apology
This year, students at Cecyte Nuevo León, a junior high school in Mexico, have been enjoying the daily visit of a new, furry friend. Each day, without fail, a local…
Cat Delighted by Christmas Surprise After Losing Favorite Hanger
Chico was found as a stray in 2019, but it didn’t take him long to embrace the comforts of indoor life. “A friend of mine found him crying at his…
Scientists Uncover Why Orange Cats Are More Common—and Why They’re Usually Male
Orange cats have long been known for their playful and mischievous personalities. In Italy, there’s even a saying that the red cat is always the leader. This reputation might have…
Cleanup Crew Discovers a ‘Plush Toy’ in the Trash — Until They Notice It’s Alive
“It was beyond our wildest expectations.” The Missouri Stream Teams cleanup crew in Jefferson City has a knack for uncovering treasures amidst the trash. Over the years, they’ve stumbled upon…
Town’s Saddest Dog Finds a Forever Home After Over 2 Years in Shelter—Just in Time for Christmas
For over two years—850 days to be exact—Jake, a Doberman nicknamed the “saddest dog in Warwickshire,” waited in a shelter while the world passed him by. Fearful of other dogs,…
Henry the Giant Crocodile, Father of 10,000, Celebrates His 124th Birthday
World’s Oldest Known Crocodile, Henry, Turns 124 Today (Dec. 16), Henry, the world’s oldest known Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus), celebrates his 124th birthday at the Crocworld Conservation Centre in Scottburgh,…
How do cats get their spots?
Scientists have identified some of the involved genes behind cats’ spots, but there’s still a piece missing. How Do Cats Get Their Spots? Scientists Are Uncovering the Mystery From the…
Scotland’s Snare Ban Hailed as ‘Landmark Day for Animal Welfare’ by Leading Charity
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Scotland’s ban on animal snares has been hailed as a landmark moment for animal welfare by Cats Protection, the UK’s largest feline charity. The legislation, which…
Authorities Seek Suspect Who Abandoned Emaciated Bulldog in Iowa Trash Bag
Police are trying to find out who taped a bulldog inside a trash bag and abandoned him in Des Moines DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities are actively searching for…
Thermal Camera Uncovers Fluffy Orphan Seeking Shelter in the Woods at Night
“We would have NEVER found him without the FLIR camera!” At the start of last year, the staff at Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) launched a fundraiser to purchase…