Volunteer pilots are flying future service puppies across the country to start their training
The coronavirus pandemic has brought many aspects of life as we know it to a grinding halt, including air travel, which affects not just ordinary …
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Iowa dog finds forever home after 900 days in shelter
Sometimes, good things really do come to those who wait. Leo the dog had been waiting patiently at Dogs Forever, a shelter in Cedar Rapids, …
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Watch this athletic bobcat attempt an Olympic-level leap over water
If you’re missing live sports during the coronavirus pandemic, new footage of an awesome athletic stunt may scratch that itch. It’s not a gymnast landing …
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Hairless guinea pigs, aka ‘Skinny Pigs,’ look just like tiny hippos
Imagine waking up in the morning to a miniature hippopotamus jumping around and squealing with delight at the simple sight of your face. That’s apparently …
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200 goats broke loose and ran free through a residential neighborhood
We’ve seen some entertaining videos during the quarantine but this one has to be the G.O.A.T. (aka, greatest of all time). A serene neighborhood in …
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Woman’s crochet ‘nest’ has kept hornets away for years
Four years ago, Sandy Kendall Dennis had a major pest problem at her house. She would walk out of her front door and see a …
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Meet Marley, the cat who looks like he hates Mondays
In 2019, cat and meme lovers everywhere mourned when Tardar Sauce, better known as Grumpy Cat, passed away. But it seems Mother Nature has a …
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Cat alerted its family of a burning slow cooker, saving them from a house fire
If you have faithful, loving, four-legged family members at home, treat them well because they might just save your life. Nope, we’re not talking about …
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K-9 puppy slept through his swearing-in ceremony
It’s not unusual for a police department to have a K-9 “comfort” dog. They’re used to help victims of crime deal with anxiety, stress and …
Dogs are being trained to sniff out COVID-19
There are many reasons why dogs are known as man’s best friend. Now, our canine companions could have another item on their list of accolades. …
Steve Irwin’s son shared a selfie with his ‘isolation buddy’
People around the world are spending more time at home in order to practice social distancing to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Some …
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You can crochet a tiny couch for your cat
Cats love to find warm, comfortable places to curl up and snooze or just keep an eye on the rest of the household. And some …
Sea turtles are thriving now that humans are stuck inside
As stay-at-home orders continue around the world, more positive effects in nature are coming to light. Cities around the world are reporting reduced air and …
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Stray cat led a woman to the store to buy him food and she ended up adopting him
Our animals have a way of letting us know what they want, even though they don’t speak human in the traditional way. If you have …
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Photo of 2 widowed penguins hugging wins 2020 ocean photography award
During times of uncertainty, it can be helpful to turn to the natural world for comfort and inspiration. In the early throes of the pandemic …
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Check out this woman’s funny hack for trimming her dog’s nails
Clipping your dog’s nails can be harder than it looks. If you’re like me, you usually leave this particular task to the professionals and have …
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Man built swanky, custom apartment towers for his cats
Who says house cats can’t have just as many adventures as outdoor cats? All it takes is a little imagination and a lot of effort. …
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Pet rescue is picking up dogs from kill shelters to meet foster and adoption demand
Here’s a warm and fuzzy silver lining for the current coronavirus pandemic. Since COVID-19 shelter-in-place regulations went into effect, Washington D.C. area-demand for rescue dogs …
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This artist Photoshops dog faces onto foods and it’s exactly what you need right now
We could all use a laugh right now, so if you’re looking for something to tickle your funny bone, check out the Instagram account Dogs …
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Winery has a dog delivering wine to customers’ cars to promote social distancing
Social distancing guidelines to help curb the spread of the coronavirus has made all of us change our normal routines. Even ordinary errands like getting …
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People are panic-buying chicks during the coronavirus pandemic
Since the coronavirus drove everyone indoors to shelter in place and practice social distancing, grocery stores have been experiencing shortages as a result of some …
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Wild goats took over the streets of this town during the coronavirus lockdown
One Welsh town has gone to the goats during the coronavirus pandemic. With everyone cooped up at home in Llandudno, a coastal community west of …
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Small business owner is making custom mailboxes to stay afloat during coronavirus uncertainty
With the apex of the coronavirus pandemic still in our future, many people are finding themselves without jobs and livelihoods. They’re turning to more creative …
Koalas are finally being released back into their natural habitat after Australian bushfires
After wildfires decimated their natural habitat, koalas who were displaced by 2019’s Australian bushfires are now being released back into their homes. Estimates of koala …
People are fostering and adopting ‘pandemic pets’ during the coronavirus outbreak
Among all of the tragedies that the novel coronavirus has unleashed on the world, there is at least one silver lining: Animal lovers are stepping …
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This breed of sheep looks just like an adorable stuffed animal
Cuteness break! Meet the Valais blacknose sheep, otherwise known as the Walliser Schwarznasenschaf. It looks like an adorable creation from Jim Henson’s puppet shop, but …
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You can get a custom painted planter of your pet’s face and they’re adorable
Love looking at your pet‘s sweet face every day? Although nothing can replace the real thing, you can now get a custom painted planter of …
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Video of a drone ‘walking’ a dog during the coronavirus lockdown goes viral
With so much of the world shut down due to fears over the coronavirus, people are getting creative when it comes to completing their daily …
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Livestream aquariums and zoos during self-quarantine for a moment of calm
At my house, we’re following our state’s social-distancing guidelines. The kids’ schools are cancelled, my husband and I are working from home and now, after …
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Sea life visible in Venice canals during quarantine
Public life in Italy has ground to a halt as the country begins its second week of nationwide quarantine to slow the spread of coronavirus. …
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Newborn photographer takes adorable pictures of baby goats
Think newborn humans are cute? Well, baby goats are giving them a run for their money. Sherry Pratt, the photographer behind Moments Whispered in Columbia, …
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Penguins got to roam free while their aquarium was closed
Many public institutions are closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and Chicago’s world-renowned Shedd Aquarium is no exception. But for some residents of …
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French bulldog from ‘Modern Family’ died after shooting series finale
In late February 2020, shooting wrapped on “Modern Family.” The hit ABC TV series will air its final episode on April 8 after 11 seasons. …
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Pizza shop is putting photos of adoptable dogs on its pizza boxes
There are two things that Mary Alloy, owner of the Just Pizza & Wing Co. on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Amherst, New York does well: …
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Man brought a llama to his sister’s wedding and the look on her face is priceless
Mendl Weinstock teased his big sister Riva for years about bringing a llama to her wedding — long before she was engaged or even had …
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Hotel that lets guests foster shelter dogs has found forever homes for 60 dogs
Stay a night at this pawesome hotel and you just might leave with an extra member of the family. At the Home2 Suites by Hilton …
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These Peanut Butter Ingredients May Be Harmful To Your Dog
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Target is selling Baby Narwhal Icees at its cafe
The next time you go on a Target run, you’re going to want to treat yourself. That’s because the newest offering at the big box …
Snuggle Puppy is specially designed to help dogs with separation anxiety
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Pigeon and chihuahua puppy are best friends and their photos are ridiculously cute
It’s so cute when animals of different species form bonds — and the friendship between Herman the pigeon and Lundy the chihuahua is no different. …
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NASA astronaut reunited with her dog after 328 days in space and the video is adorable
Dogs owners have a special bond with their beloved pets and leaving them for even a short time can be a challenge. Most owners have …
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A newly discovered cousin of T. rex is being called the ‘reaper of death’
A new tyrannosaur species has just been found in Canada, and paleontologists say that it is the oldest Tyrannosaurus rex ever found in the country. …
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Fireflies might be headed toward extinction
There’s a good chance that catching fireflies is in your bank of fond childhood memories. Unfortunately, the odds that your grandchildren might enjoy the same …
The San Antonio Zoo will name a rat after your ex and feed it to a snake this Valentine’s Day
Not exactly feeling in the mood for love this Valentine’s Day? If you feel more spiteful than sweet this year, the San Antonio Zoo will …
This Valentine’s Day, you can have a cockroach named after your ex and fed to a zoo animal
Not feeling the love this Valentine’s Day? Still bitter about your breakup? Well, it doesn’t have to be the most romantic day of the year. …
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Enter your pet to be the next Cadbury bunny
If you were around in the ’90s, you’re likely familiar with Cadbury’s Clucking Bunny “tryout” commercial where various animals (including a pig, lion, llama and …
Scientists discovered a 330-million-year-old shark head in a Kentucky cave
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This animal sanctuary needs volunteers to cuddle rescued pigs
If you dream of spending your days playing with pigs, an animal sanctuary in South Carolina has just the position for you! Cotton Branch Farm …
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This adorable puppy is being trained to comfort grieving families at a funeral home
Funeral homes are often painful places where we experience our deepest grief as we wish goodbye to loved ones. But today, many funeral directors are …
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You can sleep in clear ‘jungle bubbles’ surrounded by rescue elephants in Thailand
If getting closer to nature is on your post-pandemic wish list, how about spending the night in the company of wild elephants? Actually, you might …
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A family gave their dad with dementia a robotic cat and his reaction is delightful
When a loved one has dementia, you’ll do anything to take away some of their distress and pain. In the case of Cheryl Yates, she …
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