The owners of this gorgeous cat found it staring out the window at birds sitting on a ledge. What made these people pick up a camera was the complete focus the cat had for the birds. He did not move a muscle as the pesky humans tried to get its attention by poking it. You could say […]
Animals can make life worth living. They are happy little creatures that will love you no matter what. They don’t want to ruin your day and they absolutely will not read into the way you say “Hey” to them at dinner. Basically, they can just be nicer than people are. Animals were put on this Earth to make […]
A photographer was attempting to take a picture of a beautiful glacier in Neko Harbor, Antarctica, when he was interrupted by a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. That opportunity had two little wings, an adorable waddle and the desire to be an internet sensation. Meet the Neko Harbor penguins. The penguins spotted him from a distance. land_of_ice But […]
Animal shelters see lots of little cuties come and go, all with different stories. Stockings the cat, however, would be one story that this Chicago-based shelter wouldn’t soon forget. When the kitten was brought in, it was obvious he was in some need of help. He was born with a serious birth defect, rendering him […]
Hallie Twomey is living a nightmare no mother should ever have to experience. The last things she ever said to her son were spoken during an argument. On April 14, 2010, after fighting with his mother, C.J. Twomey tragically took his own life. The former member of the Air Force was only 20 years-old when […]
If you thought chameleons were the only animals out there with super-stealthy skills, think again. While they are definitely more adaptable, these animals and insects give them a run for their money when it comes to convincing the unsuspecting onlooker they are just another piece of the scenery. Take a close look and see if you […]
No, Riley the dog doesn’t want to go for a walk. For this four-year-old dachshund, it’s going to for a jump out of a plane or bust. Luckily for him, his owner Nathan Batiste is more than willing to comply with his daredevil dog’s desires. Having made over 400 jumps himself, there can’t be many […]
An employee at the Duluth Animal Hospital brought together two very different animals that were both rescued from disastrous situations. One was a chicken and the other a two-legged Chihuahua. Alicia Williams was the adoptive mother to both and thought it was worth trying to introduce the animals to each other so they could have […]
A little girl was throwing stones at her neighbors’ back door. When they caught her, they told her off hoping she wouldn’t do it again. I guess she must have felt really bad about what she did because… The next day she delivered this apology letter complete with homemade bracelets for the whole family (including […]
What’s that old saying about not interfering with wild animals? “You’ve got to let nature take it’s course.” Sometimes, though, it’s just not that easy. It’s human instinct to step in and make a difference when a creature is struggling. That’s exactly what this group of friends did when they saw a baby deer struggling to stay afloat in […]