Stunning photographic tribute to elderly animals January 17, 2014 Inspired by her own mother’s descent into Alzheimer’s disease and her grandmother’s experience with dementia, Philadelphia-based photographer Isa Leshko has created a stunning tribute to… Continue Reading
Two forsaken elephants reunited at a sanctuary January 15, 2014 When I read this story and watched the video, it made me think of two old people who once knew each other and were… Continue Reading
Air Canada apologizes to soldier with PTSD for service dog fee January 15, 2014 Air Canada has apologized to a soldier with post-traumatic stress disorder for not recognizing Snoopy, her pug-schnauzer-terrier, as a service dog. Sergeant Shirley Jew… Continue Reading
Guide dog knocks chocolate out of woman’s mouth January 13, 2014 If this was television news, the reporter would ask Nell, the guide dog-in-training: Do you feel like a hero? Nell should. The 17-month-old mix… Continue Reading
Dog with cancer provides therapy to cancer patients January 13, 2014 Holly seems to know exactly what cancer patients need. It’s little wonder. The pet therapy dog at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla…. Continue Reading
Lion Whisperer hugs pal while wearing a Go Pro January 9, 2014 Kevin Richardson, aka the Lion Whisperer, is a self-taught animal behaviourist who got his start working with lions at a local lion park. Since… Continue Reading
Walking! Eating! Trilling! Tiny polar bear cub is thriving January 8, 2014 Super cute polar bear cub updates below. First steps! First time eating from a dish! Slurping from a bottle! Trilling sounds from a happy… Continue Reading
Orphaned bear cub taken in by…chickens. January 2, 2014 Usually bears break into the chicken coop and eat the chickens. Not Tinsel, an orphaned bear cub. He was found living in a chicken… Continue Reading
An image makeover for the beleaguered pit bull December 29, 2013 Pit bulls are enjoying a bit of a Renaissance. The dogs are the focus of the incredibly popular Animal Planet television program Pill Bulls… Continue Reading
Blind man, guide dog hit by subway – and survive December 18, 2013 A 61-year-old blind man is crediting his guide dog from saving him from serious injury after they tumbled on the subway tracks in New York City…. Continue Reading