RIP Sophie the Snake: Myth-buster, teacher, friend May 8, 2018 It’s not often you hear a snake described as “beloved.” But that’s exactly how everyone felt about Sophie, a 10-year-old gopher snake and ambassador… Continue Reading
Russell Crowe uses jockstrap auction money to name koala chlamydia ward after John Oliver May 7, 2018 This may well be the greatest celebrity pay-it-forward gift ever. John Oliver, the late night talk show host, spent $10,000 at auction for Russell… Continue Reading
Meet Bark-André Furry: Las Vegas Golden Knights superfan who happens to be a dog May 6, 2018 An NHL expansion franchise isn’t supposed to go this far. But the Las Vegas Golden Knights are now headed to the Western Conference final… Continue Reading
Therapy dog from Sheldon Kennedy Centre visits Humboldt Broncos players in hospital May 5, 2018 We all know animals have special healing powers. They are often brought in during times of trauma. They tour nursing homes to give the… Continue Reading
Pepper’s big adventure at JFK finally ends at cops capture rogue airport cat April 29, 2018 For a week, Pepper was on the lam. The 4-year-old tabby cat was to board a flight from New York’s JFK International Airport bound… Continue Reading
Image of taxidermy anteater disqualified from famous photography competition April 27, 2018 Scandal has rocked the one of world’s most prestigious wildlife photography competitions. Marcio Cabral’s image titled “the night raider” won the Wildlife Photographer of… Continue Reading
Baby tree kangaroo takes first steps, but quickly decides pouch is much, much better than world April 19, 2018 The world can be a big bad place. Even when it’s warm and welcoming, sometimes it can be all too much. At least, it… Continue Reading
File Under Canada: Dog picks a fight with a deer, gets picked up by police April 16, 2018 Forget the dog house. This pooch is headed for the big house. A woman in northwestern Ontario came home to find her dog, Finn,… Continue Reading
File Under Canada: Man takes dog sled to buy beer during Ontario ice storm April 15, 2018 You want Canadian stereotypes? Here’s the quintessential Canadian stereotype as seen this weekend in Port Elgin, Ontario. A wicked spring ice storm shut down… Continue Reading
Sanctuary rescues “odd cats” and gives them a second chance at life April 15, 2018 Everybody thinks their pet is unique. But animals that truly are different sometimes have trouble finding homes. That’s why Tara Kay created the The… Continue Reading