Southwest Airline donates plane to carry 64 animals from flooded Texas communities September 8, 2017 The flooding in Texas created a huge toll on humans and on animals but for 64 critters at least, they’re getting a fresh start… Continue Reading
Hockey player vs. Horse. We all win. Thanks, Shea Weber. September 7, 2017 Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps raced a shark. So why can’t an NHL player race a horse? May we present Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber pitted… Continue Reading
Salmonella outbreak in the U.S. connected to kissing, handling tiny pet turtles September 6, 2017 They are adorable. Even irresistible. But please, stop kissing your tiny turtles. That’s the warning from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… Continue Reading
“Catch him, Derry!” Irish family along with new peeing puppy battle bat in the house September 6, 2017 Tadhg Fleming captured the hilarious struggle as his dad, the whole family including the dog, faced off unsuccessfully with a bat that got into the… Continue Reading
1 in 100 million albino lobster caught — and released in Maine September 5, 2017 Nature is so weird and wonderful. Take this white, nearly translucent lobster. The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association shared a photo the rare creature caught… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: Animal rights activist gored by bull he was trying to rescue September 5, 2017 Bullfighting is normally associated with Spain, but in areas in southern France, the blood sport is still allowed and wherever there is bullfighting, there… Continue Reading
Toronto police dog dies after investigating gun tossed into bus September 4, 2017 A Toronto police dog who was on the job for seven years died suddenly after taking part in an investigation involving a gun on… Continue Reading
Canine cops have taken over Chicago in police (and pets) fundraiser September 3, 2017 Chicago has gone to the dogs. Well, at least for the summer. But better catch them quick. The K9 for Cops public art campaign… Continue Reading
Hippos save wildebeest from jaws of hungry crocodile September 1, 2017 This video is tough to watch. Not because a wildebeest appears doomed as a crocodile holds tight to a hind leg. Because the wildebeest family… Continue Reading
Hunter trolls PETA urging people to shoot selfies next to animals they shot September 1, 2017 PETA has a social media campaign urging people to shoot selfies not animals. But the ads have caught on with a group that is… Continue Reading
