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Piggy Toy Motivates Dog In House Fire To Recover, Mom Buys Every Single One

When you first meet Lotus, you can’t help but be drawn to her infectious smile and wagging tail. This is the story of a resilient dog who survived a house fire and went on to find happiness and love with her new mom. Despite her traumatic past, she has become an inspiration to all who meet her.

This incredible dog, used for breeding, was found after a house fire.

It’s hard to imagine how an animal who had been through such a harrowing experience could still manage to smile through the pain. But that’s exactly what she did, capturing the hearts of everyone who saw her.

When Lotus was first brought to her new home, she wasn’t fearful. Instead, she seemed to be looking for a place to rest her head.

For the first couple of months, she didn’t leave the house due to her injuries. It was during this time that she formed a strong bond with her new mama, Kristen. As she began to heal, she was finally able to venture outside and explore her new surroundings.

One of the most endearing things about Lotus is that she lies in the middle of the sidewalk, waiting for someone to come by and pet her. It was clear that she craved love and attention. The first time Kristen saw Lotus truly excited and mobile was when she discovered her love for a pink piggy toy. She would proudly carry her piggy toy around in her mouth, wagging her tail and showing off her newfound happiness.

The toy was so special to her. It was as if they were soulmates!

To celebrate her love for the piggy toy, her mom set up a surprise in the hallway: an array of piggy toys of different sizes for her to choose from.

The sight of so many toys seemed to overwhelm her at first, but it was clear that she was in her element. Now, she has enough inspirational toys to last her a lifetime.

Lotus has become an inspiration to all who meet her. Her story teaches us that through love and motivation, healing is possible! She may be scarred on the outside, but her heart is flawless! Despite her trauma, Lotus has found her bliss with her new mom.

Her infectious smile and tail wags say it all! Thank you to her rescuers and to Kristen for giving Lotus the ‘pawfect’ life!

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Hungry Elephant Crashes Through a Kitchen Wall in Thailand While Searching For Salty Snacks

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UPS driver, who forms bond with pit bull while on delivery route, adopts him after owner dies

It was the subject of so many cartoons and comedy sketches, a mailman would approach a house and get chased off or barked at by a dog, but in reality, delivery workers make friends with so many of the animals they encounter every day.

The UPS Dogs Facebook page celebrates these friendships with so many stories of drivers who not only deliver parcels but treats and toys for these dogs. One such driver Katie Newhouser loves all the dogs she encounters on her daily route, but it was one dog in particular that she fell in love with. It was that special bond that would be called on when this lovable pooch found himself homeless.

Katie Newhouser loves dogs; not only does she have three of her own but also loves hanging out with all the dogs on her delivery route. However, one dog held a special place in her heart: a pit bull called Leo.

“He would always start barking as I pulled into the condo complex……He would always jump into my truck when I stopped,” Katie wrote in a Facebook post. Katie even made friends with Leo’s owner Tina who told her that her son had found Leo when he was a puppy and he had to be bottle fed. Katie received some devastating news

“They (Tina and Leo) were very very close and did everything together,” Katie told PEOPLE. “I don’t think that dogs ever forget anyone who they have been that close to.” But Katie received some heartbreaking news in July 2017 when she discovered that her friend Tina, Leo’s mom, had passed away.

After the shock had passed, she started to worry about what would happen to Leo so she reached out to Tina’s son Cannon and asked if he was going to take Leo in. Cannon told her he couldn’t as was an active duty Marine, according to Animal Channel. Katie decided to adopt Leo herself, despite already having three dogs.

“It was probably confusing for him at first, [but] he has adapted well,” Katie said. “He and his brother Moose are inseparable. Bailey, his sister, has taken a while to come around, [but] they actually play now … once Leo was introduced into the house, the whole vibe changed.”

Katie shared the good news on the UPS Dogs Facebook page and her post received thousands of comments celebrating Leo’s new home. This is Leo …. he would always start barking as I pulled into the condo complex……He would always jump into my… Even though Leo misses his mom Tina he was able to find a new home with someone who adores him.

Find out more about this adorable story in the clip below.

I’m sure this dog brings a smile to the faces of everyone he meets, he’s such a lovable pooch.
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The Deaf Dog Who Took A Bullet To Protect His Owner And Ended up Homeless, Has a Second Chance

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Meet Tommy, The Gentle Giant Now Known As The Tallest Steer Alive.

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Homeless Man Visits Dog Every Day To Partake In What Has Become A Daily Routine

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All Her Puppies Got Adopted Leaving Her Sad, Lonely And Aching For A Home

When Brisbane, a timid dog, was brought to the shelter, she had just given birth to a litter of puppies. As time went by, all of her puppies were adopted, and Brisbane was the only one left.

That’s when Caroline came into her life and decided to take her home. Ever since then, Brisbane has blossomed into an amazing dog, and their bond has grown stronger than ever.

Caroline describes her relationship with Brisbane as something she’s never experienced with a dog before.

Over time, Brisbane has grown closer and closer to her, creating a unique and special connection. Brisbane now sleeps right by Caroline’s head, snuggled between her mom and dad. She lets Caroline pick her up and gets super excited when she comes home from work.

Caroline wishes she could talk to dogs, especially those who have been through difficult experiences. She would love to tell them that they’re in a safe space now and that nobody will hurt them.

However, she believes that actions speak louder than words and building trust with a dog takes time and patience. Brisbane’s personality is quirky and unique, setting her apart from other dogs. She does silly little things that not many dogs do.

Brisbane is also incredibly intelligent, learning tricks at lightning speed. Caroline’s other dog, Kibble, is more laid back and adorably lazy.

One of Brisbane’s amusing habits is being a “spot stealer.” Whenever someone gets up from their place on the couch, she quickly goes and lays right in the same spot. Caroline chose the name Brisbane, or Brissy for short, because she met her husband in Brisbane, Australia. This was the first dog they got together. Caroline wanted to see Brisbane’s personality come out of its shell, and it certainly did.

While she loves her older dog, Kibble, Brisbane’s lively and spirited nature has brought a new level of joy and companionship to her life. In the end, Caroline wants Brisbane to know that she is loved and safe now.

Their story is a testament to the power of adoration, patience, and understanding. Finally knowing she’s safe, the once-timid dog has blossomed into the perfect companion.

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One By One, Dog Lovingly Puts Her Newborn Puppies Into Her Foster Mom’s Lap

Stevoni Wells Doyle has fostered dogs for more than 10 years, but she was still taken by surprise by a pregnant Pit Bull she has been caring for. 2-year-old Graycee arrived at Stevoni’s home 3 weeks ago when she rescued her through Utah-based Rescue Rovers.

The dog gave birth to a litter of 11 puppies just a few days ago and surprised Stevoni by picked up one by one and placing them gently on her lap. The beautiful moment was caught on video.

Stevoni believes that Graycee, being a first time mother, wanted some reassurance. “She laid on me and wanted me to love her too,” Doyle said. “She would crawl on my lap and nurse my puppies if I would let her.”

Despite having fostered over 100 dogs, Stevoni finds the bonding experience with with a pregnant dog to be very special and she plans on continuing to do so. But she knows that what Graycee did is extra special. “She’s the first one that has ever brought them over and been like, ‘here you go.’”

A note for people who may be wondering why the room is so bare, a friend of Stevoni and the rescue organization explained on reddit that bare rooms are “typically used as birthing/puppy rooms as puppies simply cannot manage their bodily functions well enough to be allowed free range of the house (unless you have all concrete floors and a high tolerance for mopping), quite aside from the safety hazards potentially present to a young puppy (or human).

The plastic swimming pool is a common solution to keeping the birthing mess manageable (when the dog is actually giving birth, they put down towels/sheets/etc to keep them comfortable). It also serves as a place for mama to go when she needs a break from the puppies.”

“Once the puppies are old enough they will graduate to other areas of the home (pending potty training progress etc), and once they are old enough to be spayed/neutered and live on their own without mom around they become available for adoption.”

The puppies and mama will be available for adoption through Red Rover.

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Heroic Dog Takes Rattlesnake Bite To Save Owner

There is no greater love than that of a dog. They will definitely do anything for the people they love, include taking a snake bite. That is exactly what happened to Alex Loredo, who has his dog Marley to thank for saving him from a potentially lethal situation.

The 18-year-old who lives in the San Diego area of California was at his home when he encountered the reptile. He was busying himself doing laundry when he heard the dryer cycle end.

His family’s dryer was outside behind the home, so he had to go out to check on his laundry, and that is where he came face-to-face with the rattlesnake. That is when the seven-year-old Labrador, Marley, came to his rescue.

As Alex explained to NBC San Diego, “Before I could even turn, Marley had run out the door, pushed me out of the way, and gotten in between the snake and me.”

The rattlesnake ended up biting Marley. Alex was scared for his dog, thinking that he was going to die. As he stated, he was terrified that the bite meant that he was going to lose his “best friend.” As soon as the snake fled the site, he was able to jump into action.

Both Alex and his mother rushed to get Marley to their local vet’s office, but they were unable to treat him there according to a GoFundMe post. Instead, they told him to go to a veterinary hospital 25 minutes away!

The entire ride over to the vet, all Alex could worry about was that his dog was going to end up passing away before he even made it to the hospital to get a fighting chance. Luckily, they got him there just in the nick of time, and the vet was able to treat Marley for his injuries.

According to the GoFundMe, the vet told Alex that Marley was in critical condition and “they would do everything they can to save him, but they will need the ‘resources’ to continue his treatment first.”

They quoted him $9,000, which Alex didn’t have. After emptying his savings and opening a credit line with the vet’s office, he was able to get the life-saving treatment that Marley needed. The dog had ended up getting bitten on the tongue and neck.

Despite such a severe injury, after two days at the vet’s office, Marley was able to return home, though it wasn’t without some nerve damage.

Alex updated the GoFundMe, stating that Marley was healing well, though he’d need regular check-ups and months of B vitamins.

However, he was able to end his expensive therapy which they expected would need to last much longer for Marley’s recovery. The beautiful dog is now being honored as a hero, and we’re so glad he’s healing and getting back to himself.
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100-Yr-Old Tortoise Goes Safely Home After Very Long, Harrowing Adventure.

Few stories are more heartwarming than a lost pet being returned home — this holds true no matter the species! In a wonderful tale of determination and resilience, a lost tortoise in Ascension Parish recently embarked on an incredible journey that captivated the community.

This beloved African tortoise, affectionately named Biscuit, escaped from their home and found themselves in distress near the New River Canal.

Thanks to the quick response and dedication of local authorities and animal control officers, Biscuit’s story has a happy ending.

Biscuit’s big adventure started after a particularly strong rainstorm. Lamoine Howard, Biscuit’s owner, noticed that the storm had damaged the backyard gate. He briefly considered an immediate repair to the gate, but decided to postpone the fix until the weekend.

“It’s happened before with rainstorms,” Lamoine commented. “And he never gets out. He just doesn’t go anywhere, right? Sure enough, he got out.” With the gate cracked open slightly, the 80-lb tortoise bulldozed his way through and ventured out into the unknown. Sheriff’s deputies spotted Biscuit in distress along the New River Canal and promptly alerted the parish animal control team. Animal control officers Curt Trepagnier and Isreal Millet sprang into action, wading through the canal’s waters to reach the stranded tortoise.

“We don’t normally do these things.” Ascension animal control director Megan Choate said. “Normally we stick with cats and dogs, but he needed to get out that canal and our team got him out.”

Ascension Parish government officials and Cara’s House, the local animal shelter, posted pictures of the lost tortoise on social media, hoping to find its owner. Upon seeing the posts, a co-worker contacted Lamoine, who quickly recognized his beloved pet.

With Biscuit safely back with his family, the incredible journey of the lost tortoise came to a heartwarming conclusion. The quick response and collaboration between law enforcement, animal control officers, and the local community showcased the power of unity and compassion.

Biscuit’s escapade also serves as an important reminder to always make sure your pets — large and small, have a safe and secure place to stay while you’re away! In a world full of uncertainties, the story of Biscuit, the lost tortoise, serves as an inspiration.

It reminds us of the importance of community and the profound connection we share with our animal companions.
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93-Year-Old Woman Spends Her Time Crafting Dog Beds For Local Animal Shelters

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Cyclists decide to stop their journey to save a pit bull who was stuck on a bridge

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Black Canada Lynx Caught On Camera For First Time

The footage is shaky, the clip is only thirty seconds long, and the audio is entirely dominated by the barking of an overexcited dog, but none of that matters much. In the centre of the frame, sitting upright on a residential lawn is a pitch-black Canada lynx, the only one of its kind to have ever been captured on camera.

The clip was captured in Canada's Yukon about eight kilometres southeast of Whitehorse in 2020, but was only recently released in an article by Thomas Jung, a researcher at the University of Alberta. The dark-coated lynx was filmed on a cellphone from around 50 metres away, hence the shaky, pixellated video. Jung explained in the article, published in the journal Mammalia that the lynx seemed relatively unperturbed by the presence of humans, but "likely left the area due to the dog’s barking."

Several Canada lynx experts were consulted to help positively identify the animal and, despite the low-resolution video, they confirmed it was indeed a melanistic lynx. Screenshots from the clip show whitish, grey hairs across the cat's body that are more pronounced on its face and back.

Given the quality of the photos and video, a detailed examination of coat colour was not possible, Jung explains, but notes that the observation is still of "scientific value with respect to documenting coat colour aberrations in the genus Lynx." Canada lynx typically sport a silver-grey coat in winter which turns reddish brown in summer.

Although there are a handful of records of cats with a bluish grey pelage, Jung's discovery marks the first time a black lynx has been documented.

Elsewhere, dark-coloured wild cats are not unheard of. Around one third of all felids are reported to show signs of melanism, a genetic condition that gives rise to black coats.

In some cases, the inky colouration may help the cats blend into the dappled light of their forested habitats, but it's unclear if melanism would help or hinder a lynx.

If stalking on recently burned boreal forests, a darker coat could help the lynx blend in, but Jung theorises that it would affect the cat's ability to hunt on snow-covered landscapes.

"Melanistic individuals would be at a distinct disadvantage when hunting hares during winter. Indeed, with increased competition by coyotes (Canis latrans) a concern for Canada lynx encountering increasingly shallow snow as a result of climate change, the added disadvantage of lost camouflage to melanistic lynx hunting hares during winter would likely result in melanism being maladaptive."

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Rare Cat Found Living On The Tallest Mountain In The World

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3 Humpback whales treat man celebrating birthday on ocean outing to synchronized show

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Every One Was Told “Not To Touch” This Cat, One Man Didn’t Listen

“Everyone in the apartment complex I resided in was aware of Ugly,” claims a resident. “Ugly loved three things more than anything else in this world: fighting, eating, and garbage,” to quote one person.

The impact of all of these things, along with a life spent outside, had its effect on Ugly. To begin with, he only had one eye, and where the other should have been was a gaping hole.

He also lacks his left ear on that side; his left foot appears to have been severely fractured at some point. Meet Ugly, this is his story (we think he’s beautiful).

He had been turned the wrong way, with his tail now gone and leaving a small stump from which he would jerk and twist constantly. Ugly had scabs all over his tabby coat, making him less attractive.

There was always the same response when people encountered Ugly: “That’s one ugly cat!” The children were advised not to play with him. Adults hurled stones or attempted to blast him away using a hose.

However, Ugly always had the same response. He would stand there and not budge until the cruel stranger gave up on the hose and the rocks and left him alone. If you threw things at him, he would come running and rub his head against your feet in an attempt to obtain forgiveness.

When Ugly saw youngsters, he would come running excitedly and bang his head against their hands in an effort to be stroked. He immediately began drinking from your shirt or ears, whatever he could get his hands on if you picked him up. Ugly fell in love with the neighbor’s Huskies one day. They didn’t take kindly to his advances, and he was severely injured. I heard his screams from my apartment, and I rushed to his aid. He was already dead by the time I got there; he had been brutally murdered. I carried him home because touching him made me afraid it would be unpleasant for him. He gasped and struggled, but then something tense beneath my ear sent a familiar warmth up through my body. Ugly was sucking on my ear.

I pulled him closer to me, and he banged his head against my hand. Then he turned his one golden eye toward me and I could hear the distinct sound of purring. Even though he was in so much pain, covered in wounds, the battle-scarred cat was only asking for one thing: a little bit of affection.

At that moment, I thought Ugly was the most beautiful, loving creature I had ever seen. Never once did he try to bite or scratch me, or run away from me. Ugly just looked up at me, trusting me to relieve his pain.

Ugly died in my arms before I could bring him inside but I sat there and held him for a long time afterward, thinking about how one scarred, deformed little stray could alter my opinion about what it means to have pureness of spirit. To love so totally and truly. Ugly taught me more about giving and compassion than a thousand books, lectures or talk show specials ever could.

Although it’s preferable to be honest, there are many individuals who want to be richer, more prominent, popular, and attractive. For me, however, I will always endeavor to be ugly. Source

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