The men were shocked to encounter a trembling and unhealthy dog standing on their doorstep with the most pitiful eyes they had ever seen. They felt for the dog and gave her something to eat, yet she remained apprehensive as she kept pushing the men for additional assistance. 

The men learned that the poor ‘mama’ dog had just given birth, but her milk had dried up as a result of starvation. Mitchel and his pals chose the name Annie for the puppy and planned to explore the forest with her. Sure enough, Annie led them to a dangerous hole where 7 tiny, scared puppies were burrowed in deep with no escape! 

The generous individuals immediately canceled their bachelor party plans and decided to spend their beer money on saving the canines. The family rushed the flea-infested pups to a veterinarian, where they were treated. They used up the rest of their party money on dog food! Because there were 8 men and 8 dogs, one of the buddies adopted each of Annie and her pups. The friends live within 5 miles of one another, so they often socialize while the delighted dog family enjoys its reunions! This is unquestionably one of the most entertaining bachelor party stories we’ve ever heard! ❤️ 

Click the video below to watch how this bachelor party turned into a puppy-rescue operation!

 
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But a man with the most adorable chihuahuas is breaking more than this stereotype with his wholesome social media content. His name is Andrii Triskalo, and he’s from Ukraine. On many of his social media accounts, however, you likely know him as chihua_in_love — that name couldn’t be more fitting! All of Andrii’s posts are dedicated to his two chihuahuas, Hilda and Doris, and their adorable bond.

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Chihuahuas are sometimes thought of to be especially feisty or even aggressive, but Andrii’s content serves as a great reminder to not give weight to such stereotypes. 

“I always tell people chihuahua love is another kind of love,” one person writes in a comment on Andrii’s TikTok. “This reminded me of my chihuahua that passed away years ago,” another person writes. “She loved neck kisses.” In addition to proving that chihuahuas deserve love just like every other dog, Andrii is also reminding folks that gender stereotypes that were once prevalent in regards to pet ownership are, thankfully, a thing of the past.

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“Amazing how a small dog can [reduce] a man to a pile of mush,” a fan of Andrii writes. “I should know because I have we have a chihuahua, and she does that to me.” 

Through social media, Andrii is breaking harmful stereotypes and sharing the most adorable doggy videos and photos — what more could you ask for!?
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  The unfurling coil of light blue bubbles created a shape on the ocean surface that looked remarkably like a Fibonacci spiral – the famous mathematical pattern that often appears in the natural world, from plant to animal life. 

Only when the spiral was complete did van den Bemd realize what had made it. From the center of the pattern, rose two gigantic mouths, wide open for feeding. They were humpback whales.

  Van den Bemd told the news agency, Storyful, that it's a moment he will never forget. "The Fibonacci spiral shape executed perfectly made it incredible," he said. For more than thirty years researchers have recognized humpback whales use bubbles as a form of tool. 

Sometimes, the bubbles are apparently used to intimidate rivals, whereas other times, the whales blow huge 'walls' of bubbles that confine fish and krill into ever tighter spaces. This latter strategy is called bubble-net feeding, and it relies on careful cooperation between two or more humpbacks. 

On Instagram, Van den Bemd described the hunting trick as "nature's perfect collaboration unfolds beneath the waves", and it's hard to disagree. While some view Fibonacci shapes in nature as the result of some deeper form of efficiency, in cases like this the shape is merely a tight spiral, one likely the result of well-practiced timing. Not that it makes it any less beautiful. 

Bubble-net feeding relies on whales diving deep below the surface and aiming their bubbles upwards in synchrony. One whale is usually the lead bubble blower, while the others swim around the fish and herd them into the temporary trap. Once the prey are tightly gathered, the whales open their mouths wide and start gulping, usually charging through the eye of the spiral. 

The behavior appears to be culturally learned, but because of the elusive lives of humpbacks, it is rarely captured on film. To date, it has mostly been cataloged among whale populations in the Northern Hemisphere.

Citizen scientists with drones are now changing the conversation. Their bird's-eye-view footage is now providing scientists with a front row view of whale life like never before. 

In the Southern Hemisphere, drones have revealed humpback whales bubble-net feeding several times in recent years. In one case off the coast of eastern Australia, as many as 33 whales were seen partaking in the hunting behavior. 

Because the whales were in their breeding grounds, where it was thought they usually avoid feeding, the discovery has scientists questioning what they know about humpback migration behaviors. There's still so much we don't yet understand about these highly intelligent creatures. Some naturalists who have seen whales blow bubbles on numerous occasions think that the behavior could even be a form of play. 

Professional photojournalist, Doug Perrine, wrote for Hakai Magazine about a time he saw a young female humpback 'draw' a circle of bubbles in the water around her. "There was no food around and no other whales in sight," he recalled in the piece. "She rolled to one side so that she could look upward to admire her handiwork. Was she practicing making bubble structures that could be useful tools on the feeding grounds, or was she just enjoying the visual beauty of the scintillating bubble spirals?"

Maybe one day we will know the answer.
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After his brother’s death, Jason relocated to Georgia, where he found solace and purpose in a little Pit Bull puppy. This inspired him to start Friends to the Forlorn, a breed-specific Pit Bull rescue organization in the Atlanta area. 

When Jason first decided to adopt a friend for his Pit Bull, he was shocked to see all the Pit Bulls in the pound with X’s on their cages, signifying they were going to be euthanized. He thought to himself, “This is horrible. Something should be done about that.” Instead of walking away like many others did, Jason decided to do something about it. Jason began volunteering with different organizations and animal control, but he felt there was not enough being done. When he first started his rescue, he went around to some local rescues in the area and shared his idea of starting a breed-specific Pit Bull rescue. 

To his surprise, everyone he spoke to told him not to do it, claiming he would fail. This only made Jason more determined to succeed. Now, 10 years later, Jason’s rescue organization is thriving, though it hasn’t been an easy journey. He’s dealing with a breed that ‘people love to hate.’ However, Jason gives it his all, and these dogs mean everything to him. He has learned many lessons from these resilient animals. 

Despite their hardships, Pit Bulls have an incredible capacity to persevere. They are never bitter and are always willing to love. Jason’s Pit Bull rescue has saved countless lives and shown people that these dogs are capable of love, loyalty, and happiness. He believes that the message these dogs bring is one of hope and love. 

Although people often praise him for running a great Pit Bull rescue, Jason believes that these dogs have actually saved him, giving him purpose and meaning in his life. In a world where Pit Bulls are often misunderstood and feared, Jason Flatt’s dedication to saving these dogs and changing people’s perceptions is inspiring. 

By sharing their stories, he hopes to dispel the stigma surrounding the breed and give these loving animals a second chance at life.

 
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  These animals are known to have the densest fur among all the mammals living on land. The name “chinchilla” was derived from the Chincha people who lived in the Andes. Towards the end of the 19th century, these animals became rare due to being hunted for their soft and valuable fur. Farm-raised chinchillas are used in producing clothing and other accessories. 

Cameron Holmes from Cameron’s Chinchillas in the United Kingdom shared these pictures of adorable chinchillas with perfectly round buttocks. These animals are being taken well care of and their coats look naturally gorgeous. The fur assists them in surviving harsh climates. They take dust baths in the morning to clean themselves. 

Chinchillas simply adore having snacks and taking naps. “We turn the lights and say good morning to all of the chinchillas and each of them is waiting by their food hopper waiting for it to be filled up,” expressed Cameron. 

  #1. What could be cuter than this?

#2. A butt as round as round can be. #3. Looking like a creature that came right out of a fairytale. #4. Don’t you feel like hugging me at first glance? #5. Posing for a picture with my human be like. #6. The more, the cuter.

#7. Heyya hooman, aren’t I gorgeous?

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  The heartwarming saga unfolded when the tiny calf was discovered wandering alone, desperately searching for its mother in the vast wilderness of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve at Pollachi. The distressing situation caught the attention of Supriya Sahu IAS, Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Environment, Government of Tamil Nadu, who shared the uplifting story on Twitter along with a touching photo capturing the emotional reunion. 

"The year ends on a heartwarming note for us at TN Forest Department," Supriya Sahu expressed on Twitter. "Our Foresters united a lost baby elephant with her mother and the herd after rescue in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve at Pollachi." The dedicated field teams, armed with compassion and determination, spotted the tiny calf, separated from its herd, and immediately set their efforts into motion. Utilizing cutting-edge technology such as drones and the expertise of experienced forest watchers, the forest department successfully located the missing herd, ensuring the safety of the baby elephant. 

When a picture is worth a million words ❤️ the rescued baby elephant after uniting with the mother takes an afternoon nap in her mother's comforting arms before moving again with the big herd. Picture taken by Forest field staff somewhere in Anamalai Tiger reserve who are keeping… https://t.co/EedfkKjLHj pic.twitter.com/ttqafSudyM

— Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) January 2, 2024

"The little calf was found searching for the mother when field teams spotted her. With the help of drones and experienced forest watchers, the herd was located, and the tiny calf was safely reunited," Supriya Sahu elaborated in her tweet, acknowledging the exceptional efforts of the forest department's personnel. 

The heroes of this tale, including Ramasubramanian, CF, Bhargava Teja FD, Range Officer Manikantan, and the entire team, were lauded for their dedication and commitment to wildlife conservation. "When a picture is worth a million words," Supriya Sahu captioned the photo of the reunion.
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  A stray dog ​​is weathering the һагѕһ elements, аɩoпe and ⱱᴜɩпeгаЬɩe in the fасe of a cold and indifferent world. In its eyes, you can glimpse the echoes of a lonely journey, marked by the ѕtгᴜɡɡɩe for survival. This is the beginning of a story that takes an ᴜпexрeсted turn, leading to a destination of warmth and love. 

Enter the gas station attendant – a guardian angel in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This compassionate ѕoᴜɩ, whose һeагt recognized the silent рɩeа for care, extended a kind hand to the stray dog. In that moment, the trajectory of both their lives changes, setting the stage for a touching connection that defies expectations of a chance eпсoᴜпteг. As the gas station attendant provides food, shelter, and a gentle toᴜсһ, the transformation in the stray dog becomes evident. The once-shy creature starts to trust, finding solace in the warmth of a newfound friend. 

The gas station, once a transient space, now becomes a haven where an ᴜпexрeсted bond between human and canine blossoms. In the cold weather that once posed a tһгeаt to the stray dog’s survival, a different narrative unfolds—one of love and warmth. The gas station attendant’s care becomes a ɩіfeɩіпe, offering not just physical sustenance but also a sense of belonging and security to a creature that once knew only hardship. As word spreads about this heartwarming tale, the community is dгаwп to the simple yet profound connection between the gas station attendant and the stray dog. ѕoсіаɩ medіа platforms become a canvas for admiration, with comments, shares, and гeасtіoпѕ expressing collective awe for the compassion that transcends the ordinary.
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The organization was thrilled to report that, for the first time in almost 50 years, their kennels were just about empty! According to Today, 94 animals have been adopted since the beginning of November. An additional 26 lost pets were picked up by their owners. 

“Two weeks ago our kennels were almost filled, now we don’t have any dogs in the building at all (we have 1 cat that came in as a stray a little bit ago)!!” the Adams County SPCA shared in their Facebook post. “Our community stepped up once again! This is the first time in 47 YEARS that the Adams County SPCA is empty let alone at Christmas time, it is a true miracle!”

On New Year’s Day, a 3-year-old dog named Leo fell off a 300-foot seaside cliff in Ecola State Park, along the Oregon coast. According to CBS News, the dog slipped after running off from his owners during a walk. 

Firefighters from three local departments arrived on the scene and were preparing to rappel down the cliff when an aircrew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Astoria arrived via an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter.

  The tides were rising, so the rescue team had to act fast to save the poor dog’s life. The crew lowered a rescue swimmer with a hoisting basket onto the beach, and they were able to reach Leo and put him in the basket. 

Video captured the dramatic moment Leo was rescued and lifted into the helicopter, then transported back to the mainland:

  It was certainly an eventful way to kick of the new year, and the airmen were relieved by the mission accomplished: “Hugs all around,” an airmen is heard saying in the rescue footage. “Love it.” Despite the dramatic ordeal, Leo survived relatively unharmed and was reunited with his family. 

“Leo stayed overnight at an emergency vet. He has a few cuts and bruises,” Leo’s owners said, according to the U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Northwest. “All things considered, he is doing good. We are so thankful he is alive and expected to recover.” 

 We’re so glad Leo is safe and sound! Thank you to these Coast Guard airmen for saving the day!
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The story comes from a Reddit user known as Oakenboken, who shared that his pet yellow lab Bosko found a baby calf in their feedlot who was almost dead from hypothermia. “His mother was to weak to care for him, and the cold and wet and nearly taken him,” the poster explained. “His nose was frozen stiff and his eyes looked dead, but he was breathing.. if barely.”

His mother and grandmother took the calf inside and covered him with blankets and heating pads in an effort to save his life. They also provided the cow with antibiotics. Through it all, Bosko refused to leave the calf’s side. Four hours later, the family got an inspiring sign as the baby cow began to move and his breathing became more regular. When Bosko finally decided to go inside for some rest, the family’s other dog Duke came in and “took up the night shift,” keeping the cow company. 

Over time, the calf’s condition continued to improve. By day three, he was “up and about” and eating with no problems. After a few weeks of bottle feeding, the calf was well enough to rejoin the rest of the cows. The cow was named Zeke. While he was a little smaller than normal after his health scare, he was in solid health and described as “one of the friendliest cows you’ll find.” 

 On Reddit, the poster reassured readers that they weren’t going to eat the cow, and that Zeke had “become a mascot of sorts” and a sidekick to one of their bulls. Zeke survived, all thanks to the sweet dog who rescued him from the rain. The owner says that Bosko was also a rescue, so it’s as if he’s paying it forward to another animal in need. “He was a [rescue] case himself,” u/Oakenboken wrote. 

What an inspiring story! We’re so glad Zeke survived, thanks to these humans and caring dog Bosko!
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However, genetic evidence places it with the Pelecaniformes. The adult is mainly grey while the juveniles are browner. Shoebill lives in tropical east Africa in large swamps from South Sudan to Zambia. Shoebills are often silent birds that don’t produce a lot of noise. They are experts at patience and can spend endless hours standing motionless in the water while they wait for their next prey to swim by. They only make sounds during mating season. It has a hippopotamus call-like quality to it but is louder. To entice a partner, the birds make a loud interjection and exhibit with their bills. This noise is quite loud and unnerving. 

A loud, hollow sound is produced when the shoebill smacks its upper and lower jaws together. These are short, repeated bursts that sound like machine guns or indigenous percussion. When shoebill chicks cry out for food, they emit a sound resembling a human when we hiccup. They eat big fish like lungfish, eels, and catfish, and also crazy stuff like Nile monitor lizards, snakes, and baby crocodiles. Shoebills might be just as vicious as they appeared, as Victorian photographers discovered the hard way. 

19th-century zoologist Stanley S. Flower wrote, “The shoebill is capable of inflicting a very powerful bite and is by no means a safe bird for a stranger ignorant of its ways to approach.” 

Check out how wild this animal sounds in the video below!

 

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According to a press release, 22-year-old rhino mom Kiazi gave birth to her calf on December 24, marking a historic first for Zoo Atlanta right in time for Christmas. Veterinary teams are monitoring the mother and calf, and say the newborn appears to be healthy and strong, and that Kiazi is providing appropriate maternal care. 

While it marks her first birth at Zoo Atlanta, Kiazi has previously given birth to two offspring at other organizations.

 

“The Zoo Atlanta family is beyond excited about the birth of Kiazi’s calf. This birth has been long-awaited news for many months,” zoo president and CEO Raymond B. King said in a press release. Zoo staff first detected Kiazi’s pregnancy in the spring. 

White rhinos have some of the longest pregnancies in the animal kingdom, ranging from 16 to 18 months. The newborn’s father is a 12-year-old named Mumbles, who was paired with Kiazi in 2022 under a recommendation by the AZA White Rhino Species Survival Plan, which aims to maintain a healthy and genetically diverse population for the species.

  Southern white rhinos are the largest species of rhino, and newborns can weigh between 100 and 150 pounds at birth. 

Despite their name, white rhinos are not actually white. While the southern white rhinoceros is not endangered, the species is listed as “Near Threatened” by the IUCN, and are a vulnerable target of poachers for their coveted horns. They were nearly hunted to extinction by the end of the 19th century, but have made a comeback thanks to conservation efforts. Other rhino species are critically endangered and threatened with extinction, and the zoo hopes the newborn will inspire awareness about rhino conservation. 

“If there is a special connection that our Members and guests can make with Kiazi and her calf, this is a connection that can translate to conservation action. All rhino species are currently in peril, and as stewards of this brand-new ambassador here in Atlanta, we also have a responsibility to do all we can to raise awareness of the status of wild rhinos.” Kiazi and her newborn have been bonding privately behind the scenes; they will later enter the rhino habitat. The birth is very exciting news for Zoo Atlanta, who has had just one rhino calf birth in their 134-year history: an eastern black rhino who arrived in 2013. 

The zoo also recently received another southern white rhino, a 17-year-old female named Dakari, in October. She will also be introduced to Mumbles under a recommendation of the species survival plan — so more rhino calves could be in store for the future.

  Congratulations to Kiazi and Zoo Atlanta on the arrival of this adorable baby southern white rhino!
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Tattoo is a leopard Appaloosa, and his dazzling and unique coat is surely a sight to be seen. I caught up with his owner with some questions I had for her truly stunning horse, so keep reading to learn all about Tattoo! How did Tattoo come into your life? 

I was a sophomore in college, and my riding trainers (John and Debbie Letham at Letham Stables) let me intern at their breeder barn for my equestrian riding team and equine classes major requirements. I could watch over the mares that were about to give birth that spring. I was able to bond with each of the five mares, check their behaviors and watch for signs of labor. Tattoo came into this world on May 18th, and his mama gave birth to him early in the morning. 

I met baby Tattoo when he was only one hour old, soaking wet and learning to stand. When he was standing and nursing, it was then my job to go into the stall and get used to people! My parents came to the barn to the see baby Tattoo later that day, and they still say to this day that when they entered the barn I was in the stall, holding Tattoo in my lap, crying my eyes out. I was madly in love at first sight. They both said “oh, no…” We all knew that raising and training my own horse was my dream, but this foal was not mine, but deep in my heart I knew that I wanted him to be. My internship was a dream, and not much later in the week the other mares all gave birth to healthy babies. I worked with each one but Tattoo was always the first one I would play with every minute I could be at the barn. He would let me cuddle him while he napped and he even let me halter him at three weeks old. His mother trusted me so much and so did baby Tattoo. 

When he was only six months old, I was told by my trainers that Tattoo had been sold, and I should prepare myself and him to say good-bye. That was the hardest two months of my life because not only was I in love with the babies, but Tattoo had become a favorite. 

I had told myself that he was not mine, even from the beginning. So, I vowed to end my internship, it had gone on for longer than it should anyway, and I said good-bye to the almost yearlings. Only 3 months later, Christmas morning, I sat with my family around the tree, and the last box was given to me. It was from “all of them” and when I opened it up it was a picture of Tattoo, a tiny model horse with spots. I cried so hard, knowing that I had said goodbye and that I would remember him. 

Then my parents urged me to look under the paper at the bottom, and there was the words “Transfer Ownership” in bold letters. Then, the Appaloosa Horse Club words glittered at me with Tattoo’s show name written in black (Shining Royse). 

My parents had bought Tattoo over six months before! I had no idea. Owning a young horse was terrifying, because I felt I wasn’t good enough as a trainer since I had never done it, and I was in college! But, my parents and my sister believed in me, and to say we all cried is in understatement. I cried for weeks! 

Even when I went to the barn as his owner that Christmas Day, I cried and hugged him so many times! I admit I still do to this day. He is my dream come true and I have experienced many “firsts” with him at big shows I never dreamed of competing at with my own trained horse. How did Tattoo get his name? 

His name "Tattoo" means "a rhythmic tapping or drumming" and we named him that because the sight of him literally throws my heart into drumming, ever since I met him. My mother is actually the one who named him that. 

What are Tattoo’s favorite hobbies? 

Getting into things! He is the noisiest horse I have ever met. If he can touch it with his nose, then he is going to get into it. His other favorite things are running the fence with his pasture neighbors, and he loves to play chase with me. It's like a cat-and-mouse game we play where I run and hide behind the hay bales. He comes running over where I jumped out and scare him. 

Then we circle the hay chasing each other in turns. It's surprising that he keeps coming to investigate my hiding spot, snorting, when he knows I am going to jump out. It's all safe fun.

What is his personality like? Completely chill, goofy and mischievous. I was taught growing up that young horses are very spontaneous and can be dangerous, but Tattoo is one of the coolest horses I have ever ridden and been around. 

Ever since he was a baby learning to halter, he has been insanely curious so even now when we are riding or leading, he wants to investigate everything he can. His eyes will be wide, his body relaxed and his ears perked at whatever has caught his attention. Its surprising to say that he is not spooky, just really curious and he wants to touch things with his nose and sniff it! It surprises many people to see how goofy, antsy and awkward he is when I am on the ground next to him, but the minute I sit into the saddle, he is a completely different horse. 

His mellow, curious side comes out and he is ready to work, but is calm, collected, and concentrated. His mind is going so fast, that there is no “rests”, he wants to keep working and trying new things under saddle. His favorite riding class is trail, he loves to smell and touch every obstacle and watch where his feet are going, even though we would get penalties for touching obstacles! Does Tattoo share the spotlight with any other horses? 

Yes, although Tattoo is the most “popular” in our barn on the internet, I have 2 other horses. I have a 28 year old Tennessee Walking horse named Sunny Boy, who was my first horse when I was 7. Skip Dancin’ Tango is 26 and was my first “real” show horse. 

Tango taught me to ride competitively at 15. The two seniors horses taught me so much, but Tattoo is my first “home raised”. These horses have all taught me in so many different ways and each have taken me further than I ever dreamed. Without them, I would not be the person I am. What’s something special you’d like people to know about Tattoo? 

Hmm… he is obsessed with miniature horses and donkeys! Many horses are terrified, but not Tattoo. At shows, his eyes go wide, his nose flares and he almost drags me to the mini so he can try to become friends. He is oddly obsessed! His neighbor at home is a mini donkey we call “Peter”. 

He also has had a girlfriend horse! Usually, at shows, he is calm and curious, not really interested in other horses unless they get too close, but at a particular show, a roan quarter horse mare caught his attention. 

She was only 4, still learning about being under saddle and her first show, but he was completely infatuated with her. I am not sure if it was her age, or what, but he wanted to stand by her, touch her with his nose and follow her. It was so strange, but the owner was very amused and let them stand together when we were waiting for classes. He calmed her down, and he didn’t pay attention to any other horse but her. He was very much in love with her!
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Fortunately for the poor creature, a group of people was walking on the beach at that time and spotted her. 

However, they initially thought there’s nothing wrong with the marine creature, but they soon realized the tiny seal was stuck between the rocks as she wasn’t moving at all and constantly crying. So they they alerted the staff at the St. Mary’s Seal Watch. “Normally when seals appear stuck, they will manage to get themselves out, but this poor thing was well and truly trapped,” St. Mary’s Seal Watch wrote about the rescue in a Facebook post. 

“It is likely that having been spooked and attempting to get across the rocks from where it was resting that young pup misjudged the hole it was trying to cross and slid backwards.” But only when the volunteers arrived at the scene, they realized the things look worst than they thought and there would take a lot of time and patience to set the mammal free. The team also needed to move gently, because any rash decisions could harmed the seal. 

“Even at this young age seals are very heavy and have extremely sharp teeth and give a nasty and dangerous bite,” they said. “We couldn’t just pull [her] out as this could result in injury to either the seal or us.

  So they started the rescue by putting a towel on the baby seal’s head. In this way they made sure they won’t be harmed and the animal would be less stressed. 

Using some planks of drift woods they managed to move the massive rocks, while another member of the rescue team carefully pulled the creature and finally lift her out. Thankfully the tiny seal got completely unharmed out of this delicate situation. After a medical check the volunteers released her back in the wild. 

“Luckily this little one was spotted early and with volunteers on site we were able to rescue it swiftly.” 

 In the video bellow you can watch another successful rescue of a seal stuck between rocks:

 
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A dog, later named River, was cruelly abandoned by her owners. She continued to wait on the doorstep of the house where her family had once lived. Despite the challenging circumstances, this resilient dog stayed true to her callous family and would run away when anyone came near. The dog, who seemed to have no interest in anyone else, was spotted going around in circles near the houses in the neighborhood. Concerned for her well-being, neighbors decided to help corner her to provide assistance. 

When they finally approached her, they discovered a timid and quiet dog who didn’t growl or bite. River’s rescuer, Jo, was worried that she might never be able to trust humans again. After taking her to the vet for a check-up, deworming, and flea treatment, Jo brought her home and gave her some space to adjust to her new surroundings. 

She was placed in a crate with a blanket in an open garage, allowing her the freedom to explore her new environment at her own pace. Little by little, River began to venture out of the garage and sniff around her new foster home. It was during these moments that Jo could see her gradually letting go of her anxiety and worry. As the dog grew more comfortable in her new surroundings, it became clear that she had the potential to find a loving family and live a much-improved life. 

One day, Jo introduced her to her father, who was a huge dog lover and had been considering adopting a dog himself. The two instantly connected, and the father was smitten with the sweet, loving dog. However, after a few days, Jo had to break the news to her father that she and her family had also fallen in love with River and had decided to keep her. 

Thankfully, River’s grandad was understanding and supportive of their decision. The once-abandoned dog has now beautifully integrated into her new family’s life. As an added bonus, Jo’s father still gets to see her as much as he likes, providing the dog with even more love and attention. 

This heartwarming story serves as a powerful reminder that even in the darkest of times, love and kindness can help turn a life around.

 
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