It's truly special the willing to sacrifice your time and energy to help someone or something need.

Many times, our animal friends are the ones that need us to make sacrifices for them. They find themselves in dangerous situations that require the effort of a human to overcome. Just like these two hikers from Australia who found a lost dog in the middle of the woods.

Two hikers, exploring Australia’s Mt. Glorious National Park, came across a female dog stranded on a creek bed. They were a long way from help, and they knew they needed to be very clever about their rescue plan if it was to work.

While exploring Mt. Glorious, one of Australia’s National Parks, two hikers came across a lost female dog…
The hikers found her stranded on a creek bed. They decided to name her Miss Piggy and were determined to help her to safety, but they weren’t quite sure how… They approached her slowly, unsure of how she would react. After all, she might not be used to people and could try to run away.
At first, Miss Piggy ran and hid under some nearby branches. She wasn’t sure if the hikers would help her or hurt her. Understandable, given the situation she was in.
But, she soon adjusted to the company and warmed up. But, they knew they still needed to help her to safety. What would they do?
Miss Piggy was too tired to walk the trail back, so the men had to devise a plan. They refused to leave without her.They placed her in a pouch and attached the pouch to a stick so they could carry her all the way back to their vehicles.
Miss Piggy weighed almost 90 pounds, and the men carried her for over 45 minutes back to safety. By the time they reached the cars, she was all smiles and wags!
It turns out that Miss Piggy, whose real name is Bobby, escaped from her owner’s yard 10 miles away and ended up in the woods! She was missing for three weeks, but managed to stay in good health the entire time.
Those hikers could have easily ignored the pup and went on their way. Thankfully, she’s safely back with her owner because of their efforts!

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Humans are social creatures; most of us can’t live only by ourselves, without friends and family to share our life with. 

In a new study by Link AKC, a company that makes smart collars for dogs, more than half of American dog owners admit they sometimes skip social events to spend time with their dog instead.

The study involved 2,000 dog owners and included questions about how having a dog impacts a person’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being. 82% of dog owners noticed an improvement in their mental and emotional health because of their dog, and 68% claim that having a dog has improved their physical health.


We’ve always known that dogs are a person’s best friend, and now we have numbers to back that up. 6 in 10 people say their dog has helped them in some way, and single people confess that their dog helps them get through an average of almost 5 (4.83) stressful events every week. 40% of people relied on their pup to cope with the death of a loved one, and 20% said their dog helped them through a difficult breakup.

Herbie Calves, Link AKC CMO, told Fox News:

“The physical benefits of dog ownership are often the first that come to mind, but we’ve found the emotional and mental health benefits of having a furry companion are just as impactful. People consider their dogs members of their family and are looking for ways to connect and interact with them on a deeper level.”




Nearly 9 out of 10 (88%) people said their dog makes them a better person. More than half say seeing their dog after a long day of work makes them very happy. And 81% of people talk to their dog like they’re a human friend, with 72% of people admitting they tell their dog things they wouldn’t share with any other people. Dogs are the best friend who never interrupts our troubles with problems of their own. They also don’t offer faulty advice.

Since dogs are people’s best friends, 78% make life decisions based on their pets, and 3 out of 4 dog owners would rather not spend any time away from their fur child. And of course 4 out of 5 people said it would be a deal breaker if their romantic partner didn’t like their dog.

The reasons people love their dogs vary. 9 out of 10 people feel safer with a dog. More than 2 out of 3 people say their dog helps them get regular exercise. 55% of people said “unconditional love” was the biggest benefit of having a pet, followed by constant companionship.




71% of responders said they would be interested in a product that lets them check on their dog while they’re away from home. Calves said:

“Dog ownership is a great responsibility but also comes with great physical, emotional and mental benefits. Our goal at Link AKC is to provide dog parents with useful, insightful information to give them peace of mind that they are doing what is best for their dog, who in exchange do so much for them.”

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Geert Weggen is a Dutch/Swedish international awarded photographer specialized in photographing Red squirrels.

Six years ago, a fox was standing on his doorstep, and Weggen rushed back inside to fetch some meat. The animal would come back every day to get more food, so the photographer used that as a chance to take some pictures.

As Weggen says himself:

"By the end of a second week, the fox would come to the balcony where it interacted with various props I used for photography. Soon before late, a Russian bird paid me a visit and continued on doing so daily. Suddenly, my balcony had become a studio filled with nature props, cameras, mirrors, etc. The bird followed me, and I followed the bird with my camera, as it searched for hidden food in scenes that I had created. Some photos of this encounter were awarded and published.

Eventually, red squirrels appeared, and they still come daily to my outside studio. Little did I know back then that it would become my living. Since last year I have been organizing Squirrel workshops at home. These workshops are held to occur two times a year when the young squirrels arrive. A maximum of 3 participants can join this 5-day workshop."

Scroll down below to see a collection of his pictures featuring the beautiful red squirrels:


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