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Henry takes care of all sorts of birds, giving them the attention and love they need after they hatch, especially if the mother isn’t there.

 

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My little Freckles is half the size of the rest of his siblings for some reason. Usually these small ones have a hard time standing up, so Freckles and I have been practicing using our leg muscles on different kinds of surfaces to strengthen them back up.
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Despite nearing a state of emotional shutdown, Millie exhibited a lingering yearning for human connection, a spark that Lee was determined to kindle. Inspired by her resilience and inherent need for affection, Lee saw beyond her immediate condition to the loving and loyal companion she could become for a family. 

Motivated by this vision, he embarked on a mission to nurture her back to health, addressing not just her physical needs but her emotional and psychological well-being as well. Lee’s journey with Millie highlights the transformative power of love and patience in healing and preparing rescue animals for a brighter future in loving homes. As Millie slowly made her way over to Lee as he stood outside the exam room, the compassionate man kneeled down. She walked over with her head down. 

But when her eyes met his, she knew this angel on earth was a good man. She lifted her head up and drew closer to him. Lee explains in the video that he pulled her toward him so she could feel his heartbeat. Lee put Millie into his car to take her to The Asher House. There, in the backseat, she closed her eyes and slept. The comfort she already felt was incredible. A peace came over her body knowing she was in loving hands. 

Once back at her new foster home, Millie meets the pack that’s filled with all types of animals. Her new friends are so important to her rehabilitation. 

The short, delightful video will give you all the feels! Thank you, Lee, for giving Millie the second chance she deserves!

 
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This is what makes the Dukha people of Mongolia so fascinating and amazing. The nomadic tribe has lived in the same region for centuries. During that time, they developed a special relationship with the wild animals. 

In fact, this relationship is so amazing it will leave you in awe. Fortunately for us, photographer Hamid Sardar-Afkhami recently visited this lost tribe and documented what he saw through a series of stunning photographs. 

Through their unique culture, the Dukha people have developed a unique relationship with neighboring reindeer. They use them as means of transportation over the treacherous terrain they call home. The Dukha hunt small woodland animals like rabbits. This earns them about two US dollars. The Dukha also train golden eagles to aid in their hunting. Eagle hunting is considered a privilege. Those who are able to do it are well respected by the tribe. The Dukha believe they have a spiritual connection with all animals. The connection allows them to feel at home in nature and to maintain their culture despite the growing influence of the outside world.
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  Normally the father would take care of the babies by hunting and gathering food, but with no father in sight, the woman has become sort of a surrogate parent. How precious is this?

   

  The dog seemed to be at the end, but the very next morning he had a new pep in his step! They then scheduled to get the cancer removed, and Henry started running and galloping around the yard every day. 

Months later, the boy was doing better than ever and adoption applications were rolling in. It was time for that next chapter, and he’d be surrounded by love for the rest of his life!

 
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  “This far north, the moon barely sets at this time of year. It is cold even for the Inuits.” “But a few souls brave the temperature to photograph bears, the aurora, and indeed the full moon in this case,” said the Wimbledon-based nature guide. 

“No such thing as cold, just poor equipment,” quipped the intrepid shooter who shares his pics on Instagram. “This far North, no matter how many layers you cocoon yourself with—six in this case—the cold still seeps in. But who cares with a morning like this.” Indeed, he took just a ten minute walk from their camp situated on a frozen fjord when the breathtaking scene unfolded. “It is humbling to think of the trappers and explorers back in the day who had none of our comforts. Even the moon looks cold!”

For the McCraw family, the arrival of a new rescue dog brought a semblance of solace following the death of their cherished dog, Mischka, who succumbed to cancer. Their sorrow was profound. During their period of mourning, Maggie entered their lives, compelling them to make her part of their family. Arranged by Halfway There Rescue, the family’s initial meeting with Maggie in South Carolina was deeply moving. Mary and her husband, Mark, felt an instant connection with Maggie, charmed by her affections during their first encounter, as if destiny had brought them together. 

Maggie, throughout the meeting, clung to Mark, expressing her gratitude for being rescued. She jumped up and down, giving him the sweetest hugs, showing her gratitude. Learning of Maggie’s past abuse and exploitation for breeding by her former owners before being abandoned, the McCraws were deeply distressed. Before joining the McCraws, Maggie had been under the care of Andra Mack in a foster home, where she gradually regained her trust in humans. Now ready for a permanent home, the McCraws eagerly welcomed her to South Carolina, promising her a loving fresh start. 

This story serves as a testament to the kindness of those willing to open their hearts to a dog in dire need of love and protection. Here’s to wishing the McCraws and Maggie many joyful adventures ahead. Get ready for your favorite video of the day! We are elated that Maggie and the McCraws found one another. This connection is one that’ll last forever!

@pittiesfromheaven This was Demi (now Maggie) meeting her new dad for the very first time. It's like they had known each other for years ❤️😍 this is why we foster. This is the moment a neglected dog becomes part of a family #pitbullsoftiktok #rescuedogsoftiktok #fosterpuppiesoftiktok #adoptdontshop #loveatfirstsight ♬ It Had To Be You - Frank Sinatra

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  Born from rare c-section 

Jameela was born at Texas’ Fort Worth Zoo to 33-year-old western lowland gorilla Sekani. It was a routine pregnancy and Sekani wasn’t expected to give birth until February, but on January 3 she began exhibiting unusual symptoms. 

After medical tests, she was diagnosed with preeclampsia, a serious blood-pressure condition. The zoo realized the lives of both the mom and baby were in danger, and decided an emergency c-section. C-sections, in which the baby is delivered through an incision in the mother’s abdomen, are fairly common in human births but rarely performed on gorillas. But given our reproductive biological similarities, the procedure is much the same. 

The zoo consulted with Dr. Jamie Walker Erwin, a local obstetrician and gynecologist, who assembled a team of experts for the surgery. The c-section was a success, but because Jameela was born 4-6 weeks premature they had to act fast to save her life, providing resuscitation, stabilization and respiratory support. 

Rejected by birth mother 

Over the next few weeks, she received round-the-clock care and the baby gorilla’s health eventually stabilized. The newborn was given the name Jameela, which means “beautiful” in Swahili and is also a tribute to Dr. Jamie Erwin. Sekani also recovered from the procedure. However, the team soon faced another hurdle: when they attempted to reunite the mother and child, Sekani showed no interest in caring for her baby, likely because she never experienced the necessary hormonal cues that would’ve come from a natural birth. After two weeks of unsuccessful attempts, they attempted to introduce Jameela to another female gorilla at the zoo, Gracie, hoping she would accept the baby as a surrogate. 

However, this also proved to be unsuccessful. A decision was then made to transfer Jameela to a different zoo where she may be adopted by a female gorilla. Last week, she was flown to her new home at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. 

“Our main goal has always been that Jameela is raised by gorillas,” Mike Fouraker, executive director of the Fort Worth Zoo, said in a press release. “We have been in contact with the team at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and are hopeful that our ultimate goal will be met. The transfer has proven to be successful. “The introductions here have gone really well. The troop here seems receptive to her presence,” Fort Worth Zoo primary gorilla keeper Angie Holmes said in a video. 

“Our intial intro process has been really great. We’ve had interest from multiple gorillas,” said said Brian Price, gorilla keeper at Cleveland Metroparks. “Fredricka, who is our proven surrogate, came over and had some really good interactions with Jameela. She made some vocalizations.”

Welcome Jameela! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3kLU9cVnMo

— Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (@clemetzoo) March 28, 2024

In an update, the zoo confirmed that Fredricka, aka Freddy, has been successfully bonding with Jameela and appears to have adopted the little one as a surrogate. “Freddy immediately went in and picked her up. It was the biggest sigh of relief,” Laura Klutts, associate animal curator at the zoo, said in a video. “That was the first time Jameela was able to be picked up properly by a female gorilla.” “Now that we’ve kind of hit that next box that we need to see, we can move forward with what that looks like with what our gorillas say they’re ready for.” “That is exactly what we were hoping to see,” animal curator Elena Less said.

Gorilla update! Cleveland Metroparks Zoo & @FortWorthZoo provide an update on baby Jameela as introductions continue between Cleveland’s #gorilla troop & the three-month-old. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/SpNbt1lUZf

— Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (@clemetzoo) April 3, 2024

Jameela’s first weeks of life have been quite dramatic and filled with complications, but it seems that she’s finally in good hands. “To see what that looks like in a successful way, it brought tears to my eyes,” said Angie Holmes. 

We’re so glad little Jameela has found a great new home and has been accepted by a gorilla surrogate mom.
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After hearing the boy’s story, many people in the community were touched. Since the boy lives in a small town, getting back on his feet will be tricky. But many individuals have offered support to the boy and his dog if he’s willing to accept help. Doing the Responsible Thing 

The boy and his dog were living under a bridge in Senatobia, Mississippi. The dog named Jada is a four-month-old Rottweiler/German Shepherd mix who had been with the boy since she was a tiny pup. The two have a strong bond, but the boy gave her up to the Senatobia-Tate County Animal Shelter because he couldn’t care for her. He walked Jada all the way to the shelter and gave them a garbage bag filled with her food and blanket. 

Even though the shelter was at capacity, they knew they couldn’t say no. They kept Jada in the main area of the facility, but she became miserable as soon as her human left. “My heart broke for him. He was clearly saddened by having to bring his dog up here,” Shelter Director Kris Robinson said. “She was kind of clinging to him around his legs. Every time he would move, she would move. She has bonded with him.” After the boy left, Jada plopped on the ground and moped. Someone at the shelter took a photo of her lying there beside the garbage bag with her stuff. They shared the image on social media, and people instantly felt heartbroken for Jada and the boy. 

 Community Steps Up 

Someone will foster Jada while law enforcement looks into the situation. Ever since the shelter mentioned the boy’s predicament on Facebook, several people have offered help. Some people claimed they could house him and his dog, and others were willing to help him find a job. A local church also offers temporary shelter and food to those who need it. 

Currently, the shelter has been unable to reach the boy, but he has several options for assistance if he’s willing to take it. Robinson believes his decision to surrender Jada was very intelligent. He could’ve easily abandoned the dog, but he went out of his way to keep his four-legged family member safe.

“I think that boy has a lot more integrity than a lot of people around here who dump animals and puppies when they can’t take care of them,” Robinson said. 

The shelter said they will update followers if they hear from the boy or gain more information. But for the time being, Jada will be receiving the best care possible. Hopefully, she and her human will be reunited soon.
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 From the start, Reeves was apprehensive about his chances of winning. "I'm so terrible with this," he said, groaning. "I just know it's going to be a disaster!"

He needn't have worried, though, because with a little bit of deductive reasoning — and some prompting from Pup Quiz host Steve Higgins — Reeves nailed his first question and soon had one very adorable puppy joining him in his comfy recliner. 

"That's unfair!" Fallon shouted at Higgins' interference. "First of all, I'm not taking a puppy away from John Wick. Just saying that right now." Which wasn't a lie, because the late-night host then proceeded to whiff his question, making Reeves the temporary owner of two dogs who proceeded to excitedly paw at and lick his face. 

The Matrix actor then doubled the number of dogs in his lap during Double Puppardy by correctly identifying a dik-dik as a species of antelope. "Let's go, Fallon!" Reeves cheered with four happy-go-lucky puppies sitting on him. "It's puppy love!" When one dog raced over to greet Reeves' puppy-less competitor, the actor indignantly shouted, "That's my puppy, Fallon!" Another failed question by Fallon led a joyous Reeves to become almost entirely eclipsed by golden retrievers in his chair. "Who's the puppy king?" He yelled. "I'm the puppy king!" When it came time for Final Puppardy, Reeves had so many dogs that he struggled to write in his final answer… which just so happened to be the correct one, securing his title as Puppy King. 

Chaos soon broke loose on the stage as the dogs attempted to make their great escape at the end of the segment, but the ones who stuck by Reeves' side were awarded with some loving head pats. "How's it going?" the actor asked one contently munching on his tie.
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This episode amusingly highlights that the impulse to leap before looking and the subsequent desire to retract those steps is not exclusive to humans. Marshall’s brief journey into the unknown and his immediate second thoughts serve as a whimsical reminder of the universal nature of learning from our spontaneous decisions. Upon recognizing the predicament he had inadvertently placed himself in, Marshall, the adventurous puppy, made several earnest attempts to undo his brief escapade. In a display of surprising ingenuity for his age, he approached the door he had so eagerly exited moments before. With a mix of determination and a hint of urgency, he scratched at the door, signaling his desire to return to the safety and familiarity of his home. Not stopping there, Marshall even employed his nose in a clever maneuver to ring the doorbell, which emits a knocking sound, repeatedly hoping to catch the attention of his family inside. 

This entire sequence of events, from the initial escape to the comedic realization of his mistake and subsequent efforts to re-enter the house, was fortuitously captured by the family’s surveillance camera. The footage stands as a humorous and heartwarming testament to Marshall’s brief journey of independence and his swift conclusion that home, after all, is where the heart is. This incident delightfully illustrates the sometimes comical lengths to which our pets will go when faced with the consequences of their curiosity. After his brief escape, Marshall was allowed back inside by someone, likely teaching him a valuable lesson about the grass not always being greener on the other side. His owner, Greg Basel, shared the video of Marshall’s escapade, providing a light-hearted moment for all to enjoy. It’s hoped that Marshall has curbed his wandering ways after this adventure. 

 The video below shows the cute Golden Retriever puppy struggling to get back inside.

 
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