Sometimes we forget about our smallest veterans that need assistance too, after leaving active service. And those veterans I’m talking about, are retired military working dogs. They need people to adopt them after their service is up. The Air Force is asking for people – military members or civilians – who would be willing to adopt some of their retired military working dogs. I mean, it’s hard to say no to a face like that. Air Force officials at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland have released a news issue last month calling for adoptive parties to take their retired dogs. The Air Force has stated that while there is lots of demand to adopt the puppies that didn’t make the cut for active duty, there is significantly less interest in adopting the adult dogs – which are exceptionally trained by the way, and could easily rescue you from various dangerous situations or sniff out any nearby bombs. If you are indeed interested, the Air Force has warned that the process for adopting a retired military dog can be long and could potentially take up to two years. Interested potential dog owners are required to fill out paperwork and answer questions as to where the dog will live, and how it will be cared for. And not anyone would be eligible to adopt the canine vets. In order to be deemed a good fit, applicants need to have a six-foot fence, no kids under the age of 5, and no more than 3 dogs already in the home. They also need to list their veterinarian on the application, provide to references, as well as be able to produce a transport crate. Still interested in adopting a retired military working dog? You can get in contact with officials at mwd.adoptions@us.af.mil or call 210-671-6766.
Most of us would do anything for our pets: we adjust our homes for them, buy them their favorite foods, and pay for expensive vet bills. Some of us would even put our lives on the line for them without expecting the favor to be returned. So, for all we do for them, it’s pretty amazing when our furry friends do make a sacrifice for us! And while it’s dogs that are often trained to be helpful and loyal, our feline family members are there for us, too! Just take a look at these incredible cats who saved their owners’ lives… To read more on this story, click here:Brave Superhero Cats That Saved People’s Lives
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This Encounter Captured Millions Of Hearts When a videographer unexpectedly encountered a group of seal pups while scuba diving in the sea, their behavior completely took him by surprise. 55-year-old Gary Grayson loves nothing more than taking a walk (or a swim) on the wild side. However, when he ended up bumping into a seal just off the south coast of England, nothing could prepare him for the response he would receive after posting a video of the strange encounter online… To read more on this story, click here:Scuba Diver’s Strange Encounter With Seal Pup Goes Viral
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Let’s be honest: most of us could probably use a bigger paycheck. We work the jobs we do to makes ends meet, but there aren’t many people out there who think they’re compensated exactly as they should be for the hard work they put into their day-to-day routine. So what would you do if you found out there are certain animals who probably make more money than you do just for being animals? You’ve probably seen some of them in movies, on television, or online, and they bring in a hefty paycheck—even though they can’t even spend it! To read more on this story, click here:20 Famous Pets That Rake In Outrageous Amounts Of Money For Their Owners Each Year
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Each and every time a newborn sloth enters the world, it’s cause for celebration. But to witness such a rarely-seen event makes it even more so. Recently, nature guide Steven Vela did just that — and he caught the whole thing on film. Evidently, while trekking with a group through a forest in Costa Rica, Vela happened to notice a sloth high in the treetops. Though notoriously difficult to spot in the wild as it is, this particular sloth was seconds away from doing something few have ever observed. As Vela looked on, the sloth gave birth to a beautiful baby. To read more on this story, click here:Rare Video Captures The Incredible Moment A Baby Sloth Is Born To learn more about sloths, click here: 10 facts about sloths, nature's slowest animals
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Few constructions in nature evoke a sense of coziness and warmth quite like nests — treetop homes built with love and care by birds to raise their babies. But this particular mom-to-be found a rather ingenious way of making her place even cozier. Conservationist Bianca Caroline Soares is no stranger to seeing hummingbird nests perched on branches in the jungle near her home in Paraguay. But on a walk last Spring, she spotted one unlike any she’d seen before. To read more on this story, click here:Clever Little Hummingbird Builds A Home With A Roof
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COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Columbus Zoo says two cheetah cubs born through in vitro fertilization are continuing to grow and do well. The cubs are the first-ever born through in vitro fertilization. According to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, the cheetahs are now being reared by the zoo’s animal care team after checkups indicated the female cub was not gaining enough weight. To read more on this story, click here:Columbus Zoo Releases New Photos Of Cheetah Cubs Born Through In Vitro Fertilization
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The signs of dogfighting can be hard to spot if you don’t know what to look for. According to the Humane Rescue Alliance, the key signs of dogfighting are:
Dogs kept outside on heavy chains and rotated throughout the yard
Dogs that leave and come back to the yard with injuries or scarring
Dogs frequently forced to run on a treadmill or use other conditioning tools for long periods of time
“If you see an animal that has scarring or open wounds around its legs, chest or around its face, those are usually indications it is involved in organized dogfighting,” HRA Humane Law Enforcement Officer Engel said. To read more on this story, click here:Dogfighting: How to Identify and Report It
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She's done 4 flights so far with Fred. NEWAYGO COUNTY, Mich. — Ronica Froese's has had a love for animals her whole life. That love also includes miniature horses. "I've loved horses my entire life, they are my spirit animal. 6 years ago I wanted a horse at home and the only property size I have is for a miniature horse," says Froese. That's when she found a mini, affectionately known as Fred, from an online post in Kansas. To read more on this story, click here:West Michigan Woman Approved To Fly With Service Horse
Today, the six living species of sloths are usually found dangling from tree branches, or going viral on YouTube. But sloths used to be a lot more diverse—and a lot bigger. The extinct ground sloths pursued all sorts of different lifestyles and came in just about every imaginable shape and size. Some were cow-like grazers; others might have been accomplished burrowers; and, believe it or not, a few even dined beneath the ocean waves. To read more on this story, click here:10 Big Facts About Giant Ground Sloths
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This VERY good boy is not very good at being a service dog, unfortunately Dogs are angels on earth in every discernible way. Some are great at being lifelong companions, others have talents in the service arena — as K9 police dogs, service dogs to those in need, etc. And some dogs have higher hopes and dreams than they’re capable of achieving, but that doesn’t make them any less Good. Take this guy, for example. In a video that’s quickly gone viral all over social media, a German Shepherd named Ryker can be seen trying so very hard to meet the standards of a service dog. But Ryker, like many of us out there of the human variety who can relate, falls short during his test. In every single way. Please enjoy the funniest, most adorable animal video you will see all day. To learn more about Ryker and see his video, click here:German Shepherd Hilariously Fails His Service Dog Training In Viral Video
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Unless you have the virus, or your pet is spending a lot of time with Covid-19 patients, no precautions are needed, or helpful.
Pet owners may be wondering whether Covid-19, the coronavirus that has infected thousands of people worldwide, is a threat to dogs or cats or can be carried by them. So far, the short answer is no. Unless you are in an area where the disease is spreading rapidly, then there is no action or preparation necessary. Even if you are in an area where many people have been infected with the coronavirus, there’s no evidence that companion animals can be infected with it. Of course, veterinarians can’t be absolutely sure about the infection because it is new, so if you have the virus, or are in an area with many human infections, some precautions might be useful. To read more on this story, click here: No Evidence That Pets Can Get Covid-19, but Wash Your Hands Anyway
It has to be a special connection between dogs and little babies, since it’s really hard to find a more heart-warming duo. Whenever a furry companion and a mini-human team up, the result is simply adorable. And nothing shows this better than the bond between Dilan – a newborn and Farley – a French bulldog. To read more on this story, click here:Baby and French Bulldog Born on the Same Day Think They’re Brothers and They Do Everything Together
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