Man With 22 Cats Spends Big To Turn His Home Into A Cat Paradise

Cat lover, Peter Cohen, turned his Santa Barbara, California, home into a veritable theme park for his 22 rescue cats with dozens of catwalks, cubbies, hideaways and elevated spaces for their indoor adventures. The home is covered in them and his cats — Smokey, Vanilla, Poppyseed, Butter, Nutter, Coffeebean, Donut, Secret, Cheesecake, Chocolate, MiniBean, Climber, Mikan, Mango, Nugget, Smudge, Jupiter Jones, Blackbird, Cookie Monster, The Professor, Crumple and Rumple — spend entire days going on the kind of excursions many kitties only dream of. Cohen designed all the home’s feline-friendly features himself, with his carpenters finishing the work, so it’s an environment that both he and the cats can enjoy. Via: Adventure Cats

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New Aquarium Opens in Scranton

SCRANTON, Pa. -- There was a lot of pointing, poking and splashing going on as folks ventured through the Electric City Aquarium and Reptile Den in Scranton.

"This is very exciting and it's a beautiful aquarium," said Calli Patitsas of Drums.

Aquarium staff says the new attraction at the Marketplace at Steamtown is almost complete and now open to the public.

This soft opening allows for employees to get their feet wet.

After one day, they are thrilled to see such excitement from visitors, hoping it will inspire a passion for marine life.

"A young child that could be a future marine biologist, a future conservationist, somebody that gets a good experience growing up with these animals they normally don't see. So that's a huge reward for us," said Gary Walker, director at the aquarium.

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Itty-Bitty Pit Bull Is Born With Cleft Palate Before Vets Find Excessive Fluid Around Her Brain

When Sasha the pit bull was born, she looked a little different than most pit bull puppies.

Born in early September, Sasha’s life was immediately in danger. She had a cleft palate and lip, and was unable to nurse from her mama.

Nurse practitioner Marie DeMarco had previously cared for sick kittens, so animal rescuer Courtney Bellew thought she was the perfect person to look after Sasha.

Marie absolutely fell in love with Sasha, but she knew she had a long battle ahead, reports BoredPanda.

Unfortunately, when Sasha was 6 weeks old, a vet discovered that she also had a brain condition, making her a little slower than other puppies her age.

Even though she’s already had her fair share of struggles, Sasha the pit bull isn’t giving up. This little munchkin is a fighter, and her spirit has warmed the hearts of people everywhere.

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Woman With Pigeon In Fanny Pack Attacks Security Guard

The security guard heard a woman yelling at employees at the Social Security Administration Office located at 1121 Waples Mill Road in Fairfax, Tuesday morning, police said.

An officer found 56-year-old Laurie Weave of New York and arrested her. She is being charged with attempted unlawful wounding for attacking the guard with the knife

Police checked inside of her fanny pack and found a small pigeon inside. The pigeon was not hurt and was taken to the animal shelter. Animal Protection police will determine whether or not there are any other possible charges.

The pigeon will be set free after the investigation is over.

Trucker Drives 64 Shelter Pets Out Of The Path Of Hurricane Florence

51-year-old Tony Alsup hopes to open his own animal shelter one day. Until that dream becomes a reality, he is doing everything in his power to help dogs and cats affected by natural disasters.

It started when he learned about the overcrowding in Texas shelters after Hurricane Harvey. The truck driver from Greenback, Tennessee knew he had to help, but he could not transport animals in a semi-trailer.

“I thought, well what can I do?” Alsup told the Washington Post. “I’ll just go buy a bus.”

And the kind-hearted animal lover did just that! Alsup purchased an old yellow school bus for $3,200, removed the seats, and headed to Texas. Since then, he has been transporting pets out of disaster zones across the south. He even traveled to Puerto Rico to assist in animal rescue efforts after Hurricane Maria.

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Meet Cuzzie, He Loves Getting In The Hot Tub!

Dogs tend to have a love-hate relationship with water. Either they avoid it like the plague, or they dive head-first into it! This is strange, as many dogs don’t have any problem with getting wet in muddy puddles. The pooch in the following video falls into the latter category. He can’t get enough of water!

Perhaps the pressure from the water jets felt soothing on this back. This hilarious pooch keeps humming, maybe because he was enjoying it so much. He seems to have attained the most relaxed state of being. Cuzzie really gives us all some major relaxation goals!

Cuzzie the dog loves soaking in the hot tub. He looks really at home there. The look of pure bliss on his face is unmistakable! Cuzzie loves getting in the hot tub and feeling the jets of water on his back. The way he reacts is absolutely priceless!


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Dogs Reportedly Keep Dying After Getting Groomed at PetSmart

Some of the most loved and cherished members of our family can't even speak our same language. Still, that doesn't stop millions of people around the world from falling in love with their pets and treating them like regular members of the family.

However, owning a dog comes with a lot of responsibility Owners are left with many questions about taking care of their animal. They have to find out the best food, make sure they are staying fit and active, and also keep up with grooming their furry friend.

Sadly, a tragic news story is being reported. Numerous dogs have been dying after being groomed at PetSmart.

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10 Silent Signs Your Dog is Depressed

While dogs can’t tell you exactly what they’re feeling, they can still show behaviors similar to human depression. If your vet has ruled out other health conditions, you might have a case of doggie depression on your hands.

What should you do?

Before you blame your dog’s behavior on depression, its vet will need to do a full checkup to rule out any other health issues that could be bringing your dog down, like pain or a thyroid problem. For instance, look for these 11 symptoms of dog arthritis. If everything else checks out, your vet will likely recommend giving your dog more exercise, a healthier diet, and extra attention to lift your pet’s spirits. As a last-ditch effort, a vet might prescribe one of the same depression medications humans would use, such as Prozac or Zoloft. “We don’t want all our dogs walking around on Zoloft if we don’t have to, and oftentimes we don’t need to,” says Dr. Nelson. “But if giving that little something to take the edge off helps them live a more comfortable life, there’s no shame in that game.”

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