There’s a new celebrity in town, and this one has four legs and fur (or not). Pets have been steadily gaining in popularity over the past few years, to the point where they are now bona fide celebrities. Just take a look at some of these furry or feathered stars and you’ll see what we mean.
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Felony Squirrel On The Run – Last Spotted In Alaska
The Alaskan police force has been outsmarted by a donut-loving squirrel. The squirrel brazenly stole a donut from an officer in Anchorage, Alaska – and is still at large. ” Seriously.
Meet the winner of the 2018 Ugliest Dog Contest
Now in its 30th year of celebrating the unique beauty of some strange-looking dogs from across the country, the 2018 Ugliest Dog Contest has declared a winner. The champ is Zsa Zsa, a rescued English bulldog hailing from Anoka, Minnesota. This 9-year-old stands out with an extra-long, Looney Tunes-style tongue.
Couple Finds Bearded Dragon In Their Walmart Delivery Box
Falkor the bearded dragon traveled from China to America via bicycle. Granted, he did do it via post inside the box that was delivering the bike. Al Brummett and his wife ordered a bicycle for their granddaughter off of Walmart’s online site.
Five Rescued Circus Tigers Find New Home, Free At Last
Five circus tigers finally get to hang up their stripes. The laws in the EU regarding circus animals have been getting more strict. Right now, 23 European Union Member States, including Ireland, Scotland, and England in the U.K., “have introduced or announced a ban or severe restriction of wild animals in circuses,” according to the Animal Advocacy and Protection’s press release.
Heartbreaking News: Eva Longoria’s Beloved Dog Dies In Her Arms
Eva Longoria posted a heartbreaking story on her social media. Her beloved dog Jinxy had passed away in her arms following a stroke. Jinxy, a 15-year-old Maltese, was the Desperate Housewives star’s best friend.
Man rescues a kitten, discovers it’s a baby bobcat
A kind man in Minnesota heard a kitten crying one night and investigated, finding her alone in a parking lot. After taking her home, he started to notice a few things that made her different from the average kitty: She had really big paws for her size and a strange meow… He suspected she might not be a regular domestic cat and turned her into the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota.
Lola the golden retriever joins fire department to help with mental health
This good girl has joined the Vancouver Fire Department but not to put out fires. Lola, a 2.5-year-old golden retriever, will work as a trauma dog to help firefighters with their mental health. Credit: @vanfirerescue IG Lola was a rescue from Idaho, where she was trained by the Citadel Canine Society, which trains brave dogs to help humans that work as first responders or the military who suffer from stress and PTSD.
Saber-toothed Squirrel & How One Alberta Rancher Saved His Life
This squirrel looked like something straight out of a museum – or an Ice Age movie. Bucky is your average gray tree squirrel with one exception. Before good-samaritan Jannet Lee Talbott got ahold of him, he had massive saber-tooth tusks growing out of his mouth.
IRL balloon animal: Rare condition turned wiener dog into a jumbo hot dog
Trevor, a dachshund living in England had a pretty normal four years of life as a normal-sized sausage dog. Until one morning his human’s mom commented that Trevor looked like he was gaining weight. They didn’t think much of it at first, but as they ate breakfast, he seemed to keep getting bigger.
Baby Rhino Tries Bravely Tries To Save Mom From Poachers
Poachers have been decimating rhino populations in South Africa, profiting off their horns with the sad practice. But, one baby rhino fought back. A 4-week-old baby rhino named Arthur tried to save his mom from a poachers attack.