A days-long search for a large wolf-dog hybrid that got loose in California recently has come to a happy conclusion, as the animal is back safe with its owners. The large wolfdog…
Coyotes are closely genetically related to dogs. While these wild animals have some key differences from our normal house pets, they’ll often exhibit some very dog-like behaviors. Like our dogs, coyotes…
When a San Francisco resident stepped outside last week, they didn’t expect to find someone snoozing on their patio furniture. Curled up on the soft outdoor cushions was a furry…
A pig named “Kevin Bacon” made headlines after escaping from his farm — now the famous runaway hog is finally safe back at home. Chelsea Rumbaugh is the owner of…
Stranded alone for two years on the foothills of the Scottish Highlands, a sheep, now known as Fiona, watched as people kayaked past her, bleating for their attention. Hearing the pleas of Britain’s…
A young couple named Dora and Nuwan stumbled upon a surprising discovery on their doorstep: a tiny wild boar was left on their stoop inside a cardboard box. The couple,…
For many people it’s not uncommon to spot a deer hanging around their home, but the sight of one deer recently left one couple stunned — a “ghost” sighting right…
Squirrels are such a common sight in so many of our neighborhoods, parks and backyards that we barely give them much thought, but it’s important to remember that we still…
Sheepdogs play an invaluable role on many farms with their amazing ability to round up sheep. And recently, one clever sheepdog went the extra mile by swimming across floodwaters to…
A shelter guinea pig stunned everyone last week after giving birth to an unusually large litter, surpassing the world record — now this busy mama is getting all the help…
While cruising through Hawaii’s Kaneohe Bay, June Mellor and her family were soaking in the sunshine when something dark floating in the water caught their eye. “At first, we thought…
Australian Mick Moloney was out walking his three Akitas at their favorite spot by the Murray River when one of his dogs got into serious trouble. “Morning walk with the…
It’s officially Halloween season, and you never know what surprises you’ll see during this spooky time of year — look up to the skies and you might even see a…
Many people will do anything to protect their beloved pets, even if it means putting themselves in harm’s way. We’ve seen many stories of people taking on large and dangerous animals to…
Clinging weakly to a cold gray fence post, a soaked little bat named Bea Arthur was barely hanging on. After three days exposed to rain, wind, and predators in Gilbertsville,…
A little baby deer was seen struggling to stay afloat out in the water all alone, but thankfully there were some observant and selfless kayakers nearby! They’d have to do…
We share our world with many wild animals. Many of us are visited by animals in our own yards, including deer, moose, bears and even the occasional seal. While it…
When the team at Raven Ridge Wildlife Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, got a call about two baby raccoons that had somehow traveled all the way from Denver, Colorado, they were…
Holle Prigmore is a Haralason County mail carrier and dog mom. She enjoys greeting and getting to know the dogs on her route. Recently, however, she saw one of the…
Ivy the donkey was born on the farm of Dawn and Dean and instantly took a liking to music. It all began when Dean started singing in the donkey’s pasture.…
