Jackie Stalter, 78, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma kidney failure last October and is now in hospice care, according to 9 News. As she neared the end, her daughter Jaime wanted to make her mom’s final days as special as possible. And she knew Jackie wanted nothing more than to see a horse one last time. Horses are Jackie’s favorite animal, and she has been around them her whole life. “The first time I ever sat on a horse I was three,” she told 9 News. “Horses are very much like people… they love the way people love, they care the way people care.” Being around animals can be so…
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This bird creates a FAKE entrance to its nest to trick predators.
The penduline tits (Remiz pendulinus) construct amazingly ingenious nests. The name ‘penduline’ refers to the hanging bag nests that the bird builds for its eggs. While the shape and form of the nest are impressive on their own, it also features a very unique and important defense mechanism: a hidden entrance. Penduline tits primarily inhabit Eurasia, Africa, and North America. They typically measure between 3 to 4.3 inches (7.5 to 11 centimeters) in length and are characterized by a brown back, gray head, and a distinctive black mask. They construct pear-shaped nests on the branches of willow or birch trees. Initially, the male initiates nest construction by attaching plant fibers…
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the deer visits Colorado store, returns with her family
A Colorado store employee said she was surprised the first time a deer walked through her doors, but even more so when the deer brought her whole family back later for a visit. Lori Jones said the deer, a doe she named “Mama,” walked into her store, Horsetooth Store, Gas, and RV Park, on Dec. 16 in Fort Collins, Colorado. “Mama came in the front door and I kind of did a double take,” Jones said. “She came on in and I just started laughing.” Jones said she tried to shoo Mama away, but the deer was too busy checking out a rack of sunglasses. The store policy prohibits anyone…
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Man Collects $4 Million Lottery Prize with His Dog — and Plans Animal Rescue Donation
What would you do if you won the lottery? Many of us have big dreams of what we would spend it on, like a new house or a car. But when one animal-loving Massachusetts man won millions on a scratch-off, one of his first actions was to give back to pets in need. Paul Riley, from Peabody, Massachusetts, purchased a Massachusetts State Lottery “100X Cash” instant ticket game from a local store. He scratched it off and was stunned to discover he won the game’s $4 million prize, according to a news release. Share Described as “an animal lover,” Paul showed up with his little dog Raven when he showed up…
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The Kitten A Forever Home Following The Journey To Recovery
Kittens, with their mewling cries and soft, delicate bodies, are particularly vulnerable. In a world fraught with dangers and a lack of understanding, some rather sad situations are bound to happen, unfortunately. People, including children, can be thoughtless in their interactions with these fragile creatures. The disconnect is troubling, a harsh reminder of how humanity can sometimes fail its furred, feathered, and scaled friends. In this context, a recent story unfolded on the internet, where a Redditor by the handle “ikedness” happened upon a small kitten in quite the predicament. Unbelievably, some rather unkind kids had cruelly glued the kitten to some kind of object. At a loss for what…
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Woman Finds Fox Sleeping In Her Cat’s Bed
1 Story A ginger cat called George was recently outfoxed when he returned from a walk in the garden to find an uninvited guest had taken over his bed. “When I came downstairs, and walked passed the kitchen into the bathroom, I did a double take as in the kitchen window I could see a pair of huge ears,” said house cat’s owner, 47-year-old Meloney Blayze from Petts Wood, south east London. “‘I thought, “hmm, those are not the cat’s ears”, and I turned the light on to look at what was in the cat’s bed – and it was a red fox.” Meloney had woken up at 4am to…
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American Indian Dog
General AppearanceThe American Indian Dog is medium-sized with a light build and dingo-like appearance. Coat and ColoringThe coat of the American Indian Dog consists of a short, thick undercoat and longer guard hairs that stand off from the body. The breed’s hair is longest on the chest, ruff, shoulders, back of legs, and tail. These dogs come in various colors—including black, blue, white, gray, fawn, and silver. All coat colors have sable shading with darker tipped guard hairs. Distinctive Physical TraitsAmerican Indian Dogs have wedge-shaped, moderately long muzzles, longish pricked ears, and almond-shaped eyes that come in pale yellow or pale blue. They also have long, bushy tails that they…
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This whale that has washed up on a beach in the UK, has scars on his head from battles against Giant squid
The largest predator on planet earth, the Sperm whale. This whale that has washed up on a beach in the UK, has scars on his head from battles against Giant squid. The hunt takes place at such great depths, it has never been filmed or witnessed by Humans. Sailors and fishermen the world over have told strange stories about giant squids, largest of the invertebrates (animals without backbones). It seems difficult to believe that fear, wonder, and confusion are expressed in describing an animal related to the lowly and harmless clam and snail, but exaggerated sea-monster stories are no more fascinating than the true facts. You must understand, first of…
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welcome Boiling Springs home
Possums are not only welcome at Beth Button’s Boiling Springs home, they are loved, fed and given shelter. Button, who works at USC Upstate, is among eight volunteers who have helped rescue and rehabilitate possums through The Opossum’s Pouch, a nonprofit formed in July. The Greenville-based organization has rescued more than 500 possums throughout the state. Button has helped rescue and rehabilitate 15 possums since joining the organization. Her latest rescue is a 10-month-old possum named Kaolyn that likes to sleep on a heating pad formerly used by the family’s cat. Kaolyn usually wakes about 11 a.m. and falls asleep by 4 p.m. after giving herself a good grooming. Her…
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An elephant family is sleeping
An elephant family is sleeping photographed by a drone Elephants sleep on average two hours a night, the shortest recorded time for a land mammal. Some days they don’t sleep at all, staying awake for up to 46 consecutive hours and covering considerable distances of about 30 kilometers. It seems that elephants only reach the REM phase every three or four days, which makes them unique animals. Experts believe this might be due to disturbances caused by the presence of lions or poachers that keep them in a constant state of alert.
