One day you might see a leaf. It could be a leaf you see every day or you’ve just seen it for the very first time. But one thing is for sure, it looks like someone has drawn on it. But nobody did. It might seem weird, but that leaf has been nibbled by a … Read more
Firefighters in Iquique, Chile are grieving the loss of their beloved station dog, Negro. After serving at the fire station for over a decade, the first responders held a special ceremony to celebrate his beautiful life. Negro spent the last decade offering emotional support to the hardworking firefighters of Iquique city. His role involved standing … Read more
The conservation charity Plantlife again urged people not to mow their gardens in May to help wild plants and pollinators thrive. As the month draws to a close, we asked some of this year No Mow May participants what new plants and wildlife they have seen in their gardens. ‘It’s nice to know we cater … Read more
Warning: grab the tissues. When musician John Pointer wrote and shared an essay about the day his beloved Boxer Benny passed away – from Benny’s point of view – he did it to process his own grief. But little did he know that the story would be circulated world-wide, being translated into multiple languages. When … Read more
Two joggers were running on the opposite bank of the Usk, their loose dogs flushing rabbits that skittered down through willow scrub to the water’s edge. The river ran straight, deep and smooth here, yet to be ruffled by the broad meander 300 meters downstream that would fillet the current over a boulder-strewn bed of … Read more
If you have a dog with light-colored fur, getting rid of their tear stains can be a nightmare. Cleaning tear stains might seem like a hassle, and they stand out like a sore thumb in photos. Yet, if you think tear stains are annoying, imagine how your dog feels! Having a crusty brown substance around … Read more
The last po’ouli died in an unusual nest. Too weak to perch, the brownish-gray songbird rested in a small towel twisted into a ring. He was the last of his species, the last in fact of an entire group of finches, and occurred nowhere on Earth outside its native Hawaii. For weeks, as scientists tried … Read more
Aaron Morris and his service dog Jolene are inseparable. Morris struggles with his mental health, so his loving Pit Bull is always there to comfort him. Without Jolene, Morris feels lost and heartbroken. One day, his worst nightmare came to life. Someone stole his car, which had his phone, medications, and Jolene inside it! All … Read more
Saying goodbye is never easy. Under any circumstance. Once a couple, Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux recently had to lay their beloved white shepherd Dolly to rest. Together. She passed away at home surrounded by her entire family. The former couple came together for her passing and the burial service that followed. Image Justin Theroux … Read more