ANIMAL RESCUE

Mar 16 2025SCIENCE

Mice: The Unlikely First Responders

Ever wondered if animals can help each other out in a crisis? Well, mice can. They have a unique way of caring for their friends. When a mouse finds another mouse unconscious, it doesn't just walk away. Instead, it tries to revive its companion. How? By licking and biting the face of the unconscious mouse. It's like a tiny, furry first responder. This behavi...

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Jan 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Pets Find Refuge in Vet’s Care During LA Wildfires

Imagine a veterinarian who opens her doors to animals in need during a wildfire. That’s exactly what Annie Harvilicz, a Los Angeles vet, did. She welcomed over 40 dogs, cats, and even a rabbit named Oreo into her home and an empty pet hospital. Why? Because their owners couldn’t take them along as they fled the Palisades Fire. This fire forced thousands to evacuate, ...

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Nov 03 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Squirrel That United New York: A Tale of Love and Loss

Meet Mark Longo, a man who loved his pet squirrel, P’nut, more than anything. Last Saturday, Mark took to TikTok with his wife, tears streaming down their faces. They were heartbroken over P’nut’s untimely death at the hands of New York State officials. "I’m angry, I’m sad, I’m disgusted, " Mark said, his voice choked with emotion. The tiny creature was seized and eu...

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Oct 19 2024CRIME

Middleborough's Surprising Discovery: A House Full of Uncared-For Animals

On a regular Friday morning in Middleborough, Massachusetts, something unusual caught the attention of the local animal control officers. They stumbled upon a house on Precinct Street bursting with animals living in awful conditions. Seems like the owner wasn't doing her job. There were 17 dogs, along with two cats, a turtle, and even a guinea pig. The house was so f...

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