Flora and Dexter truly made an unlikely couple. At somewhere around 100 pounds, Flora the malamute sharply towered over Dexter the cat. Iggy was the first of the kittens to sidle up to Flora. (Photo: Jill Williams/Best Friends Animal Society) The thing is, Flora didn’t actually do much towering. She was usually seen cuddled up […]
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“Exploring the Woods: Couple Discovers a Mysterious Tiny Presence Hiding in the Bushes”
Five years ago, Victoria Martinez and her partner, Brian Fair, were walking back from a day at the beach when they decided to cut through the woods. The couple, who were on vacation in Puerto Rico, thought they were in for a pleasant hike — instead, they ended up saving a life. Taíno was all […]
“Shelter’s Surprising Arrival: Dogs with Mysterious Shiny Marks on Their Foreheads Leave Staff Stunned”
When Peanut Butter and Jelly first arrived at Sonoma County Animal Services back in July 2015 as strays, they immediately caught the attention of everyone who laid eyes on them. “Our staff was shocked and confused,” Emma Diemert, shelter supervisor at Sonoma County Animal Services, told The Dodo. “Many of them have been working in […]
“The Vampire Smile: Rescue Dog’s Unique Charm as He Nibbles on Family’s Hearts”
Bre Burger is used to falling in love with special needs dogs. Over the last eight years, she and her wife, Amanda, have adopted multiple pups with disabilities — each just as cherished as the last. But a few months ago, the loving couple was scrolling through social media and instantly froze when they saw […]
“Transformation of a Tiny Shelter Puppy: Unrecognizable After Just a Few Weeks of Love”
As soon as the staff at Austin Animal Center (AAC) met a Chihuahua puppy “named Tiny Tater Tot (TTT), they knew he was special. He had a severe skin issue that made him stand out from the rest, but that’s not all the sweet baby had to offer. As sick as he was, the little guy was […]