We all know this saying: “Give a man a fish, and he’ll eat for a night. Teach a man to fish, and he’ll eat forever.” But as it turns out, the scope of that adage is a bit narrow. That’s because this golden retriever named Rani loves to fish, too! You can see her in action in the video below. She uses bait and everything! Rani has used this method to capture dozens of fish and turtles over the years. There’s something pretty adorable about a self-sufficient pup, am I right? Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/dog-catches-fish/
Very few people have the time or resources to save animals in need. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t do something for them. Heroic animal rescue organizations like Hope For Paws exist to help animals in need when others can’t. A woman named Sandy Mays discovered a dog in a condition that’ll make you feel ill. The pit bull was intensely shy of strangers, she had a severe eye injury and tumors in her face. Savannah, as she was later named, was in desperate need of a rescue. Sandy wasn’t able to help her, but she had to do something. So, Sandy called her friend Lauren. Lauren called Lisa. Then, Lisa helped enlist Eldad from Hope For Paws in a heartwarming rescue. Savannah was in pain. Hope For Paws Not only that, but she was terrified of humans. Hope For Paws Luckily, Eldad was able to get close enough to touch her. Hope For Paws You need to see this touching rescue, and how it all ended, for yourself. By the end of this video, you may be in tears. Savannah transformed from disfigured and frightened dog into something beautiful. Watch her rescue: Savannah was lucky that so many people worked together to find a way to help her. Hope For Paws Help Savannah find a home by sharing this story with everyone you know. Hope For Paws Source: Hope For Paws This poor girl was only able to receive the surgery she needed thanks to the donations that people have generously given to Hope For Paws. If you’d like to help Savannah find a home, please share her story. Or, if you’d like to help other dogs in need, support a local shelter or rescue like Hope For Paws (click here to visit their Donations page). Let this video be an inspiration for you. “Our hope is that people will watch Savannah’s video and see that they too have the ability to help those without a voice. Whether they foster, volunteer, donate, rescue, advocate, share or adopt… each of us has a way to effect pet overpopulation. And by supporting Hope For Paws in any of these ways, they are giving hope for paws.” – Annie, Hope For Paws There are so many dogs in the world like Savannah, mistreated and alone. Help them find homes. Share this story. Read more: http://viralnova.com/pit-bull-with-tumor-rescue/
Hope For Paws received a call about a family of dogs struggling to survive in the desert. They were told one of the dogs had given birth beneath a broken down shack, so Eldad Hagar, who runs the organization, asked several volunteers to assist him. What they found was 3 dogs and 9 puppies out there in the hot desert. The conditions they were found in so were intense, it was a miracle they were still alive. Just goes to show you, with a little bit of teamwork and love 12 precious lives can be saved. These dogs were living, neglected, in 100+ degree weather. hope for paws Their rescue is a must-see. Now? They’re happy as can be! hope for paws (Source: Eldad Hagar) Please share this video with your friends and family below, and help get these dogs a new forever home. You can also visit Hope For Paws (or their Facebook page), the organization behind this incredible rescue. They have been doing wonderful work for years and could use your support. Read more: http://viralnova.com/dogs-rescued-from-desert/
If there’s one wish all pet owners share, it’s that our furry friends could live forever. Although that’s obviously impossible, this dog’s humans should consider themselves lucky. They might share their home with the oldest dog on Earth! Tara the rescue dog is 25 years old, and she’s owned by Burt Ward, the actor who played Robin in the 1960s Batman series. Ward is so passionate about animal rescue, in fact, that he and his wife care for 50 rescue pups! If you want to learn more about Tara’s incredible life, check this out. What a happy girl! It’s easy to see that she’s lived her long life to the fullest, and we wish her many more years to come. If you’ll excuse me, I need to go track down some of that food for my dog. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/oldest-dog/
It’s not every day that you get the opportunity to make hundreds of friends at once… But that’s exactly what this friendly lab was thinking when he found a stream chock-full of fish. When he saw his opening to say hello, he quickly leapt into the water! This will surely have you giggling just like the guy who captured the whole adorable dog-fish exchange… While this dog may have just had the time of his life, it’s a certainty the fish didn’t appreciate the intrusion. But considering Fido just wanted to be friendly, no harm no foul, right? Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/dog-water-jump/
All this husky pup wanted to do was enjoy a good meal in peace, but the family kitten had other ideas and decided breakfast time was the perfect moment to launch a ninja attack! It’s safe to say the dog was less than impressed with the playful kitten’s surprise pounce. The patience of that beautiful dog is impressive. Then again, it’s impossible to be angry at such a cute kitten. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/kitten-and-hungry-dog/
At the Humane Society of Missouri, a unique and incredible experiment is underway. Called the Shelter Buddies Reading Program, the project’s goal is to help antisocial and hyperactive dogs develop the social skills they need to get adopted. By enlisting the help of young children who love reading, the Humane Society hopes that these sessions will help animals come out of their shells. When you see how the pups respond, you’ll realize that this program is a home run. The method shown here helps dogs learn to come to the front of their cages when potential adopters walk by. If they meet people and interact, they’re far more likely to find forever homes. It’s ingenuity like this that has the potential to help thousands of animals in need. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/humane-society-kids/
Retired veteran Chad Flemming served two tours of duty in Iraq where, like many military vets, he unfortunately suffered both physical and emotional wounds. Anxiety and PTSD followed him home along with his injured leg. The stress can sometimes feel overwhelming for individuals in his circumstance, but recently he was happy to find someone who really understood his pain. His new best friend helps him feel more comfortable and at ease, and Flemming returns the favor. Mikko, a shy pit bull mix, took some time to warm up to his new human friend. YouTube / WCCO – CBS Minnesota The poor thing was rescued one day before he was scheduled to be euthanized and it was clear he’d previously lived a sad, neglected life. YouTube / WCCO – CBS Minnesota But after just a few days together, both the pup and man knew they’d found a true companion: (via The Dodo) Clearly, these two were meant to be part of each other’s lives. It’s amazing to watch someone’s life turn around with just a little extra love — and this time it happened twice. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/army-pit-bull-ptsd/
When Oliver the cat sits down to eat his lunch every day, it’s always under the watchful eye of his canine companion, Hershey. Even though cats and dogs make unlikely friends, these two know the value of sharing! Oliver knows that the humans feed Hershey, too, but he likes to sneak him a few kibbles throughout the day just in case he’s hungry. Sharing is caring, right? Cartoons and kids’ stories might dictate that Oliver and Hershey can’t be pals, but judging by this video, they’re all about defying stereotypes. Bon appétit, cuties! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/kitten-feeds-dog/
Those of you who have a dog know how excited and hyper they get during playtime. This is especially true if the game in question has anything to do with objects that they can fetch. Whenever I take my dogs to the park and bring a ball, they practically knock me over while jumping up and trying to grab it out of my hand. At least I’m able to keep standing, though — unlike this poor kid. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCBP_ATF’); }); While enjoying a nice family game of baseball, this little boy pulled off an awesome hit and began running around the bases as fast as he could. But as he was about to reach home plate, his pup sprinted toward him like a bat out of hell. That’s gotta hurt. Look, buddy — I know you’re having a great time winning and everything, but I have a piece of advice for you: Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/youre-out-dog/
