Linda Koebner was a grad student when she got invited to work on a special project. She was only 23 at the time, but it was a job she'd remember for her whole life. There was a group of six laboratory-raised chimpanzees who were going to be freed of their cages. Linda's job was to help acclimate the chimpanzees to real life before they were let go. She was essentially their … [Read more...]
Loyal dog saves owner’s life from abusive boyfriend
In 2011, a woman contacted the Rose Brooks Center, a domestic violence shelter, after she was beaten nearly to death with a hammer by her boyfriend. The shelter found a space for her immediately, but there was one problem. The woman wasn't going anywhere without her 110-pound Great Dane. The 110-pound canine was the reason the woman was still alive. While the woman was … [Read more...]
He thought lost dog was gone forever, but an old hunter’s trick brought them back together
Losing a pet can be a truly awful experience, but this story of hope and friendship is sure to bring a smile to your face. It had been 12 days since this dog owner had last seen his faithful friend. Running out of options, the owner continued to go back to the woods where his dog had disappeared. It was there that he met a pair of hunters who gave hip a tip that saved the … [Read more...]
Cops approaches people on streets, suddenly horse hears favorite song & leaves everyone dumbfounded
New Orleans is a city in the United States known for it's cuisine, music and its annual festivals, most notably Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras festival brings in people from all over the world to New Orleans, though many cities across the globe have their own Mardi Gras festival. Traditions vary from city to city. Music, singing, parades and dancing are all part of Mardi Gras. … [Read more...]
I couldn’t stop cracking up hearing baby sloth trying to “talk”
These sloths sure are slowly winning us over with their cuteness. Sloths have super cute faces especially when they're babies and they can put away 20 hours of the day while sleeping. These baby sloths are hamming it up for the camera that's for sure. They're trying to "talk." The video was made by a sanctuary for sloths in Costa Rica. They rescue sloths and advocate … [Read more...]