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Any dog owner will tell you that sometimes your pet can find some pretty strange things while out on a walk. A happy pooch can mistake any long object that's been carelessly thrown away for a stick or some kind of canine toy. But this next story definitely takes the…
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A cat in France was so badly neglected by his owners that he acquired two pounds of dreadlocks on his back. Shocking pictures of what has now been dubbed the "rasta cat" were posted to Facebook by volunteers from the 'Radeau des Animaux' animal rescue center. He was saved by…
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A "terrifying" robot dog has been used by American police for the first time in a bomb raid. The robot, which has the ability to open doors and move objects, has already been deployed for live incidents, per the Sun. Dubbed "Spot" dogs, they have been getting tested by Massachusetts…
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A couple from Colorado were charged with animal cruelty after being caught on camera abusing their horse. Footage of the shocking incident began making the rounds on social media after being shared on Facebook over the weekend, and people were quick to denounce the pair as "sickening", "awful" and "incredibly…
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A Russian fisherman famed for sharing pictures of his deep-sea discoveries has shared pictures of his latest finds. Working on commercial trawlers for cod, haddock, and mackerel, 39-year-old Roman Fedortsov accidentally brings many other creatures to the surface while fishing. These bizarre creatures were mainly found in the Norwegian and…
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Andrew’s life changed profoundly when he fell down the stairs of a taxi rank, landed on a concrete floor and sustained a brain injury. Two years down the track, he credits his companion dog, Meg, with giving him the motivation to keep going. The 34-year-old plasterer was at a staff…
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A deer from Thailand has been found dead this week, after the animal allegedly ingested more than 15lbs worth of plastic. According to a report by BBC News, the animal's corpse was discovered by researchers working at Khun Sathan National Park, in the Nan province in northern Thailand. According to…
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A dog owner's Facebook post has gone viral on social media this week, after she discovered he'd destroyed her favorite sex toy by chewing it. Stacey Eales, a business developer who hails from Nuneaton in Warwickshire, England, came into her home to discover a number of shattered pieces of pink…
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The rise of veganism as a lifestyle choice has made more and more people reconsider the ethics behind factory farming. Every farm is different, and livestock can be treated humanely in some places and brutally in others. The conditions that millions of animals live in for the sake of meat…
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For a lot of people out there, being a dog sitter would be the perfect career. Just think about how good it would be to spend all day looking after some lovely, fluffy pooches. It sounds pretty ideal to me! The only problem is that being a dog sitter doesn't…
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A neglected dog whose skin condition led locals in Macedonia to believe he was "spreading disease" has since transformed into a healthy, majestic canine. Louie, a former stray, was skeletal and hairless, with red and raw skin due to a skin condition known as mange, which is fairly common in…
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Lewis, the Koala who was saved last week from the substantial bushfires which engulfed New South Wales, Australia, has died, the BBC reports. The animal rose to international attention when he was saved from the bushfires of Port Macquarie by a kind grandmother-of-seven, Toni Doherty. In rescuing the koala, Doherty…
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Malaysia’s last known Sumatran rhinoceros tragically passed away this week, making the species extinct in that country. Iman, a 25-year-old female had been battling cancer since 2014, but eventually lost her fight in the state of Sabah on the island of Borneo. In a statement provided to reporters, Augustine Tuuga,…
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A woman was shocked to discover that the kitten she had rescued two months earlier was actually a wild animal, following a trip to the vet, Yahoo Entertainment reports. Per Yahoo, Florencia Lobo from Argentina was in the northwest Argentinian province of Tucumán when she and her brother came across…
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A man who fell ill as a result of being licked by his dog passed away after contracting a rare and deadly infection from the canine's saliva, the Daily Mail reports. The deceased, who has not been unidentified, was in good health prior to being infected by his pet, according…
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Birds have always provided inspiration for artists, but one Spanish print-specialist is taking their representation to the next level with a stunning photographic project. By using long exposure and a uniquely-gifted eye, Barcelona’s Xavi Bou has created an innovative way to depict the animals in flight with a series of…
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Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest things a family can go through. To many people, their pets are a part of the family, and losing them can be as heartbreaking as losing a human. One person who has showcased the true bond between man and…
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A dog owner has taken to social media to issue a stark warning after her dog was poisoned by her oil diffuser. Marianne Whyte, from Christchurch, New Zealand, took to Facebook to share the alarming experience and urge other pet owners to be mindful of how essential oils could affect…
