Ryzhik (which translates to Ginger), unfortunately, lost all four of his paws back in January in a -40C storm in Tomsk, Russia. When he was found, all his paws had been so badly frostbitten and with gangrene developing at lightning speed, there was no choice but to amputate.
Luckily, Ryzhik's new owner truly cares for this cat who has overcome such great odds. The owner took Ryzhik to a special clinic in Novosibirsk that specializes in artificial limbs.
Story via Siberian Times
Finally some good news! In 2010 there were a total of 5 whale sightings off the coast of NYC. That's right, five. Last year, the number of whales spotted was a staggering 272! That is a 540% increase in just 8 years! And almost all of the whales spotted have been humpbacks! This is such a wonderful triumph. And we have environmental policies such as the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act to thank for that.
Paul Sieswerda, once a curator at the New York Aquarium for over 20 years before starting Gotham Whale, says lessening the pollution in the Hudson River has also played a large part in this whale restoration. According to Pew Charitable Trust's Mid-Atlantic Conservation Project, the most important fish in the sea is the fish Menhaden - due to how many other sea animals eat them (including the humpback whale). And the Menhaden are attracted to tiny green algae, which the cleaner water at the Hudson river was able to provide.
Sieswerda had this to say about the majestic giants of the sea, "The sheer size alone is incredible. They're like buses, and to think that's a living animal and to think that has the power and grace to completely jump out of the water when they breach is a spectacle that I think is unique to the animal kingdom."
Talk about living your best life! Two and a half years ago, Rich East quit his job, sold all his belongings - including his house - and decided to travel across Australia, in his campervan with his beautiful black cat, Willow. And we could not be more jealous.
This just might be the coolest daycare, in the world, and it all for dogs! Arat Montoya of Doggie School Bus Inc. is living the dream, a business where you get to play and look after dogs all. day. long. Not only does he absolutely love what he does -- the dogs do too! He currently has 32,000 followers on Facebook and after you read more about him and his service, you'll see why.
Meet the man who saved over 20,000 animals with custom-made prosthetics! Derrick Campana, an animal orthotist from Sterling, Virginia, creates artificial limbs and braces to help animals in need and improve the quality and comfort of your lives.
Ready for your weekly dose of amazing animal photos? These sure are worth your time.
In this incredible short video by Newsfare, you see the goat that overcame its obstacles in a major way! The owner of this goat, Lokesh Mishra of Begusarai, Bihar, told Newsflare, "We had given up on her, but she showed her resilience and started trying to balance herself on the hind legs. In a few days, she suddenly started running around on her hind legs only." When asked how the goat was born paralyzed, it was revealed that the mother goat may have been injured in the abdomen during her pregnancy. If this goat learning to walk on its hind legs doesn't inspire you -- we don't know what will!
"Clean up on all aisles" - everyone. Petco sure does keep its word! If you have an animal brought into the store, on a leash, it doesn't matter what kind of animal -- it's allowed. Meet Oliver the African Watusi!
In Litchfield, New Hampshire, a turkey fully stopped traffic and stood guard until all the other turkeys crossed safely! The turkey guard did not cross until the last turkey was passing. Thanks to resident Donald Pomerleau for capturing the incredible footage!
Story found on Storyful.
Meet Mera, a stray dog who happened to befriend some summitters on their expedition to the top of the Himalayan Peak and just might be the first canine to ever do so!
Meet Midnight, a 4-year-old black lab is being hailed a hero! When his owner was taking out the trash, Midnight sensed something was off and led his owner to his neighbor's house. Once there, they discovered his neighbor had fallen while trying to reach her bird feeder and was laying in the snow, unable to get up, for some time. Read the full story at CBS News.
Adopt, don't shop! Meet Rudolph, the amazing 8-month old pup who defied the odds and is getting a second chance at life!
