Abandoned Dog And Paralyzed Cat Survived Because They Had Each Other

Remember that movie Fried Green Tomatoes? All star cast aside, it was still just a brilliant ode to lifelong friendships, and bonds that just can’t be broken no matter how different two people may be! It was one of my favorites, because it was a real look at how people sometimes just connect no matter what their backgrounds. Are you ready for this ultimate in cute? The situation is completely heartbreaking but what came of it will definitely melt your heart.

There’s no real background on this unlikely duo – a dog and a cat of all things! – but the poor pair was found in rural Florida, at the end of a driveway. If you’re ready to get teary eyed, check this out.

The cat is partially paralyzed, and when they were found, the Dachshund was standing over her, the penultimate guard dog. They had obviously been abandoned, but he was so intent on protecting his friend that he stood guard even when though he was covered in ants!

Lucky for this adorable duo, they were both adopted by Jackie Borum, a local who works at a pet grooming store. While many people would have balked at taking both in, she has made it a point to keep these two together – so many feels!

If you’re ready to set those tears free, she also named them after the life long friends in Fried Green Tomatoes – the cat is Ruth and the dog Idgie – SQUEEEE! I cannot even with this!

These two are absolutely inseparable, and if you ever wondered what true friendship looked like, look no further! Share away, people!

“I’m Not Leaving You, Mama!” This is What Love Looks Like.

UPDATE: Lizzie and Phantom are currently recovering in an outdoor koala ward within the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital . They’re doing swimmingly; Phantom is both gaining weight and exploring his temporary habitat. And of course, mama and baby are sharing more adorable cuddles! For most species in the animal kingdom, the bond between mother and baby is incredibly strong. That's pretty much inarguable. But last week, two koalas in Australia further proved it. After they were hit by a car, Lizzie and her joey, Phantom were welcomed into the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. Six-month-old Phantom had escaped the accident unscathed. Lizzie, however, wasn’t looking so good, what with facial trauma and a collapsed lung. In order to survive, she needed to go under the surgeon’s knife. But this marsupial mama wasn’t alone during the life-saving procedure. Phantom accompanied her and clung to her as she received treatment. The vets let them be; Phantom was too y...

Protect Our Waters: Say No To Plastic Waste!

Plastic garbage. It’s something we all see everyday. Don’t be fooled to think that these plastics are merely an eyesore. We’ve become so accustomed to using plastic utensils, straws, water bottles and bags that it’s easy to forget the impact this has on our environment and climate. My name is Tyler and I’m in my fourth year of university in Canada, where I’m earning a degree in Environmental Studies. I'm also an environmental activist. Even for someone like me, it’s hard to avoid using plastic at places like fast food restaurant, and that needs to change. I’ve started this movement to highlight calls to action happening around the world, and to grow a community of everyday citizens pressing governments and companies to get serious about cleaning up our rivers, lakes and oceans . When we work together, and keep the pressure on, we really can make an impact. I know this firsthand, after collaborating with activists across Canada to successfully urge th...

Stop holding the (2018) Yulin dog meat & lychee festival in Yulin, (Guangxi) China.

This "festival" is an event that starts on June 21st of every year during the summer solstice and it lasts for 10 long horrifying days in which 10,000–15,000 dogs (as well as cats) are tortured and then consumed. However, it is estimated 25 million dogs are stolen, sold, bought, and eaten every year with the illegal dog and cat meat trade. A larger percentage of these dogs consist of pets stolen right from their loving families. The rest of the dogs are captured strays from the streets and some raised in dog farms. After these animals are stolen, bought, or captured they are then transported for days without any food or water, crammed in tiny cages together so tightly that they are unable to even move. At the yulin festival, throughout those days, these animals will be hung, burned, skinned, boiled, torched, dismembered, electrocuted and beaten...ALIVE..out in the streets for public view. But If that isn't bad enough, they intentionally torture these animals in f...

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