Animal Lovers

For the first time in nearly two decades , a beach in Mumbai – one of the most populated cities in the world – is crawling with tiny baby turtles, proving that life truly does, uh, find a way. Versova beach stretches along the eastern side of Mumbai, looking out onto the Arabian Sea. While olive ridley turtles are known to nest on other beaches around India, this is the first time in close to 20 years that they have done so in Mumbai, with around 90 hatchlings making their way into the sea. What makes this story all the more amazing is that until around three years ago, Versova beach was a dump. Literally. Plastic washed up on the shore, people threw their trash onto it, and sewage pipes dribbled into the water. It was covered from the surf to sand in garbage that, by some reports, reached up to 1.7 meters ( 5.5 feet ) in depth in places. People didn’t swim in the ocean, they swam in plastic. Week 127 . Fantastic news for Mumbai . We got back Olive Ridley Sea Turtle after 20 ye...

Just because you are tiny, does not mean that you cannot be friends with beings fifty times your size, right? Well, that is not a hypothesis, but a universal truth, people! And, this time we have an exceptionally lovely evidence for your eyes! This is a story of a golden retriever who was chosen by destiny to be the Gulliver among eight tiny beings. Unlike Gulliver, this golden retriever believes that he is one among the brotherhood of tiny beings! That is where this unusual friendship story starts! When there are seven little birds and hamster flying and running around you at Godspeed, it does not take much for the head to start exploring lunacy! Image Credit: Imgur Eureka! Eureka! I love rolling like that, Bro. I think I’m one of you! Wait, really? That’s an epiphany…I might be a hamster too. Image Credit: Imgur “This Burger is pure awesome. If you are a parakeet, your soul will soon start telling you to talk to it! Image Credit: Imgur They take turns to guard their love...

Image Credit: Pat Craig / YouTube The life of a circus animal can often be one of incredible cruelty and sadness. Pancho and Temuco are brothers – and they are lions that used to live as circus performers in Bolivia. They were found starving and had endured hardships for years. The brothers were rescued by Animal Defenders International and are finally free to enjoy the simple things in life – like some fresh straw. Pancho and Temuco were brought to the ADI sanctuary in the United States, and they now are very happy and live together. The joy that fills the two lions is very easy to see in the video – look how they nuzzle and play with each other! It warms my heart to see these two big cats be so affectionate with each other! Take a look at this video Knowing how hard their lives were before – it is just an amazing feeling to know that they are now well-fed and loved and can live out their lives in comfort.

German shepherds so often get a bad rep. Many people see them as a dangerous and aggressive breed, but it’s always important to remember that what matters most is how a dog is raised by its owner. The video in this article, which has over 6 million views on Facebook, should remind people to never judge a book by its cover. Michael Collins lives with his dog Kyza, a German shepherd. According to Michael, Kyza is often misunderstood by strangers, with many people wary of him being aggressive because of his size. In actual fact, Kyza rarely even barks at strangers. It’s Michael’s belief that a dog’s upbringing has far more impact with regards to its behaviour, than its breed does. Sadly, there are others who don’t see it like that. So, when neighbourhood mailman Steve comes to deliver mail each day, he could be forgiven for being hesitant to approach the property when Kyza is roaming free in the front-yard. This is especially true since mail men and dogs can sometimes be at odd...

Meet Thor, The Bengal Cat Guaranteed To Melt Your Heart! This is Thor - a Bengal Kitty so stunningly gorgeous it's almost impossible to imagine that he's real. I've always loved Bengal cats, there's something just so regal and almost majestic about them isn't there, and after seeing these images I can't believe anyone could resist this particular one. Just check out those emerald green eyes peering out from that lustrous sandy fur - they really seem to be able to bore into your very soul don't they? Thor's lucky owner Rani Cucicov said: "I definitely feel like his servant! Whenever he opens his mouth, we are ready to serve him, but I gotta admit that we get lots of love in place for it!" So, take the time to enjoy these lovely images of a totally beautiful cat - you're sure to be jealous by the end... More info:  Instagram "I definitely feel like his servant!" say's Thor's owner Rani Cucicov "...

They're so cute you can bear-ly believe it. These newly-released snaps show two adorable baby polar bears just after they were born. The twins' species is more used to the icy waste of the Arctic. And no doubt they will both grow into enormously powerful animals, easily capable of killing a human. Super-cute: The two newly-born polar bears in Laohutan Ocean Park in Dalian, China But snuggled up in bed paw-to-paw, that's hard to believe as these furry fellas are enough to melt even the coldest of hearts. The as yet unnamed bears first said hello to the world on October 14 last year after being born at the LHT Pole Aquarium in China. They are the third litter of youngsters produced by a pair donated by the Finnish government in 2001. In 2008 the pair gave birth to China's first polar bear, Tao Tao. Then last January they gave birth to two youngsters - a boy and a girl - before producing the most recent twins. Back-to-back: These super-cure li...

Labs are one of the most friendly and intelligent dogs in the world. Labrador Retrievers can be classified as ‘working dogs’. They have been used as guide dogs for the blind, deaf and other handicapped individuals because of their trainability, temperament, intelligence, and social disposition. Labradors have been utilized in nursing homes and as companion for emotionally challenged children and adults. The armed forces and many police squads use the Labrador for tracking criminals and finding drugs, weapons, bombs, and even people buried in snow slides. Here are 11 reasons why you might want to share your life with one. #1 Always Ready To Play Labs are willing to retrieve anything, from downed ducks, to sticks, to that Frisbee you accidentally flung in the bushes. #2 ALWAYS Ready To Swim Water? WATER? WAAAAAAAATTTTTEEEERRRR!!! *splash* As they were originally bred to help retrieve fish and pull fishing lines to shore, Labs instinctively love water, so if ...

Now vets and animal welfare groups have said enough is enough. They claim that the marketing is increasing demand for dogs with deformities. They have written a joint letter to the companies involved asking them to stop using these dogs, even cartoon versions, to prevent welfare crisis. Credit : The Register The animals’ faces have been so flattened and distorted by selective breeding that they suffer severe health problems, including breathing difficulties caused by restricted airways, eye disease and infections resulting from skin folds. Yet the popularity of brachycephalic, or flat-faced, breeds continues to rocket, aided by celebrity owners such by Lady Gaga, David Beckham and Holly Willoughby. The number of French bulldogs registered with the Kennel Club has increased 30-fold in ten years — from 670 in 2007 to 21,470 last year. Pug numbers have trebled and bulldogs doubled. The letter from the Brachycephalic Working Group (BWG), which includes the British Veterinary A...

This frightened kitten had never felt love before so she had no idea what to expect any time a human neared her, perhaps because of some past traumas. But the first time she actually felt love, she knew this is all she wanted to be happy! Image Credit:  LoveMeow In Japan at 2 am of a rainy day, a man heard loud meows directly coming from the parking garage which was on the lower level. Surprised to her such cries early in the morning, the man rushed down and tried to locate exactly where the cry was coming from. Then suddenly he spotted a tiny kitten, a very frightened kitten standing behind a motorcycle as if trying to shield herself form the human. Image Credit:  LoveMeow The man quickly went down on his knees to try and sooth the poor frightened kitten. But because of past experiences, the kitten was quick to hiss and spit at him, after all she was frightened and lonely. To prove her point, she started growling at the man in an attempt to scare hi...

When you walk into a shelter for dogs, you instantly see a lot of dogs, all perhaps living with the hopes that maybe someday someone will come for them. Of course and I believe that, but it was this particular dog who got picked instead.  You know what this post will prove to you? It will prove that a picture is worth a million words. Truly, this has given me hope! This photo went so viral than it literally saved this little pup’s life. How? Well, one fine day The High Plains Humane Society (HPHS) decided to visit the City of Portales Animal Shelter in New Mexico, where they saw this: Source:  High Plains Humane Society Yes, you can see how sad this little pup is while she’s looking out of her cage. It looked like the pup was crying and had tears in her eyes as she sadly looked at a volunteer walking outside her cage. The HPHS instantly shared the sad pup’s photo on Facebook where it almost immediately went viral. The tears may be because of an eye infection, ...

Animal abuse runs rampant, no matter where you go. There are always some people who are going to continue seeing animals as being beneath us and undeserving of the same freedoms and attention that humans want. Seeing animals suffer in such a way can break your heart. Image Credit:  Furry Nation Salvation That was the case for Holly Peppermint the tabby cat. She was forced to live outside in a bird cage, infested with fleas, and covered up so that she could be ignored by those that kept her. Food and water were being provided, but all this feline wanted was a little love. Image Credit:  Furry Nation Salvation When Furry Nation Salvation in Florida received a tip about a cat being kept in a birdcage, they didn’t hesitate to jump to the cat’s rescue. The conditions the cat was living in was deplorable, and her state was even worse. Image Credit:  Furry Nation Salvation She was missing patches of fur due to scratching at the fleas, as well as suff...