Animals

December 3, 2019

Men Bare All for Funny ‘Dad Bods and Rescue Dogs’ 2020 Charity Calendar

Dogs with Brachycephalic syndrome (or short snouts)—such as pugs and French Bulldogs—are continuously bred, despite the fact that their condition can lead to severe respiratory distress. That’s why nonprofit organization Lucky Bulldogs Rescue in Iowa is committed to rescuing these “smushie face” pups from the commercial breeding system. The volunteers aim to find the dogs loving forever homes, where they can get the medical care they often need.

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December 2, 2019

Heroic Dog Helps Save Koalas From Devastating Australian Bushfires

Australia has suffered a devastating early bushfire season with fires spreading across several states. And while the impact on human life has been overwhelming, for koalas, it’s truly tragic. The bushfires have now wiped out 80% of their natural habitat, killing over 1,000 of the already vulnerable species. In fact, their numbers have dropped so low, that they were recently declared functionally extinct.

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November 25, 2019

This Adorable German Shepherd with Dwarfism Will Stay Looking like a Puppy Forever

Puppyhood doesn’t last long, with many dogs transforming from cute, clumsy pooches into fully grown adults in just a few months. And while German Shepherds are known to grow into large dogs, one particular pup called Ranger will stay tiny for as long as he lives. The fully grown 2-year-old purebred German Shepherd has a rare condition called Pituitary Dwarfism, which means he’ll stay as cute as a button forever.

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