(ANIMAL VIDEO) In a pastoral backyard somewhere in America, a spirited game with ambiguous rules plays out between Maya the dog and Dora the chicken. There is preening, posing, and tail-wagging, but not a single bite or peck. Clearly, the players have an understanding. Or maybe the game is rigged by the chicken. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL VIDEO) This looks like the beginning of a wonderful friendship! — Global Animal
(SERVICE DOGS) Tchaikovsky’s infamous Nutcracker Ballet appears every holiday season, showcasing beautiful dancers all while warming the crowd’s hearts. The Chicago-based PAWSitive Therapy Troupe, however, gives its own spin to this classic show. Premiered in 2000, a canine-centered version of the ballet is performed by the organization’s therapy dogs, and it has been a hit with audiences ever since! Read on to learn more about this special show and its philanthropic mission. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL FRIENDSHIP) MICHIGAN — A picture is worth a thousand words. In the case of John Unger and his dog Schoep, a picture is worth thousands of dollars. After a friend snapped a photograph of Unger rocking his 19 year old, arthritic dog to sleep in the waters of Lake Superior, the picture went viral and compassionate persons from around the world have contributed donations for Schoep’s therapy. Continue reading to learn Unger and his companion’s story. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL FRIENDSHIPS) AFRICA — Black lab, Kira, has made some extraordinary friends. The dog has taken to swimming with wild dolphins off the African coast where she lives. Kira’s guardian is the founder of the Somente Aqua Dolphin Center in Ponta de Ouro, and calls Kira,”the dolphin spotter”. Look below to watch Kira swim with her dolphin pals. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL VIDEO) Simba the lion cub gets some quality time with his pal Monty the dog and Thumper the rabbit! According to the video, Edinburgh zookeepers are taking care of Simba after he fell ill during the winter. But the lion cub has made a full recovery! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL VIDEO) This dog and goat won’t leave each other’s side! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL FRIENDS) Blair, a rescued black lab, is guiding Tanner, a blind golden retriever with a seizure problem. The two shelter dogs bonded after Blair seemed to notice Tanner’s handicap. Tanner even started having less violent seizures less often, and Blair has become more sociable. The rescue organization is now hoping to find someone to adopt them together. Watch the video to see them play together! — Global Animal
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