(ANIMAL VIDEO) In yet another amazing example of a dog’s unwavering loyalty, Kermie, an 11-year-old dog, reunites with her guardian, Eric Ralston, after his return from an eight-month-long deployment. Kermie was diagnosed with cancer a month after her Ralston left, and Ralston’s wife, Jennifer, said the family did not expect Kermie to make it long enough to see his return. Make sure to have some tissues nearby. — Global Animal
(TOUCHING TALE) With so many stories about human and animal companionship, this one really changes what you think you know about these complex relationships. Casey, an Alaskan malamute from Dalton, Georgia, made the lives of her caretakers pretty difficult. Casey was a rowdy troublemaker, often sneaking out from her home and digging holes in other people’s yards, knocking over trashcans, and helping herself to food that wasn’t hers. So, when a neighbor came over informing Carol Baird, Casey’s guardian, that her dog had been visiting his house, she was ready to once again apologize for her pesky canine. But to her surprise, the man thanked her and proceeded to tell her how Casey has been taking care of his father who was suffering from Alzheimer’s. The man then explained that Casey stopped showing up the night after his father had passed away, as if knowing that her task had come to an end. Read on for more on this extraordinary story. — Global Animal
(LIFE WITH PETS) Research shows that living with pets provides health benefits. Read five ways that your cat, dog, and other furry, feathered or finned friend helps keep the doctor away. Read on to learn how pets have been proven to do everything from lowering blood pressure to helping you get a date. – Global Animal
(SERVICE DOGS) Last week, the Boston Marathon came to a tragic end after two explosions went off, killing three people and injuring more than 170. In the wake of this disaster, our furry, four-legged friends have really stepped up to the plate as Lutheran Church Charities has flown three specially-trained therapy dogs out to Boston to help provide therapy for those shaken up from the bombings. The Illinois-based charity dogs have joined two others who have been staying with the students at Sandy Hook Elementary School every school day since the December shooting. The well-trained service dogs share their love and provide a calming effect just by interacting with people in a time of need. “When patients see the dogs, they light up and smile. It gives them a chance to release,” said Tim Hetzner, president of Lutheran Church Charities. “In many cases they talk to the dogs like they are counselors, big furry counselors.” Take a look at these dogs in action and see how they’re giving people a reason to smile. — Global Animal
(LIFE WITH PETS) Andy Prokh, a 44-year-old photographer from St. Petersburg, has spent the last four years photographing the beautiful bond between his daughter and the family cat. The wonderful black and white photographs show Katherine, the photographer’s daughter, and LiLu Blue Royal Lady, the British shorthair cat, in a variety of settings. Prokh admits that it’s not hard to convey the close bond between the two, ’They live and grow together, I just have to do is [sic] press the shutter button on the camera.’ Read on to find out more about this beautiful friendship and check out a few of these spectacular photos. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL VIDEO) Prepare for your spirit to soar in less than three minutes. Watch this incredibly lyrical and moving story of a baby hummingbird nursed back to health and given his first flying lessons. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL JOBS) Are you an animal lover looking for a recession-proof job? Then check out these five great gigs that put you working one-on-one with pets. Actually, one is more like one-on-number-two, but it sure pays well! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL LOVERS) After Belarusian soldiers found a baby squirrel near death and brought him to their warrant officer, Pyotr Pankratau, the officer nursed the weak little squirrel back to health, feeding him every four hours. Now, two years later, Pankratau left the army and now works as a taxi driver where the squirrel, Minsk, travels in his pocket no matter where he goes. Check out the touching photos documenting their heartwarming friendship. — Global Animal
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