This is the adorable moment a baby owl was captured on camera while running across the grass

Taken by Dutch wildlife photographer Hannie Heere, the 63-year-old was out photographing barn owls when she saw the little guy.

It turns out that barn owlets don’t start flapping their wings until seven weeks old, and can make short flights by eight.

But until then, baby owls need to use their legs to get around and work on developing these muscles.

This particular baby owl decided to do this by going for a run, and thankfully Heere was there to capture the moment for us.

“I was laying on the ground,” Heere says to PetaPixel. “This young bird count not fly yet and was not afraid. I took the picture from a distance of about 5 to 6 meters [~16 feet].”

The photo has gained some popularity since being published online and has been used as a meme across various social networks.

“I was very, very surprised [at how popular the photo has been],” Heere says.

Check out more of Heere’s on her Facebook.

One morning, Elina Walsh was walking around her house when she suddenly saw something strange on one of the walls. It was a small figure with a very strange aspect that could not be distinguished very well from a distance, and it also seemed that it did not move.

Elina wanted to investigate closely to find out what the figure really was, then she realized that it was a small spider, which seemed to be injured. Almost all of its legs were missing, except for two, with which it tried to carry out its activities.

Woman finds legless spider and helps her.

Although it was unclear how the animal had lost its other six legs, it was clear that it had little chance of surviving without them.

The woman did not want to accept this sad reality, and she felt very sorry for the little girl, so she decided to do something to help her.

Elina told The Dodo :

“I immediately felt sorry for her. So I decided to take care of her, as she was going to have a lot of trouble hunting on her own.

So the kind-hearted woman took the spider to a safe place to provide all her care and named her ‘Peggy’.

After doing some research on the situation, Elina learned that Peggy still had hope and a chance to lead a normal life, as spiders have the ability to regrow their limbs. Encouraging news in the midst of all the troubles.

Peggy only needed time and a very safe location to complete her transition, and Elina would take sure of her safety.

Although the animal was small, and its condition was not very encouraging, it was noticeable that it had a fighting spirit and wanted to survive.

Elina said:

“Even with only two legs, he had a strong desire to live.”

Over the next several weeks Elina provided Peggy with food and water, and slowly but surely her body began to transform. You could see that little by little her limbs were growing and Peggy was gaining enough strength to thrive in an incredible way.

lina said:

“With weekly feedings, he gained the strength to grow his legs back. It was really fascinating to watch.

As Peggy’s limbs grew slowly, so did Elina’s affection and love for the child.

Elina was relieved to learn that the spider was doing well.

Elina stated,

I don’t believe spiders can form bonds. However, I am certain that I am attached to her.

Elina was pleased to know that the spider was thriving.

Elina said:

I don’t think spiders are capable of bonding. But I am sure I feel attached to her.

After spending four weeks of being in the process of transformation and adaptation to his new body, he finally grew all his legs. Thanks to the kind-hearted woman taking all the time she needed to help the little spider transform.

Elina intends to care for Peggy until she is a little older and stronger, after which she will return her to her natural home.

Elina stated,

I’m hoping he doesn’t get into any more trouble.

He also stated that Peggy’s experience has transformed his perspective on spiders, and he hopes that others may feel the same way.

Elina said:

“It feels good to know that I can help an animal. And also help educate others about these amazing creatures and show people the other side of spiders they may not have seen before.
Many people are arachnophobic, but after seeing this they will surely change their point of view, and they will know that they too deserve a second chance.

Pumbaa may appear to be a fearsome and terrifying wildcat or caracal, but the truth is that he is a loving wildcat or caracal who was domesticated by his family and has no qualms about lavishing love on his loved ones.

This large cat lives in Latvia with Deniss Jegorovs, 18, and other relatives, and it should be emphasized that caracals are allowed as pets in this country.

Caracals are medium-sized wild cats found in Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of South Asia.

The adoring wild cat does not like to be left alone.

Despite his wild instincts, huge appetite and tendency to want to run away, Pumbaa has grown into an affectionate cat who does not like to be alone.

Deniss said, according to METRO :

“Pumbaa hates being alone, so he usually follows us during the day. He likes to sit next to us and watch television at night.

Generally, Pumbaa eats three times a day and likes to spend time with the other two cats in the house, a Maine Coon and a British Shorthair. His family admits that Pumbaa hisses at them many times for some reason, but he likes to rub his feet and sleep on them.

In addition, it is a very friendly animal as long as it is not being disturbed, however, it makes it clear that it always wants to be accompanied.

Deniss continued:

“He doesn’t like being alone; in fact, when he’s lonely, he yells.”

Almost every day, Pumbaa observes his family’s activities and has become a member of the family.

Pumbaa is more intelligent than a normal cat, so his gestures and signs of love are more sincere than those of another feline. Without a doubt, having a big cat as a pet attracts a lot of people’s attention and when they take it out for a walk they are surprised.

Sometimes people get excited when they see it for the first time, but many people are afraid of it and even ask if it is dangerous.

Caring for a huge cat, on the other hand, comes with its own set of challenges, as its feral tendencies frequently manifest themselves in a number of scenarios. Whenever Pumbaa wakes up with his family, he immediately begins begging for food to satisfy his voracious appetite.

 

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He generally lives outside in the summer, but the fall is extremely cold, so he stays at home until mid-spring.

Sometimes he usually escapes without giving further notice and the main challenge for his family is to prevent him from leaving their territory. It happened in the past and because he did not know the area, he could not find his way back and his family searched for him for several days.

Fortunately they managed to find it, but there are other dangers in nature that might directly affect the feline, such as the frozen lake in winter.

Despite all his difficulties in caring for him, the most important thing is that his family truly loves him without any conditions.

Wall-E was just a young dog when he was first adopted from Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) in 2015. The Lab mix’s new family brought him home, cared for him and spoiled the once homeless pup with treats and toys.

Then, one day this past September, Wall-E found all his possessions bundled into two plastic trash bags. The 6-year-old dog couldn’t understand why he and his things were being driven back to the Arizona shelter, or why his owner was crying as he said goodbye.

All Wall-E knew was that once again he was on his own and heartbroken.

Circumstances had changed in Wall-E’s family’s life, and they could no longer care for Wall-E the way he deserved. “He was surrendered by his family because they did not have enough time for him,” Jordan Bader, who runs a Facebook page for the adoptable dogs of MCACC, told The Dodo. “He was very scared. In his kennel, he would bark and bark.”

The shelter was a far cry from a dog hotel, and Wall-E couldn’t keep his toys and bed in his kennel. He was confused and depressed — far from the comforts of his former life and the people who promised to love him.

When potential adopters walked by his little cage, they couldn’t see past the defensiveness that masked the once happy-go-lucky pup. But shelter staffers knew there was an incredibly sweet dog behind the bars, just waiting for someone to see the real Wall-E.

“Because of his kennel presence and evaluations he was passed up by many people,” Bader said. “[But] with volunteers he was very sweet and playful and loved doing zoomies.”

For two months, Wall-E sat in the crowded shelter, no closer to getting a home than on the day he was surrendered. That’s when Bader had an idea to give the unwanted dog an advantage — by telling his story. And it worked.

“About six volunteers and I run the [Facebook] page and network for the shelter dogs,” Bader explained. “We knew this picture would be heartbreaking and would get a lot of attention, but we had no idea it would blow up like it did. We had so many people interested in him.”

Lynn Lee saw the photo and was so moved that she headed to the shelter to meet Wall-E in person right away.

Lee brought along her own dog, and the pair got along so well that the day after Wall-E’s photo was posted online, he was on his way to his well-deserved forever home.

“They have been amazing,” Bader noted. “Wall-E gets along great with the family, loves dog parks and cuddling.”

Now with his new mom, Wall-E is letting his personality shine — and quickly getting used to his new dog bed.

All the moments that we spend with our loved ones have an indescribable value that we treasure in the bottom of our hearts. And something very similar happens with our pets, who for many become like a member of the family.

But just as we enjoy so many adventures at his side, we know that his going through this land has a limit. When they get sick and the time comes when they have to leave this world, it is the most bitter drink that no owner wants to go through.

No one is prepared for a goodbye like this

It is the drama of Merv Tolentino Dumanat, from Taguig, Philippines, who through his social networks, was sharing for a few months, day after day, his suffering after his beloved dog Shadow was diagnosed, a delicate disease of the blood.

Merv touched the hearts of many and the story of Shadow began to go around the world, to the point that millions of people followed minute by minute the relapses, the treatments, the diagnoses, the transfusions….

At every step throughout his dog’s illness, he always expected a miracle, just imagining his farewell horrified him …

The adorable Siberian husky shared touching moments with his owner and his page is full of heartbreaking messages, which managed to make Shadow’s story viral:

A dog doesn’t care if you are rich or poor, smart or boring, smart or dumb. Give him your heart and he will give you his … Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives complete. Always! ”Merv wrote.

Until unfortunately the inexorable happened and Shadow crossed the rainbow, as recounted by Merv in the midst of indescribable pain:

I lost my best friend, my son, my travel friend and my everything. It’s hard to move forward when every part and everything you see in your house, your phone, etc., is about him. I wish I could do something to ease this pain, ”Merv exclaimed, devastated.

These little short lives that our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to get home every day,” he added.

Merv culminated with a moving message, which he accompanied alongside the heartbreaking moment Shadow was buried at Pet Valley Park and Crematory:

I don’t know how to start without Shadow in my life. I can’t stop crying and I can’t sleep. I don’t know how to go ahead and ease the pain. I did everything I could to save you, my love. I wish it was a nightmare that I would have liked to wake up from. Dad doesn’t know how to wake up without you. There are many more travel goals. We should celebrate your birthday. Dad will always love you. I feel like I’ve lost another part of my heart and soul. Shadow is my everything. God, help me! “, He said touching the most sensitive chord of thousands in the networks.

How to help him endure so much pain?

Now you can run free. I love you. No more pain, no injections, no medications. I will always love you in every beat of my heart, to the moon and back, “he concluded.

In the video you can see how Merv and his entire family were truly saying goodbye to another relative.

It’s heartbreaking!

Indeed, saying goodbye to a loved one is one of the hardest things around, as Merv put it.

Now you know that from the other side of the rainbow they will celebrate their sixth birthday. In addition, he thanked all the people who followed the Shadow process and flooded his networks with messages of solidarity and support:

Words are not enough to express how grateful I am for all your beautiful messages. I do my best to read and respond to each one. It is incredibly beautiful! “

Be sure to share this moving news with your friends and let’s send a message of solidarity to Merv and all those pet owners who have to say goodbye to their loyal companions.

For a street child, loneliness and helplessness are some of the hardest things to bear. Not to mention the anguish of uncertain destiny, not even knowing if that day he will be able to put something in his mouth. But if a faithful friend appears on that difficult path, everything changes color…

A pet is the living example of pure love, offering you something wonderful every day without expecting anything in return. When you have a pet, they teach you to love without conditions, you learn the value of loyalty, commitment and reciprocity.

A little street boy was left to his own, but he has the love of a faithful little dog

Maria Kabs is a citizen of Manila, Philippines, who through his social network shared photos and videos of a little boy and his cute pet, making his moving story viral.

The boy is called Rommel Quemenales, with only 11 years old he lives on the streets of Quezon City, in the Philippines, and his story has been completely moved on social networks.

The little Filipino boy adopted his puppy three years ago, which he named Badgi.

The boy found the little dog on the street and so that neither of them continues in their solitude, he decided to adopt him.

His parents separated when he was very young, he was abandoned and without any financial help. He has an older sister who lives in a nearby city, Rommel always visits her when he can. He has received unfair treatment on several occasions, either by children or even by the police themselves, stealing the few coins he manages to collect.

  I only ask for coins, I don’t steal anything,” says Rommel.

The main objective of Maria Kabs was to spread the story of Rommel and get help in some way, since the state in which the little boy lives is not the most appropriate.

Here you can see part of the daily life of little Rommel who has touched so many hearts:

These are some of the photos and videos of Rommel with Badgi. Please share with everyone to help him and his dog, “said Kabs about the street child, in one of his publications.

Living on the streets of Quezon, the boy was alone, but since he has Badgi he has found a friend with whom he has great company, whenever he can, he teaches him tricks and has fun whenever he can with him.

Rommel Quemenales’ biggest dream is to go back to school. He only had the opportunity to reach the second grade of the school, wishing every day to obtain more knowledge. He wants to have the best collaboration so that he can return to his hometown, Bulacan, finish his studies and become an actor at some point in his life.

Thanks to the efforts of many people and the viral story of the boy with Badgi, little Rommel is in his hometown, attending classes and creating a better future with his great canine friend.

This little boy, regardless of everything that has happened in his life, is still full of love and he shows it to us with this great friendship he has created with his dog.

One of the ways Rommel made a living was by singing songs that were in vogue in his country. You can see him performing a piece, below:

Badgi is with him without caring about anything. He does not care if he lives in a mansion or in a cardboard house, the only important thing in this relationship is the mutual love that exists between the two of them. Rommel and Badgi’s story is really moving!

Working for an animal rescue organization is a difficult job since you have to witness a lot of animals in sad situations. But you also get to help ease animals’ suffering, and you get to experience pure joy when they finally escape a life of suffering.

The rescue of 73-year-old elephant Sook Jai is the perfect example of this.

After many years of working hard and being mistreated, Sook Jai was no longer able to keep up.

During her life in captivity, she was passed around to different owners for various jobs. The elephant had been forced to work in tourist trekking and street begging, but her health started to deteriorate as she got older. She became blind and lost most of her hearing.

Fortunately, the good people at Elephant Nature Park learned of Sook Jai’s situation and stepped in to give her a new home at their sanctuary.

The rescue center (which is connected to the Save Elephant Foundation) is located in Thailand. Sook Jai would finally have all the beautiful days she deserved.

In the video description they share:

“Sook Jai had the good fortune of being found by a caring soul who wanted to help to change her life. She was twice lucky when Joan Baez chose to help sponsor SookJai to living free from cruelty for the rest of her life.”

Once everything was in order, a group of people traveled to pick up Sook Jai. They were prepared to make a 20-hour journey back to the sanctuary.

The 73-year-old elephant wasn’t in a healthy condition when they first got her into their custody.

Many wounds were found on her head and body from the abuse she’d endured.

During the long ride, the rescuers worked to help care for SookJai and keep her comfortable.

Although they could tell that the poor creature was hungry, she refused to eat. She was tired, exhausted, and unaware of what type of life was just around the corner.

They were like her angels on earth. Elephant Nature Park’s team warmed the truck when it was cold, and cooled the elephant down when it was hot.

Likely, Sook Jai wasn’t used to being treated with such kindness.

At one point during the journey, an emotional moment was captured on film. Sook Jai began to cry. In the video, the elephant can be seen with actual tears rolling down her face.

It’s a sight that’s pulling on heartstrings.

One viewer wrote:

“I cried the moment I saw she cried and waving her trunk. She knows she’s free now. Please save and rescue more and more elephants, together we can do it!”

Sook Jai was finally in her loving forever home.

Near the end of the video, the truck pulls up to the sanctuary after their long trip. Although the blind elephant can’t actually see her new home – she soon discovers what a life of peace is all about.

They end the video saying…

“Her life will be without any restraints. She will remain free, as she deserves.”

This rescue story is so beautiful and heartwarming. If you enjoyed it, check out the other videos on elephantnews‘ page.

Check out Sook Jai’s touching story below!

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Horses are intelligent, noble creatures, but there are some exceptions to this statement.

Meet Tango, the ‘world’s stupidest’ horse, who you can’t help but love.

He has inspired a set of viral and hilarious Twitter posts that show his antics, scroll down to check them out!