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Abandoned with Just a Blanket, Dog Family Snuggles for Warmth on The Street

Abandoned with Just a Blanket, Dog Family Snuggles for Warmth on The Street

Recently, Suzette Hall geared up to rescue three dogs in a small, gated community as part of her work with Logan’s Legacy. While Hall is experienced with challenging missions, this one posed a unique difficulty: all three dogs were fiercely protective of each other, a departure from the typical rescue of one or two dogs.

The information about the dogs came to Hall from a benevolent resident of the community who informed her that the previous owners had abandoned the dogs with just a blanket, a box, and each other’s companionship.

“The dogs literally just stayed there,” Hall told The Dodo. “They were so scared.”

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Huddled together on the blanket, the dogs trembled from the cold as they waited for their family to return.

Over time, the inhabitants of the gated community grew increasingly determined to rescue the puppies, attempting to capture them on numerous occasions, only to be thwarted by the dogs’ reluctance to allow anyone near them.

“Nobody could touch them,” Hall told The Dodo. “They would run and hide, then come back.”

Feeling powerless, the neighbors left a mound of kibble and a bowl of water next to the dogs’ blanket before contacting Hall for assistance.

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Upon receiving the call, Hall promptly drove to the neighborhood and located the area where the dogs were said to be staying, but upon arrival, discovered that the dogs were not in sight.

“I saw the blanket, but I didn’t see them,” Hall said. “So I decided to get out of my car and look, and then they all just woke up. They were underneath the blanket cuddled up.”

Following a recent storm in the Southern Californian neighborhood, the puppies were doing their best to keep warm, and upon seeing them, Hall realized that rescuing all three of them would be a challenging task given their tight bond. Despite this, she was determined to attempt the rescue regardless.

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Hall arranged two humane traps for the dogs and was surprised to see one of them enter one of the traps within just a few minutes, leaving both Hall and the remaining dogs astonished.

“The one went in super fast, and then that’s all the other two cared about,” Hall said. “They stopped smelling the other trap, and they just kept circling the trap that their friend was in.”

Despite the appetizing food inside the unoccupied trap, the two unrestrained dogs were unwilling to approach it and remained by the side of their companion, staying in close proximity.

“I put their friend’s trap behind the empty one and tried to get them to go in, but they wouldn’t,” Hall said. “They just wanted their friend. It was so adorable but so sad.”

Following several failed efforts, Hall opted for a new strategy: she placed the sealed trap into her van and waited for the two unsecured dogs to approach it. Concealing herself nearby, she observed as the pups entered the trap individually.

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“Finally, they did it,” Hall said. “Then, they went all the way to the back, and I shut the door behind them.”

Anticipating that the dogs would be overjoyed to be reunited, Hall was taken aback by the sheer tenderness of their interaction when she joined them inside the van.

“When I got in, I saw the two dogs jumping on their friend’s trap, so I opened it for them,” Hall said. “They both went into the trap and then they all snuggled together. They were just so happy to be together.”

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Hall transported the puppies, later named Naomi, Adam, and Jacob, to Camino Pet Hospital for immediate evaluations, which determined that the dogs were seniors and required urgent dental attention. Aside from that, the dogs were deemed to be in decent health.

Presently, the trio of canines can be found snuggling up together for a snooze at the veterinary clinic or giving affectionate licks to their caretakers. They are now qualified for foster care or adoption, though Hall is yet to locate their ideal forever family. Nonetheless, her top priority is ensuring that the dogs remain together, and she is making every effort to accomplish this.

“I would love for them to stay together because they’re so bonded,” Hall said. “You can tell they’re related and that they’re a family. They just love each other so much.”

The dogs are currently residing at the veterinary clinic, anticipating the start of their next journey. Whether or not the affectionate trio will remain united remains uncertain, but for the present moment, they are cherishing each day together, cuddled up in a heap of warmth and comfort.

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Amazing Video of Unseen Ocean Creatures in the Ningaloo Canyons

Amazing Video of Unseen Ocean Creatures in the Ningaloo Canyons

The Schmidt Ocean Institute recently explored the Ningaloo Canyons on the western coast of Australia using a robotic underwater vehicle called the ROV Sebastian. Check out the amazing video of what they discovered in the deep parts of the Indian Ocean.

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These Pics Are Art and the Artists Are Insects

These Pics Are Art and the Artists Are Insects

Flying insects move so quickly that they are hard to follow, but new technology and some smart ideas have helped Spanish photographer Xavi Bou do just that. After spending 10 years focusing on birds in flight for his Ornithographies project, he turned his attention to insects.

For Entomographies, he uses high-speed video footage taken by Adrian Smith, an insect expert at North Carolina State University, to study and record how insects move. Bou then picks multiple frames and combines them into single images that show the fast movements of one or more insects through space and time.

With Smith’s help, Bou has captured the aerial tricks of wasps, the jumps of leafhoppers, and the fluttering of butterflies in amazing detail. He hopes that by doing this, he can make people more aware of the decline in important insect populations around the world.

1. Zebra longwing

This butterfly, which is common in many areas of the Americas, really fits its name. It can fly very high with just a few flaps of its large wings.

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2. Two-lined spittlebug

This insect, which comes from the eastern United States, is often seen as a pest because it likes to eat grass. Its springy back legs can make it jump into the air like a rocket.

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3. Yellow-collared scape moth

Unlike most moths, this North American species flies during the day. Its shiny blue-black wings sparkle in the sunlight.

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4. Ailanthus webworm moths

These tropical moths have spread farther north in the U.S. Because of their larval host, the invasive tree of heaven, they are now one of the most common backyard moths in the country.

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5. Common stonefly

Mostly found in eastern North America, this insect starts its life as an underwater nymph in forested streams or rivers. Then it leaves the water, sheds its skin, and becomes an adult with wings.

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6. Green lacewings

Eighty-seven species of this insect have been found in the U.S. and Canada. Since they eat a lot of unwanted plant pests like aphids and mites, they are often used to naturally control these pests.

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7. Grapevine beetle

This insect, fittingly named, eats the leaves and fruit of grapevines, both wild and farmed, but it doesn’t do much damage to the plants. As a type of scarab beetle, it often flies in a curved path.

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8. Oak treehopper and green treehopper

Treehoppers are known for their uniquely shaped pronotum, the part behind their head, which often looks like plant parts to hide from predators. They can jump well thanks to special muscles.

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9. Banded orange

This brightly colored butterfly can be found from Mexico to Brazil. Before mating season, male butterflies look for mineral salts, sometimes even drinking salty fluids from the skin, eyes, and nostrils of other animals.

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10. Sapho longwing

Longwings can live for 6 to 7 months, longer than most butterflies. This type, found from Mexico to Ecuador, has shiny blue wings, which is why it’s also called the Sapphire longwing.

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Eagle and Fox in an Epic Midair Battle Over a Rabbit, Were Captured by a Photographer

Eagle and Fox in an Epic Midair Battle Over a Rabbit, Were Captured by a Photographer

Wildlife photography often depends on the perfect combination of good timing and the right place.

That’s exactly what happened when Kevin Ebi, an experienced wildlife photographer, captured an incredible battle between a bald eagle and a red fox, both competing for a rabbit meal.

In a detailed blog post, Ebi shares the fascinating series of events that unfolded while he was photographing foxes in San Juan Island National Historical Park, located in Washington state.

Ebi noticed a lively group of eight fox kits as they began their hunting lessons. Suddenly, they spotted a rabbit, and a thrilling chase ensued. Eventually, one of the foxes emerged as the winner, proudly carrying the rabbit across the field.

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Ebi shares what happened at that moment: “As I followed the fox with my camera, a sudden bald eagle cry caught my attention. It was swiftly approaching, clearly aiming for the rabbit. I quickly focused on the fox, anticipating a quick turnover of events.”

To Ebi’s astonishment, instead of a quick surrender, the situation turned into a intense fight in the air.

The eagle used its power to lift the fox and rabbit high up in the sky. Even while airborne, the fox attempted to break free by swinging back and forth.

Image source: Kevin Ebi

Image source: Kevin Ebi

Image source: Kevin Ebi

In the end, the eagle moved the rabbit to its other claw, causing the fox to let go. The intense battle came to an end in less than 10 seconds.

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For those worried about the fox’s well-being after the fight, Ebi reassures that it was not injured. The fox swiftly bounced back from the encounter and resumed its playful behavior with the other young foxes, showing no visible wounds from the aerial clash.

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Image source: Kevin Ebi

Image source: Kevin Ebi

Image source: Kevin Ebi

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