ANIMALS

Elderly Dog Neglected with a Massive Tumor Has Finally Experienced a Positive Change in Its Life

In Atlanta, Georgia, during the spring of 2019, Holden, a neglected black dog, was rescued by a local animal shelter. He was severely malnourished and on the brink of death. However, through love and kindness, Holden was able to recover and now leads a much happier life.

Discover the heartwarming tale of this lovable furry angel who, despite being abandoned and neglected, was able to find a happy life. Read on to learn more about this moving story!

When authorities intervened in a drug bust at a house, they discovered a feeble and soiled dog, prompting them to confiscate and transport him to the nearby animal shelter. However, the facility was already at full capacity and had no room for him. The staff wrapped him in a blanket and placed him in the intake area while they sought assistance.

Holden was in a fearful and unstable state, his weight at the time was only 25 pounds, 15 pounds less than an average dog of his breed. He would try to reach out for food or a bowl at any given chance. On top of being starved and broken, the little dog had another challenge to face, an X-ray film revealed a massive seven-pound tumor in his abdomen that hindered his ability to take in nourishment.

Despite his limbo state, malnourishment, and sickness, Holden’s spirit remained heartwarmingly resilient. He wagged his tail joyfully after receiving bandages and attention from a nurse, and his enthusiasm was evident when anyone spoke to him in a gentle and kind manner. Holden cherished even the smallest gestures of affection.

The tumor removal surgery for Holden was performed swiftly and successfully by the veterinarian. After the operation, he woke up but was still feeling the effects of anesthesia and was unable to lift his head. However, he remained a well-behaved and charming dog throughout the treatment, and his tail would wag in response to a kind voice.

Next, it was time for Holden to start a new chapter in his life. Release Atlanta, a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing dogs from high-kill shelters throughout Georgia, took him under their care. Although Holden was sad to say goodbye to the people at the vet, Ashley, a volunteer from the organization, came to pick him up and comforted him with hugs and photos.

Later on, Holden was taken in by Melissa Lentz, an experienced foster parent for anxious small dogs, who provided him with temporary shelter and assisted in his rehabilitation. Soon, he became friends with Lentz’s daughter and nine other dogs residing in her foster home. Lentz reported that Holden was never a picky eater, and he always had a hearty appetite, which aided in his remarkable recovery. Furthermore, some positive news was received from the veterinarian’s office: the initial tests conducted on Holden’s tumor suggested that it was likely benign.

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Image sources: RELEASH ATLANTA

ANIMALS

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.

More info: Youtube

ANIMALS

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.