ANIMALS

Starving Puppy Rescued from Road Finds a Forever Loving Home

It’s truly heartbreaking when someone decides to abandon a dog. We hear many upsetting stories of dogs being left in terrible conditions, forced to survive on their own, and facing near-death situations.

But amidst these sad tales, there are kind-hearted people who are willing to give these dogs another chance and the love they truly deserve. And now, we have the opportunity to witness the incredible journey of one such dog who was discovered just a week ago, skinny and abandoned.

On June 2, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a dog named Hope was found lying on the road. Witnesses saw the exhausted dog emerging from the nearby woods, only to collapse in the middle of a busy street, completely drained of energy and unable to cross the road.

Image source: Facebook/Hope for Hope – An Abandoned Dog in Grand Rapids

According to a post on Facebook, caring neighbors took quick action by stopping traffic and ensuring the dog’s safety, guiding her to the sidewalk. The dog was extremely thin and weak due to not getting enough food, so they offered her some nourishment. When the police arrived, they were unsure if the dog would survive. But a kind neighbor named Rachel came forward as a guardian angel, offering to take care of the dog named Hope. Rachel immediately took Hope to Cascade Animal Hospital, promising to do whatever it takes to save her life. The veterinarians at the hospital examined Hope and shared some information about her difficult past. They believed that she had been used for breeding and had gone through multiple litters before her owners heartlessly abandoned her once she became less useful. Unfortunately, Hope didn’t have a microchip, and the veterinarians estimated that she was around 7 years old.

Image source: Facebook/Hope for Hope – An Abandoned Dog in Grand Rapids

To keep everyone updated and involved, a Facebook group called “Hope for Hope” was created to share regular updates on the dog’s recovery. Hope received different tests and treatments at the emergency room, where her important signs stayed stable, and her condition showed signs of getting better.

In an update posted on June 4, the hospital shared their surprise at Hope’s incredible improvement. Despite being weak, she continued to show resilience. With love and careful attention, she gradually regained her strength.

Over the next few days, Hope’s recovery progressed greatly, with her health and mood improving steadily. The Facebook group eagerly anticipated the latest update, and yesterday, they excitedly shared the most uplifting news yet: Hope had made an extraordinary recovery. She had reached a state of good health that allowed her to say goodbye to the hospital and begin her journey to a new home filled with love and care.

“Tonight’s news is THE BEST Hope news yet,” the Facebook post reads. “Her lab work proved stable enough to allow her to go home this evening with her new family! A home where she will sleep inside on a soft bed, feel infinite love, and never go hungry again.”

In a touching twist of fate, Rachel, the kind neighbor who first helped Hope, stepped forward once more to become her forever family. Hope found her forever home with Rachel, starting a new and wonderful chapter in her life. The transition was filled with warmth and joy, as Hope had a perfect first night and day in her new home. She peacefully slept in her comfortable bed and began getting to know the other pets in the house, creating an atmosphere of love and acceptance!

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.