Horace the monkey knows what he likes — and what he likes is making friends. But things weren't always so good for Horace. "He came to us when he was very young," Sarah Carter, founder of the Twala Trust Animal Sanctuary in Zimbabwe, told The Dodo. "His mom had been hit by a car on a very busy highway. He was found sitting on her body, on the side of the road. He's lucky that he got picked up by the right person, who then brought him here." He started off so tiny and helpless. Still, you could tell he was glad to be safe. Horace joined a group of other orphans rescued by the sanctuary, which cares for rescued animals both wild and domestic. That's when his friend-making all began. "Since we had so many orphans at the time, and not enough hands, we had to raise everyone together," said Carter. "They just formed this relationship, which is great." Horace isn't the only monkey like him at the sanctuary. Still, he seems to prefer spending his time around the creatures he grew up with. With the comfort and support of his new companions, Horace continued to grow in both body and spirit. Source: The Dodo / Stephen Messenger A Peaceful Farewell provides compassionate at home pet euthanasia to fellow pet owners in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Scottsdale, and most of the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area.
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![]() When a pet gets sick and doesn't have much time left, many incredible families will create bucket lists to make the animal's last days his very best. Bucket lists often happen for dying dogs — but this time, it's a hamster who's getting the adventure of a lifetime. Robin Williams is a 2-year-old longhaired Syrian hamster, also known as a teddy bear hamster, from Chicago. He lives with his mom, dad and two bunny siblings, Poppy and Pippin. He fits right in with them. "He weighs almost a whole pound and is probably the biggest hamster people have ever seen," Robin's mom, Arden, told The Dodo. "People often mistake him for a guinea pig." The three siblings do absolutely everything together and never once has Robin seemed out of place. It seemed the threesome would be together forever — until forever got cut short. Recently, Robin's family found out some tragic news: He has a tumor taking up most of his abdomen, and it can't be removed without risking his life. While the news is devastating, Robin's family has decided to make sure that his last days are his absolute best. He has already been on many trips and adventures throughout his life, and thanks to his new bucket list, he's about to embark on quite a few more. No one knows exactly how much time Robin has left, so he's going to keep on adventuring until his time his up. Some of the items still left on his bucket list include: take a selfie at "The Bean," eat a Chicago hot dog, give LOTS of kisses to his bunny siblings … and be featured on The Dodo! Luckily, we were able to help Robin out with that last one. Robin may be dying, but his family and friends are making sure that he goes out as the happiest, most loved hamster there ever was — and that's all that really matters in the end. "He has been a huge part of our life," Arden said, "and all we want to do is make the rest of his the best it can be." Source: The Dodo A Peaceful Farewell provides compassionate at home pet euthanasia to fellow pet owners in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Scottsdale, and most of the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area.
![]() The house was already billowing smoke by the time Officer Robert Breitfeller arrived. Neighbors told him there was no one inside the Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, home — except for a pit bull puppy. Breitfeller didn't hesitate, according to a the Stroud Area Regional Police Department. The front door was smashed down — and Breitfeller disappeared into the haze. Several anxious moments later, he emerged with a frightened puppy clinging to his chest. 'Smokey,' as officers called him, was soon returned to his owner, unharmed by the fire. But we wouldn't blame the puppy if he clung a little longer to his hero's chest. There is, after all, a big warm heart in that uniform. Source: The Dodo/ Christian Cotroneo A Peaceful Farewell provides compassionate at home pet euthanasia to fellow pet owners in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Scottsdale, and most of the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area.
It could have been a tragedy, but an anonymous hero was there to save to day. Earlier this month, Lima, Peru, resident Lorena Castro captured the dramatic moment when a police officer halted several lanes of traffic to save a stray kitten from being hit by a city bus. Castro says she was on her way to Lima's city center when she spotted the helpless 1-month-old kitten on the highway. "I was about to get out of the car to pick her up when the motorcycle cop passed by," Castro told Peruvian newspaper El Comercio. "[He said,] 'Stay in the car. I'll take care of it.'" After bringing Castro the kitten, the officer reportedly declined any reward (preferring to remain anonymous) and went back to work. Other than having a few fleas, Castro says the kitten is in good health — all thanks to one police officer's compassion. Source: The Dodo / Hudson Hongo A Peaceful Farewell provides compassionate at home pet euthanasia to fellow pet owners in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Scottsdale, and most of the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area.
Dogs alone are very cute creatures that always makes us feel so happy by just looking at them, babies too. The studies have showed that dogs are like 2-years old child, so imagine if both those cute creatures had a relationship? YES, CUTENESS OVERLOAD. So if you are having a baby soon, or just did you must give them their life partner. And if you’re not convinced, here is a short video to prove why you should get a puppy for your baby. A Peaceful Farewell provides compassionate at home pet euthanasia to fellow pet owners in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Scottsdale, and most of the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area.
It can be pretty exciting when we finally get to meet those we look up to, and one dog got to experience exactly that during a family trip to a Disneyland. Max, who was on an outing with the family to Disneyland, came face to face with his dog idol — Pluto. Everyone reacts differently when meeting their heroes, and this dog's reaction was pretty much perfect. A Peaceful Farewell provides compassionate at home pet euthanasia to fellow pet owners in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Scottsdale, and most of the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area.
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by the cuteness of an animal that you felt as if your whole world was about to fall apart? Well, that's what happened to this sweet little boy once he got to cradle a (very confused) Chihuahua in his arms.This little boy just couldn't stop crying — and it wasn't because he was afraid of the small dog. In the video below, uploaded by Mia Anelli, CEO and founder of INsight Animal Rescue in Los Angeles, the kid says his reason for sobbing is simply because "she's so cute." Meanwhile, the tear-inducing Chihuahua has absolutely no idea what's going on. A Peaceful Farewell provides compassionate at home pet euthanasia to fellow pet owners in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Scottsdale, and most of the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area.
![]() When Penny's family brought home a baby, they might've been a tad worried about how the family dog would react to a new human in her home. But in reality, they had nothing to fear. When Penny's little brother finally came home, Penny, a doting and loyal Shiba Inu, immediately fell in love with him — and took it upon herself to show him how to cuddle, among many other important life lessons. Wherever her new baby brother goes, that's where Penny goes, too. If the little guy is being held by someone else, well, Penny tags along. She even whimpers when he starts to cry. He only just arrived, but it seems like this little boy is already the luckiest little brother in the whole world. Source: Thedodo.com / Caitlin Jill Anders A Peaceful Farewell provides compassionate at home pet euthanasia to fellow pet owners in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Scottsdale, and most of the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area.
Poignant? Life-changing? Humorous? Which books should you get for that animal lover on your holiday list? Here, I share a list of my favorites and include expert advice with suggestions from library professionals across the country. Are your favorites here? If not, share them in the comments section below!
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Breana Carsey, 11, has always wanted to raise a horse to be a racing champion. Steve Hartman reports on how an unlikely horse is making that little girl's dream come true. Source: CBS News / Steve Hartman A Peaceful Farewell provides compassionate at home pet euthanasia to fellow pet owners in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Scottsdale, and most of the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area.
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