An elementary school principal in Cary, North Carolina took matters into his own hands when a wild turkey wouldn’t stop harassing kids in the pick-up line. There’s a photo of him using an umbrella to chase it off……….. A 105-year-old eclipse chaser is gearing up to see his 13th. His name is Laverne Biser. His…… read more »
Meet Phil, your new best friend! Phil is an approximately 4-year-old, 50 pound, Shepherd mix. He does well with other dogs, is great on a leash and on car rides, and is an all around good boy. Phil makes friends with everyone he meets and is a favorite of shelter volunteers. Everyone would love to…… read more »
Firefighters in New Jersey rescued a yellow lab that got her head stuck in the rim of a spare tire. They lubed her fur up with dish soap and vegetable oil, but eventually had to use a plasma cutter to get her out………… A dog named “Hero” lived up to his name last week in…… read more »
A helicopter crew saved a man who fell off a ledge in Northern California, and the footage is intense. He was clinging to the side of a cliff, and the cop who rescued him had a camera running for the whole thing. (Here’s the full video. )………..In related news: Rescuers in Colorado saved two rock climbers,…… read more »
A woman on Staten Island accidentally threw out her wallet. But sanitation workers sifted through a mountain of garbage and got it back to her. She realized it was gone before the truck emptied its load. Otherwise, it would have been a lot harder to find. (Here’s a photo.)…………… Baseball season is underway, and a…… read more »
It’s springtime and most of the fish are thinking about reproducing. And like most people, fish think it’s fun to eat before during and after the act. With that said, the largemouth bass are bedding or protecting their kids. Plastic worms, creature baits and bluegill imitation lures are great artificial baits. The crappie are hitting…… read more »
A TV station in Salem, Oregon did a story on a retired guy named John Piper who volunteers by doing yardwork and picking up trash outside his local high school. His son went there, and he likes to keep the school looking good. He’s been doing it five days a week for 16 years……..Firefighters in…… read more »
Def Leppard will release a new live album for Record Store Day on April 20. GNR’s “Appetite for Destruction” has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Billy Morrison will release a solo album, “The Morrison Project”, on April 19. Morrison has been Billy Idol’s rhythm guitarist for years. This new album features a…… read more »
Say Bonjour to Banana! This lovely lass is a collie/shepherd mix, three years old and just over 50lbs. Banana is spayed, crate and potty trained, great with dogs after a proper introduction, and she’s kid-friendly. She’s up to date on her shots, and ready to join your family. Unfortunately, Banana is heartworm positive, but her…… read more »
Just in time for Easter, meet Silly Rabbit! She’s a 1-year-old pitbull blend that came into the shelter via APS on 12/29/24; it was obvious that she was being neglected and not properly cared for due to her level of emaciation and body condition. She came in alongside her friend, Trix, who has since gone…… read more »