As we all know, friendship doesn’t come with a rulebook. While we’ve seen cats befriend various animals like capybaras or rabbits, encountering a chipmunk is quite unique. Despite chipmunks being rodents, you’d expect our feline pals to fear or chase them. But not this cat!. This cat...

Cat Befriends An Unusual Animal In Yard And They Can’t Stop Cuddling With Each Other

This sweet gigantic baby lynx named Max was born in a zoo in 2011. He is not a domestic cat, but he is not 100% a wild cat either. Max is the animal ambassador of the Northeast, with the mission of educating the public on endangered Lynx cat species in the hope that people will strive to protect wildlife and the environment.

Meet Max, A Cat Who’s Not A Domestic But Not 100% A Wild Cat Either

Iowa State

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Wisconsin State

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Midwest much later today, particularly impacting areas in northern Illinois, eastern Iowa, and southern Wisconsin. These storms will be capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Possible; Midwest; Evening; August 27th, 2024

Iowa Storm Center

(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

As unbelievable as it sounds, a stray mother cat, visibly in distress, brought her frail kitten to a kind-hearted man, hoping for a miracle. This heartwarming encounter, captured in a viral video, moved viewers worldwide to tears. The story highlights the extraordinary lengths a mother is prepared to go just to save her babies.

Desperate Mother Cat Brings Her Lifeless Kitten To An Unknown Man Begging For Help

Winston-salem, NC

Imagine coming to work early in the morning and seeing two pups out of the blue, waiting for you in front of the building!. Well, that’s exactly what happened to the staff of Forsyth County Animal Shelter, from Winston-Salem, North Carolina!. Two unknown puppies placed in two separate kennels...

Shelter Workers Are Heartbroken To Find 2 Dogs Left In A Small Kennel Along With A Note

Los Angeles, CA

Recently, a rescue group from Los Angeles, California, received a call about two abandoned kittens found at a landfill, desperately needing help. The tiny kittens were spotted wandering through the garbage dump without a mother in sight. The rescuers were heartbroken to hear about the kittens living in such a...

Two Motherless Kittens Scavenge Through A Garbage Dump In LA, Crying Out For Help

Sarasota, FL

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Rusty Bucket, a beloved comfort food chain known for its casual American fare, is closing its Sarasota, Florida location later this month. The Sarasota branch, the only Rusty Bucket in Florida, will shut its doors permanently on August 18. The news, which was confirmed by a bartender at the restaurant, came as a surprise to employees, who learned about the closure just a week ago.

Popular Comfort Food Chain to Close Florida Location Permanently

Picture this: a lone orange cat curled up in a field, caring for and safeguarding her two tiny kittens. This was what animal control officers came across… The mother cat, believed to be just two years old, seemed very neglected. She was dehydrated, thin, and her coat was tangled....

A Lone Orange Cat Found Curled Up In A Field Safeguarding Something Special

Jalen Reports

The cat is a demanding pet that knows how to make itself understood by its owners. It has specific needs, tastes and marked aversions, which must be respected to make it happy. Even if there are always exceptions, sometimes surprising, we have listed the main things that the cat hates, of course in general.

The 7 things cats hate the most

A tiny "panther" kitten perked up, and her spirits lifted when a cat adopted her after she was found in a yard. Hadley, the kitten, was a few days old when she was found alone in a yard. Her mother had relocated all her siblings but somehow left her behind.

'Panther' Kitten Perks Up and Her Spirits Lifted When Cat Adopts Her After She was Spotted in Yard

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Simi Valley, CA

The Independent

 A California man stabbed a coyote to death inside his home after he found it attacking his pet chihuahua.The wild canine followed the chihuahua into the man’s Simi Valley residence using the doggy door before attacking the small dog just before noon. The dog’s owner was taking a shower upstairs when the incident occurred.After hearing a commotion, the owner rushed downstairs to the animals, grabbed a knife and stabbed the coyote. The wounded coyote receded into the downstairs bathroom and the owner continued stabbing it until it died, Fox 11 reported.The owner, whose identity has not been revealed, was transported via ambulance to a local hospital for bite injuries to his hand and right arm, while a neighbor took the pet to the veterinarian for treatment for bites to the head and face.Both the man and dog are expected to make a full recovery. Following the incident, Ventura County Animal Services responded to the home to collect the carcass.Simi Valley Police Senior Officer Casey Nicholson told the VC Star that the man’s home backs up to open space and that the incident is “a good reminder that wild animals are out there.”

California man fatally stabs coyote in home after it attacks pet chihuahua

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Georgia State

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ATLANTA – Georgia lawmakers are having second thoughts about switching the University System of Georgia from a quarter to a semester system back in 1999. A state House study committee will begin meeting soon to take a fresh look at whether both the university system and the Technical College System of Georgia – which moved to semesters in 2011 – should switch back to quarters.

State lawmakers mulling switch of university system to quarters

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Does your pet ever get up in the middle of the night and start making noise? We have a dog who usually sleeps in her crate (with the door open) in our room, and while she doesn't make a whole lot of noise, she occasionally gets up and scares me awake by licking my face! Nimbus is a Siberian cat who ...Continue reading

Siberian Cat’s On-Point Middle-Of-The-Night Antics Are Cracking People Up

Raleigh, NC

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Where you live, work, and spend your time greatly impacts your happiness. According to a new study by SmartAsset, Raleigh, North Carolina, ranks 7th among the happiest cities in the U.S.

Why This North Carolina City Is Among the Happiest Places to Live in the U.S

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In the 1960s and 1970s, comedian Totie Fields was one of the most popular and first female comedians. Unfortunately, her mix of diabetes and plastic surgery led to her untimely and tragic death at only 48 years old. This is her story.

A Look Back at the Troubled Life of Comedian Totie Fields: Five Decades After Her Tragic Death

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

We all struggle with things like love, career, and business. However, some zodiac signs struggle for a long period before they get a breakthrough. August 27 will be a great day for three lucky signs whose struggles will end.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Will Stop Struggling on August 27, 2024

Lafayette County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Deputies from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible animal cruelty on County Road 418 on August 4, according to Dark Horse Press. Upon arrival, officers encountered a distressing scene: several malnourished dogs and multiple deceased dogs still attached to their collars and chains.

Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Discover

Chicago, IL

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Some people have had a flattering experience of being well-over 21 and being carded at a local bar or restaurant. But one woman was more confused than thrilled when it happened at her local Target.

'I have to ask': Target shopper gets stopped by security guard at entrance. She is puzzled as to why

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Dogs Tracking Moose for Ecological Insights | PBS LearningMedia

Dogs have an amazing sense of smell. They can sniff out bombs, drugs, human diseases and even… moose poop! Learn about how the Wildlife Conservation Society...

Dogs Tracking Moose for Ecological Insights | PBS LearningMedia

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