K9 dogs are an invaluable part of any police department. They have amazing senses that humans lack, allowing them to do important tasks like tracking down missing people. Recently, one K9 dog named Midnight saved the day after tracking down a missing 3-year-old and getting him home safe and sound. The DeLand Police Department, in…
It’s always heartbreaking when a pet goes missing, but it’s important to not lose hope — sometimes pets show up when and where we least expect them. That was the case recently when a missing dog suddenly reappeared after 8 months… in an entirely different part of the country. On July 21, 2023, a dog…
WATCH THE TENDER MOMENT A WILD MANATEE MOM HUGS AND KISSES HER BABY Thanks to their warm temperatures, the rivers of Florida welcome a large population of manatees between November and March. This has allowed the team at Get Up And Go Kayaking to often see them during their expeditions around Silver Springs State Park….
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Imagine a world where your senses of sight and hearing are significantly limited—how would you navigate life, education, and career? This is the world Haben Girma has mastered. Born deafblind, Haben has shattered barriers, redefining what’s possible for those with disabilities. Her journey, from her early years to becoming the first deafblind graduate of Harvard…
Have you heard of Neuralink? It’s a company that’s making a lot of news in the science and technology world. Neuralink is working on something called a “brain-computer interface” or BCI. This might sound like science fiction, but it’s real! A BCI is a way to connect the human brain directly to computers. The company Neuralink…
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24-YR-OLD MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST-EVER VICTORIA’S SECRET MODEL WITH DOWN SYNDROME Sofia Jirau is only 24 years old, but she’s already accomplished many of her life-long dreams. In 2019 she officially started her modeling career, and, just a year later, she made her debut at New York Fashion week, one of the most important fashion…
A wolf-dog hybrid that was wandering around in Sebastopol, California, has been found and is now back with its owner. This situation, which started last week when the animal was first seen, quickly got the attention of people living in the area and the animal control officers. The wolf-dog, named Shadow, was finally found and…
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CASPER, DOG WHO FOUGHT OFF COYOTES TO PROTECT HIS FLOCK OF SHEEP, WINS “FARM DOG OF THE YEAR” AWARD Dogs are such intelligent, protective animals. That’s especially true for sheep herding dogs, who have an important job of watching over their flock and protecting them from harm. Recently, one heroic Great Pyrenees herding dog went…
In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, a touching story happened that shows how great it is when people in a community help each other. On October 11, a young cat named Gryffindor got into trouble. It was stuck on a telephone pole. Gryffindor, a gray and white cat, was up there for 8 to 10 hours. This…