Cute Animals

Ready for a snort or two? Meet Roxy, a sleeping pig that might be the cutest thing ever. 

Nowadays, it’s not just cats and dogs that rule the roost. Animal lovers also have donkeys, birds, and even pigs. That’s where little Miss Roxy comes in. She’s a beloved family member living her best life, and you can tell she doesn’t take anything for ‘grunted.’ 

Instead of living in a pigsty, she’s asleep in freshly washed jammies and cuddled up in her owner’s arms. It’s a safe bet. She probably wasn’t very piggy about her jammies because she was looking forward to being held as she fell asleep.  

Roxy drifted off to pigment land when she soon began dreaming about all her favorite foods like peaches, pears, broccoli, and other leafy greens. Believe it or not, pigs love fresh veggies and fruit, unlike the stereotype of eating slop, which is honestly just hogwash. 

Soon Roxy’s smacking her lips and making noises. Her owners can’t help but point the camera in her direction as she ham’s it up in her sleep. I honestly wonder if she is dreaming of an all-you-can-eat buffet. By the judgment of her snorts and lip-smacking, it is definitely a safe bet that Roxy is. 

Soon she drifts deeper into her beauty sleep. All you can hear are little snorts of snores from this precious little swine. 

Because Roxy’s sleepy time antics are so adorable, her owners couldn’t help but share this video online and now it’s going hog-wild. With 13,000 views and hundreds of comments, it’s safe to say Roxy is headed for fame. One viewer couldn’t help but comment, “She’s dreaming of an all-you-can-eat buffet.” 

Another viewer joked, “How the heck did you get this footage of me? Did you sneak into my house?” She must dream of a snack bar in her sleep too.” 

The best comment came from a person who couldn’t help but point out God’s masterful creativity about dreams. She posted, “Then there are people who say animals do not dream. They do!” We hope you had one swine of a good time watching Miss Roxy sleep and dream. Pass it on to a friend who needs a pig-me-up in their day. 

One cute, furry and four-legged criminal did a terrible job concealing his crime, which was all caught on tape. 

Animals are sources of friendship and companionship. They are loyal and faithful creatures, always there no matter the circumstances or situation. And as anyone who has ever had a pet knows, animals are also often a wellspring of laughs and entertainment. Their sweet, unique personalities and mischievous antics can cause even the most even-keeled person to laugh hysterically.

New Jersey resident Erin Farley is well familiar with the hilariousness of animals. Her dog, Zeppole, is a criminal and likely the worst one in the world. But his criminality, which was pulled off in broad daylight and caught on camera, is still good enough for a few laughs.

In the clip posted to YouTube, Zeppole’s breaking and entering maneuver was caught on camera. Erin’s neighbors have a pool in their backyard and Zeppole enjoys the water so much that he decided to help himself to a swim.

The camera shows the dog climbing up on a container near a fence and hopping over the steel barrier. Once it gets into the neighbor’s yard, it jumps into the pool for a swim. 

But when Erin went to wrangle 1-year-old Zeppole from the pool, the animal was not having any of it. The animal completely refused to cooperate. 

Erin would pool and tug on the dog’s collar, trying to get Zeppole out of the water, but the dog held firm, not moving an inch. When Erin took a different approach, ordering Zeppole out of the pool, the dog would jump right back in and continue swimming. 

Zeppole’s criminal behavior began after Erin took the dog into her neighbor’s pool, with permission, of course. But Zeppole decided that he wanted more time in the water. 

Erin’s neighbors got a kick out of their furry intruder.

“Yes, I did show the neighbors,” Erin said. “And they think it’s so funny and so adorable.”

Proverbs 12:10 “An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evildoers are cruel.”

You have to check out this adorable video of a rescued piglet and cat becoming the best of friends. It is a sweet friendship that will make you smile from ear to ear.

“When Sparky the piglet was rescued, he was brought to Sleepy Pig Farm where he set his eyes on Dexter the cat…and the rest is history,” reads the caption of the YouTube video.

As a baby, Sparky the pig was in dire shape. At the time of his rescue, he was covered in mange and parasites. Thank goodness for Sleepy Pig Farm, who took Sparky in so he could heal and have a safe home. And that is where he met his new best friend, Dexter the cat!

The cat and the piglet hit it off right away, making the cutest pair! In the video, there are scenes of the duo cuddling up together on a couch, lying side by side on the floor, giving each other little kisses, and playing around together in the kitchen. These two have become inseparable, and their sweet bond is just heartwarming to witness.

What a blessing Sleepy Pig Farm has become to Sparky the Piglet. Not only did they give him another chance at life, but they also gave him a cherished best friend in Dexter the cat. The pair is an unlikely one, but their bond is strong!

We hope you enjoyed this video of a rescued piglet and cat becoming the best of friends, and it was able to warm your heart today and bring you some joy!

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.

Dogs aren’t the only animals as man’s best friends. If you ask Opal, she would say it’s ducks. This little girl and her rescue duck become the best of friends, and your heart will just melt over their bond. 

While Opal and her family were at the park one day, they found an egg that had seemingly been tossed aside near a sidewalk. Hiedi, Opal’s mom, said to leave it be in hopes a duck would come back for it. That’s when Heidi learned from other duck watchers in the park that domesticated ducks are often dumped in the area. 

This gave Heidi some thoughts about the lone egg they had found when they found it still there two hours later. 

Opal then posed an innocent question to her mom. “It doesn’t have a mama. Maybe we should rescue it?” She said. And that is how Opal became a mom and best friend to Starlight. They play together, they read together, and they cuddle together. Wherever Opal is, you can be sure Starlight isn’t far behind. The pair have been inseparable since day one, and Opal’s mom wouldn’t have it any other way. 

After Starlight’s arrival, Heidi began doing research about ducks to ensure Starlight had the best life possible. She learned Starlight needed to have other ducks around in order to thrive. So Opal said yes to being a little mama to two more ducks that she named Stormie and Rain, that were adopted from a rescue shelter. 

The trio follows Opal around everywhere, and they even offer hugs. They adore Opal and think she’s the best mom ever. 

This is such a sweet video that reveals the power of love a child can offer. Way to go Opal! Your sweet love for ducks and your compassion seems to be mutual. Keep taking care of your little flock the way God cares for you!

“Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds,” Proverbs 27:23. 

Sometimes we just need a good laughable animal video. In this clip, a relaxed marmot loves getting a bath.

You might be asking, what is a marmot? A marmot is a very large squirrel. This rodent is seen in the video being given a bath for the first time and it is very entertaining. At first, the animal does not seem interested in the water. He is very pensive and cautious. We see him being sprayed off with a shower hose. Then, he is cleaned with soap. His eyes are large and a little in shock as if he does not know what to think. 

The owner hilariously takes hold of the massive squirrel and allows the water to drain in the sink off of his fur. It is time for the back side. As the owner scrubs and suds up the rodent’s back, he is very calm and accepting of the bath time. He appears to be relaxing and loving it.

The end product of his bath is beautiful. The marmot seems so content and his hair is shiny and fluffy. He holds on to his owner as he receives a towel off session. It is as if this marmot has gone to the spa and is super fresh. He is beyond content.

As we watch this unique creature receive a good cleaning, at first he does not know what to expect, but then he is in awe. His demeanor changes from uptight to complete relaxation. He has quite literally been washed clean.

As we ponder our own relationships with God, may we remember that we come before Him dirty and He washes away all of our sin. 

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9

An animal reunites with her young after being separated for several days and immediately displays her intense and immense love for her baby.

Most parents can’t stand the thought of being away from their children. Any amount of time away from their baby feels like an eternity. This is especially true in the first days, weeks and months after the child’s birth. Mom and dad want to be on hand to witness everything. 

Apparently, as one video posted on YouTube shows, animals also have these strong maternal and paternal instincts. A chimpanzee shows how much she missed her newborn after being separated from her baby for two days. It’s a beautiful and moving moment that is likely to cause even the most stoic person to shed a tear or two.

The clip begins with the camera centered on the newborn chimp lying wrapped in blankets in the middle of the room. A few seconds into the video, the door on the right side of the frame swings open. 

The mother chimpanzee, carrying a blanket, enters the room. While she is a ball of energy as she walks into the room, she stops suddenly and stares silently, watching her baby.

Then, almost sensing that its mother was nearby, the baby awakens. Its little arm reaches up toward the ceiling. The baby obviously wants its mother.

The mother chimpanzee is not wasting another second. She immediately grabs her child, holding it tightly against her chest. It’s clear that this mother could not bear being away from her baby. 

As the mother chimpanzee lovingly embraces her young, others in the room have been moved to tears. 

Before the clip ends, one person says, through tears, “Good job, Mahale. What a good girl!”

The video’s description states that the mother and baby were momentarily separated because the newborn chimp experienced difficulties breathing after its birth. 

1 Corinthians 16:14 “Let all you do be done in love.”

A cat has an odd but thoroughly impressive and hilarious skill as it has the ability to replicate the sounds of an early-rising barnyard animal.

As much division as there is in the country, there is one issue sure to get 100 percent agreement. And that is that the alarm clock is the worst sound in the world. It doesn’t matter the tone, no one enjoys the alarm clock insisting that it’s time to leave the bed. 

A close second of the most hated sounds would be the sound of a rooster crowing, also signaling it’s time to get up and start the day. Well, in addition to the early-rising bird, there is also a cat that can make this unwanted and undesirable sound, according to a video posted on YouTube.

The short, 14-second clip begins with the feline gazing outside, possibly hoping to spot a bird or two. But the cat’s bird-watching time is momentarily interrupted. 

Seconds into the video, a rooster is heard loudly crowing. Given how loudly the crowing is, it would lead one to believe that the barnyard animal is relatively close. 

The cat clearly hears the rooster’s distinctive sound. It doesn’t act startled in the least by the bird. Instead, the cat looks upward, apparently in the direction from where the sound is coming. 

But then a few seconds pass after the rooster crows. It’s almost as if the cat is trying to process and figure out an appropriate response to the bird’s sound.

After a few moments of apparent deep contemplation from the cute kitty, the animal has gathered itself and knows how to respond. The cat lets out a meow or cry that is basically the same as the rooster before the clip ends. The cat mimics the rooster’s sound almost perfectly, albeit in a much quieter and softer way.

So, not only can roosters signal when it’s time to get up, but cats are now getting in on the act, as the video so hilariously displays.

Psalm 150:6 “Let everything which has breath give praise to the Lord. Let the Lord be praised.”

One animal was bound and determined to not let a barrier keep it from getting to where it wanted to go.

Animals do not get enough credit for the amount of intelligence they possess. Far too many people are likely to denigrate the smarts of animals. But time and again, they display their creativity, ingenuity and inventiveness in how they get over and around obstacles. 

A video posted on YouTube shows how one dog in Argentina found its way around a gate. The short, 30-second clip begins with the animal encountering the barrier, standing on a crate between the gate and the wall. It’s clear that the animal will find a way to get around the gate, one way or another. 

At first, it appears the dog is going to attempt to climb over the top of the plastic crate. Likely that would have been the route most animals would have taken. But this curious and clever pooch went another route.

About 10 seconds into the clip, the dog places its head through the metal bars and then starts to pull the door open. After creating a little space between the gate and the crate, the dog tests it. It tries to sneak its way through, hoping there is enough room.

Unfortunately, the animal still needs a bit more room. So, it returns to the gate. Once again, the dog places its head through the gate. Then, with its neck, it slides the gate open even further. This time, the enterprising canine has succeeded. The dog is now on the other side of the gate.

Two people who commented on the video of the sharp four-legged creature’s move mentioned the animal might have IQ points on a few individuals.

“This dog is smarter than my nieces and nephews,” one person pointed out.

Someone else added, “This dog is smarter than many humans.”

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, and after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”

After struggling to gain footing, a baby horse built up enough strength and confidence and learned how to walk.

Sometimes people need a little more patience, love and care. God designed and created everyone to be different. As a result, the pace at which someone picks up a skill or a habit will vary greatly. Individuals learn and develop at different speeds.

That also turns out to be true for animals. Not every furry, four-legged creature is exactly like the one before or after it. 

A video posted to YouTube shows how one newborn horse struggled to learn how to walk and physically support itself. The video begins with one of the individuals stating they first came across a startling scene.

“I went over to him and expected him just to jump up,” one person said. “Every attempt he made to stand up, he would come crashing on the ground.”

Believing something was terribly wrong with the young horse, arrangements were made to take the animal to the veterinarian.

The vet supplied the horse with nutrients. But even if that did not work, the animal’s caretaker was determined to provide the animal with the necessary help and care.

“We were gonna do whatever it took,” he said. 

Later, the horse started to make what most believed was progress. The horse started drinking from a bottle, but those feelings of relief were short-lived. 

After witnessing the horse running alongside its mother, it fell to the ground and was no longer able to stand back up. It was back to the veterinarian.

During the return trip to the vet, the horse’s caretaker learned something interesting that was causing the animal’s balance issues.

“We found out that if a baby didn’t get squeezed exactly right as they came out of the birth canal, some chemicals hadn’t been turned off,” the caretaker said. 

To correct the problem, the animal’s doctor performed a maneuver that involved squeezing the animal with ropes. 

“He came out, and he slowly started gaining his equilibrium,” one person said.

Soon after this, the animal began standing on its own and feeding from the mother. The animal was going to be OK!

The animal’s caretaker perfectly summed up the situation with the horse and many other circumstances that crop up in life.

“There is hope in a lot of situations, if you just give it some time and love and patience, you can pull through.”

Proverbs 12:10 “An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of the evildoers are cruel.”

One large animal really did not want to go inside and disappeared from its owner…kind of.

No one enjoys taking orders and being told what to do. Children who are asked to pick up their room will exhibit a series of behaviors to display their displeasure. Crying and stomping one’s feet are popular moves for children in an agitated state. Adults also aren’t too keen on receiving commands most of the time either.

As one video posted on YouTube perfectly presents, animals apparently aren’t big on being told to do something against their will. 

The short, 15-second video starts with a horse enjoying time in the great outdoors. The horse is alone in a large field, off to the left of the screen. It stands near fencing and a large tree.

Seconds into the video, a woman calls out to the horse. 

“Eddy, if you want to come in, you gotta make a run for it,” the woman informs the horse.

Rain is falling steadily to the ground. But the less-than-perfect weather does not seem to have dampened the horse’s enjoyment. Eddy makes it entirely clear that he does not want to come inside. 

In fact, the large animal responds in likely the most hilarious way possible. It perfectly positions itself behind a large tree. The animal has completely hidden itself. 

Eddy’s owner is not too pleased with the animal’s amusing response.

“What? You are not hiding behind that tree. I know you’re not,” Eddy’s owner says.

Before the clip ends, Eddy’s owner, once again, calls out to the animal.

“Eddy?” she says.

Her last-ditch effort does not work at all. The horse does not budge, continuing to hide behind the tree. 

It's unclear who came out on top in this hysterical battle of wills!

Matthew 6:26 “See the birds of the heaven; they do not put seeds in the earth, they do not get in grain, or put it in storehouses; and your Father in heaven gives them food. Are you not of much more value than they?”

Two animals meet for the first time and hilariously engage in a prolonged staring contest.

Animals are all about establishing and maintaining dominance. Anyone who has ever owned more than one pet at a time knows this to be true. Whenever food or treats are present, there is always one who is the first to eat. When it comes to relaxation, that one particular dog or cat will, more times than not, get their preferred spot.

This idea of dominance has nothing to do with how friendly or unfriendly a dog or cat is but more about establishing a hierarchy amongst themselves. 

A short clip posted on TikTok shows a puppy and a full-grown dog meeting for the first time. The two cute animals immediately get into a battle of wills, with an extended staring contest.

In the clip, the puppy sits on a red rug in the middle of the room as the full-grown dog, from the other side of the room, stares at its new housemate. For the first few seconds of the video, there is no movement between the two as the camera ping-pongs back and forth between the two canines.

But suddenly, there is movement. The full-grown dog begins approaching the puppy. But the little guy does not appear intimidated in the slightest. The puppy holds his gaze and never breaks eye contact.

The full-grown dog continues walking up to the new animal. At about the 35-second mark of the clip, the two animals are nearly touching their noses.

Eventually, it appears the full-grown dog moves ever so slightly. This causes the puppy to jump, leaping playfully at the other dog. The puppy continues to greet its new best friend, touching the full-grown dog’s face several times before the clip ends.

It looks like this is the start of a beautiful friendship!

Proverbs 12:10 “An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evildoers are cruel.”

The word “selfie” isn’t a word known only to humans anymore. In fact, one farm animal enjoys having its picture taken so much that it runs when it is time for another selfie.

Thanks to the invention of social media, the iPhone and the Android, selfie photographs are now a thing in society. With relative ease, anyone can turn their phone’s camera on and instantly capture a picture of themselves and quickly upload it to Facebook or Twitter for all to see. 

For an extended period of time, a device to assist in taking these up-close, personal photos was all the rage. A few years ago, one couldn’t walk down the street without witnessing someone carrying a self-stick. Thankfully, sales of this odd and, frankly, ridiculous product seemed to have subsided considerably. But selfies are still as important as ever. 

One woman in Turkey has even managed to train a cow – Meltem – to pose for selfies with her. The animal even runs when called for selfie photograph time, according to the video posted on YouTube.

Serife Yilmaz, a college student, works on her family’s farm. She cleans and cares for the animals, such as their cows, which includes Meltem. While caring for the animals, the young woman has managed to train Meltem to take pictures with her.

In the video, Serife says she got the idea to train Meltem to take pictures with her from social media, specifically Instagram. She watched a video of a golden retriever who would pose for selfies with its owner.

The golden retriever, Serife said, would place its head on its owner's shoulder. Her family’s cows, Serife thought, do something similar, so she filmed the video. Serife’s video has her calling out to Meltem, telling the animal, “Let’s take a selfie together.” The cow wastes no time after being called, sprinting over, ready for picture time. 

Serife’s precious photos with her bovine friend are “udder”ly amazing! 

Proverbs 17:22 “A glad heart makes a healthy body, but a crushed spirit makes the bones dry."

Two cute, furry and four-legged animals squared off in an eating contest, and in the end, it was not even close.

Dogs are man’s best friend. They are some of the sweetest, most loving and loyal animals walking on God’s green earth. Canines also always seem to be constantly hungry, standing ready to gobble down whatever treat or morsel of food that may come their way. 

A video posted on social media depicts two cute dogs who both have healthy appetites and puts them together in an eating contest. 

The short Instagram video begins with a Corgi and a Shiba Inu, each sitting behind what appears to be dog treats. The approximately 15-20 treats are evenly distributed on the floor as the two cute animals sit and wait patiently right behind the line of treats.

The dogs appear to be trained very well. They are both able to withstand the temptation that lies literally right under their noses. Both animals face forward, looking at the woman holding the camera. Once she gives the command to begin the eating contest, both animals start immediately.

However, it becomes apparent very early that this competition is not even a contest. The Corgi begins scarfing down, basically sucking up the treats at an impressive pace. The dog moves down the line with relative ease, leaving the Shiba Inu in the dust. 

The Corgi completes its set of treats in enough time to lend a helpful hand to its furry competitor. The Corgi, apparently still hungry, turns back around and begins scarfing down the Shiba Inu’s treats.

Competitive eating, likely due to the increased visibility of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, has gained in popularity in recent years. The Corgi, with the skills it displays in the Instagram video, looks like it might be able to give Joey Chestnut a run for his money.

Proverbs 12:10 “A righteous man regards the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.”

A clip making the rounds on social media shows the sweet and caring way a vet obtained the trust of an animal obviously in pain.

Most animals are kind-hearted and affectionate creatures. Much like humans, animals want a place where they will be cared for and loved. However, despite their loving, tender nature, animals are also cautious. They want to be sure they aren’t putting themselves in a precarious or dangerous situation.

A video posted on YouTube shows an animal who was injured but was apprehensive about allowing the veterinarian to examine its injured paw. The animal was brought in for an injury to its left front paw.

The short video begins with veterinarian Dr. Thomas Hamilton sitting on the floor in front of the furry, four-legged patient. The dog starts by essentially greeting the doctor. The dog reaches out its right paw to the young medical professional. 

The doctor shakes the dog's paw but still needs to see the other front paw to inspect the injury. The doctor points to the left paw and asks the animal, “Can I have that one?”

Again, the animal remains unsure and responds by giving the doctor its right paw. 

The doctor then scoots closer to the animal, saying, “I’m trying to help you.”

Dr. Hamilton opens both hands to the animal, allowing the dog to smell both hands. The dog responds once again by giving the vet its right paw.

After firmly grasping the animal’s right paw with both hands, he then reaches for the injured paw. The animal, after having warmed up to Dr. Hamilton, relents and allows him to examine the animal’s injured limb.

The vet performs a series of maneuvers on the animal’s paw. He determines that a cracked nail was giving the animal pain. He advises the owner to trim the animal’s nails. Nothing more is apparently needed.

Proverbs 12:10 “An upright man has thought for the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.”

One large, black-and-white farm animal has an obvious love for classic rock from the 1980s. 

The 1980s was a decade that brought about a lot of notable, memorable items and others we wish we could forget (parachute pants). Films like “Die Hard,” “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” were on the big screen in the 80s. Television shows such as “Dallas,” “Cheers” and “Growing Pains” kept people entertained at home.

Music in the 1980s consisted of tunes from artists like Whitney Houston, Madonna, Michael Jackson and Wham! For those not into pop, more the rocker type, Bon Jovi was one of the biggest rock bands of the decade. 

Years later, Bon Jovi’s music is still played, listened to and appreciated by many, which includes a barnyard cow named Jenna. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, one man sits on the ground strumming the guitar and singing Bon Jovi’s “Dead or Alive.” But just over the man’s shoulder looms a large and four-legged fan of Bon Jovi. 

Jenna the cow remains mere inches from the man’s face. At times, the animal even rests her face on top of his head. Jenna wants to ensure she doesn’t miss a single moment of the 80s music. 

She appears to be in absolute heaven throughout the nearly 3-minute clip. Her eyes stay closed, and she’s as calm as can be while she enjoys the sweet, soothing sound. 

The video’s description makes it clear that Jenna does love songs from the 1980s.

“She loves being sung to and has a special affinity for 80s Rock.” 

From the short clip, it’s clear that, as Joan Jett and The Blackhearts so elegantly put it in the 1980s, Jenna loves rock and roll. 

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

A massive, 100-pound dog exhibits extreme gentleness while providing sweet and loving care for a young child.

Most animals, like humans, want to be cared for and loved. In return, animals will display kindness, loyalty and love. Animals have surprising ways in which they show their love and loyalty. It may be that they refuse to leave the bedside of someone sick or provide comfort to an anxious or upset individual.

Animals may also show their love in how they care for a young child. That’s what Wally, a 135-pound dog adopted from China, did when a new family member crawled and cried into his life. 

A video posted on YouTube shows the moment Wally meets his new little sister Annika. Wally sniffs around on this new person, trying to figure her out. 

The introduction seemed to go well because the next shot is of the two waving at one another. Wally is outside on a deck while Annika sits and pounds on the sliding glass door. Wally lovingly reciprocates, lightly touching the glass door. 

Annika, likewise, is smitten with Wally. One clip shows the young child sitting on the bed as she looks into the room. She notices Wally walk in and cannot contain her joy after seeing her furry, four-legged friend. She begins squealing and bouncing around with joy.

The video also shows the moments when Annika begins learning to crawl and walk. The child pulls herself along on the floor, reaching out in front of her. Also, she takes a few steps here and there as she tries to get a hold of this whole walking thing. But as the video shows, Wally is never too far away, almost as if he’s there to protect her if she encounters any trouble.

Annika and Wally also go on walks together. The child and loving, gentle animal explore and enjoy the great outdoors. 

The two have developed a special bond over the years. Their love and friendship are very apparent. Wally’s owners will forever be grateful for the love, kindness and gentleness he has shown Annika, and by the end of the clip, their second daughter. 

“We love watching our girls grow up with Wally,” Wally’s owner said. “He just makes our family better. That’s just what he does.”

1 Corinthians 16:14 “Let all you do be done in love.”

A video posted on social media shows one of man’s best friends keeping a watchful eye on a group of children enjoying time in the pool.

The summer season is a time filled with heat, humidity and activities intended to facilitate a momentary escape from the hot weather conditions. During the often muggy and blisteringly warm months of June, July and August, attendance at lakes and pools skyrockets. 

Stepping into a bathing suit and jumping into the water is a fun-filled time for all. However, as much fun as cannonballs and belly flops can be, time in the water also comes with danger. Drowning, even for the most experienced of swimmers, is a possibility. 

However, Zeus, a loving and attentive German Shepherd, is determined not to let that happen on its watch, as a video on TikTok shows. 

The short, 50-second clip begins with the German Shepherd standing at the edge of a swimming pool as three young children float around, enjoying the water. The dog keeps a watchful eye, never letting any child out of its sight, not even for a second. 

One of the children in the pool asks whether the animal knows how to swim. The young man’s inquiry is met with a resounding “yes” from several people off-screen. 

But then the dog notices something odd and decides to investigate. One of the children in the pool, who wears a snorkel mask, bobs up and down with its face in the water. The dog stares for a few seconds and then barks at the child. 

The child pops up, removes the mask and swims over to the concerned canine. The dog gives the young man several loving licks on the face. The animal can relax, knowing the young swimmer is OK. 

Having a dog like that around would give any parent greater peace of mind in regard to their children’s safety and the water. 

Joshua 1:9 “Have I not given you your orders? Take heart and be strong; have no fear and do not be troubled; for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Several kind-hearted people found and rescued a tiny, 4-week-old Frenchie puppy who was left to fend for himself in a chicken pen.

Animals are extraordinary beings who, like people, want to be cared for and loved. Anyone who has ever owned a pet understands how animals quickly become family members. It soon gets to the point where celebrating a birthday, recognizing a holiday, or really doing anything without them feels odd and almost wrong. 

According to a video posted on YouTube, Pino, a French Bulldog, did not have the best start in life. As the video mentions, Pino was found as a puppy shivering, shaking and cowering in the corner of a chicken pen. Those in the video speculate that Pino had been dumped because he had mange.

However, luckily there were people kind enough to take the animal in, care for him and nurse him back to health. But the animal did have a long road to recovery. The video mentions it was two weeks before Pino was strong enough to undergo a medicated bath. He was simply too weak. The video shows the animal being weighed several times. 

The cute little animal's personality shined through after Pino’s skin and fur started healing. 

“He quickly became a very playful little boy,” the woman in the clip mentioned.

But as much as the human rescuers helped Pino, other fellow rescue dogs helped Pino maybe even more, showing him the love that he so desperately needed and desired.

“He immediately found a surrogate mother,” the woman said. “She took him under her wing and gave him so much love.”

Then two months after his rescue, Pino was adopted. He had finally found his happy “fur-ever” after home. 

Pino is now happy, healthy and getting plenty of love and attention!

The change in appearance and personality in the animal from rescue to adoption is startling and heartwarming all at the same time. 

The cruelty of humans never ceases to amaze me. Who could abandon a puppy, leaving it to fend for itself, essentially throwing it out to die? 

Proverbs 12:10 “An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evildoers are cruel.”

One animal had a thoroughly adorable reaction as she gazed at the sun for the first time.

Animals are much smarter, both in terms of intelligence and being able to read and understand a situation, than most people admit. After some training, animals can become emotional support for people who may need it. The animals know and understand when their owner is experiencing an episode and provide the necessary comfort. 

Also, Animals pick up on changes, even the most minuscule of ones. Move anything in your house, and cats will pick up on it instantly. Even simply rearranging a chair or moving a rug will result in the feline smelling every inch of the item for 10-20 minutes.

So, since knowing this about members of the animal kingdom, it should come as no surprise that a chimpanzee immediately spotted a change in its surroundings. But that doesn’t make Vanilla’s, a 29-year-old chimpanzee, reaction any less precious and touching when the animal got her first look at the sun. 

A clip posted on YouTube shows Vanilla, who had “spent virtually her entire life in a testing lab,” exiting a facility. After the chimp jumps out of what appears to be a window, it’s greeted by a fellow chimpanzee. The two animals share a loving embrace, and then Vanilla gets a gander at the sky and sun. 

The sweet expression on the animal’s face says it all. Vanilla is blown away. She continues looking at the sun, seemingly unable to comprehend what her eyes are seeing. 

As the short video mentions, Vanilla’s darling reaction comes after she had been transferred to a Florida sanctuary. 

May Vanilla have many more days and fun times enjoying and taking in the Florida sunshine.

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”

One dog could not contain himself and ran around frantically as his owner popped the question.

Marriage is a huge step in life. It’s a sacred commitment between two people, vowing before God and their loved ones that they will remain together through everything. But before saying “I do” a proposal must take place beforehand. It’s a memorable, special, and as one dog displayed, an exciting and joyful event. 

The video posted on YouTube begins with Sunny’s owner, Jack, getting down on one knee, with the ring in hand, as he asks his girlfriend, Maddy, to marry him. The young woman was overcome with emotion by the unexpected display of affection and love. She buries her face in her hands as tears fall from her eyes.

But Maddy wasn’t the only one feeling the emotions of the special moment. Sunny, a golden retriever, begins running up and down the beach. Sunny started zooming back and forth between their legs. Jack, noticing Sunny’s excited reaction, wanted Sunny to calm down a bit because he was “stealing my show.”

Maddy, retelling the special moment, said she was watching Sunny closely because he had gotten a “big burst of the zoomies.” 

She also added that Sunny, with his frenzied reaction, “drew a big love heart around us.”

Maddy called Jack’s proposal and Sunny’s overjoyed reaction “a perfect moment.”

Not only has Sunny been a big part of Jack and Maddy’s relationship, including his involvement in their proposal, but he also has a role in their wedding. 

“Sonny will be the ring bearer,” Maddy said. “He was there when Jack gave me the first ring, and he’ll be there when Jack gives me the second ring as well.”

It’s safe to say that Sunny is likely looking forward to the wedding and carrying the wedding rings for the happy couple. 

Ecclesiastes 3:12 “I am certain that there is nothing better for a man than to be glad, and to do good while life is in him.”