Rescuers Remove Bucket from "Dog's" Head

This week: cats and "dogs".                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 February 16, 2024 | [Read Online]( Hero Cat Pulls a “Lassie" to Save Life Not all cats are plotting for our demise. Some of them even secretly like us. [fb]( [tw]( [in]( [email](mailto:?subject=Post%20from%20Shareables&body=Hero%20Cat%20Pulls%20a%20%E2%80%9CLassie%22%20to%20Save%20Life%3A%20Not%20all%20cats%20are%20plotting%20for%20our%20demise.%20Some%20of%20them%20even%20secretly%20like%20us.%20%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fshareables.shareably.net%2Fp%2Fhero-cat-pulls-lassie-save-life) Today's Enjoyment: Reel of the Day: These dogs are so proud of themselves… Trending Loveable Stories: • Hero Cat Pulls a “Lassie" to Save Life • Rescuers Remove Bucket from "Dog's" Head Quote: “Stars do not pull each other down…” If it's your first time reading or a friend sent this to you, you can [subscribe here](. 📽️ REEL OF THE DAY dogmind_training View more on Instagram That “chicken dance” is everything! 🐶🤣 📰 LOVEABLE STORIES Image courtesy of Facebook - Bodmin Police ANIMALS [Hero Cat Pulls a “Lassie" to Save Life]( Every now and then, a story surfaces that forces us to reconsider our assumptions about cats. Especially the notion that they're just waiting for us to oversleep so they can debate the edibility of our eyeballs. From the quaint lanes of Cornwall, England, comes a tale that might just tilt the scales in favor of feline affection and bravery. Meet Piran, a black cat whose [recent escapade]( suggests that cats are not only crafty but also capable of acts filled with love and heroism. This narrative doesn't begin with Piran demanding treats or plotting to secure the last bit of fancy fish from the pantry. Instead, it starts with an urgent meow- a sound that, under normal circumstances, might be dismissed as a typical cat antic. However, Piran wasn't aiming to charm his way into extra snacks or a longer petting session. He was on a critical mission: to alert the humans around him that his beloved 83-year-old companion had vanished. The first hint that something was amiss came not from a human, but from Piran himself, whose persistent meows eventually pierced the daily routine. To the casual observer, his calls might have seemed like the usual feline fare, but [the stakes were far higher.]( His relentless vocalizations eventually led a concerned neighbor to a startling discovery near the edge of a vast field. This wasn't a scene from a whimsical tale of hidden gardens and magical encounters but a real-life drama. Piran's owner was trapped at the bottom of a daunting ravine. The story culminated in [a dramatic rescue operation](. The combined efforts of Cornwall's finest – the Fire and Rescue Service, Air Ambulance, and SWAST – were mobilized to save the day. Yet, amid the well-deserved praise for the human heroes, it's Piran, with his extraordinary determination and loyalty, who emerges as the true protagonist. [(Join the Facebook discussion here)]( Image courtesy of YouTube - We Love Animals ANIMALS [Rescuers Remove Bucket from "Dog's" Head]( Rescuers discovered a “dog” in a peculiar and distressing predicament- a bucket was firmly stuck on its head. What appeared to be a straightforward task of removing the bucket to free the distressed animal, quickly unfolded into [a story filled with unexpected twists](. In addition to the chaos, it also fostered a deep connection between them. The dog was panicked and disoriented. Its vision obscured, it naturally resisted the rescuer's initial attempts to help. It was a situation that required more than just physical assistance. It demanded patience, understanding, and a gentle approach. "I realized that I needed to calm him down and make him understand I was there to help," the rescuer explained, shedding light on the delicate process of building trust in such a tense moment. When the bucket was finally removed, [the scene transformed]( into one of relief, joy, and absolute shock. The” dog” they had worked on so extensively wasn’t actually a dog at all. It was a coyote! And its reaction to its newfound freedom is one of the [sweetest videos]( on the internet! "He was so thankful and relieved, wagging his tail and licking my face," they fondly recalled. The coyote’s gratitude was evident. It indeed covered its rescuers in affection licks and endless tail wags and, immediately bonding with its rescuers. [The moment was so precious]( that it’s already been viewed just under 1 million times! Something tells me that number is only going to continue to grow. [(Join the Facebook discussion here)]( 💭 QUOTE OF THE DAY “Stars do not pull each other down to be more visible; they shine brighter.” ― Matshona Dhliwayo 🗿 ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY… Did you know that on this day in [600](, Pope Gregory the Great decreed that "God bless You" is the correct response to a sneeze? Sneezing was often associated with ominous signs, particularly during the plague epidemics that swept through Europe. Pope Gregory, serving as the head of the Catholic Church from 590 to 604, introduced this practice amidst a bubonic plague outbreak, believing that a sneeze could be the first sign of falling ill. The saying "God bless You" was thus intended as a protective prayer to guard the sneezer against imminent death. This tradition was rooted in the desire to offer a form of verbal protection against illness and has transcended centuries and cultures, becoming a common courtesy extended worldwide. The practice highlights the human tendency to blend spirituality with everyday life, especially in times of crisis. Today, saying "God bless You" after someone sneezes is so ingrained in many societies that it's often done automatically, with little thought to its [origins]( in the 6th century under Pope Gregory's guidance. Later on… [1659]( - The very first cheque was scribbled out for a whopping £400, and you can gawk at it today at Westminster Abbey – a true relic of financial history! [1861]( - Abraham Lincoln, en route to Washington, detours to Westfield just to shake hands with 11-year-old Grace Bedell, thanking her for the tip that a beard might just clinch him more votes. Talk about taking advice to heart! [1883]( - The "Ladies Home Journal" hits the stands in the US, quickly becoming the go-to guide for everything homey and stylish, pioneering lifestyle journalism. [1896]( - America's mornings got a lot more colorful with the debut of its first newspaper comic strip, Richard Felton Outcault's "The Yellow Kid," in William Randolph Hearst’s "New York Journal." Comics weren't just for kids anymore! [1923]( - Howard Carter cracks open the inner burial chamber of Pharaoh Tutankhamun's tomb, coming face-to-face with the sarcophagus, and making one of the most jaw-dropping discoveries of the 20th century. 🧩 BONUS FUN!!! Can You Spot The Raccoon? Hint: For a trash bandit, he’s not being very sneaky… [(click 3xs to enlarge to max size)]( HELP SHARE SHAREABLES! 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