Heck this is wholesome (2024)

22/11/2023

While newspapers often publish articles about women leaving their children on the doorsteps of houses, in containers, etc., this "irrational" mother pulled all her puppies out of the fire, carrying them one by one to the fire truck, because she knew they would be safe there. She is not trained for this. She's just a mother.
Credit: Animals Make Life Better

05/11/2023

I don’t know who this lady is but if you know her tell her she’s awesome. Isaiah walked up to this lady at our last home game two weeks ago. He sat on her lap and they were talking like they knew each other. It lasted no more than 20 mins. However, she left right after halftime to meet up with her little girl.
Fast forward to tonight…not long after we sat down at the game Isaiah spotted her. She waved at him and he made his way up to her. I thought their interaction would be the same as last time but I was wrong. Isaiah walked right up to her smiling, crawled in her lap and laid his head down on her shoulder. She welcomed him with open arms. This lady patted and rocked Isaiah to sleep like she had given birth to him. It was the sweetest!!
We asked her if she wanted us to get him but she kept telling us she (and he) was fine!! Isaiah and this lady has NEVER met before other than those 20 mins at a game 2 weeks ago. I told her tonight that I am so sorry and I don’t know why he keeps bothering her. She replied he’s no bother and to not say that again. She said he was her new friend. She then went on to say she only has one child who is 15 and moments like this are priceless!!!
With all of the racial tension that’s going on I’m glad to see the pictures like these because it goes to show color don’t matter to a lot of people. It really don’t!! Arguing over stuff as such makes us miss the simple pleasures in life. I hate I didn’t get her name but I will next game because I’m sure Isaiah will make his way back to her. I love her and don’t know her!
Update: We found out who she is. Her name is Mrs. Angela. She’s such a sweet lady y’all! It’s awesome how God connects people together for whatever reason!!
This is her post after finding out I posted this picture for her:
“To God be all praise, glory, and honor! I have been overwhelmed with emotions today as I have read the post Star Balloon-Bradley shared. I am humbled by the kind words every one has spoken. Isaiah is absolutely adorable! I pray people will Jesus in all this & know His love is beyond measure & that is how I want to love & life my life. I’m not worthy but He sure is!” -Angela
Credit: Star Balloon-Bradley

04/11/2023

I can't take it to the beach for a walk because it bothers you on your vacation, you don't allow me to rent a house if I have a dog, nor can I put it on urban public transport.
However, I can take him to the rubble to look for you after an earthquake, in the forest after you got lost in the mountain and you had no map or GPS; under the snow, because you did a forbidden off-piste; in the water, because despite the red flag, you have bathed and wherever you need to, because finally, it is just a dog ... but he will find you.
Dedicated to all those who do not love.❤
Credit: Pets Care

03/11/2023

I can't take him to the beach for a walk because it annoys you and disturbs the vacation... I have no right to rent a house if I have a dog, nor can I take him on public transportation.
However, I can take it to the rubble to find you after an earthquake, in the woods after you got lost in the mountains and had no map or gps; under the snow because you took a detour forbidden off the track; in the water because despite the red flag you have entered the sea, and your life is in danger!
And finally ...
He is just a dog, but he or she will find you. And it will save you!!!
Credit: Pets Care

02/11/2023

My dog and I were pregnant at the same time so we took our maternity photos together
They are NOT the same father 😂
For those of you concerned about breeding, she had 2 pups and we kept both of them and have since rescued 2 more. My 2 year old daughter loves all 6 of her dogs. My dog and I have also both been spayed thanks for your concern.
Credit: Kris Ti

02/11/2023

There is an old pony in a big pen by the barn. He has no real purpose. No kids ride him, he is not a companion to another old horse.
We have no history together. He came into my life by happenstance. There are no fond, warm fuzzy memories. I owe him nothing. But he’s polite and kind, and nickers to me as I come out the door in the morning.
He eats a princely sum of special food, and has a premium round bale of irrigated grass that the other horses can only dream of. His water is fresh, and warmed in the winter. I’ve gone out there late at night to make sure he has food, and he’s the first thing I attend to after morning coffee.
Why? Why not send him to the sale where ‘someone’ will want him? At 40 cents a pound, he’d be worth a nice steak dinner and drinks in town. They’ll load him on a truck with 30 other old ponies and horses, and somewhere down that line, if he doesn’t fall from his bad knee and get trampled in the transport, he will become dog food.
There’s a bum calf in our scale house on this cold frosty night. He’s little and scrawny, with p**p stuck to his butt, and a bit of a runny nose. There’s a heater in there keeping the temp above freezing. In the morning I’ll make him a bottle of warm milk replacer and try to convince him to eat some of the pony’s special food. Bob will clean his little house and put down fresh bedding. It would be easier to have left him in the field with the 500 bigger, stronger calves, to steal milk from the occasional tolerant cow, to eventually freeze to death and feed the coyotes that lurk about the herd for just such an opportunity.
There is a wild kitten in the barn who most likely jumped off a utility truck a while back. We’ve been leaving food just for him, and making sure the heated water bowl is full, so he doesn’t have to go outside and perch precariously on the horse waterer to drink.
I guess we sound like saps, the old cowboy and I. Sort of wimpy and un-ranch like.
I guess we are. But at our age, with certain infirmities starting to creep into our daily routines, and the realization that we are not perfect, we are thinking that kindness is a virtue and care is our purpose.
Care of not just the healthy robust animals that make money and pay the bills, but care of everything we are capable of caring for - those creatures that, like us, are in need of a bit more attention to get through the day.
We didn’t go about seeking these creatures- they came to us and landed here not of their own choosing, or ours. But here they are, and off I go to town to a business that provides enough to buy the expensive milk replacer, premium hay, and special pony food.
There may be some karma in all this, or maybe not, but in the end we’ll know we did the best we could for those that needed us.
Peace. Really, I mean it.
Credit: Pets Care

01/11/2023

TODAY I ADOPTED A HUMAN~
It broke my heart to see him so alone and confused. And suddenly I managed to make his teary eyes meet mine. I don't like the smell of sad. I wanted so badly to jump on him. He spoke to me tenderly and I knew, I had to rescue him! That human needed me. So I barked with all my might, followed him for blocks and blocks.
I got closer, I could smell his hands. The human smiled for an instant and when he took me in his arms, I began to feel his cold heart warm. I got close to his cheeks and felt a tear roll down them. I looked deeply at him and his response was a bright smile. I jumped excitedly into his arms, I promised to behave myself, love him forever and never leave his side.
How lucky he was to pass through that block, down that street and I also feel lucky.
There were so many people walking by and no one was looking at me. All worried, all involved in his problems. I'm glad no one else chose me! Today I saved a life. Today I adopted a human. 🐾🕊️
Credit: Pets Care

31/10/2023

She lost everything but found what she loves the most❤
Credit: David Attenborough for the Nobel Prize +

30/10/2023

Completely irresponsible waxwing birds 🐦tend to eat fermented fruit and then lie drunk on the sidewalks.
Wise passers-by collect them and put them in a safe place until they sober up.❤

27/10/2023

There is an old pony in a big pen by the barn. He has no real purpose. No kids ride him, he is not a companion to another old horse.
We have no history together. He came into my life by happenstance. There are no fond, warm fuzzy memories. I owe him nothing. But he’s polite and kind, and nickers to me as I come out the door in the morning.
He eats a princely sum of special food, and has a premium round bale of irrigated grass that the other horses can only dream of. His water is fresh, and warmed in the winter. I’ve gone out there late at night to make sure he has food, and he’s the first thing I attend to after morning coffee.
Why? Why not send him to the sale where ‘someone’ will want him? At 40 cents a pound, he’d be worth a nice steak dinner and drinks in town. They’ll load him on a truck with 30 other old ponies and horses, and somewhere down that line, if he doesn’t fall from his bad knee and get trampled in the transport, he will become dog food.
There’s a bum calf in our scale house on this cold frosty night. He’s little and scrawny, with p**p stuck to his butt, and a bit of a runny nose. There’s a heater in there keeping the temp above freezing. In the morning I’ll make him a bottle of warm milk replacer and try to convince him to eat some of the pony’s special food. Bob will clean his little house and put down fresh bedding. It would be easier to have left him in the field with the 500 bigger, stronger calves, to steal milk from the occasional tolerant cow, to eventually freeze to death and feed the coyotes that lurk about the herd for just such an opportunity.
There is a wild kitten in the barn who most likely jumped off a utility truck a while back. We’ve been leaving food just for him, and making sure the heated water bowl is full, so he doesn’t have to go outside and perch precariously on the horse waterer to drink.
I guess we sound like saps, the old cowboy and I. Sort of wimpy and un-ranch like.
I guess we are. But at our age, with certain infirmities starting to creep into our daily routines, and the realization that we are not perfect, we are thinking that kindness is a virtue and care is our purpose.
Care of not just the healthy robust animals that make money and pay the bills, but care of everything we are capable of caring for - those creatures that, like us, are in need of a bit more attention to get through the day.
We didn’t go about seeking these creatures- they came to us and landed here not of their own choosing, or ours. But here they are, and off I go to town to a business that provides enough to buy the expensive milk replacer, premium hay, and special pony food.
There may be some karma in all this, or maybe not, but in the end we’ll know we did the best we could for those that needed us.
Peace. Really, I mean it.
Credit: Stay And Read

21/10/2023

"So I’m driving down the road this morning and the cars in front of me are driving over a black thing in the road. It’s going between their tires so I’m guessing it’s a box. It’s a kitten just sitting upright shaking like a leaf. And some as***le had spread glue on its paws and stuck it to the road. I thought maybe it walked through glue somewhere but after looking at it, that was totally spread into her paws. She was wet and freezing and literally glued to the road. And NO ONE STOPPED. 😳 What the f$&k people??? I slammed on my brakes and stopped all the traffic and put my hazards on and got out and pealed her off the road. People were honking and all pissy....really??? It’s a kitten glued to the road!! So after a goo gone bath and some food and cream we have a new kitten. Luckiest kitten in the world!"

Source: Chuck Hawley

20/10/2023

Drink water where your horse drinks, a horse will never drink bad water. Make your bed where the cat sleeps peacefully. Eat fruit touched by a worm. It fearlessly collects mushrooms on which insects perch. Plant a tree dug by the mole. Dig a hole where the birds hide from the heat. Sleep and wake up at the same time as the birds, you will reap the golden grains of life. Eat more greens, you will have stronger legs and a resilient heart like the spirit of the forests. Look at the sky more often and talk less so that silence can enter your heart. and your soul is calm and your life is peaceful.

19/10/2023

Carrots are among the oldest vegetables in the world, and they have a rich history of cultivation and variation. They originated from wild carrots that were usually purple with white inside, and they had a woody and bitter taste. They were first domesticated in Asia around 900 AD, where farmers bred different colors of carrots, such as yellow, red, white, and black. However, some sources claim that carrots were cultivated earlier in ancient Persia or Egypt .

The orange carrot that we consume today was developed in the Netherlands in the 17th century by crossing yellow and red carrots. It had a sweeter and juicier taste than the other varieties, and it became a symbol of the Dutch royal family, the House of Orange. The orange carrot was widely exported to other countries in Europe and beyond. Some of the earliest orange carrots were called Long Orange or Horn Carrots.

Carrots are now grown all over the world, and they come in many different types and colors. Some of the most common types are:

- Danvers: These are the classic orange carrots that are good for cooking and juicing. They have a conical shape and a smooth skin.

- Nantes: These are cylindrical carrots that have a blunt tip and a crisp texture. They are sweet and tender, and they are best eaten raw or lightly cooked.

- Imperator: These are long and slender carrots that have a tapered end and a deep orange color. They are crunchy and flavorful, and they are ideal for salads and snacks.

- Chantenay: These are short and broad carrots that have a tapered end and a reddish-orange color. They have a rich and earthy taste, and they are suitable for roasting and stewing.

- Mini: These are small and round carrots that have a bright orange color and a sweet taste. They are perfect for snacking or garnishing dishes.

There are also heirloom varieties of carrots that have different colors, such as purple, yellow, white, or black. These carrots have different health benefits due to their different pigments. For example, purple carrots contain anthocyanins, which have antioxidant properties; yellow carrots contain xanthophylls, which support eye health; white carrots contain phytochemicals, which may have anti-inflammatory effects; and black carrots contain anthocyanins as well as phenolics, which may lower blood pressure.

Text credit: Earth Unreal
Image credit: Waves in the kitchen.

18/10/2023

Cat of the Maine C**n breed.
Legend has it that all cats (regardless of race), for Buddhism represent spirituality. They are enlightened beings that transmit calm and harmony, which is why it is often said that whoever does not relate well to his unconscious never completely realizes with a cat, nor understands his mysteries.
When a relative died, he was buried in a crypt with a live cat. The Crypt always had a hole through which the animal could exit, and when it did, they took it for granted that the soul of the loved one was already inside that noble cat. In this way the soul achieved freedom.
Spirit guides.
They say that cats are like little meditative monks capable of bringing harmony to your home.
When a cat feels a spirit in your house, the first thing they do is follow it to discover its intentions, they do everything possible to take care of what is there (beyond).
When your cat approaches you and purrs and flannels you, he is giving you his energy and taking out the negativity that is in you.
They are spiritual beings and of good energy. It is also said that the eyes of black cats represent the doors that lead to the realm of spirits, they also have the ability to walk through both worlds, that of the living and that of the dead.

17/10/2023

No, it's not chrome, it's a natural wonder of an insect native to Costa Rica.😲
Chrysina limbata is a species of scarab beetle found in Costa Rica and in the tropical rainforests of Mexico and South America.

16/10/2023

We live in a very rural area and have had our share of animals dumped by heartless people. Some we are able to keep and others we find homes for. This pure bred older German Shepherd was dumped on us about 4 years ago. We decided to keep him, named him Shep and gave him food and lots of TLC. But it was weeks before he would allow anyone to touch him. One day I picked up one of our barn cats and Shep ran to me, nuzzled the cat and allowed me to pet him for the very first time.
He loves all of our cats and is more comfortable with them than he is with humans. Our vet says he most likely was abused before coming to us. He has a good life now and enjoys snuggling with a kitten we recently adopted…they are best buds.

Credit: Pamela Brown York

15/10/2023

One purpose
This is a female octopus with her brood of approximately 30,000 individual eggs. I tried to count them all, but I kept losing track.
Octopus are found in every ocean. There are approximately 300 individual species in existence. Most of them live between three and five years, and technically speaking, all octopus practice semelparity. That means they only breed once and afterwards they die. Bummer for them. Conversely, mammals practice idioparity. Something I am grateful for. They are also oviparous. Meaning that they produce eggs like chickens.
After laying her eggs in a clutch of potentially up to 500,000 eggs, the female octopus quite literally stops eating and starves to death. Living only long enough to see them almost to hatching. It's the same for the male, although he might mate with several females before he also fulfills his lifes one purpose, after passing on his genetics, he also dies. It's kind of a one-time deal for the octopus.
The female octopus in this picture is quite literally at the very end of her life. By the time these eggs hatch, she will be long dead. On average, 1% of these eggs will make it to adulthood.

13/10/2023

You have my respect, stranger
Credit: Nguyễn Đạt Tiến

12/10/2023

SNAIL

Please be aware that if you pick a snail off the ground to move them to a safer place you could cause potential pain if not done properly, simply by just ripping the snail away from the ground.
This can cause the mantle to collapse which could kill the snail.
Although a snail does not have a brain-in the same way that a human has, they do have a nervous system through their body and many scientists think that their reaction to certain stimuli have proven that they experience pain.
Although it has not been proven 100%, I do not wish to risk hurting this fragile creature, or killing them by causing the mantle to collapse.

So to prevent either of these happening you just need to tap a snail on their shell to make them retract their body into the shell before you move the snail.
Just pulling them away from the ground- is potentially excruciatingly painful for the snail and will often result in their death.
Please become a snail tapper.
We so need these little guys to maintain the wildlife balance in our gardens.
Thank you.🐌

08/10/2023

Late last night Myles went on & on about how he had to be twins with a boy in his class for Twin Day because they look exactly the same- same eyes, same hair.

He was adamant that they were identical.
So after the kids went to bed I headed to Walmart at 9pm to get matching outfits.

Their teacher sent me this picture today.
My heart melted.

Obviously two very different children, but Myles didn’t see that.

Wouldn’t the world be such a better place if we could all view it through the eyes of a couple 5yr olds♥️

Credit: Ann Marie A. Swift

07/10/2023

"This guy followed my wife and son home from the park. he had a chip and we found the owner lived 25 miles away from us. We returned him and the next day we received a call from the owner asking us if we wanted to keep him. Meet Boomer. 🙂" ❤

06/10/2023

This polar bear lost her babies . And adopted this wolf while it was too little one. Still she is taking care of the wolf giving it body warmth by cuddling it.

06/10/2023

A bus driver stated, "Well, interesting evening route. While driving to school I see this dog I know where he lives but is 5 miles from home 🏡. I know all the dogs in the housing units.( and toss treats) I'm the dog 🐕whisperer ....pulled over told him come on get on I'll take you home...He jumped on and rest is history." ❤️

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