Rachel

Save all the babies & Protect all life. May Adoptions replace Abortions. The Angels love & surround us. Praying for miracles. 🚫 DMs

[Rachel @9blanc0]

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[Sajida Khan @SajidaK47155]

✨ MEET EMILY ✨
"My name is Emily. I have Down syndrome. Will you be my friend?" 💛

[Green Planet @Elizabeth_Ruler]

California bans orca shows. Another win by vegans.

[Margaret Ransom @MargaretDammit]

How does this maintain the integrity of the sport when TB’s are standing in kill pens/slaughter pipeline (or my pasture) with no industry help?

This is beyond tone deaf.

[Wayne Hsiung @waynehhsiung]

Ridglan is closing down, and all the dogs should soon be freed! I just posted this to our rescuer network.

This would not have happened without our supporters on social media. Y'all were a key part of this—and will be a key part of the victories to come!

[Protect the Wild @ProtectTheWild_]

We've been contacted by many people on the Isle of Lewis who disagree with the Guga hunt. However, you don't have to be from a specific place to know that killing baby seabird chicks for a delicacy is wrong.

[Mr PitBull Stories @MrPitbull07]

"They told me he would probably get adopted.

They weren't sure about her."

I went to the shelter planning to adopt one dog.

I left with two.

And I've never regretted it.

His name was Cooper.

A young Labrador mix.

Friendly.

Confident.

The kind of dog every adopter wants.

He greeted every visitor with a wagging tail and a toy in his mouth.

I was already imagining him riding home with me.

Then I noticed the dog curled up behind him.

Her name was Maple.

A small Golden Retriever mix with soft cream-colored fur and eyes that looked permanently sad.

While Cooper ran to the kennel door, Maple stayed in the corner.

While he greeted strangers, she hid.

And wherever Cooper went...

Maple followed.

Like a shadow.

The shelter volunteer noticed me watching.

"Those two came in together," she said.

Then she told me the story.

Months earlier, they had been found wandering near an abandoned farmhouse.

Nobody knew where they came from.

Nobody knew how long they'd survived on their own.

But one thing became obvious immediately:

They were inseparable.

The shelter tried separating them once.

Just once.

Cooper cried.

Maple stopped eating.

Ignored treats.

Refused walks.

She sat by the kennel door waiting for him to come back.

So the shelter put them together again.

The problem?

Finding a home for two dogs is much harder than finding one.

People asked about Cooper constantly.

Nobody asked about Maple.

Week after week.

Application after application.

The shelter had started discussing separating them permanently.

Not because they wanted to.

Because they felt they had no choice.

The volunteer looked at me.

"We know she'd eventually survive."

Eventually survive.

Something about those words broke my heart.

I looked at Maple again.

She wasn't watching me.

She was watching Cooper.

Making sure he was still there.

Then something happened.

I knelt beside the kennel.

Cooper immediately ran over.

Maple stayed back.

Cooper walked over to her.

Gently nudged her shoulder.

Then looked back at me.

Almost like he was introducing us.

Slowly, Maple stepped forward.

And sat beside him.

Not behind him.

Beside him.

That's when I realized:

These weren't two dogs sharing a kennel.

They were family.

The volunteer smiled sadly.

"If you'd like Cooper, we can start the paperwork."

I looked at the forms.

Then at the dogs.

And said:

"I think you should print two adoption contracts."

The volunteer started crying.

An hour later, we walked out together.

The ride home told me everything.

Cooper spent the trip staring out the window.

Maple curled up beside him and fell asleep.

For the first time, both dogs looked completely at peace.

That was almost two years ago.

Today, Cooper is exactly what everyone expected.

Goofy.

Fearless.

Always stealing socks.

Maple is different.

Gentle.

Quiet.

Thoughtful.

But the scared dog who hid in the corner is gone.

Now she greets visitors.

Plays in the backyard.

Demands belly rubs.

And sleeps without fear.

People still think Cooper protects Maple.

The truth is, they protect each other.

During thunderstorms, Maple stays close to him.

In unfamiliar places, Cooper leads the way for her.

Together, they're stronger.

Just like they've always been.

Above my desk is a photo from the day they came home.

Two dogs sitting side by side in the back seat.

One looking out the window.

The other leaning against him with complete trust.

Every time I see it, I'm reminded of something:

Sometimes the best choice isn't choosing one.

Sometimes it's refusing to separate what love has already joined together.

Via Born legend

[Anna Lulis @annamlulis]

Made in the Image of God

No child should be aborted

[PROTECT ALL WILDLIFE @Protect_Wldlife]

The Dream: At the end of a gruelling and exhaustive day pulling carriages in NYC the horses spend their ‘downtime’ in acres of lush fields.

The Reality: The horses ‘relax’ in a multi story concrete block. No grazing or fresh air! 😢

End the horrific NYC carriage ‘industry’ NOW! 🚫

#RydersLaw

[Two Wild Hearts Sanctuary @Wildheartssanc1]

❌1️⃣7️⃣4️⃣is needed to finish her bail! Please share and donate TODAY! Let’s get her safe! Thank you! ❌ https://t.co/HIpDejE9Re

[Mr PitBull Stories @MrPitbull07]

In 1977, a 15-year-old boy asked his father a question that would change both of their lives—and eventually inspire millions around the world.

The boy was Rick Hoyt.

Rick was born with cerebral palsy, a condition that affected his ability to control his muscles and speak. When he was young, doctors told his parents that he would never communicate and would likely never live an independent life.

At the time, many families were encouraged to place children with severe disabilities in institutions.

But Rick’s parents refused.

His father, Dick Hoyt, and his mother, Judy, believed their son deserved the same opportunities as any other child. They fought to keep him included in school and everyday life, even when the system often worked against them.

Years later, engineers at Tufts University helped develop a communication device that allowed Rick to type by moving his head against a switch.

For the first time, he could express his thoughts.

Then one day in 1977, Rick typed a simple request.

A classmate had been paralyzed in an accident, and a charity race was being organized to help him.

Rick turned to his father and asked:

“Dad, can we run in that race?”

Dick was 36 years old and had never been a runner.

He wasn't trained. He wasn't an athlete.

But he didn't hesitate.

He said yes.

The race was about five miles long. Rick sat in a wheelchair while Dick pushed him from behind.

They finished near the back of the field.

There were no cameras, no headlines, and no special attention.

But later that evening, Rick typed words his father would never forget.

“Dad, when I’m running, it feels like I’m not handicapped.”

For Dick, everything changed in that moment.

He realized running gave his son a feeling of freedom that everyday life rarely could.

So they kept going.

What started as one race eventually became a lifelong journey.

Over the next four decades, they became known around the world as Team Hoyt.

Together, they completed more than 1,100 races, including 32 Boston Marathons, multiple triathlons, and six Ironman competitions.

During Ironman events, Dick pulled Rick through the swim in a small raft, carried him on a specially designed bicycle during the cycling stage, and then pushed him through an entire marathon.

It required extraordinary effort.

But their story was never really about sports.

It was about possibility.

At a time when many people underestimated what individuals with disabilities could achieve, Team Hoyt challenged those assumptions every mile they traveled.

When people asked Dick how he managed such incredible physical feats, he always gave credit to his son.

“I’m just lending Rick my arms and legs. He’s the one with the heart.”

Rick had his own view.

“He was my motor,” he once said. “I was his heart.”

Together, they became far more than father and son.

They became a symbol of determination, inclusion, and unconditional love.

Dick Hoyt passed away in 2021 at the age of 80.

Rick followed in 2023 at the age of 61.

Their races eventually ended, but their message never did.

The story of Team Hoyt was never about crossing finish lines first.

It was about believing in someone so completely that you refuse to let limits define their future.

A father who became his son's strength.

A son who became his father's purpose.

And a lesson that still inspires people today:

Sometimes love is powerful enough to carry both of you forward.

[Danny Bernstein @bernsteind]

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[dominic dyer @domdyer70]

In a development drawing intense international outrage, Japan’s 2026 commercial whaling season is officially underway, with a state quota authorizing the slaughter of 412 whales in the North Pacific. The Fisheries Agency’s targeting list includes 145 minke, 153 Bryde’s, 56 sei, and 58 fin whales. Driven by Kyodo Senpaku and its massive new factory processing vessel, the Kangei Maru, the offshore hunt has been fiercely condemned by conservationists who warn that killing vulnerable and endangered fin and sei whales actively sabotages decades of population recovery.
#JapanWhaling2026 #MarineConservation #SaveTheWhales #OceanWildlife #NewsUpdate

[Kim Rathbone @RathboneKim]

Meet the Boars Barney, Chunk & Stanley!
Sleeping soundly like 3 peas in a pod 🐷🐷🐷💤
Hoping to wake up to lots more lovely donations in order to save their home of 6yrs🙏
Pls donate if you can & re-post
Their lives are depending on it🙏🐽⬇️
https://t.co/1K3Kk4xXe2

[PROTECT ALL WILDLIFE @Protect_Wldlife]

True!

[The Husky @Mr_Husky1]

In early January 2025, a 39-year-old man from Arkansas named Christopher Palmer went missing after traveling to the Outer Banks in North Carolina. He had recently been diagnosed with a serious terminal illness, which had deeply affected his health and emotions.

A few days after he was last in contact with his family, his truck was found abandoned on a beach on January 12. This discovery raised serious concern among his loved ones, who immediately began searching for him with the help of authorities and volunteers.

Later, his father confirmed that Christopher is believed to have taken his own life in the sea. The situation left his family devastated and searching for answers about his final days.

During the search, volunteers also found something deeply emotional. His elderly dog, Zoey, who had been suffering from severe health problems, had been buried in a shallow grave in a nearby wooded area. It is believed that Christopher may have spent time there to be with her before going to the coast. His father said they believe he wanted to stay close to his dog during her final moments.

The family released a public statement expressing their grief and love for him. They said they were proud of who Christopher was as a person and hoped that his story could help others understand the emotional pain and mental burden that people may face when dealing with serious illness.

They also expressed hope that sharing his story could raise awareness about the importance of emotional support during difficult health struggles.

[Kate Madden @KateMaddenSC]

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[R.A.C.E. Fund, Inc. @RACEFund]

📣👉Been so busy have not had time to give updates on Thoroughbreds on our previous posters that were at lots and are now either Safe or Sold. This does not include new Thoroughbreds that are now at lots but will be posting that information soon.
@ThoroughbredRA @PastTheWire

[Standardbred Retirement Foundation @SRF_SOSS]

❤️‍🩹 Thank you to all who are helping Connor. He is so young and already dumped in a terrible place. Please keep sharing and donating! Let’s get him to his home waiting. 🙏❤️‍🩹🏠8️⃣5️⃣9️⃣ https://t.co/UlO1VRzRPL

[PETA @peta]

Every day this ordinance sits in committee, animals are violently shocked, spurred, and slammed to the ground. @cd14losangeles, please allow city council members to vote on the rodeo ban ordinance before time runs out ⏳

[Intresting nature 🌿🪐 @INTRESTINGNATUR]

There was a story behind this...Her husband had just passed away. She was lonely and had no one to care for. She felt her purpose was gone. Until one day she saw this elk/deer outside her window, he had never been there before. It was a hard winter and she knew he was hungry. Everyday she looked forward to feeding him. She had a purpose again. God has away of placing people an animals together, He loves us and He will take care of his children.