Animals are Magical

[Chip]

Posted by Ewan (here)

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=i3kFROZmtvE

GO Baby, GO!

Omg
Thanks Ewan
That was so cute and funny it brought me to tears.
Lmao
God bless this planet and all of its wonderful creatures

[Paul D.]

Therapy dogs waiting to start their shifts at a children's hospital.







https://www.substack.com/@jameslucasit

[Ewan]

Posted by Chip (here)


Omg
Thanks Ewan
That was so cute and funny it brought me to tears.
Lmao
God bless this planet and all of its wonderful creatures

You're more than welcome Chip. Personally I think tears are a necessary cathartic process to help us clean out our systems of all the negative crap that we bury rather than processing.

Over the years there have been many videos/stories that have brought me to tears, all welcome, even though that small part of me is still clinging onto the idea that boys don't cry.

[Ewan]

Lynx.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=GT4oPkKL-wc

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=fBEIJZEig1s

[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/ClownWorld/status/2034...560545896?s=20

Clown World ™ 🤡
@ClownWorld
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4h
Ravens are on a different level when it comes to intelligence.

[rgray222]

Cat Ba langur (Trachypithecus poliocephalus), also known as the golden-headed langur, is a critically endangered primate species endemic to Cát Bà Island in Vietnam’s Hạ Long Bay. It is one of the rarest primates in the world, with recent population estimates ranging from 74 to 90 individuals, up from fewer than 60 in the early 2000s due to conservation efforts. When they are born they are a bright orange and as they age their furs darkens.

[Johnnycomelately]

Edit: Thank you rgray222, for your description of that inaccessible-to-me vid. I was able to look up vid of those endangered Vietnamese beautiful monkeys.


Cat is a hero, and don’t care. The people celebrating him/her though, have too much spare time and energy. Just sayin’. A nothing burger/mouse. 🥸

Cat keeps crossing the U.S.-Canada border

CTV News
2.27M subscribers

Mar 17, 2026

A charming and cuddly culprit seems to be flaunting international law on a daily basis.

A border-jumping cat who lives in Surrey, B.C., has become a local legend and internet star for his penchant for ignoring international law.

Louis, officially Louis Vuitton, hops back and forth across the small ditch that separates the two countries, almost daily.

There are no fences in the area, but the border is carefully watched by guards in SUVs, with helicopters overhead and cameras everywhere.

But none of it seems to faze the border-hopping kittycat from Canada.

Full story: https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/arti...

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=0RLbXvUBzaY

[rgray222]

In March 2026, seven dogs stolen from their owners in Changchun, Jilin province, China, made a remarkable 17-kilometer journey back home, led by a courageous corgi. The dogs, including a German Shepherd, Golden Retrievers, Labradors, and a Pekingese, were reportedly taken by thieves linked to the illegal dog meat trade and escaped from a moving truck on the Changshuang Expressway. Despite the danger, they traveled together over two days, navigating highways and fields, with the corgi consistently leading and frequently turning back to check on the group.


The corgi was definitely the leader of the group

Corgi emerged as the apparent leader, maintaining formation and adjusting the pace to accommodate an injured German Shepherd at the center of the pack, who was protected by the larger dogs. The dogs ignored attempts to guide them to safety, staying focused on their route home. A video of the journey, filmed by a passerby named Lu on March 16, went viral on social media, amassing over 230 million views on Douyin. The footage prompted a coordinated search involving volunteers and drones, leading to the safe reunion of all seven dogs with their owners by March 19.


All seven dogs have been reunited with their owners.

The story has drawn global admiration for the dogs' loyalty, coordination, and the corgi’s leadership, with many calling it a heartwarming testament to animal resilience and bond. While dog theft is a criminal offense in China, the case highlights ongoing concerns about the illegal dog meat trade in northern cities like Changchun, Harbin, and Dalian.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=xdUIr-USzUA

[Johnnycomelately]

Posted by rgray222 (here)
In March 2026, seven dogs stolen from their owners in Changchun, Jilin province, China, made a remarkable 17-kilometer journey back home, led by a courageous corgi. The dogs, including a German Shepherd, Golden Retrievers, Labradors, and a Pekingese, were reportedly taken by thieves linked to the illegal dog meat trade and escaped from a moving truck on the Changshuang Expressway. Despite the danger, they traveled together over two days, navigating highways and fields, with the corgi consistently leading and frequently turning back to check on the group.


The corgi was definitely the leader of the group

Corgi emerged as the apparent leader, maintaining formation and adjusting the pace to accommodate an injured German Shepherd at the center of the pack, who was protected by the larger dogs. The dogs ignored attempts to guide them to safety, staying focused on their route home. A video of the journey, filmed by a passerby named Lu on March 16, went viral on social media, amassing over 230 million views on Douyin. The footage prompted a coordinated search involving volunteers and drones, leading to the safe reunion of all seven dogs with their owners by March 19.


All seven dogs have been reunited with their owners.

The story has drawn global admiration for the dogs' loyalty, coordination, and the corgi’s leadership, with many calling it a heartwarming testament to animal resilience and bond. While dog theft is a criminal offense in China, the case highlights ongoing concerns about the illegal dog meat trade in northern cities like Changchun, Harbin, and Dalian.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=xdUIr-USzUA

Thanks, Mr. Gray. I have held Corgis in high regard, ever since a dear old military chaplain (Richard, although that is not his username) spoke about his good dog on TWZ. Probably on their Bunker, the weekend O/T thread,

Pretty sure I’ve never met a Corgi, and now my hope is raised that that will happen.

Richard still posts now and then, tho not nearly as often as before. I’ll try to find the cool gif I saw back then.


Here:

[RunningDeer]

One grew into many.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=lLEgBqRlkvU

[Szymon]

The Hidden Magic Of The Animal-Human Relationship | James French | TEDxBologna - Worth watching, guys.... Cheers.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=dKDAtEZpUY0

[RunningDeer]

Posted by Szymon (here)
The Hidden Magic Of The Animal-Human Relationship | James French | TEDxBologna - Worth watching, guys.... Cheers.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=dKDAtEZpUY0

@10.12 Powerful message from James and Shelly. Thanks, Szymon

The Hidden Magic Of The Animal-Human Relationship | James French

In the talk, James shares the insights they have gained over the last 20 years of assisting animals and people with mindfulness. He uncovers the hidden magic of the animal-human connection.

The talk is divided into three areas of interest:

1. Building Trust and Connection
2. Changing Behavior
3. Creating a State of True Cooperation

The stories shared reflect a remarkable interpretation of how we can all learn a great deal about our own trust, behaviour, and cooperation by understanding the key ingredients that constitute the magic of helping animals!
James and Shelley are the pioneers of the Trust Technique, a method of mindfulness between animals and people that establishes a deep connection and promotes healing for both.

This innovative approach carries a profound message of hope and understanding, benefiting thousands of individuals and their animals worldwide.

James and Shelley have made this unique gift accessible for anyone caring for animals through their online courses.
Additionally, they support a purposeful community of Trust Technique Practitioners, spanning over 30 different countries.

Their mission is to promote a compassionate and considerate way of building trust and connection, ultimately creating a better world for both animals and people.

[Johnnycomelately]

Punch is looking better, and seems to be getting along with his small zoo-bound tribe.

Waiting for his Judy.

Description translated:

I met the baby monkey "Punch-kun" of the "stuffed toy mother" of the Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Garden! What is the Japanese macaque Punch-kun, which is attracting attention all over the world... This is a baby monkey that was abandoned by its mother as soon as it was born in July 2025. After that, I was raised by the keeper by artificial feeding, and I have always grown up clinging to IKEA stuffed orangutans (commonly known as orangumas). I was returned to the herd in January 2026 and am working hard every day to get used to the herd. (Photo taken on March 20, 2026) Introduction to the channel I usually upload videos of the shoebill Futaba at Kakegawa Flower and Bird Garden. There are also many other videos of animals such as sea otters and manul cats. Please subscribe to our channel. #パンチくん #オランママ #がんばれパンチ #punchthemonky #punch #日本猿

【もしかして…ママ?】優しそうな大人のお猿さんに遠慮がちに寄り添うパンチくん。 市川市動植物園 “ぬいぐるみがお母さん”の子ザル「パンチくん」Punch the monkey 　4K　高画質

HIRO@sea
189K subscribers

Mar 26, 2026

市川市動植物園の“ぬいぐるみがお母さん”の子ザル「パンチくん」に会ってきました！
世界中が注目しているニホンザルのパンチくんとは…2025年7月に生まれてすぐ母親に育児放棄されてしまった子ザルです。その後飼育員さんに人工哺育で育てられ、いつもIKEAのオランウータンのぬ いぐるみ(通 称オランママ)にしがみつきながら成長してきました。2026年1月に群れに戻されて、群れに馴染もうと毎日頑張っています。

(2026年3月20日撮影)

チャンネルの紹介
普段は主に掛川花鳥園のハシビロコウふたばちゃんの動画をアップしています。他にもラッコやマヌルネコなどの動物の動画もたくさん。
ぜひチャンネル登録お願いします。

#パンチくん
#オランママ
#がんばれパンチ
#punchthemonky
#punch
#日本猿

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=6b0u3a3XAsw

[rgray222]

Border Collie, K9 forensic search

[Arcturian108]

In India, this woman died and one of the monkeys she regularly fed, made his farewell respects: Monkey says goodbye video

[RunningDeer]

Posted by Arcturian108 (here)
In India, this woman died and one of the monkeys she regularly fed, made his farewell respects: Monkey says goodbye video

Powerful. Thank you, Arcturian108.

[Inversion]

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=aFHFTDEY_rQ

[Ewan]

Great! Now I want a parrot.

[Johnnycomelately]

Posted by Ewan (here)
Great! Now I want a parrot.

Parrots are OK. I want a whale.

[Vicus]

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=euGuQqOtYZ8