Qualities of firefighters

The firefighters are built with muscle and agility. They have a keen perception. And they know how to act fast. They are skilled and work well in teams. They are humble and put the safety of others at the forefront of what they do. That is why the firefighters of Colorado are well trusted in the work that they do.

Enjoy the story

That is why you will enjoy the story about firefighters that rescue litter of “puppies” foxes. It is an intriguing story that will find a soft spot in your heart and you will be just as amazed as the firefighters in this heartwarming and thrilling rescue story to realize the puppies are not puppies, but are baby foxes.

No clue

When the firefighters of Colorado in unison answered the call for help to rescue some small puppies that had somehow mysteriously ended up stuck in a storm drain, the firefighters really had no clue about what they were really getting ready to encounter in full detail. On a recent Thursday, a fireman who was from the fire department of Colorado Springs was seen tenderly and carefully rescuing some small animals. They looked like tiny puppies.

They were black in color. The fireman was rescuing them from a storm drain. There were eight pups that had been in need of rescuing, as they were all found together in the storm drain and unable to get out by themselves, with no mother or father of the pups nearby in sight.

Assumption

The officials who had arrived at the scene of the puppies that needed to be rescued made the assumption that the pups were black Labradors and had been newly born. That is why the officials thought that a crime had been committed by the fact of someone having dumped the unwanted puppies down into the storm drain, according to the statement made by Brian Vaughn, the Fire Captain.

The Fire Captain indicated that the process of the rescue had taken a period of twenty minutes. Then the litter of pups was turned over to the Humane Society, which is noted as being located in Pikes Peak Region.

The discovery

But when the puppies were taken to the shelter, things changed concerning the identity of the supposed newborn black Labrador puppies that were undeniably adorable with their tiny faces looking so sweet and innocent. One of the vets that served at the shelter indicated that the puppies were not Labradors and never would be. They were not even dogs of any kind. The vet rather identified them as baby red foxes.

In shock

The firefighters were in shock to hear that these pups were baby red foxes, because they had no red on them. But when baby foxes are born, they are never red immediately. They always are born either with dark black fur or dark brown fur that will eventually change over time as the baby foxes mature.

It is common to see many foxes in the region of the nearby foothills of the Rocky Mountains. But most people would likely not be used to seeing baby foxes up close, which is why these baby foxes had been mistaken as newborn black Labrador puppies. The truth is, they do resemble them quite closely, though they are not even dogs!

Getting care

The sweet baby foxes who had the good fortune to be rescued by the kind and adept firefighters of Colorado are receiving good care at the Humane Society at this present time. However, it is not yet quite clear regarding their future once they have completed their rehabilitation.

But it is certain that the firefighters and those who are caring for them in some way wish them much success and safety with a long life of happiness and good health. It has been a touching story to realize that these baby foxes have been rescued and will now have a chance for a great and adventurous life.

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Whether you are a new dog owner or you’ve had dogs since you were a kid, thee are some strange dog behaviors that may need decryption. Our four-legged buddies are usually well behaved, but there are times when they act out in such weird ways that you do not know what to make of it. Don’t worry, you’re not the only one who needs an explanation for some of the different things that dogs do. The following is a list of different dog behavior and the meanings of these behaviors.

My Dog Went Zoom

My dog just went zooming around the house or yard for no apparent reason. Many pet owners are surprised by the sudden burst of energy that their dog exhibit. Experts believe that this is a result of happiness. Your dog may have gotten excited to see you or was inspired to run around because he thinks you’ll play with him or he just felt refreshed by his bath.

My Dog Ate Grass

So here we were thinking that dogs were carnivores and he goes and eats some grass. We think it’s weird but for them it’s instinctive and something that has been passed down since time immemorial. Dogs are not carnivores and so were their ancestors. In order to survive, early ancestors of dogs had to scavenge and root for food. Some even ate plants as an aid for digestion and as medicine.

My Dog sniffs Other Dog’s Butts

We’ve seen our dogs sniff each other’s rear ends and we thought “Oh, that dog’s poop must smell bad”. Well, we were wrong. Scientific studies have shown that dogs sniff each other’s butts (and also people’s butts, too!) so they can get an understanding of what kind of dog or person you are. It’s sort of like the saying “You are what you eat”.

My Dog Smells Foul

There are times when our dogs tug on the leash, dive into the grass or undergrowth and come out smelling like a year’s worth of dead rodents. This really disgusting and strange behavior is another instinctive behavior passed down from their ancestors. It is the art of masking their hunter smell with an even more overpowering one so that their prey will not discover them on the hunt.

My Dog Just Gave Me a Wink

Have you ever seen your dog give you a wink? Although this is a fairly common behavior among dogs and cats, some pet owners find it strange and wish to decipher the meaning behind it. Our pets usually do this because there is something in their eye. Sometimes when the blinking does not help, they use their paw to “rub” their eye.

My Dog Just Ate Poop

This really disgusting behavior is fairly common among puppies and undernourished dogs. They do this because they instinctively know that they lack some vitamin or mineral which they can smell in the poop. Puppies usually eat their siblings’ or their poop while adult dogs eat other animals poop when they feel out of sorts and want to gain some nutrition.

My Dog Keeps On Shaking His Head

If you notice your dog shaking his head frequently give him a cursory check. Dogs usually shake their heads because they feel that there is something stuck in their ears or their ears feel out of sorts. This can also be a sign of an ear infection or a tick or flea infestation.

My Dog is Sleepwalking

Dogs sometimes exhibit signs of dreaming by whining, moving his feet when asleep, and sometimes barking or growling. More extreme cases show dogs actually standing up or running around and hitting a wall or furniture. While we can never be sure if they really do dream or if the behavior is a manifestation of muscle memory and pent up energy,

My Dog Always Leans On Me

Some dog owners notice their dogs leaning on them on more than one occasion. This very endearing behavior is actually a sign of their trust and affection for you. Experts explain that leaning is also his way of getting comfort from you during stressful or confusing times. At times, it could also be the other way around. Your dog could be trying to comfort you and assure you that he is there when you need him.

My Dog Chews On Wood

This behavior is common for puppies who are in the process of getting their permanent teeth. When your adult dog does this, it could be a sign of anxiety or distress. Some dogs chew on furniture or plants when they feel anxious if their humans are not at home. Separation anxiety is real for animals as well as people so you should find a way to correct this behavior or you will run our of furniture and home.

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The famous Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado and his wife Lelia Deluiz Wanick Salgado has proven that we can literally make a huge difference for our environment. With the help of other people, the couple has planted a total of 2.7 million trees over the span of twenty years or two decades. Through this, they have completely restored the entire forest that was previously wiped out by a tragic deforestation.

Salgado is a world-famous photographer. He has appeared in a lot of press publications and has traveled in a lot of countries to take pictures. Most of his pictures were published in books, journals, etc.

This all began in 1994 when the renowned Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado took over a family land in the Minas Gerais area after he went through a traumatizing assignment reporting on the genocide found in Rwanda. Already feeling devastated about his assignment, he felt much horrible upon finding out that the trees were all cut down and wildfire has swept the forests of his homeland. He remembered this memory of when he was a child, so Salgado and his wife came up with an idea to replant the forest trees.

“The land was sick as I was and everything was destroyed.” – Sebastiao Salgado

In hopes to restore the forest, Salgado’s family has recruited different partners, raised some funds, and finally in April 1998, they founded Instituto Terra–who’s goal is to transform the environment and return it back to its normal condition.

From the first day of their journey to rebuild the forest, the Instituto Terra has committed to restoring 1,502 acres of land located in Bulcao Farm in Aimores, Minas Gerais, which was renamed as the Private Natural Heritage Reserve (PNHR). The Salgados are no longer the owner of the property since it was now owned by a federally recognized authority that aims to preserve the forest as well as the animals that resides there.

In the month of December in 1999, came forth their first ever mass planting. Then after that, this mass planting has become an annual event with the help and support of various associates. During those times, there were over 290 species of trees and plants that were planted. As a result, the forest was slowly restored back as well as the shrub species living thereby.

The Restoration

The two decades of restoration has brought forth:

An aid to prevent soil erosion. Eight natural springs hosted by the forest has come back. and are flowing on the rate of 20 liters (5.3 gallons) every minute. They still flow even in times of drought. The return of over 172 species of bird, 6 of these species are already in danger of extinction. The return of over 33 species of mammals, 2 of these species are already in danger of extinction. The restoration of 2293 species of plants15 reptiles and 15 amphibian species has also returned

The Instituto Terra

A non-profit organization, with no religious or political affiliations that aims to restore the subtropical rain forest. This project was spearheaded by Sebastiao Salgado and his wife Lelia Deluiz Wanick Salgado. Their dream to restore and rebuild the damaged forest of Brazil gave birth to the organization “Instituto Terra.”

If you’ll visit their website at www.institutoterra.org, you will see the current and completed projects, their ecosystem restoration, their production of seedlings, and many more. On their website you can also participate by donating through your Paypal account. All proceedings and donations will be for the enhancement of the forests and protection of the species. Also, if you’ll visit their website, you can see an icon there which says “e-Store” and if you’ll click that, you will be directed to their online store where you can buy shirts, art crafts, stuff toys and etc.

Overall

Source: Image from Sebastiao Salgado Photography via Facebook

Unknowingly, we lose thousands and thousands of hectares of land forest each year due to intense wildfires and illegal cutting of trees. But thankfully, there are still some modern heroes out there who are willing to do their best to restore what has been destroyed. The Salgados’ effort to restore the Brazilian forest through Instituto Terra, has become an eye-opener and has awakened environmental awareness to a lot of people. Through this, they have led by example to show the need to conserve and restore our forests.

Side by Side Comparison

Source: Image from Sebastiao Salgado Photography via Facebook

Source: Video from Something Special via YouTube

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