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Celebrating positive news about animals making a difference for people — and people making a difference for animals

On the left, a stock image of a small wood turtle. On the right, a pile of assorted LEGO bricks.

Three-footed turtle given 'new wheels' after museum staff gifts him a handmade LEGO harness

A tenacious turtle named Root earned a cushy spot at a museum in Nova Scotia. Then his “coworkers” stepped in to improve his quality of life.

A white siberian husky leans into its owners hand on a mountain

New research suggests dogs help people regulate stress even more than expected

Dogs aren’t just good company. They might just be one of the most accessible and effective tools for staying healthy in a stressful world.

A bandicoot, a small gray marsupial with big ears, sharp teeth, and a long nose, pokes its head out of a blue handtowel.

Bandicoot 'baby boom' gives conservationists hope for endangered species after 150-year absence

In 2023, 66 shark bay bandicoots were released into the Pilliga reserve in Australia. Two years later, conservationists continue to find evidence that the endangered marsupials are thriving.

A photo collage of a bicycle's basket with a sign that says 'Road Open To' and various traffic icons below it, the first ever solar-powered railway tracks, a kid kayaking in a river, a tall bridge, and a screenshot from the movie 'Sinners' while a woman does Black American Sign Language on the bottom right of the screen

Good News This Week: July 19, 2025 - Dogs, Kayaks, & Sinners

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A golden retriever sniffs under a blue picnic table while a handler looks on in the background

1,000 dogs volunteer to sniff out invasive species in first-of-its-kind 'canine-citizen science' study

The spotted lanternfly has been a destructive agriculture pest. But everyday dogs and their owners are coming to the rescue.

Two photos side by side. On the left, a black lab sits on a blue pad that reads "morale dog." On the right, two black labs lay on the deck of a US naval ship called the USS Midway

Shelter dog makes history as first-ever 'morale dog' stationed on a US Navy ship

Nonprofit Shelter to Soldier usually trains rescue dogs to be service animals for veterans. Now, they’re helping active-duty military members.

Aerial Panorama of Pulau Bangka in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, an island with trees, lined with sand, and surrounded by gorgeous blue waters.

New species of 'egg-spotted' and striped sea creatures discovered in the 'Amazon of the seas'

The Coral Triangle has often been compared to the Amazon rainforest, based on the sheer scale of its biodiversity. And now, it’s home to two new “squishy” species.

An aerial view of Tangkulap Forest Reserve in Malaysia, a vast green forest with roads cutting through and a few ranger stations.

'Extremely rare' otter surfaces in Malaysia for the first time in 11 years

The conservation group Panthera set up hidden cameras to capture an elusive flat-headed cat. Instead, they spotted the Eurasian otter — a species that hadn’t been spotted in the region in over 10 years.

A still from the 2025 film 'Superman,' showing superman and his dog, Krypto looking out at planet Earth

Interest in dog adoption skyrockets 500% thanks to 'Superman' canine companion, Krypto

Even "Superman" cast members have joined in on the adoption craze, with one actress adopting her own pup at a screening event.

Two photos side by side. On the left is a man and a large boxer holding a sign that reads "sold." On the left is a beautiful home in Florida

Buy one, get one: This realtor offers a free shelter dog with every home sold

Homebuying has gone to the dogs, thanks to DJ Soucy of St. Petersburg, Florida. And it’s a barkgain!

A photo collage of three kids standing in a lemonade stand, a group of people in life vests and safety helmets trekking through a river, an outdoor solar farm, a group of children walking in the streets of London, and a sheet of malaria treatment tablets

Good News This Week: July 12, 2025 - Eagles, Rowers, & Lemonade Stands