Gabrielle LaFrank

1 week ago | pethelpful.com | Gabrielle LaFrank

These two may be BFFs or mortal enemies, but their adorable encounter is a can’t miss. Some people (myself included) would befriend any animal if they could, but watching animals become friends can be a consolation prize that’s just as adorable. Even though watching bunnies hopping in the yard or puppies playing with their littermates never gets old, it’s even sweeter to see animals from different species becoming pals.

1 week ago | pethelpful.com | Gabrielle LaFrank

I remember elementary school as a time of discovery, play, and creativity. Studious habits always came naturally to me, and my love of learning helped me soak up so many interesting facts about the world. My biggest challenge in attending elementary school in a dog-friendly town was my childhood phobia of dogs. However, if my school had organized a pet parade like Park Magnet School in Hot Springs, Arkansas, I might have been able to overcome my fears sooner.

1 week ago | pethelpful.com | Gabrielle LaFrank

Ronan the California Sea Lion has been baffling researchers with her human-like precision. Sharing the Earth with millions of different animal species is a gift that so many take for granted, but every now and then, a special creature comes along to remind us that humans aren’t the only smart, emotional, and talented beings on the planet. In fact, many animals outrank us in skills like speed or sense of smell, but one special marine animal has scientists baffled for another reason.

2 weeks ago | pethelpful.com | Gabrielle LaFrank

It’s no secret that dogs can be friendly with just about anyone they meet, whether it’s an old friend or a stranger on the street. Cats aren’t as well-known for their social skills, but there are plenty of felines, like Mica the gray cat, who are just as friendly and affectionate as any other pet. Mica’s gentle soul shines through whether he’s cuddling on the couch or relaxing in the backyard, but it was a May 12 interaction with a curious hummingbird that has his TikTok fans talking.

2 weeks ago | pethelpful.com | Gabrielle LaFrank

As heartbreaking as his injuries may be, this adorable black kitten was meant to meet his rescuers. Rescuing an animal may sound like a rewarding endeavor (and it is!), but it can also be challenging, frustrating, and downright heartbreaking to see what innocent animals go through. Even so, these animals need people like Natalie, a cat foster mama on the island of Hawai’i, to help them make the most of their second chances.