They live in Chile, where in 2017, fores fires decimated the landscape.
TreeHugger.com described the fires in El Maule in stark terms:
The worst wildfire season in Chile’s history ravaged more than 1.4 million acres early in 2017, destroying nearly 1,500 homes and killing at least 11 people. More than a dozen countries sent fire-fighting specialists to help battle the dozens of destructive blazes.
According to Green Matters, the damage was estimated at $333 million, but the loss of trees and their impact on the environment as a whole is likely immeasurable.
It will take decades to regrow the forest land–but first, new trees must be planted.
Enter sisters Francisca and Constanza Torres and their three Border Collies:
Together, they train the dogs to race across the forest floor wearing backpacks full of native seeds, which they purchase with their own money.
As the sheepdogs run, the seeds spill from holes in their special doggy bags, and spread out where they can begin to take root and regrow the once-lush environment.
And it’s a good thing they have so much energy. According to Green Matters:
This system is also more efficient than having people spread the seeds manually. These speedy canines can race through a forest and cover up to 18 miles a day. Humans, on the other hand, can only cover a few miles each day. These pups can scatter over 20 pounds of seeds, depending on the terrain.
Johnny Appleseed, watch out!
They may not be able to cover the entire forest, but the work these very good girls are doing is already paying off.
It seriously blows my mind to think that two women and their gorgeous pups are changing the world all by themselves and in such a big way.
This Earth Day it makes me wonder, what more could I be doing? What about you? Did your heart just grow three sizes like mine did? Let us know in the comments.
We all love our pets and we like to honor them in different ways. Paintings, t-shirts, jewelry, etc. Heck, for Christmas last year, my sister got me a pair of socks with her dog Bea’s face on them because I’m the designated dogsitter for that wonderful pooch and, to be frank with you, Bea and I have fallen in love over the years.
And I wear those Bea socks everywhere!
But a dog owner named Soleil Pond might just take the cake when it comes to honoring her pet, a pooch named Nimbus.
Why not make a pair of boots to keep warm? So Pond gave all of Nimbus’ fur to a friend of hers who made her these beauties that Pond says will “tolerate temperatures as low as -40 degrees.”
Whoa! I think she might have started a hot new trend with these…
We might think that we know our pets well and we know what’s best for them, but when professional groomers talk, we should all listen to what they have to say.
A groomer in Canada named Vanessa De Prophetis has made several TikTok videos for pet owners highlighting things that she thinks they need to know about their pets.
This video she shared shows some behind-the-scenes realities of pet grooming and how it’s not all fun and games. And also how it isn’t easy by any stretch of the imagination.
And here’s another video from De Prophetis where she talks about some of the things that pet groomers might not be comfortable telling owners about their animals.
And one of the most important videos that De Prophetis posted is directed towards people who want to have an “end of life” grooming for their pets and why that really isn’t a good idea. This is really good to know.
I’ve said it before many times but it’s time to shout it out loud again.
I LOVE DOGS!
Big dogs, small dogs, fat ones, skinny ones, ugly, cute! All of them! I just can’t ever get enough!
And there’s a Twitter page called “We Rate Dogs” and I think it’s safe to say that the folks who run it love pooches just as much as I do.
Take a look at these posts and remember to start following them!
1. Twenty years young!
And still going strong!
This is August. She was born on April 24, 2000. That’s right, she just turned 20, making her the oldest known golden retriever in the world. She’s received so many good girl noggin pats over the years her color has been rubbed off. We’re giving Augie the incredibly rare… 15/10 pic.twitter.com/6QMNNn3aqA
We only rate dogs. This is a meteorite that has fallen from a clearly superior part of the galaxy. Please only send dogs. Thank you… 14/10 pic.twitter.com/vSNrzKRwDT
This is Ned. He’ll be conducting your check-pup today. Please don’t giggle when you see him. He’s $232,000 in debt from medical school and would appreciate some respect. 13/10 pic.twitter.com/8Hd9N3v5hm
This is Tonka. It’s his first time at the park and he’s a little shy. Was wondering if you’d be his friend. 12/10 I’ve never wanted anything so bad pic.twitter.com/t1RkfxCEfd
This is Sarge. He helps save injured and orphaned wildlife in his area. I’m told he loves all animals, but gets the most attached to fawns. 14/10 good boy Sarge pic.twitter.com/Zlv65hDxxE
This is Ripley. It’s her first day of zoom classes. Not exactly what she was expecting. Way fewer zoomies than the name implies. 13/10 pic.twitter.com/YP3uheU7X4
We only rate dogs. Please don’t submit Suburban Porch Polar Bears. They mean no harm. Just a little hungry. Thank you… 13/10 pic.twitter.com/AS9ybCN5z6
And you’re right, this might not be a dog, after all…
For the last time, we only rate dogs. Whoever dropped a scoop of oreo ice cream on the floor please come pick it up. Thank you… 13/10 pic.twitter.com/kP2Y7aRUHl
I had a great childhood, and one of the things I’m most grateful for was that we had a family dog growing up.
His name was Quincy and he was really something. All of us kids loved him a lot and he was a constant in our lives for the 12 years we were lucky enough to call him our own.
What am I rambling on and on about?
I’m trying to say that a bond between a kid and his or her dog is something that they’ll cherish for the rest of their lives.
And here are some great examples of exactly what I’m talking about!
They’re called “man’s best friend” for a reason, people…
Because it’s 100000%, unequivocally true that dogs are our best companions!
They help us get through the hard times, they love us unconditionally, and, if you were lucky enough to grow up with a dog, you know that it made your childhood a lot more special.
Here are some incredibly wholesome photos of kids with their dogs that we think will brighten your day.
A woman in Kansas named Kayla adopted the 3-year-old Italian Greyhound because she is stuck at home with a chronic illness and wanted a pooch to keep her company…and she hit the jackpot.
This dog is hilarious and adorable and we think you’ll love her as much as we do. Let’s take a look!
A woman named Kayla is stuck at home with a chronic illness so she decided to adopt a dog to keep her company and she definitely picked a winner!
Penelope, a 3-year-old Italian Greyhound, has hilarious facial expressions and has definitely made the life of Kayla, who lives in Kansas, so much brighter.
Are you ready to meet this adorable pooch? Enjoy these photos!