Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Puppy Grows Up To Look Like A Different Dog, Wonders If Dog Was Switched
A Puppy’s Unexpected Glow-Up When adopting a puppy, most owners have a good idea of what their dog will look like as they grow. But for one woman in California, things didn’t go as expected. She brought home a sweet little pup, thinking she would grow into a beautiful adult dog. However, as time went on, she started noticing some…
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Woman’s Kindness Gets The ‘Best Of Her’ When Strays Are Spotted At Work
Living on the Streets Surviving without shelter, scavenging for meals, and navigating the dangers of the streets is a daunting challenge for any canine, but for a mother, it’s even more distressing. Nixi understood this all too well. The devoted mother dog roamed the roads of Houston, determined to shield her pup from harm. Her…
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Set Of Eyes Followed Woman As She Hiked Up Mountain, Drawing Her Closer
A Shadow in the Wilderness When Veronica Shea set out for her usual hike in California’s Angeles National Forest, she never expected to become part of an incredible rescue story. As she rounded a bend on the trail, her eyes caught sight of a massive, dark figure moving along the cliffside. At first, she wasn’t…
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Dog Flinched And Cowered In Kennel, Took 420 Days To Feel Safe
A Past Filled With Fear Mabel’s life had never been easy. A rescue dog with a troubled past of neglect and abuse, she bore invisible scars that made trusting humans nearly impossible. Even in her new home, where she was finally safe, her body trembled constantly, and she viewed every movement with cautious, fearful eyes. Her kennel became her only refuge—a small,…
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The gorilla who stunned the world
In a world full of chaos and uncertainty, there are moments that remind us of the profound bond we share with all living creatures. One such moment happened over two decades ago at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois, when Binti Jua, a 160-pound female gorilla, displayed an incredible act that touched the hearts of millions.…
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Woman Thought She Adopted A Lab Puppy, But She Was Wrong
An Adoption Full of Expectations When it comes to adopting a dog, many people focus on factors like age and breed. While all dogs deserve love, it’s natural for future owners to have preferences that suit their lifestyle. For Nancy Muth, a woman from Florida, choosing a Black Labrador seemed like the perfect fit for…
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Woman Cradles Newborn Pup Dying On Hot Pavement, Praying ‘Love Sparks Life’
In the sweltering Arizona heat, a tiny, motionless puppy lay on the unforgiving pavement. Her eyes, barely open, pleaded for help. She desperately ached for aid to arrive on time. Fate thankfully intervened! A compassionate passerby named Sarah saw the puppy. Her heart broke at the sight of the suffering pup. She couldn’t bear to…
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‘Unsightly’ Dog No One Wants Is Bailed From Shelter But Still Needs Home
Shelters are inundated by unwanted animals that deserve loving homes. Helping every one of them is challenging, but it is certainly the goal! One dog, named Mr. Magoo, was passed over time and time again. It affected him so much that he felt unworthy of a home. His appearance had turned off so many people…
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What Gene Hackman’s dog did after his tragic death is heartbreaking
The deaths of Gene Hackman and his beloved wife Betsy Arakawa left an aching void in Hollywood, but what’s equally heartbreaking is the role their faithful dogs played in helping authorities find their bodies. For decades, Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa shared a quiet life together in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Away from the blinding…
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Senior Dog Holds Onto Hope After Family Hands Her Back To Shelter
A Senior Dog’s Heartbreaking Fate A shelter is no place for a dog to grow old, yet countless senior dogs spend their final years behind cold, metal bars—often forgotten. For one tiny 15-year-old Chihuahua named Guac, life had been especially cruel. In January 2024, she was found wandering the streets alone and afraid. Taken to a Texas shelter, she was given a second chance—a hope…