Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Anyone who’s ever owned a dog, or even looked after one for any meaningful period of time, can attest to the loving bond that’s usually formed whether one wants it or not. I can remember my father standing firm on his opinion that our family would under absolutely no circumstances be getting a dog. In…

Every year, people look forward to the legendary Budweiser Super Bowl commercials with the Clydesdales. Everyone has their favorites, and I think mine might be this one from 2008! Enjoy Budweiser “Team Clydesdale” while relaxing. Hank the Clydesdale is disappointed when Thunder wins the final slot on this year’s hitch team. They reply to him,…

The story of Trooper, the Florida dog who was tied up to a pole and left for dead in the path of Hurricane Milton, broke all of our hearts earlier this year. Now, there has been an incredible new update 😮❤️ Read on to catch up on Trooper’s story and learn the good news: Trooper: Tied Up…

A Puppy’s Heartbreaking Beginning Fragile little puppies belong in their mother’s warm embrace, feeling cherished and secure. Sadly, not every pup gets the love and care they deserve. For one tiny white puppy, abandonment meant shivering in the cold, yearning for the warmth and protection of his mom. Roaming the streets, he faced the harsh…

A family is seeking justice and answers after their senior dog was run over by a FedEx truck, the driver of which drove off without checking on the poor dog or offering an apology to the family. The Burleson family, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, had a rescue dog named Bear who was part of their family…

Lily was one of many stray dogs in Capetown, South Africa. She survived on scraps she found on the streets, but because her hind legs were paralyzed, she struggled more than other dogs. When I first read about Lily, I literally started to cry. No animal should have to live like this. But fortunately, this…

When Sadie entered the world in January 2012, her parents were ready to welcome a healthy 7-pound baby girl. They had no reason to believe otherwise — every check-up had gone smoothly, and their hearts were filled with excitement. But within moments of her birth, their joy turned to fear. Something was clearly wrong. Michelle,…

This amazing rescue story really grabbed hold of me. It’s heartwarming to see how these volunteers invested both their time and resources to help a wolf recover from a life-or-death situation. Because without these heroes, the day wouldn’t have turned out so well for this poor wolf. A couple was out walking along a river…

There are some friendships that are just a little more special than others. That’s definitely the case when you see the friendship between jaguar Jag and Jack Russel Bullet. It might seem strange, but these two found each other – and became best friends. Jaguars are meat eaters, and like lions and tigers they hunt…

In this heartwarming story, we meet a dog named Kano, who had been affectionately called Skillet by his shelter caretakers. Kano’s journey started when he found himself at DeKalb County Animal Services in Georgia. Despite being a friendly and lovable dog, he spent five long months waiting for a new home. As time passed and…