70 Birds Get Released Into A Room Full Of Guitars
What do you get when you release 70 zebra finches into a room full of amplified guitars? A very unique and noteworthy sound experience. That is exactly the kind of sound project that French artist Céleste Boursier-Mougenot had in mind when he became inspired after looking out his window one day to the birds perched on a wire. Photo: Pixabay Boursier-Mougenot had seen the birds on the wire and thought to himself what that would be like to make music. Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a difference...
Rhinoceros Iguana At Steve Irwin’s Zoo Is Declared The Oldest In The World
Congratulations to Rhino! The 40-year-old rhinoceros iguana who resides at the Irwin family’s zoo has officially been named the oldest one in the world. Rhino was given the title earlier in the week, and it’s quite the accomplishment. The announcement was made after Rhino’s age actually doubled the age of the previous longest-living iguana on record. How amazing! Photo: Twitter / Australia Zoo The 40-year-old Rhino was entered into the Guinness World Book of Records’ and their post read, “A rhino iguana residing...
Rescuing Romeo
May 9th, 4 years ago I went to see this poor, abused little dog. He was considered the worst case abuse ever in West Los Angeles history. PHOTO: Nikki May When I first saw him, he was like nothing I’ve ever seen before. Matted beyond belief, 3 legs, epileptic, and brain damage. On top of that, he had lost the ball in his left hip. People would walk by and ask what that ‘thing’ was. It was heart breaking. I had to save this little guy that was sure to die if no one rescued him. He had been chained up in the back of a house...
Two Border Collies Set World Record For Most Tricks Performed In One Minute
Border collies are said to be the smartest dog breed and two from California just proved they are the best at tricks too. Wish and Halo, two border collies from El Cajon, California, just set the world record for most tricks performed by two dogs in unison in one minute with the help of their trainer and mom, Emily Larlham. The two dogs performed an impressive 28 tricks in one minute according to Guinness World Records. Screenshot: YouTube/Guinness World Records They did everything from sit, sit pretty, down, and heel to running circles,...
Saving Cookie The Cat From Becoming A Meal
I was living in the suburbs of a large African city and I had noticed there were no street cats. Anywhere. In an impoverished and hungry society, any and all animals were fair game for the stew pot. Horrible on so many levels. There was also a city-wide trap and kill order for any felines that managed to escape the kitchen. As a future crazy old cat lady, this was the stuff of nightmares for me. PHOTO: PEXELS One day as I returned home from the market, I saw three security guards from our cul-de-sac standing in a tight group. I saw that one...
U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Woman And Her Two Dogs From Sailboat Taking On Water Off Coast Of Florida
Coast Guard Station St Petersburg crews immediately responded to a distress call from a woman on a sailboat off the coast of Florida. A woman with her two dogs on a 32-foot sailboat called for help when her boat started to take on water near Shell Key. The boat was rocking back and forth on the choppy water as the two rescue boats approached. Screenshot: Facebook/U.S. Coast Guard Southeast A 29-foot rescue boat pulled up to the sailboat with the woman on the bow and made plans to rescue her and her dogs. The other 45-foot response boat towed...
After 11th-Hour Rule Change, The Environmental Species Act Now Makes It Harder To Save Endangered Species
Since 1973, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has stood as one of our nation’s most effective and important environmental laws. Passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, the ESA represents a commitment by the American people to work together to protect and restore our most vulnerable fellow species. According to the World Wildlife Fund, 99% of species protected by the list have avoided extinction. Not until the Trump Administration’s final week in office was it changed. The change narrows the ESA’s definition of...
Dog Owner Shares Warning After 14-Month-Old Golden Retriever Dies From Common Rope Toy
When Indria Tuckler bought some rope toys for her dogs, she had no idea that they would cause the death of one of her beloved pets. Buying toys for our pets is a common and loving thing to do. When our fur babies spot a new toy, their eyes light up, their tails start thumping, and it’s obvious they can’t wait to play. Toys can turn even the eldest of dogs back into puppies, even if just for a moment. It’s the sweetest. Tuckler bought a few sturdy-seeming rope toys made specifically for dogs from HomeGoods, a reputable store....
5 tips for recruiting safety net fosters
As we move toward community-centric animal services practices, many shelters and rescue organizations are considering creating safety net fostering programs. These programs provide temporary care for pets whose owners are in crisis, but who would like to keep their pets in the long term. “I think there’s been a growing interest for programs like this over the last couple years, particularly as shelters began working more in the community and outside the walls of the shelter,” says Dr. Lisa Gunter of the ASU/VTMaddie’s...
Dog Survives Nutrient Issues, Skin Problems, and a COVID Lockdown Before Getting Adopted
This story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! Nevada SPCA transferred Barbara Ann, a sweet 6-year-old German Shepherd, in early March of this year from another shelter: she was emaciated with patches of hair missing all over her skeletal body. Our veterinarian determined that she had a...
