“Pawth of Totality” Adoption Special
Apr 05, 2024 All pet adoption fees will be 50% off between April 5-8, 2024 To celebrate the 2024 Total Eclipse, Austin Pets Alive! will be hosting a “Pawth of Totality Adoption Special” by discounting all adoption fees by 50% on April 5-8 for cats and dogs at our two shelter locations and in foster homes. The promotion will count down the days until the historic “Pawth of Totality” on April 8th and aims to encourage more people to provide a second chance to as many animals as possible. People can find new dog friends...
Sheep Steals Hearts Worldwide with Tail-Wagging Love for Their Human
Sheep, often seen as mere providers of wool or part of pastoral scenes, have recently shown a different side to their personalities, capturing hearts worldwide. A video capturing a sheep’s enthusiastic greeting to its favorite human has not only gone viral but has also sparked a conversation about these animals’ social behaviors and emotional expressions. Photo: PexelsA sheep was recorded wagging its tail excitedly at the sight of its favorite human. A Tail-Wagging Welcome In a surprising display of affection, a sheep was filmed...
This Earth Month, Help Us Plant Trees Along an Iconic Great Lake Shoreline
Forests provide habitat for nearly 70% of mammal species and 75% of bird species. They also improve water quality by capturing and storing rainfall, which helps reduce runoff into neighboring waterbodies. Their carbon-storing capabilities make them key in combatting climate change, as well. Unfortunately, our forests are also at risk, with more than 27,000 square miles lost each year. This is largely due to land being converted to other purposes, but trees are also being lost to land degradation, diseases, invasive pests, and climate change...
From the Savannah to the City Botswana’s 20,000 Elephant Offer Shocks Germany
Botswana has put forth a daring proposition to Germany: the relocation of 20,000 elephants amidst a brewing diplomatic spat over trophy hunting regulations. This bold offer by Botswana’s President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, underscores a complex intersection of wildlife conservation, local economies, and international diplomacy. Photo: PexelsBotswana has offered 20,000 elephants to Germany. The Heart of the Matter The crux of this diplomatic tension lies in Germany’s proposed tightening of regulations on the import of hunting trophies, a...
Tiny Kitten with Duct-Taped Leg Sparks Massive Rescue from House of Horrors
In a recent, heartrending discovery in Chester County, Pennsylvania, dozens of animals, including cats, a dog, a rabbit, and a turtle, were rescued from abhorrent conditions in a hoarder’s home. Among them was a one-month-old kitten, now named Roo, who was found with her front leg partially amputated and crudely wrapped in duct tape, reports NBC Philadelphia. Photo: PexelsThe rescue uncovered 38 animals living in deplorable conditions. The Discovery and Rescue Operation The Brandywine Valley SPCA initially responded to a call regarding...
Good Fix Team Spay/Neuters Over 1,000 Stray Cats In Oklahoma
An estimated 3.2 million cats enter U.S. shelters every year and countless more roam the streets. The best way to control homeless cat populations is to spay and neuter. Greater Good Charities’ Good Fix team headed to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to help spay and neuter hundreds of stray cats. Photo: Greater Good Charities During the 4-day “Snip, Tip… HOORAY!” clinic, the team sterilized, vaccinated and microchipped a total of 1,021 free roaming cats. This will result in a drastic reduction to the stray cat population in the area...
Mystery Surrounds 100 Dead Dolphins Washed Ashore in Russia’s Black Sea
In a heartrending environmental catastrophe, over 100 dolphins have been discovered lifeless along the shores of Russia’s Black Sea, stirring concerns among marine biologists, environmentalists, and local communities. This alarming incident sheds light on the myriad pressures faced by marine life and the intricate balance of our marine ecosystems. Photo: PexelsOver 100 dolphins were found dead along Russia’s Black Sea coast. A Mysterious Mass Stranding The discovery of 137 Black Sea dolphins in the Krasnodar Territory and Sirius...
Maori King Pioneers Legal Leap for Whale Protections — Granting ‘Personhood’
Kiingi Tuheitia Potatau te Wherowhero VII, the Maori King of New Zealand, alongside high-ranking Indigenous leaders across the Pacific, has ignited a global conversation by advocating for whales to be recognized as legal persons. This bold proposition aims to intertwine Indigenous wisdom with modern conservation efforts to safeguard these majestic marine beings, crucial to the ocean’s ecological balance. Photo: PexelsNew Zealand’s Maori King advocates for whale personhood. Personhood: A Legal Cloak for Whales The call for whale...
Can Dogs Eat Cockroaches? Possible Health Risks & Care Tips
Click to Skip Ahead Whether your dog has recently eaten a cockroach, it’s happened before, or you’re just wondering, this is a likely enough scenario that you should know the facts. Depending on your dog’s temperament, and, of course, the environment, they may rarely chase bugs or may do it whenever one presents itself. So, can your dog eat roaches safely, or is it cause for concern? The odds of your dog gobbling up a cockroach without any bad effects are pretty good, but hazards do exist. In case your pet is in the habit of...
Austin Needs To Rebuild Its Model, Not Kill For Space
Apr 03, 2024 Shelters all over the United States are struggling, including Austin Animal Center and us right here at Austin Pets Alive!. In 2011, Austin became a No Kill community and has remained so with increasing save rates year over year. With the recent city ordinance changes and AAC’s latest announcement stating that hard decisions may need to be made for 20+ dogs who volunteers say should never be at risk, it’s safe to say that we’re facing the real chance that Austin is dangerously close to stepping into the wrong...
