Traffic Cones Become Hiding Spots for Illegal Catch as New York Battles Striped Bass Poaching
In the fight against wildlife crime, authorities on Long Island, New York, encountered a bizarre method of poaching striped bass. Recent incidents have highlighted the lengths to which poachers will go to evade law enforcement, including the use of traffic cones as makeshift storage for illegally caught fish. Photo: Morone saxatilis Baltimore Aquarium, Wikimedia Commons / Jarek Tuszyński, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 DEEDPoachers in New York used traffic cones to hide illegally caught striped bass. The Ingenious Method of Concealment On April...
Senior Cat Thought to Be On Death’s Door When Rescued, But He’s Still Living the Good Life
The following story is a finalist in the Rescue to Royalty Challenge. Three grand prize winners will receive a $250 shopping spree, while a shelter of their choosing will be awarded $2,000 in cash and needed supplies! You can vote for your favorite story here through May 8! In August 2023, a local family restaurant contacted White Oak Animal Safe Haven regarding a feral cat with a broken leg eating trash around the dumpster. The cat coordinator of WOASH immediately drove over to assess the situation. PHOTO: MACKENZIE DEMME This poor,...
To Help Feed Pollinators, Many Concerned Citizens Take Part in ‘No Mow May’
Pollinators are facing serious threats to their survival, including a loss of food sources due to decreases in native vegetation. An annual initiative aims to help, at least for a month. No Mow May, which began in the United Kingdom, has slowly been moving into other places, including the United States. In fact, residents in Appleton, Wisconsin, banded together to get their city council to set aside their weed ordinance in May 2020 as part of the effort. PHOTO: PIXABAY / JOE So what is No Mow May? The goal is to avoid mowing throughout the...
A New Model for Pet Intake
Understanding the true reasons for pets entering today’s shelter Roughly eight million cats and dogs entered animal shelters in the U.S. in 2023, according to Shelter Animals Count–and the numbers don’t show much sign of slowing. Since the inception of Human Animal Support Services (HASS), we’re aiming for a better understanding of the downstream effect human hardships have on overcrowded animal shelters. It’s no secret that people are struggling and when people struggle, so do their pets, which are found in 66%...
Resilient Dog Finds Loving Home After Being Abandoned for Being ‘Ugly’
Bjarni is a pup who has had a tough life. When he was spotted wandering the streets of Huntsville, he had only half a nose. A local animal control officer picked him up and brought him to a shelter, assuming he was a stray. The shelter soon realized Bjarni wasn’t a stray — he had a family. But when his family was notified that Bjarni had been picked up, they refused to come and get him. They no longer wanted him. Poor Bjarni had difficulty eating and breathing because of his nose, and the shelter was worried about his health. So a...
Malnourished Kittens Found Trapped In Wall During Remodel Are Flourishing, Thanks To Your Support
Cats, and especially kittens, are curious by nature which often leads them into dangerous areas. Read on to learn how your donations have helped two malnourished kittens found in an unusual place. The kittens were found trapped in a wall during a remodel and brought to a local shelter. The kittens arrived at El Reno Animal Shelter in Oklahoma starving and covered in parasites. Photo: El Reno Animal Shelter Staff immediately started to bottle feed the little felines, thanks to donated bottles and formula you helped provide. Screenshot: El Reno...
Neighborhood Kids Admit The Worst When Officers Find This Poor Dog Unresponsive and Near Death
Dogs are innocent loving animals that just want your love and attention. It is incomprehensible why someone would ever want to hurt an animal. An animal control officer sprung into action when he found a dog lying unresponsive on the sidewalk. He first tried to call to the dog, but there was no response. He slowly approached and noticed the dog was still breathing, but not responding to his touch. Then he learned the horrifying truth about what happened to the sweet dog named Peanut. Photo: American Web Media Neighborhood kids allegedly...
Heartbroken Cat’s Viral Reaction to Owner Leaving Tugs at Millions of Hearts
Cats, often viewed as solitary and independent creatures, have their unique ways of showing attachment and experiencing separation anxiety. A remarkable example of this emotional depth can be found in the story of Pawl, a cat whose reaction to his owner’s vacation went viral, illuminating the profound bonds felines can form with their humans. Photo: PexelsPawl the cat displayed signs of separation anxiety when his owner left for vacation. Pawl’s Viral Moment The saga began when Pawl’s owner, after setting out on a vacation,...
Florida Teens Caught on Camera, Spark Outrage by Trashing Ocean in Viral Video
In a shocking display of environmental disrespect, two teenagers were caught on video dumping large quantities of trash into the ocean during an outing in Boca Raton, Florida. This careless act, captured during the annual Boca Bash—an unofficial gathering signaling the start of the boating season—has sparked widespread outrage and a serious legal backlash, People reports. Photo: PexelsTwo teenagers were caught dumping trash into the ocean in Boca Raton, Florida. Legal Ramifications Upon the video’s viral spread, the Florida...
Check out these helpful posts on Maddie’s Pet Forum
Spring has sprung and the activity is blooming on Maddie’s® Pet Forum! We rounded up several recent posts that you may find useful or may want to contribute to. Happy reading! Trap-neuter-return (TNR) kitsOne organization shares that they’re putting together “TNR Kits” for their TNR applicants. Has your organization tried this and had success or advice? Can you think of anything else that might be essential for trapping in addition to their list? Add your advice From south to northAnother...
