Dog Nearly Choked To Death By Collar Starts New Life In Idaho
We received the best news on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day – Polly (a.k.a. Polly Pocket) has been adopted! Do you remember the sweet pup who arrived at Iberville Parish Animal Shelter in Louisiana with a swollen head due to an embedded collar? She was nearly choked to death by a collar that was placed on her as a puppy and never removed as she continued to grow. Photo: Bayou Buddies We asked for your help to cover her medical bills through Greater Good Charities’ (GGC) Emergency Animal Medical fund and you stepped up in a big...
Pup Loses Her Person But Gains a New Family Who Loves Her to Pieces
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! We inherited Bebe from my mother-in-law after she passed away. Barb, my mother-in-law, had rescued Bebe from the south after someone surrendered her due to “not living up to their expectations”. She fit right in with Barb and had a wonderful four years until...
Traffic Noises Impact Baby Birds’ Development and Mortality Risk, New Study Shows
Human-caused noises can impact animals. For example, birds’ behavior has been found to change significantly on nights when fireworks are set off. What about before eggs are even hatched, though? New research shows noises can even be damaging then. Researchers at Deakin University in Australia and Doñana Biological Station in Spain recently investigated both the short- and long-term impacts of environmental noises on young birds during incubation and nesting. Their findings, published in the journal Science, show that, when...
Grizzly Bears Set to Be Restored to Washington State’s North Cascades
Grizzlies are headed back to another area within their historic range. The National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) have announced that grizzly bears will be restored to Washington State’s North Cascades ecosystem, from which the species had disappeared largely due to hunting. The last time there was a confirmed sighting of a grizzly in the U.S. portion of the North Cascades was in 1996. PHOTO: PIXABAY / TAPANI HELLMAN In a news release, North Cascades National Park Service Complex Superintendent Don Striker...
Uniting Human & Animal Welfare
[embedded content] The Hays County Resource Center is trailblazing a new animal welfare model that will provide programs focused on public safety, animal safety and lifesaving, increased public access to important resources for pet owners, and community education to provide safe and humane care for pets–and it all began with community engagement. Panelists Lee Ann Shenefiel, Hays County Pet Resource Center Executive Advisor, Alex Villalobos, Hays County Chief of Staff, and Sari M. Vatske, President & CEO of Central Texas Food Bank...
Rare Javan Rhino Calf Spotted in Indonesia Sparks Hope and Urgency for Conservation
In the secluded green depths of Ujung Kulon National Park, a remarkable discovery was recently captured on a trail camera, stirring excitement and hope among conservationists. A critically endangered Javan rhinoceros, known for its rarity and vulnerability, was spotted with a newborn calf. This event marks a significant moment in the ongoing struggle to preserve one of the world’s most endangered species. Photo: PexelsA Javan rhino and her calf were recently spotted on a trail camera in Indonesia. A Glimpse of Rarity Cameras set up in...
The Only Cat Fountain You Never Need to Clean!
Cats love drinking fresh, clean, running water. Recirculating cat fountains were supposed to be the solution, but they never delivered — too many cats don’t like drinking from them, and all cat parents hate cleaning them. Finally, there’s a cat fountain that provides your kitty with clean, cool, fresh water whenever they want it — and you never need to clean it! Cats are notoriously finicky about their water, and need encouragement to drink enough. That’s why cat fountains are so popular: they’re supposed...
Tige the Therapy Dog — Transforming Lives from Memory Care to Crisis Response
In a cozy corner of a Minneapolis memory care unit, an Irish Terrier named Tige brings a unique form of therapy. His owner, Jill Donahue, shares tales of Tige’s journey from a competitive lure coursing dog to a beloved therapy animal. With an infectious enthusiasm and a tail that seldom stops wagging, Tige’s impact on the lives he touches is profound. Photo: Jill DonahueTige is an Irish Terrier who transitioned from competitive lure coursing to therapy work. From the Race Track to Therapy Work Tige’s story begins on the...
Dog Thrives for Years Despite Epilepsy Diagnosis
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! The following is the account of my big boy Bear who was diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy soon after I adopted him. I was told by some people that the best thing to do was to euthanize Bear because there wasn’t much you could do to give him a good life. However,...
‘Every Emotion Imaginable Hit Me’: Woman Shares Story About How Her Rescue Cats Saved Her
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! This isn’t your run of the mill rescue story. It has nothing to do with how I rescued my boys. It is, however, about how they rescued me. PHOTO: HOLLY MORGAN In 2014, I made some horrible personal decisions. Because of one of these decisions, I lost my job, home, and...
