Baby Seals Make the Cutest Little Puppy Noises, And You Need to Hear Them
Everyone knows baby animals are always cute, and baby seals are no exception. You’ve seen the photos, I’m sure. There’s nobody on the planet who’s prepared to say that a baby seal is ugly. But we bet you’ve never actually heard the absolutely adorable sound a baby seal makes, and you need to. Like now. Photo: YouTube/We Love Animals Seriously, though, how is it that we’ve never heard a baby seal’s cute little puppy-like call? Or, worse yet, have we heard it but then callously forgotten that angelic...
Parasite-Riddled Stray Dog Needs Your Help To Recover From Malnutrition
According to FOUR PAWS International, Romania has hundreds of thousands of homeless dogs roaming the streets. “Stray animal populations are a huge animal welfare issue in Europe, and Romania, the second poorest country in the European Union, has one of the largest stray animal populations on the continent, with a rough estimate of up to 500,000 dogs and likely even more stray cats living in this country.” Many are in need of medical care and nutritious food, like Hienna. The 2-year-old Kangal (traditional livestock guard dog...
Alaska’s King Salmon Teeter on the Edge of Extinction — Could Endangered Status Help?
The future of Alaska’s king salmon, also known as Chinook, is under significant threat. Overfishing, climate change, and competition from hatchery-raised fish have led to drastic declines in their populations. This situation has sparked intense debate and action, including recent moves to list the species under the Endangered Species Act. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Josh LariosAlaska’s King Salmon, also known as Chinook, are the largest of the Pacific salmon species. The Plight of the King Salmon King salmon have been iconic in...
Sheltering Beyond Shelters: Housing Justice Advocacy and its Role in Animal Welfare
[embedded content] Housing is a necessity that impacts all families in the United States, and believe it or not – it also profoundly affects animal shelters. Watch this webinar on the state of housing and the history of housing justice advocacy efforts in the U.S. (and why animal welfare advocates should care). Lauren Loney, Staff Attorney & Policy Specialist for HASS, shares highlights from the HASS shelter intake reasons database, which details more than 20,000 housing-related intakes across the country. Joining Lauren is Megan...
Repeat Kangaroo Escapes Expose Dangerous Flaws in Roadside Zoo Management
In a bizarre yet intriguing incident, a kangaroo made headlines after its unexpected escape from Greenview Park and Zoo in southwestern Ontario. The kangaroo’s adventure, though short-lived, raises important questions about the safety and ethics of roadside zoos in the United States. Photo: PexelsSome roadside zoos operate with minimal or no regulatory oversight. Residents of Chatham-Kent, Ontario, were taken aback when they spotted the kangaroo casually hopping along a local roadway. According to CityNews, the sight was so unusual that...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Open Arms Challenge preparation, resource drive and more!
Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The staff training & leadership development resource drive has begun!We’re kicking off 2024 with another member-suggested resource drive focused on staff training & leadership development. A Forum member suggested the topic saying: “Some animal shelter professionals have traveled an unconventional career path or move up through the ranks on the merits of their dedication, focus and natural talent, but without a lot of traditional… Learn...
Neglected Bird Rescued From Tiny Cage, Home Filled with Cigarette Smoke
This story comes from our friends Burge Bird Rescue. Burge Bird Rescue, located in south Kansas City, Missouri, helps over 300 birds every year from several states. They are affiliated with Burge Bird Services, a veterinary practice that cares for birds exclusively. Learn more about them here! When an owner stubbornly refuses to listen to our advice on how to provide better care for their pets, it is incredibly frustrating and sometimes depressing. Spanky the Red Lored Amazon lived for decades in a cage suitable for a parakeet, bombarded by...
Australian Woman’s Dried Up, Bandicoot-Damaged Property Named ‘World’s Ugliest Lawn’
Some people idealize the perfectly maintained lawn. They aim for a lush green color, with meticulously trimmed blades of grass and certainly no dry spots. Kathleen Murray has the opposite goal, and it’s earned her a free second-hand shirt and world accolades. Murray has been named the latest winner of The World’s Ugliest Lawn competition, which was originally launched as a regional contest in Gotland, a Swedish island located about 60 miles southeast of the mainland in the Baltic Sea. The region regularly experiences low...
Stressed Senior Dog Seeks Quiet Home After Returning To Shelter Due To Owner’s Failing Health
For the past four years, a sweet dog named Mimi has lived in a loving home that she thought was her forever home. Sadly, her owner’s health is declining due to dementia and the family is no longer able to care for her. She has returned to Humane Society of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is stressed by the loud and unfamiliar shelter environment. The eight-year-old pup has so much love to give and hopes to find her forever home soon. Screenshot: TikTok/@humanebroward The shelter posted her story on TikTok in hopes of...
Mongolia’s Wild Przewalski’s Horses Leap Back from the Brink of Extinction
Once believed extinct in the wild, the Takhi, also known as the Przewalski’s Horse, represents a monumental success story in wildlife conservation. This distinctive horse breed, never domesticated, was reintroduced into Mongolia’s landscapes in a stirring tale of perseverance and international collaboration. Photo: Wikipedia Commons / Solar OlgaThe Takhi, also known as Przewalski’s Horse, is native to the steppes of central Asia. The Takhi, a symbol of Mongolian heritage, was first scientifically described in the 19th...
