Animal Welfare Practices Transform The More We Understand Farm Animals’ Minds
Farm animals, often viewed as simple beings, are proving to be anything but. Recent research delves into their emotional and cognitive depths, challenging long-held assumptions about their mental capabilities. This evolution in understanding marks a significant shift in how we perceive and interact with these animals. Photo: PexelsPigs demonstrate empathy towards their peers. Challenging Old Stereotypes: Farm Animals’ Surprising Intelligence Contrary to traditional beliefs, studies reveal that farm animals like pigs, goats, and cows...
Malnourished Dog Suffering From Several Health Issues Found At Gas Station Needs Your Help
Meet Edgardo. Life has not been easy for the sweet six-year-old pup who was found malnourished and suffering from multiple health issues. He was discovered at a gas station in Mexico by Riviera Rescue. No one knows how long he has lived on the streets, but he is in desperate need of medical care. The rescue brought him to the clinic where he was examined by a veterinarian. Photo: Riviera Rescue Edgardo tested positive for erlichia, heartworm, and ringworm. He also has an eye infection, needs dental work, and is missing fur due to mange. He...
At-Risk Shelter Pets Arrive In Wisconsin For A Second Chance To Find A Home For Holidays
Over 45 dogs and cats were taken from overcrowded shelters and boarded a plane in New Orleans to start the next chapter of their lives. Photo: GGC The staff who helped care for the shelter pets made sure they were safely on the plane and waved goodbye as they lifted off. Photo: GGC Many were at risk of euthanasia due to the lack of space and adopters. They all wanted the same thing for the holidays – a forever home. The Home for the Holidays Flight to Freedom landed in Wisconsin on Monday where staff and volunteers from the receiving...
Mongolia Ends Cruelty to Street Animals with Groundbreaking Pet Law
Mongolia, a country renowned for its vast steppes and nomadic culture, has recently taken a significant stride in animal welfare. The introduction of a new pet law marks a transformative shift in how the nation addresses the rights and treatment of animals, particularly pets. Mongolia’s pioneering legislation of the Pet Law has the potential to redefine animal welfare standards globally. Photo: PexelsMongolia recently passed a groundbreaking pet welfare law. Ending Cruel Practices in Mongolia For years, Mongolia grappled with the...
3D-Printed Medical Devices on Stuffed Animals Bring Joy to Children’s Healthcare Journeys
In Durand, Illinois, a heartwarming initiative is changing lives, one stuffed animal at a time. Carolyn Robbins, the brainchild behind this project, has created a unique approach to comfort and support for children with medical needs. Her business, WC (World’s Coolest) Build a Buddy, teams up with a UK collaborator to produce ‘Battle Buddies’—stuffed animals equipped with 3D-printed medical devices mirroring those used by children with health conditions. “These kids are on a journey and it’s not the easiest...
How Being a Cat Parent Improves Your Health: Top 5 Benefits
Being a cat parent helps keep the doctor away! Here are five ways how sharing your life with a feline friend can improve your health and well-being — physically and mentally. Cats are cute and cuddly companions — but they also offer their human companions numerous health benefits. From reducing stress to lowering blood pressure, sharing your life and home with a cat can positively impact your physical and mental well-being. Let’s explore the top five health benefits of living with cats, and why our furry felines are much...
Get ’em Home Challenge winning strategies for helping long-stay pets in animal shelters
This post originally ran in 2019. Mark your calendars for the next Challenge in April 2024, the Open Arms Challenge. In order to find adopters for pets with long shelter stays and compete in the Get ‘Em Home Challenge, Young-Williams Animal Center in Knoxville, TN, developed progressive programming that involved many different areas. Their plan involved the creation of a field trip program, an innovative foster-to-adopt program, marketing pets heavily on social media, increased use of play groups and training for dogs and cats who...
Family Falls in Love with Stray Kitten, Who Later Receives Serious Diagnosis
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! We found him one summer night, and he had me twisted round his little broken tail within seconds. We figured someone had dumped him next to our place. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MOSHE HAROSH We took him in and it was like he always belonged. We already had two other cats and were not keen on adding a third, but he obviously had other plans and within days, he was a member of our family. FEED...
Chimpanzees and Bonobos Recognize Friends Decades After They’ve Seen Them
Chimpanzees and bonobos are our closest animal relatives, sharing more than 98% of our DNA. We’re thought to have split off from a common ancestor at least 6 million years ago, but we share common traits. Those include a high level of intelligence and communication through hand and limb gestures. A new study finds our long-term memory may be another commonality. Research recently published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences investigated whether or not bonobos and chimpanzees recognized old acquaintances that they...
Scientists Marvel at Half-Male, Half-Female Bird Found in Colombia
In the vibrant forests of Colombia, a rare avian spectacle has captivated scientists and birdwatchers alike. A green honeycreeper with an extraordinary condition known as bilateral gynandromorphy has been observed, presenting a unique opportunity to study this rare phenomenon in avian species. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Doug JansonThe green honeycreeper is a small, brightly colored bird native to Central and South America. What is Bilateral Gynandromorphy? Bilateral gynandromorphy is a biological condition where an organism displays male...
