Doc Antle, ‘Tiger King’ Star, Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
Infamous Myrtle Beach Safari owner Doc Antle, who gained notoriety through the Netflix series “Tiger King,” has recently pleaded guilty in a federal case. The charges revolve around Antle’s involvement in conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act and conspiracy to launder money, specifically related to his role in buying and selling endangered animals, reports Fox. Antle, a 63-year-old from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, became a household name following his appearance in the 2020 Netflix documentary miniseries, ‘Tiger King:...
Benefits of the Human-Animal Bond
There is a lot of talk about how pet guardianship can benefit humans. But did you know this important symbiotic relationship can also benefit our furry friends? In honor of International Human-Animal Bond Day, let’s explore how having a family is good for dogs and cats and vice versa! Dogs and Cats Get Loving Homes A strong human-animal bond means that dogs and cats are well cared for. In fact, up to 85% of pet guardians consider their animal companions to be a member of the family. That translates to better care and increased spending...
Sneezing Gray Cat on Death Row Yowls Herself Into New Home
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! The cat at the pound didn’t meet any of the requirements. I needed a short-haired outdoor cat because my then husband had allergies. This one had long gray fur and was “inside only”. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ALESSANDRO ALLE She, like all the cats in this room, was very sick and was soon to be put down. Unlike the rest who were curled up miserably in their corners, she...
Unwanted Guest Under Porch Linked To Larger Tegu Invasion Threatening Georgia Ecosystem
In a quiet Athens neighborhood, a group of curious children made an astonishing discovery one day while playing in their backyard. Looking under a porch, they stumbled upon a 3-foot-long lizard, a species not native to Georgia. As Men’s Journal reports, this formidable reptile turned out to be an Argentine black and white tegu, a non-native invader with a voracious appetite. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Bernard DUPONT from FRANCETegu lizards are large reptiles native to South America. Tegu Invasion According to the Georgia Department of...
Camper In Alaska’s Lake Clark National Park Awakes To Find Hundreds of Spiders Covering Tent
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve in southwest Alaska is a hikers dream with beautiful landscape in every direction and maintained trails. However, at night it can be a nightmare for those who suffer from arachnophobia. The park posted a frightening video of what one hiker encountered one evening while camping in the vast wilderness. “In the remote depths of Lake Clark’s vast, wild landscape, a weary backpacker settles in for a night at camp after a long day of exploring. Little do they know, creatures of the night lurk in the...
Killer Whales’ 45-Minute Assault Sinks Polish Yacht in Nightmare Encounter
In a bizarre and increasingly frequent occurrence, killer whales, or orcas, have been assaulting boats, particularly yachts, off the coasts of Spain and Morocco. These encounters have recently taken a more alarming turn, with one Polish yacht falling victim to a 45-minute assault by a pod of orcas, CBS News reports, leading to its tragic sinking. The incident raises questions about the motives behind these attacks and their impact on sailors. Photo: PexelsResearch areas with known orca presence before venturing out to sea. The Grazie Mamma...
Fiona, Britain’s Loneliest Sheep, Rescued After Two Years in Isolation
Fiona, the sheep famously known as ‘Britain’s Loneliest Sheep,’ has finally found a home after spending over two years in solitude at the foot of a Scottish cliff. Her story has captured the attention of people worldwide, but her journey from isolation to a new life has not been without its controversies. Photo: PexelsFiona the sheep was dubbed “Britain’s Loneliest Cow.” Fiona’s Isolation Fiona’s ordeal began when a kayaker first spotted her in 2021, stranded at the bottom of a steep cliff in...
Injured Bald Eagle Rescued After Being Struck By Train In Virginia
A bald eagle was struck by a train on Thursday and found on the tracks by an officer with Prince William County Police Department. He appeared injured and unable to move, so the officer contacted local wildlife rescue, AERO Animal Education and Rescue Organization. Founder of the rescue, Olivia LoBalbo, immediately responded as time was not on her side. “Vehicular strikes (even train strikes) are a pretty common occurrence but in this case, we were on a time crunch because there was another train on its way and we had to get him off the...
Pennsylvania Shelter Dog Finally Finds Her Person After 7 Years In Shelter
For the past seven years, a sweet pit bull mix named Ella waited by her kennel door to greet staff members at the no-kill animal shelter, Animal Resource Center. While she was showered with love by staff, they anxiously waited for a call, email, or someone to show up to adopt Ella, their longest resident. As the years passed, they never gave up hope that her special someone would come along. One day the shelter manager opened her email and saw the subject line she had been waiting for, “Interested in adopting Ella”. The woman...
Human Animal Support Services (HASS) Announces 2024 Policy Platform & Agenda
(AUSTIN, TX) November 7, 2023–Human Animal Support Services (HASS), an international project revolutionizing the animal welfare industry by uniting the human and animal welfare approach, announced today its 2024 policy platform and agenda including the prioritization of the following policy initiatives: increasing equitable access to pet-inclusive housing and affordable veterinary care, expanding federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to include pet food, as well as addressing the way animal shelter conditions...
