Urgent Plea To Help Injured Husky At Risk Of Euthanasia Answered By Houston Animal Shelter
Meet Panchito. The young husky mix arrived at Harris County municipal shelter unable to put weight on his hind left leg and in need of immediate medical care. The overcrowded shelter did not have the resources to care for Panchito, so they put out a plea for help. He was at risk of euthanasia due to his injuries that were causing him pain, if help did not arrive. Houston Humane Society came to the rescue. Photo: Houston Humane Society They told us, “We knew that bringing him into our care would give us the option to explore what avenues...
The Vanishing Mountain Chicken Frog May Be The Fastest Case Of Extinction Ever Recorded
The Caribbean island of Dominica was once a place where the sound of the male mountain chicken frog’s call filled the air. These frogs were so numerous that they were cooked as a national dish, a delicacy enjoyed by both locals and tourists. However, fast forward two decades, and this once-prolific species has virtually vanished from the island. The startling speed of this decline has left scientists in shock, as it ranks among the fastest recorded extinctions of a wild animal in history. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / TimVickersThe...
Rare All-White Killer Whale ‘Frosty’ Amazes Marine Biologists in Monterey Bay
Encountering a rare and unique creature can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Such a remarkable sighting in Monterey Bay has left marine biologists and wildlife enthusiasts astounded. A distinctive all-white killer whale, nicknamed “Frosty,” was spotted in the company of its fellow orcas during a hunting expedition, KSBW reports. After video was posted online, this extraordinary occurrence has since captivated the attention of the public and scientists alike. Photo: YouTube / KSBW Action News 8 A rare genetic condition known as...
Big, Fluffy ‘Avalanche of a Dog’ Finally Has Room to Roam After a Life in a Crate
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! Alpha came to me from a Facebook post two years ago. A friend of mine spotted the post and called us about this dog available for adoption. He was billed as a Husky/Great Pyrenees mix and an emotional support dog. I told my friend I was interested and arranged a meet and greet at her house that was 12 miles away. PHOTO: MICHAEL ATKINS He was an avalanche of a dog, and I fell in love with...
21 Species Lost, Ecosystems at Risk as Biodiversity Crisis Escalates
Recent news from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has brought a grim announcement to the forefront of conservation efforts. The agency has finalized a rule that removed 21 species from the list of threatened and endangered species under the Endangered Species Act due to extinction. “My heart breaks over the loss of these 21 species,” said Noah Greenwald, endangered species director at the Center for Biological Diversity. “These plants and animals can never be brought back. We absolutely must do everything we can to avert...
Puppies With Deadly Parvovirus Rescued From Rural Shelter Just In Time
Gulf Coast Humane Society (GCHS) in Fort Myers, Florida, takes in roughly 300 dogs and cats from Labelle Animal Control every year. The overcrowded and underfunded rural shelter is unable to provide vaccinations or medical treatment. A recent transfer of a litter of terrier mix puppies found as strays turned into an emergency situation. The unvaccinated 4-month-old puppies arrived at GCHS and tested positive for the deadly and highly contagious canine parvovirus. When left untreated, nearly 90 percent of dogs die from complications related to...
Supreme Court Grants Win For Animal Rights Whistleblowers, Rejects North Carolina’s Appeal in ‘Ag-Gag’ Battle
In a significant legal development for animal rights and free speech, the Supreme Court has decided not to hear North Carolina’s appeal in a dispute with animal rights groups over a controversial “ag-gag” law. This decision reaffirms a legal victory for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and other organizations challenging the law. Photo: PexelsAg-gag laws are legislation aimed at restricting undercover investigations in the animal agriculture industry. As ABC News reports, the dispute at the heart of this...
Dog Passenger “Good News” On September Flight to Freedom Finds Forever Home
Remember the adorable dog named “Good News” who was a passenger on our September Flight to Freedom? Well, he just got the best news… The friendly one-year-old American bulldog was found in an overnight surrender kennel alongside a much smaller dog at a Louisiana shelter. He earned his name because he is such a good boy and the shelter staff kept discovering more and more “good news” about him. Photo: Iberville Parish Animal Shelter He gets along with other dogs, loves people of ages, and is super affectionate....
Solutions-Based Cat Food – Healing Your Cat from the Inside Out
Felines are notoriously fussy. Don’t get us wrong: we love them for their discerning natures. (Until you’ve been loved by a cat, have you ever really been loved?) The thing is though: if your cat is fussy, perhaps it’s their way of trying to tell you something? Yes, they may just be picky eaters, but it could also be that their food isn’t giving them what they need. This is especially true if your cat has special health needs. Which is why you might need to consider solutions-based cat food. What is Solutions-Based Cat...
One-Eyed Cat with Biting Problem Struggles to Find 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! I was a volunteer with our local humane society and their RV vehicle MaxMobile, which they take around to adoption events. When the MaxMobile arrived on a shift I was volunteering, the outside doors went up to reveal the available cats sitting still in their cages. PHOTO: CAROLYN CLARK Actually, all the cats were sitting still, except for a cat named Doris. She was pacing back and forth,...
