Turtle Enjoys Neighborhood Pool Parties, Complete with Dogs and Cats
The following story was an entrant in the Tales of Summer Tails Photo and Story contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Georgio loves turtle pool parties! He looks forward to summer! Basking in the sun. Sitting on his log with his brothers and sisters. PHOTO: JOANN ROSS Of course, there is food – fresh berries and melon and sometimes even dried shrimp! – along with a few balls to chase and rubber duckies! One or two...
With Your Help, We’ve Expanded a Reserve in Argentina, and We’re Not Done Yet
The Payunia Provincial Reserve in Argentina’s Mendoza province is home to a wide range of wildlife, including pumas, endangered Andean cats, and Andean condors. Since 2018, we’ve been working with Greater Good Charities and WCS Argentina to expand the park, through land purchases and through compensating livestock producers for their grazing rights. We’re closing in on adding another substantial parcel to this important protected area. The Lonco Vaca ranch provides significant wintering habitat for guanacos, ungulates from...
Arizona Police Department Responds To Call About Animal In Need Of Help In Dog Park
Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) received a call from a concerned citizen about an animal they spotted in a local dog park. Officer Haskins arrived to assist the baby animal. OVPD posted photos of the rescue and wrote, “Well, It isn’t a puppy, but still cute. Officer Haskins saved this baby tortoise today. It had found its way into the dog park, and couldn’t find its way out safely.” The little tortoise was relocated to a safer area to grow and thrive. People commended the officer for helping the tiny fella and for...
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Returns Without Animals
The circus, once synonymous with animals performing under the big top, is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, which closed its doors in 2017, is making a comeback, but this time, it’s a circus devoid of animals. This shift marks a turning point in the entertainment industry, ushering in a new era of compassion and awareness. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / chensiyuanAnimal exploitation in circuses often leads to physical and psychological suffering for the animals involved. The Power of...
Longest-Stay Dog At Michigan Shelter Finds Her Forever Home
A shelter dog who exceeded the record of the longest stay at the Humane Society of West Michigan has finally been adopted! A 4-year-old pit bull named Kimmy Gibbler has been waiting half her life for a loving family of her own. She was rescued from a dog fighting ring two years ago and called “the most scarred dog to ever come through” the original shelter. Kimmy was taken in by Humane Society of West Michigan and found a foster family who showed her people can be trusted. The sweet pup thrived in the loving home and started to...
How to Deal with Brucellosis, the Canine Disease Now Threatening Humans
Brucellosis, a disease primarily associated with canines, has crossed the species barrier to infect humans in the United Kingdom, Newsweek reports. While this canine malady has been scarcely reported in humans until now, it is making its presence felt, raising concerns among experts and healthcare professionals. Photo: PexelsBrucellosis is a bacterial infection that can spread from animals to humans. Brucellosis: A Global Perspective According to the Mayo Clinic, brucellosis is a bacterial infection that transcends species barriers, with...
Woman Abandons Cats With Handwritten Note On Carrier At Asheville Shelter
Life throws all sorts of curve balls at us, and some people are hit with more than one at a time. They are forced to make difficult decisions – like surrendering their pet, but they do it to give the pet the best life possible. This is not a decision most people take lightly and is usually a last resort. Staff at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue in Asheville, North Carolina, have seen their share of surrendered animals, and so when they found two pet carriers placed under a shade tree in their fenced-in play yard they responded with...
How Functional Mushrooms Support Trained Immunity
You’ve heard about obedience and behavior training, but what about trained immunity Training is one of the first things pet parents tackle when they bring a new dog or cat into the home. It teaches them how to be good citizens in the home and keeps them safe out in the world. On the other hand, trained immunity helps keep your dog or cat safe from internal invaders that could make them sick. What’s more, you can support your fur baby’s trained immunity with functional mushrooms! The Innate and Adaptive Immune Systems Your...
Traveling Calico Cat Enjoys Watching Different Wildlife From Car or House Windows
The following story was an entrant in the Tales of Summer Tails Photo and Story contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Patches loves the world that comes to life outdoors with the coming of warmer weather, sun-filled days and the end of snowfalls. PHOTO: CATHERINE HESS Patches is a two-year-old mini-Calico beauty and only weighs six pounds. My nickname for her is Tiny Heiny or Peanut. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY She spends...
World’s Tallest Dog, Zeus, Dies At Age 3
A Great Dane named Zeus earned the title of “World’s Tallest Living Dog” by Guinness World Records in 2022 with a height of 3 ft 5.18 inches (7 feet when standing on his hind legs). Sadly, the large fella has passed away, leaving a hole as big as he was in the hearts of his family and friends. Screenshot: YouTube/Guinness World Records Zeus was recently diagnosed with bone cancer which resulted in amputation of his front right leg. According to Guinness World Records, “But in a devastating turn of events, the...
