Akita Definitely Prefers ‘Sweater Weather’, But He’ll Do What it Takes to Cool Down
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! Champ, being a double-coated Akita, doesn’t like much about summer at all, except laying on the cold ceramic tile and going into the lake. PHOTO: MIKE DUENKE He doesn’t like going too far, though, only up to his big chest. He is just biding time until late fall and winter, when he thrives! SHARE...
Mystery Surrounds Escape of Thousands of Minks From Pennsylvania Fur Farm
Thousands of minks have escaped from a fur farm in central Pennsylvania, leaving local authorities scrambling to contain the situation. The incident, which unfolded over the weekend, has not only raised concerns about public safety but has also sparked outrage among animal rights activists. Photo: PexelsThousands of minks have recently escaped from a fur farm in central Pennsylvania, creating a critical situation. The Great Escape The dramatic escape took place at the Richard Stahl Fur Farm in Upper Augusta Township, central Pennsylvania, as...
Lahaina Woman Reunited With Missing Dog 4 Weeks After Maui Wildfire Destroyed Her Home
Raging wildfires consumed the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui destroying countless homes and claiming the lives of 97 people and numerous pets. Survivors are taking refuge in local hotels as they try to search through the debris and surrounding area for their beloved pets. Maui Humane Society has a rescue team that is helping in the search for lost pets in addition to caring for injured pets at the shelter. They are working with local officials and the community to help reunite pets with their “Ohanas” (families). A Lahaina...
Oregon Bans “Barbaric” Wildlife Killing Contests
Oregon becomes 9th state to ban wildlife killing contests after unanimous vote by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission on September 15. The wildlife killing contest award prizes for killing the most animals, smallest, and many other categories. It is devastating to the species and numerous hunters who don’t participate call it “unethical”. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is hard at work to end these ruthless contests. They announced the victory in Oregon on Facebook and wrote, “During these events,...
Check out the positive impact CARE’s Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion course has had on these organizations
Catch up on a recent Community Conversations call with Dr. Alina Luna, Dean of the Circle of Learning and Leadership, and Sheila Donya Kouhkan, Chief Engagement Officer, from Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) for a panel discussion with animal well-being leaders across the country. They discussed their experiences with CARE’s Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion course (REDI) and the positive impact their learnings have had on themselves, their organizations and their goals. It’s an honest conversation...
‘Horribly Overweight’ Dog Discovers Hiking and Sheds the Weight with Her New Human
The following story was a finalist 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! Berkeley was adopted at age four. She had recently been returned to the shelter after her elderly person died. Berkeley was sad and horribly overweight. No one would have imagined what a vibrant, strong, wonderful dog was waiting inside under all that weight! PHOTO: LEIGH REEVES We started hiking on the way...
Rescue Dog Goes on His First Vacation Adventure: To the Ocean
The following story was a finalist 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! Bishop is not a hot weather guy. Like his human mom, his best day is a breezy dry max of 75, perfection for long morning and shorter afternoon walks, with chasers of cushiony porch time. PHOTO: PATRICIA CONWAY Bishop remembers fondly his two summer trips to Maine with us. The first journey seven years ago may...
Colorado Wildlife Officers Euthanize Bear Whose Intestines Were Blocked By Trash
A fed bear is a dead bear. That’s a phrase used to encourage people to be careful about bears accessing their food or garbage, as it often leads to the animal being euthanized. A new story out of Colorado well illustrates this fact. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / HARRY COLLINS Colorado Parks & Wildlife were recently called to help with a sick black bear that was wandering along a river trail in Telluride. The 400-pound male was acting feverish, had puffy eyes, and had discharge coming from its eyes and mouth. The officers who responded said...
Husky Mix Finally Finds the Perfect Forever Home After Adopters Returned Him 10 Times in a Year
Husky mix Fritz has been through a lot of change and difficulty in his very short two years of life. His name alone should give you an idea of how things have been going for him – he was originally called Boris, then Horace, then Kai, and now Fritz. For the sake of clarity, we’ll stick with the name Fritz, since that is what he is called today. In his first year of life, this poor pup was adopted out from the Oregon Humane Society in Salem a whopping nine times and returned all nine times, often after just a few days. Photo:...
Officers Stop Traffic On Busy California Highway To Rescue Terrified Rabbit
Domestic rabbits are common indoor pets. Sadly, numerous pet rabbits are released outdoors when their owners no longer can or want to care for them. Pet rabbits are unable to survive on their own in the wild and releasing them outdoors is illegal in most areas. Photo: Pixabay Sadly, more and more pet rabbits are being released and many end up in dangerous situations. A terrified pet rabbit was spotted along a busy highway by a good Samaritan who called Animal Care & Control San Francisco. The rabbit was hugging the concrete median in fear...
