Former Turtle Egg Poachers in the Philippines Turn Protectors
Growing up in the Philippines, construction worker Johnny Manlugay combs the beaches each night for the eggs of sea turtles. He knows exactly what to look for, as he was trained as a child by his grandfather on how to locate the animals and their eggs. Back then, his family traded or ate them. It wasn’t about getting rich as much as it was just a part of life. Photo: Pixabay/Kanenori Endangered Sea Turtles Manlugay has since turned over a new leaf. Instead, he uses his tracking skills to protect the marine turtles that visit the beaches...
Ready, Set, Rally!
Feb 13, 2023 As one of Austin Subaru’s 2023 “pillar partners,” APA! has the opportunity to attend several events hosted or sponsored by the philanthropic company throughout the year! Ready, Set, Rally was the first of these events, which took place on February 4th. Austin Subaru recently welcomed a “dealership dog” and used this event to welcome Rally to the team! Taking place just days after one of Austin’s historic winter weather events, this event was welcomed with the warmth of the sunshine and the...
Keep Up with the Spanish Water Dog Breed
The Spanish Water Dog was developed on the Iberian Peninsula (which covers Spain and Portugal) to hunt, help farmers, herd and assist fisherman. Although his name makes him sound like he’d belong in the Sporting Group (and indeed he does like both water and sports), the American Kennel Club placed him in the herding group because of his strong herding history and instincts. The breed was fully recognized by the AKC in 2015. The dog was ranked 145th in popularity in 2021 by the AKC. How much does the Spanish Water Dog weigh? Male Spanish...
Woman Found a Mystery Egg, Nurtured It Until It Hatched, and Met the Sweetest Turkey She Has Ever Known
Animals who you randomly met in life and connected with will always hold a special place in your heart. You never planned on having them, but they have given you extra happiness. The universe has allowed you to meet as part of each other’s development. You’ll learn unconditional love from them and treat the animal just like your own. There’s always a wonderful bond between animals and humans. It does not only happen with cats and dogs — even those from the wild can be your best bud. You’ll inevitably encounter...
Eastern Food Therapy: Find Out if Your Dog Is Healthy and Balanced
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Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: National Foster Survey, on-demand webcast and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The January Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are…On Monday, Maddie’s Fund® gave four organizations a $2,500 grant for attending the January Weekly Community Conversations! A total of $10,000 in grants was given to four people chosen at random. These four people won a grant for their organization: Kyle O’Neill, AniMeals, (Missoula, MT) Cecilia Oliveros, Animal Friends (Pittsburgh, PA) Vickie Ramirez, One...
Flying Lemurs – They Don’t Fly And They’re Not Lemurs, But They Are Very Accomplished Gliders
Have you ever wondered what a Pokémon would look like in real life? With the numerous creatures in the video game, and with a lot of them being inspired by real animals, it wouldn’t be a surprise if you could think of at least one Pokémon that exists IRL. But let me show you this cute species for now. PHOTO: Flickr/Danielle Brigida Did it already captivate you with its big eyes and small ears? In my case, it did. These creatures are called Colugos. They’re tiny mammals and are more commonly called flying lemurs....
Anaphylaxis in Dogs: What You Should Know
Anyone who has ever seen a dog suffering from anaphylaxis, or even just watched a social media video or looked at a photo, won’t soon forget it. Dogs experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to something like an insect bite or bee sting can have dramatic facial swelling in addition to other symptoms like difficulty breathing, itchy skin and hives. A dog with his face or lips blown up to extreme proportions might look funny, but anaphylaxis in dogs is very serious, requiring emergency treatment from your veterinarian. Read on to find out...
Halo Collar Review: GPS Dog Collar & Wireless Virtual Fence
Worrying about where your dog is is a concern for those that do not have a fencing solution for their backyard, but it does not have to be. The Halo collar introduces a way to keep your dogs location on your phone through the use of GPS and their mobile Halo Collar app. The Halo Collar works best for people at the beach, the dog park, a campground, or with a backyard to create virtual fences that provide SAFE and Gentle feedback to your dog when getting close to the edge of their permitted areas. It really is the best portable dog fence on...
This Goose is Clearly Not a Fan of Ice Skating. Watch the Relatable Video to Learn Why
Animals have proved to the world that they are capable of various skills and tricks. Some are naturally good at one skill, while others must be trained to hone their hidden talents. Moreover, animals are gifted with various skills because those are tools for survival. For instance, a cat could jump from one high place to another and land on their feet with ease. Animal bodies are built to adapt to different situations and environments. However, they could also be similar to humans regarding those who are capable or not. Photo:...
