NPS Proposes Ending Controversial Hunting Practices on National Preserves in Alaska
Some controversial hunting practices could soon come to an end in specific portions of Alaska. The National Park Service has announced a proposal that would change regulations for hunting and trapping on national preserves in the state. It would reverse the 2020 Alaska Hunting and Trapping rule, which allowed practices including bear baiting, using a spotlight to shoot hibernating bears and cubs in their dens, shooting wolf and coyote pups and mothers in their dens, using dogs to hunt black bears, and using motorboats to shoot swimming...
A Nurse Cat is the Source of Comfort and Hope for the Patients in Look Ahead Veterinary Hospital
There’s a dreadful feeling whenever a hospital crosses your mind. Although it’s also a place of birth, most people who stay in hospitals either have a disease or got into an accident. Patients dislike the feeling of waiting for a result which can be good or bad news. The possibility of getting admitted to the hospital for a long time also induces apprehension. You’ll never know when you’ll be able to go out since you are under observation. Nights are filled with worry, and you’ll feel hopeless from time to time....
Kitten Rescued From Middle of Road, Brought to Vet with Head Injuries
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 am a veterinary technician. I was on my way to work one morning two weeks ago, and right before pulling into work, I saw what looked like a sock or shirt laying in the road. I didn’t think much of it. About 15 minutes later, a woman came in holding a box and saying she found a kitten on the road. She thought it was still alive. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / HERBERT AUST My heart sank...
Sweet Yet Shy American Staffie Needs Someone Just Like You Now!
It’s tough facing the world alone. Just ask Ajax, a handsome, guy who has spent a long time in an animal shelter waiting for a family of his own. A neutered tan and white American Staffordshire Terrier, the staff where he’s lived for roughly a year believes he’s about 2 years and 11 months old and that he weighs approximately 57 pounds. So, he’s a trim youngster, but he’s been stuck in limbo for nearly a year hoping someone will come along and see him for who he really is: a shy guy who just needs a patient and...
It’s National Cuddle Up Day! Who Will You Be Cuddling Up With?
Happy National Cuddle Up Day to all! In case you’re unfamiliar, it’s a day for cuddling and snuggling with someone you want to be close to. It can be a pet or a human, but pets get the lion’s share of the attention. Cuddling releases oxytocin, a hormone with tremendous health benefits that include warm, fuzzy feelings and pain relief. Oxytocin also aids in reducing heart disease and lowers blood pressure, stress, and anxiety. What other excuse do you need to cuddle on January 6? Most Affectionate Dog Breeds According to...
Two-Legged Fox Blowing People’s Minds for its Balance and Agility
A video clip making the rounds filmed by Phil and Jane Carter at their Ilkeston, Derbyshire, home is blowing the minds of viewers everywhere. It captures a fox scavenging in their rear garden, which isn’t all that unusual except for the fact this particular fox is maneuvering on just two legs, not four. It’s not as if the animal’s back legs were injured, forcing it to ambulate on its front legs only. It’s that its two hind legs are missing altogether. Photo: Philip Carter via BBC News The Fantastic Mr. Fox While the...
Army Veteran Couple Was Floundering in Civilian Life – Until They Started This Eccentric Farm
Jen and David are the kind of people who have a habit of just jumping into things feet first. They met in the Army shortly before they were both deployed to Iraq and were engaged after just three weeks. “We just knew,” says Jen. They got married on leave halfway through their 14-month deployment and haven’t looked back. “It definitely made for an interesting first year of marriage,” she laughs, recalling their time together in the Army. “Which I guess is why we’ve been able to be together so long...
Dog Owner Shares What It’s Like To Eat With Great Danes In The House
If you’ve had dogs in your home before, you likely know that even the best-behaved dogs can turn on those big ol’ puppy dog eyes when food comes out! My dog, Jax, would never take food without asking and he doesn’t beg, but whenever I eat, he’ll casually lay under the table hoping for a loose scrap of food to fall. I think it’s adorable, but that’s partially because he’s small enough to curl up by my feet without causing a ruckus. Photo: Pexels/Chris F For those with bigger dogs, meal times can be a...
Stray Dog Gives Birth To Puppies In Nativity Scene Manger
When the holiday season rolls around each year, it’s not uncommon to spot nativity scenes mixed in with Santa Clause and candy cane decorations. While many historians believe Jesus was born in in the warmer months between spring and autumn when shepherds would be out in the fields, the church adopted the celebration of his birthday right around the time of other winter celebrations, such as the winter solstice, Yule, and Saturnalia. Photo: Pexels/Burkay Canatar Today, many people celebrate with a mix of traditions, pulling from both...
Take Action To Save The Vaquita: 8 Steps You Can Take To Protect This Critically Endangered Species
The vaquita is a small porpoise native to the northern part of the Gulf of California, and it is currently the most critically endangered marine mammal in the world, NOAA Fisheries reports. With an estimated population of just over 10 individuals, the vaquita is on the verge of extinction. According to the World Wildlife Fund, urgent action is needed to save this species from disappearing forever. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Paula Olson, NOAAThe vaquita is the most critically endangered marine mammal in the world – and it needs our help....
