Pilot With A Big Heart Flies Dogs To Areas Where They Can Be Adopted
In almost any area, we will find individuals who have a soft spot for dogs and want to do what they can to help them. There will often help in their local area, but Dr. Pete Rork takes things to the next level. Rork is the founder of Dog Is My Copilot, an organization that goes into areas where euthanasia is a reality for animals and he takes those animals to other locations where they can have an opportunity to live. Photo: PXHERE According to FOX 13, he says: “We provide transport for the groups in the south that are completely...
Helping your dog live a healthier life
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10 products that will help your dog live his best life
You love your dog—and there is no doubt your dog loves you. So, what can you do to show him? Besides licking him back, that is? It turns out there are a number of things you can do to let your dog know how much she matters. We’ve put together a list of 10 products that would likely be on his Birthday List if he could write. Raw food We all know poor quality processed food is something for us to avoid, but it should also be something we avoid giving our beloved pets. Feeding your dog a raw food diet is biologically appropriate,...
How reiki helps heal shelter animals
Dogs and cats often arrive at shelters in a rough state, due to neglect, abuse or abandonment. Reiki is a calming, non-invasive healing modality that can help ease their fears and anxieties and even support veterinary care. “Just for today, I’ll be kind to all living beings.” This is one of the five principles of Reiki, a Japanese hands-on healing modality founded in the 1920s by Master Mikao Usui. At the time, the focus was on human-to-human healing, but this principle indicates that Reiki can benefit dogs, cats and other...
Hilton Head Island Community Goes To Great Lengths To Protect Threatened Sea Turtles
Every year, millions of people travel to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, but it isn’t a destination for just humans. Starting in May, the female turtles of Hilton Head Island lay hundreds of eggs, where they are classified as threatened, but in other parts of the world they are endangered. Since the species is threatened and endangered, conservation is crucial, which is where the Sea Turtle Patrol comes in. They are a group of volunteers who are working together, doing their part to help these turtles survive and thrive. Photo:...
Are You Ready to Swap Your Dog or Cat for a Praying Mantis as Pet?
Do you know that more and more people are choosing insects for pets? There is now a bustling pet insect market where thousands of people from many parts of the world are buying praying mantises and stick insects. Buyers, both amateurs and professionals, are willing to pay as much as $30 per insect. Photo: YouTube/ZoneA Although some people may opt for small and creepy types, there are buyers who look for lovely praying mantises such as the following: Orchid Mantis or Hymenopus coronatus, which is adorable like a flower due to its exquisite...
How the Iberian Lynx Gets Saved from Extinction by Europe’s All-Out Conservation Efforts
“The lynx is a symbol of Iberian nature, and its conservation was the responsibility of all of us. Thanks to the work carried out over the last 20 years, it is now also one of the greatest examples of successful conservation worldwide,” expressed Francisco Javier Salcedo Ortiz, regional coordinator of the Iberian lynx recovery plan for Andalusia. Now, there are more 1,100 Iberian lynx back in the wilderness of Spain and Portugal. From a population of less than a hundred 2 decades ago, the European Commission’s Life program...
Can We Still Save the Remaining Ten Vaquita Porpoises from Extinction?
Is there still time to save the world’s smallest porpoises? Vaquita porpoises now number only 10, most of them have died from getting entangled in gill nets used by fishermen in Mexico to catch shrimp. These smallest porpoises, measuring just up to 5 feet in length, can only be found in a very tiny territory at the northern edge of the Gulf of California. But, in spite of their limited range, they are still seriously threatened by human activities. Photo: YouTube/Deep Marine Scenes Due to their very few surviving species, experts and...
Giant Freshwater Stingray Returns Home to Mekong River, Thanks to Cambodian Fishermen
How do you feel when you get to save an endangered species? Ecstatic! That was exactly how local folks from the Stung Treng province of Cambodia felt when they returned a giant freshwater stingray back to its home in Mekong River. Photo: YouTube/MizzimaTV The female stingray was accidentally caught when it swallowed a smaller fish that had already taken a bait set by several fishermen. The local people did their best to help the giant creature avoid getting hurt by the hooked fish before releasing it into the river where they hope it would...
Brachycephalic Cats: what you need to know
Brachycephalic cats, such as Persians and Himalayans, have flat faces that predispose them to certain health issues. In dogs, brachycephaly is a well-known and well-studied condition. Bulldogs, pugs, Boston terriers and Shih Tzus are just a few of the “short-nosed” flat-faced dogs that suffer from respiratory problems, bulging eyes, and overheating due to shortened nasal passages. While much is known about this disorder in canines, our feline friends are often overlooked even though they can also suffer from this condition. What...
