Foie Gras Production Demands A Horrific Life For Ducks And Geese
Imagine being force fed the equivalent of 30 boxes of mac and cheese for a month. This is the life that foie gras ducks are forced into, with little choice but to submit and die. Foie gras production involves ducks or geese being intubated with unsanitary and uncomfortable machinery that force feeds them corn mush for up to a month, reports Food Unfolded. Geese and ducks are force fed corn to fatten their liver for foie gras production. The sheer mass of the corn mush shoved down the birds throats can be enough to rupture the esophagus, cause...
Woman Lost In Bisti Wilderness With Her Dog Rescued After Using Remaining Phone Battery To Send Coordinates
Diane Brown headed out for what she thought was going to be a short hike with her dog, Annie, in Bisti Wilderness but ended up getting lost. The Bisti Wilderness covers 45,000 acres of badlands in New Mexico with no marked hiking trails. Hikers are told to follow the washes downstream if they become lost and it will take them back to the road. The “Bisti Badlands” with their colorful rock formations and examples of petrified wood and fossils, tell the story of… Posted by Bureau of Land Management on Thursday, April 23,...
This Animal Rescue Farm Is Inspired by a Mom Who Survived a Heartbreaking Marriage
Laurie Zaleski recently launched her book, Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals. It tells the story of the woman who inspired her to establish an animal rescue farm and to adopt many sorts of animals that would make you laugh with their antics and fascinate you with their peculiar inter-species relationships. Photo: Facebook/Funny Farm Rescue Laurie’s mom, Annie McNulty, was a free-spirited and lovely woman. Her only fault was that she was not good at choosing men. She married Richard Zaleski, who, underneath his...
15 Women Who Changed The World For Animals
March is Women’s History Month and what better way to celebrate than by recognizing some of the amazing women who have made the world a better place for animals. These women gave a voice to the voiceless animals and saved countless lives. Their work will never be forgotten and continues to inspire others. Read on to learn more about the animal heroes of the past and present. 15 Female Animal Activists Caroline Earle White Photo: Wikimedia Commons Caroline Earle White founded the first U.S. animal shelter in Philadelphia and The...
How to Ease the Burn
For most of us, our dogs are usually involved in every aspect of our lives. As a result, injuries can occur. Burns are uncommon in dogs, but they do happen. It’s important to know how to manage them should they occur. What you should do If your dog has been burned, immediately take these three steps: First, douse the area in tepid or cool water for five to 10 minutes. Next, cover the area with a clean, dry dressing. Finally, seek veterinary care. The extent of burns is not always immediately obvious, especially in dogs, as they are...
Brave Zookeepers Risk Their Lives To Save Terrified Animals Trapped At Kyiv Zoo
When Russian troops invaded Ukraine, innocent people weren’t the only ones in danger. This brutal war of aggression, which has already caused over 1 million people to flee, has also left countless animals in crisis. This includes 4,000 animals living at Kyiv Zoo, where zoo staff and their families are risking their lives to help animals trapped in Ukraine’s war-torn capital city. Photo: YouTube/Washington Post According to The Washington Post, about 50 zoo staff and their families have moved on site to help feed, care for, and...
Good Samaritan Rescues Critically Ill Kittens, Shelter Works to Save Them
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! On March 3, four 4-week-old kittens were brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County with a life-threatening infection after being found by a good Samaritan in an empty lot. PHOTO: LINDSEY HEANEY The kittens arrived at the shelter suffering from a severe upper respiratory infection causing trouble breathing. Their eyes are painfully swollen, encrusted with blood, and they...
Food aggression in dogs — and what to do about it
Does your dog growl or snap when you reach for his food bowl? While it stems from a normal canine behavior called resource guarding, food aggression is an issue that needs attention. Just like us, dogs want to protect their possessions, including toys, favorite resting spots, their families – and their food. Indeed, resource guarding is normal canine behavior. It can range from your dog simply showing some resistance when giving up an item, to growling, snapping, or even biting when you reach for his food bowl or get too close to...
Don’t miss Dr. Lila Miller’s keynote address at Animal Care Expo
Dr. Lila Miller, the “mother of shelter medicine,” will be giving the keynote speech for the in-person portion of Animal Care Expo 2022. The conference is being held April 19-22 in Orlando, FL. Scheduled for Tuesday, April 19 at 12:30 PM PT until 2:00 PM PT, Dr. Miller will reflect on her 42 years as a shelter veterinarian, all which was spent at the ASPCA. In 2021 Dr. Miller was awarded the Avanzino Leadership Award for her trailblazing leadership and purposeful dedication to the field of veterinary shelter...
Cat Unsure What to Think As It Ventures Out Into the Snow for the First Time
When snow starts falling, even humans can be a little reluctant to go outside and investigate. If you’re a cat that has never stepped foot on it before, you can be forgiven if you’re also a little hesitant. That’s what happened when Tex the Bengal cat walked out in several inches of snow for the first time at his Denver home. His brother Blue, another Bengal with whom Tex’s life is documented on the Instagram page @vintage303, was a seasoned pro at the whole thing. He already knew what to expect, having ventured out in...
