Italy Bans Fur Farming And Shuts Down Remaining Mink Farms
On December 21, the Italian Senate approved an amendment to the budget law that permanently bans fur farming and shuts down the ten remaining mink farms in Italy. The farms will be transformed into sustainable humane businesses over the next six months, according to the Humane Society International (HSI). Photo: Unsplash/Jo-Anne McArthur Italy will be the 16th country in Europe to ban fur farming, joining France who also just banned farming wild animals for their fur. Fur farming needs to be banned worldwide due to animal suffering and public...
Labrador Left To Starve In Filthy Garage Yard Makes The Most Inspiring Transformation
Looking at Anuka today, you would never know the unimaginably difficult past she had suffered through. Life has been extremely hard for the Labrador, who had been living in the yard of a filthy, dilapidated garage for several years. Photo: YouTube/Howl Of A Dog She was severely emaciated, traumatized, and terrified of people. When Howl Of A Dog rescued her and took her in, she was immediately thankful. They rushed her to the vet, where she was examined and treated for her ailments. Photo: YouTube/Howl Of A Dog When they gave her her first...
Large Asian Eagle Spends Holidays 5,000 Miles From Home
Thousands of miles from home and seemingly enjoying its stay, a giant Asian bird with a wingspan of 8 feet has been reported flying around Massachusetts. The Steller’s sea eagle is native to China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea and eastern Russia. In a Facebook post, the Massachusetts’ Division of Fisheries and Wildlife said the bird was last spotted along the Taunton River, at least 5,000 miles from home. The Steller’s sea eagle is native to China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea and eastern Russia. Reports of the bird...
Letter from Dr. Jefferson: Together with YOU
Dec 24, 2021 Dear Friends, As this year comes to a close, I’m in awe of the lifesaving love that you have for dogs and cats who have no other chances to survive. You made sure that pets survived a winter storm. You made sure that Austin remained the safest city in the US for pets for the 10th year in a row. You got APA! one step closer to keeping shelter pets in the heart of Austin. Most importantly, this year, you made sure that more than 12,000 pets were saved from unnecessary death in shelters. This year also marked a big shift, as a...
New World Record for Longest Ears
Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s Raining Cats and Dogs: Making Sense of Animal Phrases (Lumina Press, 2006). Jackie is a regular contributor to pet and veterinary industry media and is the former editor of numerous pet...
How caring for a pet can teach children responsibility and compassion
The benefits of living with a dog or cat are numerous – for adults and kids alike! Here’s how caring for a pet can help make children more responsible and compassionate. How do you teach your child that they are not always the center of the universe? How can you show them that a life well-lived includes, at times, putting the needs of others above their own? One way is through the adoption of a pet. It’s all fun and games until someone poops on the floor Sure, getting a new dog or cat sounds like a great idea. Lots of...
GreaterGood Donates Toys to Children in Areas Hit Hard by Hurricanes and Poverty
The Christmas season is all about doing things to show others we care and spreading holiday cheer. This year, donations from generous supporters have allowed GreaterGood, in partnership with Greater Good Charities, to spread lots of good Christmas cheer by sending toys to at-risk and needy children in areas hit hard by poverty and natural disaster. Photo: The Outreach Center, Acadiana, LA Recently, roughly $24,000 worth of toys, or about 1,500 toys, showed up to children in need in an area where poverty is high and rebuilding is still...
6 Easy Christmas Dog Treat Recipes
Santa isn’t the only one who enjoys a plate of delicious cookies… Just like us, dogs enjoy and look forward to special treats. As you prepare your classic holiday treats be sure to include a couple for your furry pal. Photo: Pixabay/kaboompics We have found 6 easy Christmas dog treat recipes that you can make with items you probably already have in your pantry. These scrumptious treats will have your dog’s tail wagging and make great gifts for Fido’s friends. So, grab your apron and festive cookie cutters and start...
Kitten Who Needed His Eyes Removed ‘Sees with His Heart’
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. Submissions were accepted through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the stories here! Once upon a time in 2019, I took a position writing fundraising copy for a dog and cat shelter in Thailand. All day long, I wrote social media posts and email appeals about the animals our catchers found on the streets of Phuket, or who...
Stray Mama Saves Her Dying Puppy By Alerting Rescuers For Help
Our hearts really go out to street dogs that live in countries where there is little support. In some cases, people are blind to their needs as they struggle just to stay alive. That recently happened in India, when a street dog was begging for help because her puppy was dying. She refused to leave the side of her puppy but people kept ignoring her. Photo: flickr/Navaneeth Kishor Fortunately, Animal Aid Unlimited was there to assist. They knew that the puppy was in critical condition so they took her to the hospital and left the mother behind...
