6 key takeaways about DEI in animal welfare
Earlier this summer, the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement conducted research on the current state of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in animal welfare. More than 2,600 respondents took the survey. The results are in, revealing six key takeaways. Lack of cohesive vision and commitment to DEI in animal welfare Lack of adequate diversity at all levels Animal welfare organizations face barriers to increasing and sustaining diversity in theworkforce Exclusionary and discriminatory behaviors are a problem Lack of inclusive services...
Strays Known As the ‘Do Nothing Kittens’ Blossom After Being Rescued
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 hope those kittens haven’t escaped,” I said to my mother as we drove home. “They don’t have it in them,” Mom said. “They are the do-nothing kittens.” It was true. Tiny Jordan – aka “Baby” – and his even tinier sister, Jamie – aka “Fetus” – were not bursting with energy. While most kittens...
Senior Cat Found 6 Months After Going Missing During Cross-Country Move
If you haven’t microchipped your pet, the heartwarming story of a lost senior cat reunited with his family after 6 months might make you change your mind. According to Newsweek, a Wisconsin cat named Berkley was moving to Washington State with his family when disaster struck. The 12-year-old cat’s owner, Amy O’Shea, had stopped at a campground to rest when the cat slipped out of the family’s RV and disappeared. Photo: Pixabay But while Berkley’s family frantically searched the campground, cats–especially...
Happy Rescue Dog Digs Massive Hole In Backyard
Most dogs like to dig holes when they get the chance. It’s a stereotype for a dog to bury his bone in a hole for a reason, though many dogs aren’t that into digging. Growing up, I had multiple dogs and a big yard. Some of the dogs would leave several gopher-sized mounds of dirty alongside nice holes and others didn’t so much as scratch the surface of the grass. For the dogs who do enjoy digging, I think few would come close to being quite as enthusiastic about it as a rescue dog living in Capim Branco, Minas Gerais, Brazil....
Puppy Enjoys Breakfast In “Bed” While Other Pups Try To Join In
When most people think of breakfast in bed, they imagine food being brought to someone whose laying in bed. It’s usually thought of as a luxury and is something we might do for our mothers on Mother’s Day or for people we love on their birthdays. It’s typically something shared with fellow humans, but it seems some dogs may enjoy getting in on the experience as well. Pet dogs might sleep in a dog bed, kennel, or share a bed with their humans. When it’s time to eat in the morning, they generally hop up and walk to their...
Scared Mama Dog Doesn’t Want Help Until Rescuers Show Her It’s Ok
Life for a stray dog in a city is hard. They usually have to fend for themselves and do whatever they can to find food, water, and shelter. Beyond that, they have to avoid humans, cars, and other animals that might hurt them. For stray mama dogs, life is even more challenging. Not only do they have to protect themselves, but they have to look after their puppies as well. That was the situation a stray dog living in St. Louis, Missouri found herself in. She’d had a litter of 8 puppies and was trying to hide from the world – while...
Sheep Take Over Streets In Madrid During Annual Winter Migration
When walking through the busy streets of Madrid, most would expect to see bustling people, heavy traffic, and perhaps a few bicycles or motorcycles in the mix. Most of us wouldn’t expect to see thousands of farm animals traversing through the middle of the city, but that’s exactly what happens every year. In adhering to tradition, shepherds guide their flocks to their winter grounds following ancient migration routes. Photo: Wikimedia Commons When the route was first established, the landscape didn’t look the same as it does...
Talented Labrador Shows Off His “Booty Balance” Skills
A chocolate Labrador from Berkshire is making a name for himself by showing off his “booty balance” skills on social media. The six-year-old dog, Ollie, has been dubbed the “Booty Balance King,” and once you see his talent, you’ll understand why. In now-viral videos, the pup can be seen balancing an array of items on his backside, from toilet paper rolls to laptops and even a glass of wine. Check out some photos of his impressive balancing skills below: Photo: Instagram/good.boy.ollie Photo:...
Petition Urges President To Release Pardoned Turkeys To Farm Sanctuary
Farm Sanctuary, the first farm animal sanctuary in the U.S., asks people every year to forgo eating turkey during the holidays and instead sponsor the care of a rescued turkey. They believe the intelligent and social birds deserve to live their lives as nature intended, not crammed into production facilities and slaughtered before they reach their first birthday. A flock of rescued turkeys already call both the California and New York sanctuaries home, but they are hoping to add a few more. Sponsor a Rescued Turkey for the Holidays! At Farm...
Overcoming Legal Barriers Around Community Cats: Live Q&A
[embedded content] The laws surrounding community cats are ending their lives. Legal language and obstacles around community cats creates barriers to keep kitties alive and thriving. In this interactive webinar, Monica Frenden-Tarant, Maddie’s® Director of Feline Lifesaving at American Pets Alive! and Richard Angelo, Jr., Esq., Legislative Attorney for Best Friends Animal Society, worked through the legal barriers to community cat programming. Source: Human Animal Support...
