3.4 Million Acres Of Spotted Owl Habitat Could Soon Be Restored
Close to 3.4 million acres of protected habitat were stripped from Northern Spotted Owls in 2020. With more than 70% of their habitat already gone, these imperiled birds are hurtling toward extinction. “Robust critical habitat protections are essential to ensuring the survival of the northern spotted owl. The Trump administration’s arbitrary and sweeping reduction of protected areas was conducted without public input or scientific basis. Interior is reviewing the Trump administration’s rollback of northern spotted owl...
Squirrels Have Unique Personalities, New Study Says
We may associate squirrels with acorns, storing away food for the winter, or being a little too ‘nuts’ near the road. A new study says there’s more to these furry critters than meets the eye, though. They also have some personality. Researchers from University of California, Davis, placed golden-mantled ground squirrels in different environments to see how they responded. The goal was to better understand their personalities. They found that some of the animals were noticeably bolder and more social. Their results were...
Veterans Suffering From PTSD Use Wolfdogs As New Form Of Therapy
The transition from the military back to civilian life has proven to be difficult for some veterans, and many of them suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. There are many different options, such as counseling or treatment, that can help people manage their symptoms and prevent them from worsening. Posted by Mattersville on Saturday, February 15, 2020 The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has nearly 200 PTSD treatment programs across the country that offer mental health assessments, medicine, psychotherapy, family and group...
September 22 Is The First Day Of Fall–And The Start Of Your Dog’s Favorite Season
Sept 22 is the first day of fall–and the beginning of your dog’s favorite season! Dogs (like many humans) love autumn for all sorts of reasons. For starters, fall brings cooler temperatures, bringing relief to dogs with thick fluffy coats and active pups itching to resume long walks and hikes outside. Photo: Flickr/Diane M Shuller But your dog also loves autumn because of the season’s signature falling leaves, which create fun and fascinating places to roll and play. Anyone whose taken their dog on an autumnal walk knows...
Puppy Rescued on a Whale-Watching Trip Becomes ‘The Littlest Whale’
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! My daughter and I were taking a road trip down the Baja Peninsula in Mexico to go whale-watching and stopped in a small town for lunch. We tried to get directions to the beach but got lost and ended up in a pretty remote area and we had run out of road. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY/ANTHONY DURAN As I was turning the car around, I noticed something moving in the bushes. I got out of the car found a...
Yearly Whale Slaughter In Faroe Islands Leads To A Record Kill Of 1,400 Mammals
Hours after boats herded dolphins and pilot whales into shallow waters at Skalabotnur beach in Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, the waters of the bay are thick with scarlet blood. Residents of the island gather near the beach to watch as the waters of the bay churn with the carcasses of mammals, soon brought ashore where they are slaughtered for food. The yearly dolphin hunt known as the grind (or Grindadrap in Faroese) has been a controversial event for decades. The Faroese government maintains that about 600 pilot whales are killed on average. The...
Today is a fine time to enter your Shelter Animals Count data!
Data plays a crucial part in decision making, which is why today is why we are reminding you to please input your Shelter Animals Count (SAC) data! Data has enabled our industry to compile a complete picture of the animals entering and leaving shelters. You can see how your data compares to those in other states or look up the data of specific organizations with SAC’s Data Dashboards. Data is current through February 2021. This also serves as a reminder that shelter and rescue organizations must be active participants in Shelter...
Dog Drags Pillow Outside Everyday To Lay In The Sun
Every morning, a clever pup steals pillows from inside the home and drags them outside to lay in the sun. One morning though, he decided to change things up by dragging his whole dog bed outside. Some dogs love to sunbathe, and others hate it. When I had two dogs, one of them would do everything she could to find any patch of sun to lounge in. The other one, however, would do the opposite and always head for the shade. It’s safe to say the pillow-thief dog is definitely someone who appreciates sunbathing. His owner shared with Rumble...
Bull Terrier Steps Up As Big Brother To Rescued Gosling
A bull terrier has taken a rescued gosling under his care, and they’re now best friends and do everything together. It all started when Nino the bull terrier’s mom rescued a tiny gosling from a goose farm near their home in France. She shared with The Dodo that they weren’t sure how Nino and the gosling, who they named Rillette, would get along, but it only took a few minutes for the two to become like family. As she explained, within five minutes, Rillette was following Nino around and he happily accepted the role as big...
Cat Gets Revenge After Being Locked Out Of The Bathroom
Anyone whose familiar with cats knows they have a natural tendency towards pettiness. They like things to go their way, and they’re not afraid to hold a grudge if someone spoils their plans. Despite that, cat owners somehow co-exist with cats, and sometimes, even bond with them! However, even cats who love their owners can seek out revenge on them when they’re annoyed. That’s what one cat named Theo did after his owner, Maddie, locked him out of the bathroom. Photo: Pixabay/chris ww As Maddie (TikTok user @m_clayclay)...
