Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary Rescues Over 100 Beagles From Research Lab In Texas
Over 100 beagles are experiencing kindness, love, and fresh air for the first time in their lives. Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary, a 1,000 acre sanctuary in Wyoming for former research animals, just completed their largest rescue effort by transporting over 100 retired laboratory dogs to the sanctuary from a research lab in Houston, Texas. After weeks of communication with the lab, the sanctuary’s executive director, John Ramer, received the good news that the dogs would be surrendered to them instead of being euthanized. But they had...
Critically Endangered Crocodile Species Found By Wildlife Researchers
Siamese crocodiles are one of the rarest species of crocodiles in the world and have sadly found themselves on the critically endangered list with fewer than 500 left in the wild, due to poaching, habitat loss, and breeding with other crocodile species. Cambodia’s Environment Ministry and the World Wildlife Fund have been searching for any signs of a breeding population in the Srepok Wildlife Sanctuary for more than ten years. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Luckily, after their long search, they finally came across footprints and other...
Third ‘Murder Hornet’ Nest Found & Destroyed By Washington Officials
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has found a third Asian giant hornet nest since the species was first detected in the United States last year. This nest was found in Northwest Washington, near the Canadian border – the same region as the first two nests. Photo: Facebook/Washington State Department of Agriculture WSDA officials put on their safety suits and gear and got to work. Baker District Trail Steward, Dan DeVoe, with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, dropped the tree and split it open safely for...
Terminally Ill ‘Flamingo Lady’ Gets Emotional After Dying Wish Comes True
For the past 50 years, 75-year-old Peggy Garrison has been in love with flamingos, and is now known as “Flamingo Lady.” “When I saw them fly, I just thought they were so beautiful,” she told Fox 7. Photo: YouTube/USA Today It all started when she saw flamingo yard decor at her friend’s house. She then began collecting flamingo items herself, and her collection quickly grew to 158 collectibles. Sadly, Garrison went under hospice as she battled cancer, but the San Antonio Zoo was able to put a smile on her face and...
Angelo’s Heroic Rescue
Sep 27, 2021 Sunday mornings are Bart and Rocio’s only day to sleep in. Sunday, June 27 started like any other Sunday morning. Around 9 a.m. the couple decided to attend the early church service rather than their usual late morning service. Driving down windy roads just northwest of Austin, the couple was coming down a hill when they spotted Angelo. Rocio slammed on the brakes when she saw a small animal in the middle of the road. As they got closer to Angelo, they could tell it was a dog — a severely injured dog. With one look,...
Woman Uses Feather From Craft Store To Repair Monarch Butterfly’s Wing
A California woman encountered an injured monarch butterfly in her garden and made it her mission to help him fly again. Dahlia noticed part of the butterfly’s wing was missing and he (males have two eye spots on the lower wings) was unable to fly. She fed him nectar she made by watering down honey while she brainstormed a way to help. A trip to the craft store proved to be the answer. She found a pack of feathers that looked like the perfect fit. Screenshot: YouTube/The Dodo After researching how other rescues repair butterfly wings,...
Does apitherapy have applications for dogs and cats?
Apitherapy refers to the medical use of bee products such as pollen, venom, honey and propolis to help treat a variety of conditions. Can this approach be applied to dogs and cats, and just how effective is it? Also called “bee therapy”, apitherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses products from honeybees to treat a range of health conditions, from allergies to arthritis. These products include everything from the honey itself, to the pollen collected by the bees, as well as propolis and even venom. This article looks at...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Fall online apprenticeships, toolkits and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Maddie’s University is now offering 4 Human Animal Support Services coursesFour Human Animal Support Services (HASS) modeled courses are now available on Maddie’s® University. These courses are the results of a collaboration between between Human Animal Support Services, Michelson Found Animals, American Pets Alive!, and the many shelter and rescue staff across the country and internationally who have volunteered their time to...
Sweet Pit Bull Whines For Her Owner To Give Her Kisses
While the pit bull breed does not always get painted with the kindest brush, these dogs are much sweeter than anyone realizes. Pig is living proof of that! You won’t be able to believe your eyes when you see just how much she loves her humans. Of course, much like any dog, Pig is not shy when it comes to letting her humans know exactly how she feels about things. Photo: flickr/Ed Oswalt Dogs always have a way of letting us know what’s what, especially when they feel like they are not getting enough attention. Pig is no exception...
Puppy Rushes Over To Join Siblings In An Adorable ‘Cuddle Puddle’
There is something about watching a dog frolic with all of its pals that makes our hearts swell with joy. In a world where it can feel like we are stuck in front of a fire hose that feeds us nothing but bad news, it is important to take in stories like this one. This is the story of a puppy and its siblings (and the amazing bond that all of them share). Have you ever heard of the concept of a “cuddle puddle”? If this is something new to you, don’t worry, it will all make sense very soon. Photo: flickr/simonpbriggs1975 This...
