Supreme Court Grants Win For Animal Rights Whistleblowers, Rejects North Carolina’s Appeal in ‘Ag-Gag’ Battle
In a significant legal development for animal rights and free speech, the Supreme Court has decided not to hear North Carolina’s appeal in a dispute with animal rights groups over a controversial “ag-gag” law. This decision reaffirms a legal victory for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and other organizations challenging the law. Photo: PexelsAg-gag laws are legislation aimed at restricting undercover investigations in the animal agriculture industry. As ABC News reports, the dispute at the heart of this...
Dog Passenger “Good News” On September Flight to Freedom Finds Forever Home
Remember the adorable dog named “Good News” who was a passenger on our September Flight to Freedom? Well, he just got the best news… The friendly one-year-old American bulldog was found in an overnight surrender kennel alongside a much smaller dog at a Louisiana shelter. He earned his name because he is such a good boy and the shelter staff kept discovering more and more “good news” about him. Photo: Iberville Parish Animal Shelter He gets along with other dogs, loves people of ages, and is super affectionate....
One-Eyed Cat with Biting Problem Struggles to Find Home
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 was a volunteer with our local humane society and their RV vehicle MaxMobile, which they take around to adoption events. When the MaxMobile arrived on a shift I was volunteering, the outside doors went up to reveal the available cats sitting still in their cages. PHOTO: CAROLYN CLARK Actually, all the cats were sitting still, except for a cat named Doris. She was pacing back and forth,...
Robert Irwin Gets Emotional While Sharing Encouraging Update on Turtle Named for His Dad
Robert Irwin and his sister Bindi work hard to carry on the mission of their father, the late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, and Robert recently shared an emotional video showing one way that Steve’s work continues. In an Instagram post, the 19-year-old announced that Australia Zoo has welcomed a hatchling of the elseya irwini, or Irwin’s turtle, a rare species that was discovered by Steve on the Burdekin River in Queensland in 1990. This marks the first time the animal has been bred in captivity. Robert said,...
Over A Dozen Critically Injured & Neglected Shelter Pets Are Getting The Care They Need Thanks To Paws In Peril Care-A-Thon
We asked for your help to treat and care for shelter pets in need of emergency medical care, and you stepped up in a big way! October is National Pet Wellness Month and we decided to celebrate with our first Paws in Peril Care-A-Thon. The goal of the week-long campaign was to fund the care of thirteen shelter dogs and cats who needed everything from emergency surgery to extended medical care. Thanks to your generous support, we raised over $75,000 for pets in need of medical care. You helped save lives and gave the following pets the second...
Animals Caught in the Crossfire of War in Gaza
The recent conflict in Gaza and Israel has had devastating consequences, not only for the human population but also for the countless animals caught in the crossfire. As the world watches the harrowing images of destruction and human suffering, there is a lesser-known tragedy unfolding for the animals residing in this tumultuous region. Dogs, cats, donkeys, cattle, sheep, and more are suffering as casualties of war, while individuals and organizations are working tirelessly provide aid to these voiceless victims. Photo: PexelsStray animals in...
Shelter Puppy Only Able to Hop Around On Front Legs Needs Your Help To Walk Normal Again
Meet Moochy. The six-month-old Labrador retriever mix was rescued from an overcrowded shelter where he was at risk of euthanasia by Hub City Humane Society in Mississippi. The sweet puppy couldn’t control his excitement upon being rescued and started to hop around on his front feet. He was unable to use his hind legs due to a prior traumatic injury. Photo: Hub City Humane Society The shelter shared, “Moochy, who is overflowing with energy and joy like 5 month old puppies should be, but fizzles out when he gets too excited from the...
‘Serious Danger’ at Breeding Facility As 120+ Cats and 6 Dogs Rescued
More than 120 cats and six dogs were reportedly found in ‘serious danger’ due to unsanitary and unsafe conditions at a breeding facility. The U.S. Office of the Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against the operators of this facility for violations of the Animal Welfare Act. Photo: PexelsThe Animal Welfare Act (AWA) is a federal law in the United States designed to protect animals from neglect and abuse. Animal Welfare Act Violations Elena Mikirticheva and Andrey Mikirtichev, who ran the facility at 3001 Bensley Rd. in...
California’s Returning Grey Wolves Are Descendants of a Historic Pioneer
The grey wolf, an elusive creature teetering on the brink of extinction, has made a remarkable comeback in the Giant Sequoia National Monument in southern California. This awe-inspiring event marks the first documented sighting of these magnificent animals in over a century, reigniting hope for the conservation of a species once thought lost. Photo: PexelsThe grey wolf, also known as Canis lupus, is one of the world’s most widely distributed mammals. An Unexpected Encounter The momentous sighting occurred in early July when Michelle...
Alaskan Dog Makes the Most of the Short Summers By Sunbathing As Much As Possible
The following story was an entrant in the Tales of Summer Tails Photo and Story contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! My dog loves basking in the sun! He is a lizard on our back deck or in our yard. PHOTO: STACY GULLUFSEN We live in a rainforest in southeastern Alaska, and he isn’t fond of the rain but will soak up any sun he can get! I have hundreds of photos of him soaking up the sun. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY If he...
