Help Clear Overcrowded Shelters By Flying Over 100 Dogs & Cats to Freedom
On August 13th as part of the 10th annual Clear The Shelters month-long campaign, The Animal Rescue Site and Greater Good Charities are partnering with Hill’s Pet Nutrition to fly over 100 pets to new homes from overcrowded shelters in the South to shelters in the Northeast that have more room and more adopters. The flight will depart from New Orleans and land in Morristown to give dozens of homeless pets a second chance to find a forever home. Photo: Good Direction Media NBCUniversal Local’s nationwide pet adoption and donation...
This World Elephant Day, Learn More About Threats to Elephants and How You Can Help
Elephant populations used to be plentiful across Africa and Asia. In fact, in Africa, their numbers were as high as 10 million in 1930. Now, though, that figure has fallen to about 415,000. Matters are even worse for Asian elephants, who number only about 50,000 these days. World Elephant Day, held on August 12, celebrates these majestic animals and brings awareness to their plight, with all three species either endangered or critically endangered. Mark the occasion by learning why these animals are important, why they’re threatened,...
As Fires and Heatwaves Hit Greece, You’ve Helped Us Rescue Impacted Wildlife
Wildfire season is getting more intense everywhere, especially in Greece. The country’s warm, dry summers already made fires likely, but stronger heatwaves and more prolonged dry spells are intensifying their impact. With your free clicks, trivia participation, shopping for a cause, and donations, you’ve helped us team up with an organization rescuing wildlife amid the fires and the heat. Athens-based ANIMA – Hellenic Wildlife Care Association recently benefitted from a $5,000 cash grant from Greater Good Charities ahead of...
Dog Attacked by Another Dog at Car Lot Needs Our Help to Walk Again Without Pain
Meet Morpheus. This sweet 10-month-old pup was kept as a guard dog along with another intact male and two female dogs at a car lot in Illinois. He was attacked by the other male and surrendered to Gateway Pet Guardians to get the care he needs. The rescue was able to convince the owner to not only surrender Morpheus but to also spay and neuter the other three dogs. Morpheus was started on medication and his wounds were treated. The medical team realized he was limping and discovered an untreated injury to his front leg. Photo: Gateway Pet...
7 Million of Pounds of Boar’s Head Deli Meat and Produce Recalled in Listeria Outbreak
A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats and produce has prompted a major recall of various products across the United States. The outbreak has resulted in 34 reported illnesses, 33 hospitalizations, and two deaths. This situation has heightened concerns about food safety, especially for vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Photo: PexelsA listeria outbreak has resulted in 34 illnesses, 33 hospitalizations, and 2 deaths. What Products Are Being Recalled? Boar’s Head, a...
Over 280 Cats & Dogs Sterilized at Good Fix Clinic in Alaska
Read how your donations are saving lives and helping to reduce homeless pet populations. The Good Fix team just completed a spay/neuter clinic at Hydaburg City Gym near Metlakatla, Alaska (the only Indian reservation in the state) and successfully sterilized and vaccinated over 280 animals. Photo: Greater Good Charities Many were owned dogs and cats and others were free-roaming cats. Pet owners were grateful for the free clinic and support for their beloved dogs and cats. Photo: Greater Good Charities The team helped animals of all ages and...
Senior Dogs and Sick Cats Rescued from Frontlines Are Getting Care They Need, Thanks to Your Support
Your donations are making a huge difference in the lives of animals rescued from the war zone in Ukraine. Military members continue to rescue innocent dogs and cats left behind near the frontlines. They make sure they reach a safe place, like Patron Pet Center, to get the care they need. Photo: Patron Pet Center Animals continue to arrive in need of immediate medical attention and a quiet place to rest. They are welcomed with open arms by kindhearted staff into the state-of-the-art facility designed with the needs of pets in mind. Photo:...
Animal Shelters Lean into Olympics to Help Find Homes for Pets
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are taking place in Paris, France, and U.S. animal shelters are coming up with ways to tie in the games to homeless animals. Animal shelters are overcrowded and are seeing an increase in intakes and a decrease in adopters. In hopes of caching the eye of more adopters, shelters are naming homeless pets after Olympic competitors and even hosting their own “Dog Olympics” to show off the adoptable pets. Shelter animals are all striving for the same goal – a forever home. Photo: Pixabay As people...
Human Violence and Pollution Threaten Louisiana’s Beloved Dolphins
The bottlenose dolphin, a symbol of the Gulf Coast’s vibrant marine life, faces grave threats in Louisiana. These threats range from habitat destruction and pollution to direct human violence. Recent studies and incidents have brought urgency to addressing these challenges. else the survival of these intelligent creatures may be in jeopardy. Photo: PexelsLouisiana’s bottlenose dolphins face extinction from a massive water diversion project. Impact of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion The proposed Mid-Barataria Sediment...
How Zoos Keep Animals Cool in the Heat
This summer has seen intense heatwaves across the northern hemisphere, forcing us to search for ways to beat the heat. We also keep our pets in mind, limiting walks to the cooler parts of the day, making use of cooling vests, or staying in some good old-fashioned air conditioning. What about zoo animals, though? Here are some interesting ways zoo staff keep their animals cool. Popsicles We all love a cool treat on a hot day, and zoo animals are no different. They get a wide variety of popsicles, which are essentially ice containing a favorite...
