Meet Some Kitten Passengers on This Month’s Flight to Freedom
In partnership with Petfinder.com powered by Purina® and The Animal Rescue Site, Greater Good Charities is celebrating Adopt a Cat month by sending a lifesaving flight full of adoptable cats from California to Oregon, to shelters with more space and more adopters. Make your donation now and it will be matched, up to $100,000, thanks to Purina! On June 13, cats and kittens from overcrowded California rescues will board a Flight to Freedom and head to Oregon to find a purr-manent home. Meet a few of the countless kittens who will be on the...
‘My Heart Melted’: Woman Who Never Planned to Own a Cat Finds Herself Caring For Two Sick Kittens
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 had never planned to ever own a cat, let alone two. That changed the night my daughter asked me to save two sick feral kittens. PHOTO: PIXABAY / TOM I told her we would nurse them back to health and then take them to the shelter. A few minutes later, she brought in two small kittens, approximately 8 weeks old, in definite need of medical attention. They both had severe conjunctivitis,...
Elephants Call Each Other By Name, New Study Suggests
Elephants – both African and Asian – are endangered. In Africa, their numbers are less than 5% of what they were just 100 years ago, while their range has gotten substantially smaller in Asia. New research shows just how intelligent these social, matriarchal animals are, and how their smarts could possibly help their survival in the long-term. Research recently published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution studied the calls of wild African elephants in Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve and Amboseli National Park....
Study Shows Dogs Learn Faster and Happier with Praise and Petting
Dogs are known for their loyalty and intelligence, making them excellent companions and trainable pets.Recent research highlights a significant finding in the realm of canine training: dogs learn more effectively when rewarded with praise and petting, rather than just treats. This insight could revolutionize training practices, offering a more emotionally supportive approach that benefits both dogs and their owners. Photo: PexelsDogs learn more effectively when rewarded with praise and petting. The Study on Canine Learning Researchers at...
Radioactive Drilling Waste Threatens Pennsylvania’s Rural Communities
For decades, Pennsylvania has seen its dirt and gravel roads treated with wastewater from conventional oil and gas drilling. The practice, intended to control dust and ice, is now under intense scrutiny due to mounting evidence of its environmental and health impacts. Photo: PexelsPennsylvania’s roads are treated with toxic drilling wastewater. Researchers from Penn State University have conducted comprehensive studies on the effects of using drilling wastewater on rural roads. The findings are alarming. The wastewater, laden with heavy...
Pit Bull Rescued From Busy Road Turns Non-Pittie Fan Into a ‘Believer’
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! There are no coincidences. Only destiny. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ZOGBIKER68 I would often get into my car and make a 100-mile trip to the country to visit a friend. Usually I’d have dogs in the car, but on this particular day, I didn’t. I went alone. It was a perfect, beautiful June day and I wasn’t in a particular hurry to get home, so I decided to take a different route and...
Animal Empathy Tends to Be Lower in Men, But Pet Ownership Could Change That
When we bring home a new pet, we take on responsibility for their health and happiness. New research shows this sort of responsibility may help men specifically grow their levels of empathy toward animals. A new study published in the journal Animal Welfare looked at how men’s personal interactions with animals shape their empathy toward them. Men were the focus, researchers say, because women are known to have higher levels of animal empathy than men, and this can impact not just animals. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PEXELS Dr. Jessica Oliva,...
Bear Burglar Hank the Tank’s Cubs Released Back Into the Wild
The offspring of a burglarizing bear have been successfully released back into the wild. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) recently shared an update on the three cubs of Hank the Tank, a black bear implicated in roughly 20 home invasions in the Tahoe area last year. The persistent food thief was captured late last summer and, due to the hordes of fans she accumulated, was sent to a wildlife sanctuary in Colorado rather than being put down, as often happens to bears that associate people with food. PHOTO: YOUTUBE /...
Protect Your Pets From the Hidden Dangers of Hot Asphalt
Summer is a season of joy for many, offering long days, vacations, and outdoor fun. However, it also brings hidden dangers, especially for our canine companions. One of the most overlooked threats is hot asphalt, which can severely burn a dog’s paws. As temperatures rise, it’s essential to understand the risks and take necessary precautions. Photo: PexelsHot asphalt can burn a dog’s paws within seconds. Understanding Asphalt Temperatures When the sun beats down, asphalt absorbs and retains heat, becoming significantly hotter...
Horrific Incident Caught on Camera as Group Pulls Bear Cubs from Tree for Selfies
A disturbing incident at a Buncombe County apartment complex in Asheville, North Carolina, has drawn national attention. A group of people were caught on camera pulling two black bear cubs from a tree to take selfies with them. The act, filmed by a witness, has raised concerns among wildlife officials and conservationists about human interference with wildlife. Photo: PexelsA group in North Carolina pulled black bear cubs from a tree for selfies. Incident Caught on Camera The shocking video shows several people approaching a tree where two...
