Orphaned Baby Beaver Is Stealing Hearts At Wildlife Rescue
A video of an orphaned baby beaver taken in by a wildlife rescue in Canada called WILDNorth is going viral due to the adorable kit. Beavers are the largest rodents in North America and stay with their moms until the age of two to learn how to swim, build, and find food. The video showed the team examining and caring for the one-week-old baby and explaining what her recovery would entail. They asked, “Have you ever seen a baby Beaver?” @wildnorthab Have you ever seen a baby Beaver? This cute little North American Beaver was found...
Kittens Give ‘Quality of Life’ Back to Woman Dealing with Autoimmune Disease
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! In 2013, my health took a turn for the worse. I was in almost constant pain. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease where my body attacked my joints and organs. I could no longer work, and even getting out of bed some days required help. My social life was limited. I really wanted a small inside pet, but I was unsure. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / GUNDULA VOGEL My son said he would help me...
Congress Pushes Farm Bill Threatening Animal Welfare Gains
The U.S. Congress’s Farm Bill, a substantial piece of legislation governing agricultural and food programs, faces scrutiny for its potential to harm animal welfare. The 2024 Farm Bill, recently approved by the House Agriculture Committee, is particularly concerning for animal rights advocates. The bill includes provisions that could reverse progress in animal welfare, endanger public health, and negatively impact countless animals. Photo: PexelsThe 2024 Farm Bill could undo years of animal welfare progress. Nullifying Proposition 12 One...
Animal Breeder Faces Record-Breaking $35M Fine After Thousands Of Beagles Rescued From Horror
An Indiana-based animal breeder, Envigo, has made headlines following a landmark case that saw the company plead guilty to federal animal welfare and environmental crimes. The charges stem from a two-year probe conducted by the U.S. Justice Department into the mistreatment of thousands of beagles at a breeding facility in Cumberland County, Virginia. Photo: PexelsEnvigo faces a record $35 million in fines and penalties for violations of the Animal Welfare Act and Clean Water Act. Envigo’s Guilty Plea Envigo RMS LLC, the entity operating...
Sweet Labrador Retriever Has Spent Half Her Life In Shelter And Needs Home ASAP
Labrador retrievers continue to be one of the most popular dogs in the U.S. and hold the record for the number one spot at 31 years. The family-friendly dogs are loyal, playful, and always up for an adventure. However, their popularity doesn’t mean they are not found in shelters. A sweet Labrador retriever, appropriately named Sugar, has been at The Anita’s Stevens Swan Humane Society in New York for over half her life waiting for a family. She arrived when she was a year and a half and just passed her two-year anniversary at the...
Kitten Found By Mountain Biker Tolerates Eight-Mile Ride Home, Snuggled in Cyclist’s Jacket
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! When my husband called me in the middle of a mountain bike ride and asked if he could bring home a kitten he’d found cowering near a sewer drain, of course I said yes. We had three cats and two dogs (all rescues!) already and weren’t looking to add another pet, but it was getting cold and neither of us wanted to leave a kitten outside. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / DAGA ROSZKOWSKA...
Climate Change May Also Be Impacting Species Below the Canopy in Tropical Forests
Tropical rainforests play a big role in the planet’s biodiversity. About half of all animal and plant species can be found there, along with two-thirds of flowering plants. However, climate change may be putting these species’ survival at risk, even those that live under the protection of the canopy. New research published in Nature Climate Change looked at the current and historical climate conditions of 300,000 tropical forests throughout the world, to see specifically how conditions have changed under the tree canopy. The team...
Emaciated Beagle Found Rummaging Through Trash Will Never Go Hungry Again
A beagle named Popcorn finally has a full belly after going hungry for so long, and she has you to thank. The emaciated pup was found rummaging through trash for scraps when Animal Protection Society of Caswell County rescued her. She weighed just 12 pounds and was covered in fleas and ticks. Her caretakers told us that when Popcorn arrived she was scared of everything. Her life up until this point had been tough and she needed to learn to trust again. Photo:Animal Protection Society of Caswell County Your donations provided nutritious food...
You Helped Sick Puppies at Risk of Euthanasia Get Second Chance
Your donations of pet food and supplies through Greater Good Charities’ GOODS program are transforming the lives of shelter pets. A litter of pit bull/ Boston terrier mix puppies were surrendered to an overcrowded shelter in Oklahoma. They attempted to get the puppies transported on one of Greater Good Charities’ Good Flights, but the puppies all contracted kennel cough. The pups needed a rescue to take them in to help them recover. Tornado Alley Bulldog Rescue stepped up to help and told us, “That’s when they needed a...
New Bill Aims to End Painful Experiments Funded by Taxpayer Dollars
In laboratories across the United States, thousands of beagles endure painful experiments. The public rarely sees the suffering these animals face. But new legislation, known as the Preventing Animal Abuse and Waste Act of 2021 (PAAW Act), aims to change that. Sponsored by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), this act seeks to prohibit federal funding for research that causes significant pain or distress to dogs and cats. Photo: PexelsAnimals endure excruciating experiments funded by taxpayer dollars. The Dark Reality of Laboratory Experiments Many people...
