Love Story: Lonely Goose Whose Mate Died Finds a Match on Social Media
Last month, the manager of the Riverview Cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa, ended up playing the role of matchmaker for a lonely goose whose mate had recently passed away. Photo: YouTube/CBS Sunday Morning The cute couple, Blossom and Bud, reportedly lived together for years on or near the grounds of the cemetery. During their time as a unit, they were particularly fond of a pond there, where they predominantly hung out. Unfortunately, Bud passed away last August, leaving Blossom to face the prospect of spending the rest of her life alone....
Will You Give Me a Forever Home? Stray Cat with Broken Jaw and Inflamed Eye Rescued by Caring Humans
“How can you tell a stray from a feral cat? Lost or abandoned felines are usually comfortable around people and will frequently attempt to live near humans — under porches, or in garages, sheds, or backyards,” according to WebMD. Yes, aside from feral cats, stray cats are a huge problem in society. After the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have either abandoned or returned their pets to the shelter including cats and kittens. Today, there are about 70 million stray cats in the United States of America alone....
55 Lucky Dogs Left Overcrowded Shelters in Louisiana For A New Life, Thanks to You
In the early morning hours of March 20, volunteers and staff from Louisiana animal shelters and Greater Good Charities (GGC) braved the wind and cold to help transport 55 lucky dogs out of the overcrowded shelters and to a Flight to Freedom. Our own Tim Lightell, media producer for GreaterGood, was on the ground at New Orleans airport to capture the excitement of the dogs as they started the journey to their new lives. One by one the dogs were loaded onto the flight as their caretakers wished them well. Photo: Iberville Parish Animal Shelter...
Popular Heritage Chickens That Lay Beautifully Colored Eggs
You typically have two choices when you go to the grocery store to buy eggs. You can either get white eggs or brown eggs. Limited egg choices seem perfectly normal to most people, but did you realize that eggs come in a variety of colors? I’m not talking about Easter eggs that have been painted. I’m talking about beautiful colored eggs that are laid that color. Photo: Unsplash/Kelly Neil It’s not out of the question to find some blue eggs in the nest or even green and red. These eggs come from various chickens, and it all...
Avian Flu Outbreak Detected in Canadian Harbor Seals for the First Time
The recent outbreak of avian flu in Canada’s harbor seals is a cause for concern for marine life in the region. The infection, which is also known as H5N1, has been detected in twelve harbor seals in Quebec’s St. Lawrence estuary. This is the first known case in Canada of bird-to-marine mammal transmission, and coincides with outbreaks in seals reported in Europe and the eastern United States, including recently in Maine. It could have serious implications for the region’s wildlife, according to Fisheries and Oceans Canada....
Smart Cat Tells Other Pets: Want to Conserve Energy? Just Do the Slowmies!
For many pet owners, cat and dog zoomies are a source of good laughter and fascination. Yep, there’s that sudden burst of energy that makes your pet run across the house as if it’s being chased by the highway patrol. Your pet just keeps running, jumping, spinning, and rolling like crazy — yet obviously happy and excited about what it’s doing. At times, it would even invite playmates to join the game. Photo: Tiktok/dunkindonutcat Is it a game? An exercise? Or a practice to hone its hunting skills? According to experts,...
Playful Romie Has a 5-Star Review from His Adoring Fan Base
Meet Romie, a handsome young devil that’s been waiting out the stay for his forever home at the Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson, Arizona. The shelter staff there have made a number of observations about this playful pup based on input from a temporary foster caregiver he stayed with for a while. This is what they had to say about him. “Romie is a handsome boy who is back at the shelter following a couple of months in a foster home. Romie originally came to PACC as a stray, so we’ve learned so much about him from his time...
New Facial Recognition App for Finding Lost Pets is Reportedly 99 Percent Accurate
While it should not be used as a replacement for microchipping pets, a new app has hit the market that would allow users to ID their fur babies via facial recognition if they’ve slipped their collars and accompanying tags. Techies will surely love the idea, but those with privacy concerns will likely hate it. If you land somewhere in the middle of the debate, just remember that anyone suggesting it can or should replace microchipping at this point should think again. Unless your pooch’s face is available in real-time or it’s...
Cat Rescued From Car Engine Has Short But Happy Life
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 happily shopping at a small store when a woman ran in and yelled, “Who drives the silver Toyota? There’s a cat in your engine!” CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / CHRISTELLE It turned out this lady had witnessed a small kitten almost get hit as he ran across a busy road. He took shelter under my car. When the kind woman bent down to try and get the kitten, he climbed up. By the...
Boy Spends Nearly 2 Years Sleeping Outside To Raise Money For Dogs In Need
A 13-year-old boy from Hertfordshire, England is blowing people away with his dedication to helping dogs in need. According to Crufts, Ashley Owens first got interested in helping dogs when he went to the shelter with his mom, Emma Owens. His family has been fostering dogs for the past 7 years and seeing the dogs at the shelter really sparked something in Ashley. Photo: YouTube/Crufts While some kids might feel sad for a bit and move on, Ashley decided to take matters into his own hands and started a fundraiser to supper Paws2Rescue. To raise...
