Critically Endangered Native Breeds in Ireland Labeled “Immediate Conservation Concern” May Be Getting Help
A proposal that could help revive critically endangered breeds of livestock native to Ireland is currently under review. Due to this, some of the Emerald Isle’s rarest breeds of farm animals could potentially see their numbers rise — but only if plans to save imperiled herds come to fruition. A report generated by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Fingal County Council has identified 20 native breeds of horse, cow, sheep, pig, and fowl as being of immediate conservation concern. Scant information is available on...
59 Shelter Dogs Get Fresh Start In Idaho, Thanks To You
Yesterday was a life-changing day for 59 at-risk shelter dogs. Billy the Kid, Clarissa, and dozens more were loaded onto a plane in New Orleans for a second chance at a forever home in Idaho. The Flight to Freedom touched down in Boise, Idaho and shelter staff and volunteers from Idaho Humane Society and Lake Lowell Animal Rescue rushed to greet them. Photo: Greater Good Charities One by one the dogs were carefully unloaded from the plane and carried to nearby vans to be transported back to the shelters. Dogs of all sizes, breeds, and ages...
Dog Brothers Hug Each Other After Being Dumped In High-Kill Shelter
Texas is notorious for its high-kill animal shelters, and getting placed in one as a dog with medical needs or of a certain breed is a near-certain death sentence. Two dogs, Apollo and Adonis, found themselves in that situation when their owner dumped them at a high-kill shelter. Photo: Facebook/A-Team ELITE Rescue Dogs While that might’ve been the end for them, Cindy Droogmans, the founder of the Long-Island-based A-Team ELITE Rescue Dogs, happened to come across them and offered them a second chance at life. In an interview with The...
Hungry Dog Interrupts Live Weather Report While Looking For Snacks
A hungry pup in search of some snacks found herself on live television when she attempted to get a treat from the weatherman. Little did she know, the weatherman was reporting a live segment! According to Global News, weatherman Anthony Farnell of Global Toronto has gained quite a reputation for himself, not just for his reliable weather forecasts, but for his adorable pup as well! Photo: YouTube/Global News In fact, Storm the Weather Dog has become so popular that Farnell even created a whole Instagram account dedicated just to her. While...
Neglected Husky Left To Be Euthanized Learns To Speak Up For Himself
A neglected husky has made an incredible transformation after being left for dead at the veterinarian’s office. Poor Ryker was abandoned by his former owner, who wanted nothing but for the dog to be euthanized. Thankfully, fate had other plans for Ryker and he’s now living his best life and speaking up for himself! Photo: YouTube/The Dodo In an interview with The Dodo, Hillary with Friends of Faye explained that Ryker’s owner surrendered him to the vet with a request to euthanize him. Thankfully, the veterinarian saw the...
Massive Great Dane Adopts Tiny 1-Pound Rescue Kitten
Corbin the Great Dane has a thing for fostering kittens. In fact, he’s helped his human mama foster dozens of kittens in the past, but none have been quite like Potato. In an interview with The Dodo, Corbin’s mom, Karen, explained that Potato came to them as a tiny 1-pound rescue kitten. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo He was so small compared to the 160-pound dog, but Corbin was so gentle and nurturing, the two quickly formed a strong bond. As Potato grew, he began to really let his personality shine. He was comfortable with his Great...
Animal Protection Organization Sets World Record with Pet Vaccination Event
Vaccinating your pet is important for many reasons, including preventing disease and avoiding the need for costly treatments associated with preventable diseases. An animal organization in South Carolina got this message out to thousands of pet owners at a recent event, and set a record in the process. The Charleston Animal Society held VAX-A-PALOOZA earlier this month, an event at which pets received their shots and microchips for free. There was also a representative from Guinness World Records on hand to track their progress toward a goal:...
Rescuers Save Abandoned Dog Living In A Field Just Before The Winter Weather Sets In
Stray dogs are a sad reality of life. Around the world, many areas suffer from huge numbers of stray animals, and people are fighting every day to get them off the streets. Rescuers with DAR Animal Rescue in Greece regularly go out and care for local stray dog populations, rescuing the pups that’ve been abandoned and that need help. Photo: YouTube/DAR Animal Rescue Recently, they managed to save an abandoned, scared dog that was living in a field. Snow was starting to fall and they got to her just before the winter weather really set...
Feline Trivia for Cat Lovers That Help Define Their Uniqueness
Cats are unique creatures that humans began incorporating into their daily lives when they started transitioning from nomadic hunter-gatherers to more stationary farmers, prompting the development of ancient civilizations replete with burgeoning food supplies in need of guarding. Since then, they’ve featured prominently in history by morphing from tolerated sources of pest control to companion animals while attaining revered status in different parts of the world. Here are 5 interesting facts about domestic cats that you probably never...
Experts Warn Dog Flu Is On The Rise In The U.S.
This year was tough in regard to cold and flu season, and it’s not even over yet! It seems that flu season isn’t just spreading far and wide for people, but for our pets as well. According to CBS News, dog flu cases are on the rise in some areas of the country and experts are warning pet parents to be on the watch for the symptoms. Photo: Pexels/Lisa Fotios According to the outlet, areas with a notable increase in canine flu cases include Philadelphia, North Texas, and Minneapolis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...
