Nearly 300 Desert Tortoises are Currently in Need of Happy Homes in Southern Arizona
Each year, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) finds homes for hundreds of desert tortoises surrendered to the state. Some of them were snatched from their natural habitats with the objective of keeping them as a pet. Regardless of how they end up with AZGFD, the staff there are currently caring for 288 rescued or surrendered tortoises that aren’t eligible for release back into the wild. Photo: Pixabay/GradeOne The creatures are said to be currently in a brumation period. As fall heads into winter, certain species —...
Florida Bill Would Ban Dogs From Sticking their Heads Out of Car Windows, Among Other Restrictions
A proposed bill in Florida would make it illegal for a dog to sit/stand in a driver’s lap or poke its head out of the windows of a moving vehicle, among several other restrictions. The said intent of Senate Bill 932, filed by state Sen. Lauren Book (D-Broward), is to protect animals on several fronts. It includes provisions that would make it illegal to transport canines “on the running board, fender, hood, or roof of a motor vehicle,” as well as in a trunk or enclosed cargo space or a vehicle being towed. On top of those...
Oregon Zoo’s Elephant Breeding Program Criticized for Welfare Concerns
The Oregon Zoo has had 26 live elephant births over the past 50 years, with 19 elephants dying at the zoo. As Portland Monthly reports, the zoo’s breeding program is an effort to save the endangered Asian elephant species, which is threatened by habitat fragmentation and other issues in their range countries. However, critics of the breeding program claim that the zoo is only interested in breeding more elephants to fill their cages and bring in visitors, and that the animals suffer mentally and physically in captivity, reports the...
Colorado Firefighters Rush To Save 155-Pound St. Bernard From Icy Water
On February 11th around 2:20 in the afternoon an emergency call came in about a dog fell through the ice on Baker Reservoir. Adams County Fire Rescue and Westminster Fire Department immediately responded. Thankfully, the brave men and women have been trained on ice rescue and knew just what to do. Firefighters put on their waterproof gear and headed into the icy water to rescue the 155-pound St. Bernard named Mumford. The dog’s owners made the call to 911 and anxiously watched on the shore as firefighters rescued their beloved dog....
Netizens Applaud the Efforts of a Police Officer to Protect and Care For a Stray Puppy
A community consists of people who play a huge role in maintaining harmonious surroundings. Police officers are one of those groups, as they are expected to serve and protect citizens. Their duty is to make people feel safe and to honor the oath they took before they started their journey. You are in a safe community when surrounded by officers who work with integrity. Some are naturally born to be one; even when it’s out of their responsibility, they would do their best to ensure safety and maintain order. Fascinatingly, humans...
9 Popular French Dog Breeds
Many amazing things originated in France like the Braille System, motion pictures, crepes, and numerous dog breeds. Aside from their famous cuisine, art, and fashion, France has provided some popular and loved dog breeds to the rest of the world. French bulldogs are probably the most famous as they often make the top 10 list for most popular dog in cities and nationwide. Learn about some more popular French dog breeds (in no particular order) below and be sure to share with your dog-loving friends. Basset Hound Photo: Pixabay/Sebastian Molina...
Puppy Found Tied To A Tree And Shot In The Head Makes Miracle Recovery
It’s hard to imagine anyone doing something to intentionally harm an animal, but the truth is, it happens far more often than we care to admit. Sadly, a 7-month-old pup named Ice learned how cruel people can be at a young age. The poor dog was tied to a tree in the woods, shot in the head, and left to die. Photo: PXHERE Thankfully, some hikers spotted the dog and immediately called Save a Greek Stray for help. The rescue shared explicit photos of Ice’s wounds on Facebook, explaining that he was “tied up to a tree, in...
A Heartbroken Widow Goose Finds Love Again Just In Time For Valentine’s Day
When geese bond, they bond for life. Sadly, life doesn’t always work out the way we want it to and sometimes a goose may be ripped apart from its partner prematurely. That happened to a pair of geese living at the Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa. Blossom and Bud were a bonded pair of geese who spent their days together by the cemetery’s lake. The Riverside Cemetery regularly shared updates and photos about the adorable geese duo on Facebook, but in August of 2022, the cemetery shared a heartbreaking update: Bud had passed...
Viral Meme Cats Dance To Popular Songs In Hilarious Video Series
It’s no secret that the Internet loves cat content. Since the creation of the Internet, blogs, social media, and the like, cat content has been present and prevalent throughout. We’ve seen the rise of cat memes like Grumpy Cat, Crying Cat, and Woman Yelling at Cat among others. While the memes are often shared far and wide, one popular Instagram account is taking things to a new level by turning those memes into hilarious music videos. Photo: Instagram/@catmusicvideos The Cat Music Videos account boasts a series of amusing videos...
Five Ways to Honor the Courageous Service of K9 Veterans on National K9 Veterans Day
On March 13, America celebrates National K9 Veterans Day to honor the contributions of military and working dogs throughout history. These loyal canines have been an integral part of the U.S. Armed Forces since 1942 when the Army began training dogs for the War Dog Program, also known as the “K-9 Corps.” The significance of National K9 Veterans Day dates back to March 13, 1942, when the U.S. Army officially began training dogs for military service, the US Army Quartermaster Foundation reports. This historic moment marked the first...
