Shaggy, Underweight Stray Found Wandering the Streets Becomes ‘Queen of All She Surveys’
The following story is a finalist in the Rescue to Royalty Challenge. Three grand prize winners will receive a $250 shopping spree, while a shelter of their choosing will be awarded $2,000 in cash and needed supplies! You can vote for your favorite story here through May 8! Toby had been Jim’s soulmate for 12-and-a-half years, and her departure had devastated us. He didn’t even want to think about another dog. I, on the other hand, could think of little else—Toby had taught me, the previously dog-clueless one, that only...
Injured Labrador Puppy Discarded Like Trash Finally Gets Care He Needs
Your donations of pet supplies through Greater Good Charities’ GOODS Program are transforming the lives of pets, like Tate. The Labrador retriever puppy was found dumped on a rural road in Oklahoma suffering from a severe eye injury. Photo: A Lab For Life The poor pup was in pain and dumped like trash by the person that was supposed to love and care for him. He would not have survived long on his own. Thankfully, he was rescued by A Lab For Life Rescue. Tate was examined by a vet who determined the only option was to remove the infected...
Connecticut Fights to Save Iconic Eastern Golden Eagle from Vanishing Forever
In the quiet expanses of Connecticut’s landscape, a rare avian giant, the Eastern Golden Eagle, flits on the brink of being classified as endangered. This majestic bird, once common across the vast forests of the United States, now faces a barrage of environmental and human-made threats that have drastically reduced its numbers. Photo: PexelsThe Eastern Golden Eagle faces imminent endangerment in Connecticut. An Iconic Species Under Threat The Eastern Golden Eagle, distinguishable by its impressive wingspan and striking golden nape, is...
Wild Chase Unfolds in Washington as Escaped Zebras Dash for Freedom
In a surprising incident that has captured the attention of North Bend, Washington, and beyond, four zebras made a daring escape from a trailer along Interstate 90. The event has sparked a widespread and communal effort to corral the animals, leading to a mixture of concern and fascination among local residents and authorities alike. Photo: PexelsFour zebras escaped from a trailer in North Bend, Washington. Escape and Response The zebras, originally bound for a Montana petting zoo, took advantage of a loose latch on their trailer. Kristine...
House Votes Threaten Gray Wolf Survival As Endangered Species Protections Hang by a Thread
In a decision by the U.S. House of Representatives, the gray wolf may soon be removed from the Endangered Species List, altering decades of conservation efforts. This contentious move has sparked debate across political and environmental spectrums. Photo: PexelsThe U.S. House of Representatives voted to remove gray wolves from the Endangered Species List. The Legislative Move On Tuesday, a slim majority of lawmakers voted to pass the “Trust the Science Act”, authored by Rep. Lauren Boebert, and co-sponsored by numerous...
Barking, Snarling Rescue Dog Transforms Into World’s Most Playful Pooch
The following story is a finalist in the Rescue to Royalty Challenge. Three grand prize winners will receive a $250 shopping spree, while a shelter of their choosing will be awarded $2,000 in cash and needed supplies! You can vote for your favorite story here through May 8! We rescued Phantom when he was 3. We drove from Charlotte, North Carolina to Cleveland, Ohio to pick him up. PHOTO: MICHELE LOTT He came out barking and snarling, 15 pounds underweight with ribs showing. My husband didn’t want to take him, but we made a promise to...
Fisher Sightings Stir Hope as Long Lost Species Returns to Ohio
In a striking turn of events, the fisher—a mammal long thought extirpated from Ohio—has been spotted, hinting at a possible resurgence in the state’s wildlife tapestry. This discovery in Northeast Ohio could mark the return of a species that vanished from the region over two centuries ago, Newsweek reports. Photo: Ohio Division of WildlifeFishers, once extirpated from Ohio, have been spotted again. Historical Context and Recent Sightings Fishers, part of the weasel family, were once a common sight in Ohio but faced...
Over 50 Dogs And Cats Safely Land In New Jersey To Find Forever Homes
Over 50 shelter pets left overcrowded Louisiana shelters on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and boarded a Flight to Freedom. Photo: JPAWS In the early morning hours of April 30th, staff and volunteers arrived at the airport to help the dogs and cats board the Good Flight headed to New Jersey. Photo: Iberville Parish Animal Shelter The work to prep the pets for the flight started very early at St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter. The seven dogs from the shelter with tickets on the flight were treated to warm baths thanks to dedicated staff....
Scientists Race Against Time to Save Northern White Rhino From Extinction With IVF
The northern white rhino is on the edge of extinction. With only two females remaining, both infertile, the species faces a grim future. However, a groundbreaking achievement in reproductive technology offers a glimmer of hope. Scientists have successfully initiated the first in vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancy using a southern white rhino as a surrogate, marking a pivotal moment in conservation efforts, The Guardian reports. Photo: PexelsOnly two northern white rhinos remain alive today. Understanding the IVF Breakthrough The process...
Dog Nearly Choked To Death By Collar Starts New Life In Idaho
We received the best news on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day – Polly (a.k.a. Polly Pocket) has been adopted! Do you remember the sweet pup who arrived at Iberville Parish Animal Shelter in Louisiana with a swollen head due to an embedded collar? She was nearly choked to death by a collar that was placed on her as a puppy and never removed as she continued to grow. Photo: Bayou Buddies We asked for your help to cover her medical bills through Greater Good Charities’ (GGC) Emergency Animal Medical fund and you stepped up in a big...
