Wildlife Experts Push For A Ban On Elephants In Zoos
We often visit zoos without much thought to the animals living inside the space and how it affects them being inside an enclosure. But there have been some people who are campaigning for that to change. Wildlife experts are now pushing for zoos to stop keeping elephants in captivity, calling it “archaic, unethical and damaging.” Photo: Wikimedia Commons The news comes from a report by the animal rights charity, Born Free, and features an article entitled “Elephants in Zoos: A Legacy of Shame.” In it, the horrifying...
Rescue Sloth Becomes Best Friends With A Gentle Beagle
An unusual friendship formed between a wild sloth and a beagle, and the two are now the best of friends. It all started when the sloth, Chuwie, was rescued by a couple, Juan Carlos and Haydee. The poor thing had been electrocuted on a power line and the couple knew it likely wouldn’t survive without help. In an interview with The Dodo, Juan said, “[Chuwie] was absoltuely terrified and had no idea what was going on.” Photo: YouTube/The Dodo They took the wild sloth to a veterinarian for care and learned that he could survive...
Scott Van Pelt Pays Tribute To His Late Dog On ESPN
Losing a dog is one of the toughest things we experience as pet owners. No one wants to say goodbye to their furry family members, but the sad reality is that most dogs have significantly shorter lifespans than their owners. So, loss is inevitable. But just because we have to say goodbye, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t enjoy pets and their place in our lives. The grief we face when losing a pet is definitely worth getting to have and care for them. It’s something dog owners have to come to terms with, including dog owners in the...
A Picky Senior Horse Finally Found the Perfect Mare to Love and Share His Ranch Life With
A giant senior horse from Colby’s Rescue Crew is having the time of his life — he has beers during every meal and a personal massage gun. Anyone would feel jealous of how comfortable Big John’s ranch life is. The senior horse is pretty much pampered and a known bachelor on the ranch. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo “He does enjoy hanging out with Cotton, the miniature donkey, which is pretty hilarious because they’re totally opposite sizes,” shares Allison from Colby’s Rescue Crew. Big John likes to spend...
Tennessee Firefighters Rescue Dog Trapped In Cave In Great Smoky Mountains
A hunting dog named Storm fell down a 35-foot shaft and was trapped in a cave in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. English Mountain located in East Tennessee in the western foothills of the Smokies with a peak of 3,629 feet is where Waldens Creek Volunteer Fire Department (WCVFD) and Sevier County Rescue Squad met at daybreak to come up with a plan to rescue the dog. They decided the best option was to use a high-angle rope system to repel down the shaft and locate the dog and then lift him to safety. According to a post by WCVFD,...
President of Ukraine Gives Medal To Courageous Bomb-Sniffing Dog, Patron
Patron, the famous Jack Russell terrier with a nose for sniffing out explosives, has just been recognized for his life-saving efforts by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The 2-year-old dog is a Ukrainian hero for detecting over 200 explosives since the Russian invasion began on February 24. The little dog, whose name means “cartridge” or “ammo” in Ukrainian, has saved countless lives by helping defuse hundreds of explosives in and around the city of Chernihiv. He is not only great at his job but enjoys his work....
This Golden Retriever Cools Off During His Walk By Lying Down On His Puddle Bed
Golden Retrievers are extremely intelligent and affectionate breeds out there. Being among America’s most popular dog breeds, Golden Retrievers are often showcased by their families in social media as their darling babies. PHOTO: Unsplash/Taylor Sondgeroth Golden Retrievers are also known to enjoy outdoor play. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), “They take a joyous and playful approach to life and maintain this puppyish behavior into adulthood. These energetic, powerful gundogs enjoy outdoor play. For a breed built to...
Dog was Tied to a Fire Hydrant before Being Abandoned Forever
What should you do if you could no longer take care of your dog? Tying it to a fire hydrant is certainly not the answer. And yet, this was exactly what six-year-old Baby Girl went through when her owners decided to give her up. The dog was tied to a fire hydrant with her things inside a BIG bag which included toys, treats, and dog food. Although her owners might have intended for Baby Girl to survive with a chance to go on enjoying her beloved stuff, Kylie Engelhardt, who found the dog, still thought it was an irresponsible way to dispose of...
Government Horse Roundups Are Employing Dangerous And Expensive Tactics
Nevada is home to the largest population of wild horses in the nation. It is also the site of taxpayer-funded roundups and removals, which have proven to be not only costly and ineffective management strategy, but a danger to the lives of all species involved. The Bureau of Land Management recently conducted a wild horse roundup in the Pancake Complex northeast of Tonopah, Nevada. With the help of helicopters and other extreme measures, the BLM removed 2,054 wild horses from public land, 3 News reports. The Bureau of Land Management removed...
Stolen Then Abandoned, A Dog Reunites With His Family Months Later
Reunited and it feels so good… A dog that had been stolen some months ago has found his way back to his family. In a video originally posted on Louisiana SPCA’s social media sites, rescuers say that they found a dog tied to a fence just outside their shelter. Cow, the aptly named dog due to his color, was said to have been stolen from his family. His family had been actively looking for him when they heard that he had been found by the shelter. A staff member found Cow tied outside the shelter when he was on his way to work. They...
