Nearly Half of U.S. Bald and Golden Eagles Show Signs of Repeated Lead Exposure
Bald eagles have been a conservation success story, with a population more than quadrupling over the past ten years. However, lead poisoning continues to be an issue for the iconic birds, with one study showing their recovery in the Northeast would be even higher if not for lead. Now, a new multi-agency study shows the problem is even more widespread. Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Conservation Science Global, Inc. examined the amount of lead exposure in bald and golden eagles between 2010...
Dog Survives Abandonment, Floods, and Civil War to Find Safe New Home
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! Molly’s life began as a guard dog in an east African capital. We do not know much about her first “family,” but we do know that when they were moving back to their homeland, they threw Molly out on the street. From that day onward, she faithfully sat in front of the house that used to be hers, but no one came for her. Street life was hard for Molly, as she was too sweet...
10 Random Acts of Kindness You Can Do For Animals
February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day, which encourages people to show kindness to others. As Joaquin Phoenix said, “It takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal.” Actually, showing kindness to others will make you feel better and do good at the same time. It’s a win-win. Animals make us smile with their zest for life, crazy antics, and beauty. They give so much and ask so little in return, so let’s show kindness today (Random Acts of Kindness Day) and every day to animals. Check out some easy ways...
Texas Animal Control Officer Enters Burning Shelter To Rescue 45 Cats
A fire broke out at a cat shelter in Laredo, Texas, in the middle of the night, but all the cats were rescued thanks to the quick and brave actions of an animal control officer. Jose E. Aranda has been working for the city of Laredo for the past 11 years and recently took the animal control officer position. Four months into his new position he became a local hero. He arrived at Laredo Animal Care Services cat shelter one evening around 10 p.m. and noticed smoke coming from the roof of the shelter. He called the fire department and then...
Tornados Damaged An Animal Shelter In Kentucky. Here’s How Readers Are Helping Us Fix It
When at least 30 tornados tore through the midwestern U.S. in December, six states were devasted by the deadly winter storms. The carnage was especially grave in Kentucky, where the vast trail of devastation led Kentucky’s governor to describe Dec. 10-11 as “one of the darkest days in the state’s history.” Now Greater Good Charities–which provided food, medicine, and other emergency relief to help tornado victims in the wake of the disaster–is back in Mayfield, Kentucky, to rebuild an animal shelter damaged...
This Rule Prevents Troops From Caring From Stray Animals
Many U.S. troops get the opportunity to meet animals during their service. Stray dogs are a common sight around large cities, especially those around the world where the men and women of the U.S. military are often stationed. According to SPCA International, soldiers may find stray puppies or kittens near their base. Without anyone else to help, the animal may already be weak, dehydrated or malnourished. General Order 1-A prevents service members from caring for animals. It’s possible that small gestures of care may go unseen by a...
Florida Firefighters Adopt Stray Dog And Make Him The Station’s Mascot
The DeLand Fire Department relocated to a new building last month and the most amazing thing happened at the grand opening. As the public toured the new station and enjoyed refreshments, another member of the community, a stray beagle-mix, wandered in to have a look around. Photo: DeLand Fire Department DeLand Community Information Specialist, Ava Hanner, said they eventually caught the dog and turned him over to animal control. She joked with the Fire Chief Todd Allen that they should keep him. And they did – but only after following...
Woman Rescues Abandoned Kitten Who Was So Young, Her Eyes Weren’t Even Open
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 walking by a barn on our property when I heard a kitten cry. There are many cats in the area, and I figured one of them had a litter of kittens in the barn. I didn’t think much about it until I walked back by the barn and heard the cry, but more frantic. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / IHTAR I climbed into the loft and found one lonely kitten, but I was reluctant to take it. I...
Golden Retriever Missing For 24 Hours Found Trapped In Sinkhole By Another Dog
A missing golden retriever has been reunited with her family thanks to the help of another dog and heroic firefighters. Macy, a senior golden retriever, wandered off and fell into a sinkhole in Marilla Park in Streator, Illinois. Another dog named Wrigley found Macy in the hole while out for a walk and alerted his dad who immediately called for help. Streator firefighters came to the rescue. Screenshot: Facebook/Streator Fire Fighters “This dog had fell into a five-foot hole, who has been missing for about 24 hours, from what I...
A Small Rescue Dog with Terminal Cancer is Given a Chance to Live Life to the Fullest
“Life is too short to be little.” Dale Carnegie, author of How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, did not have a dog in mind when he wrote those meaningful words. But, to the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, letting Teddy experience life to the fullest is just as important as it would be for any other living thing. Staff at the animal shelter found the small dog abandoned in front of their facility in September. Thin and frail, with a big lump on his rear end, the dog was immediately taken to a vet clinic for diagnosis. The...
