Endangered Sheep Smuggled and Cloned in Montana Trophy Hunting Scheme
Arthur “Jack” Schubarth, an 80-year-old man from Vaughn, Montana, has pleaded guilty to serious wildlife crimes stemming from his near decade-long endeavor to breed giant hybrid sheep. These creatures, intended for trophy hunting on captive preserves, were created through controversial and illegal means, involving the smuggling and cloning of endangered sheep species. Photo: PexelsA Montana rancher, Arthur “Jack” Schubarth, pleaded guilty to illegal sheep breeding activities. The Illicit Scheme Unveiled...
Whistleblower Email Says Los Angeles Shelters Overcrowded and Struggling as 800 Dogs Face Euthanasia Crisis
In the heart of Los Angeles, a city that prides itself on compassion towards animals, a silent crisis unfolds within the walls of its no-kill shelters. With a noble mission to provide sanctuary to every abandoned soul, these shelters face an overwhelming reality that challenges their very foundation. Behind the closed doors of L.A.’s no-kill shelters, overcrowding has led to the alleged euthanization of 800 dogs, an ethical dilemma, and an urgent call for community intervention. Photo: PexelsLos Angeles animal shelters face severe...
Cat, Kevin Durant, Missing For 7 Years Is Reunited With Mom Thanks To Microchip
A beloved cat named Kevin Durant went missing in 2017. His mother, Elizabeth Gillespie, searched for him and started to lose hope that he would ever be found. It took seven long years, but she finally received a text on Thursday night saying her precious feline had been found. Kevin didn’t wander far as he was found living in a cat colony just a mile away from his home. He was brought into Walker County Animal Shelter and was scanned for a microchip, which he had. 24Petwatch was contacted by the shelter who then contacted Elizabeth with...
Little Gray Kitten Crashes a Family’s Walk with Their Dog
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! One fall day, we went to a trail near the local humane society to walk our dog. Hopping out of the Jeep, I spotted two of the biggest blue eyes peeking out of the brush. When I walked over, this little grey cat ran away. It’s then I noticed he was nearly bald from his armpits down. A sunny day brought many dog walkers, and I could not find this little thing again. CAT. PHOTO:...
Self-Proclaimed Dog Person Takes in Cat Whose Owner Died
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! Cleocatra officially became mine almost a year and half after I met her. When her owner died, the family couldn’t keep her, and my friend’s family, who didn’t really want her, took her in. When I told them I thought she was gorgeous, they begged me to take her. I couldn’t because of living situations. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PETER KRAAYVANGER However, eight months...
Coughing, Sneezing Kitten with Bubbles Coming Out of Her Nose Wins Over Potential Adopters
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! After moving in together, my boyfriend and I immediately started thinking about adopting a cat. I looked online at many shelters in the Boston area. One day, I finished work early and I just had this feeling: I needed to go look for a cat right meow! I went to the only shelter that was nearby, downtown. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / José Paulo Vasconcelos When I walked in, I was...
Wildlife Heroes Use Cunning Disguise to Save Orphaned Kit from the Brink
In a unique wildlife rescue operation, staff at the Richmond Wildlife Center in Virginia have turned to an unusual method to ensure the health and future independence of an orphaned red fox kit. By donning a fox mask while interacting with the kit, they aim to prevent the young animal from becoming overly familiar with humans. The decision to use a fox mask stems from the critical need to avoid imprinting or habituation to humans, which can severely impact an animal’s ability to survive in the wild, Business Insider reports. This...
Meet Shelter Pets Who Are Ready For Their Luck To Change On This Month’s Flight to Freedom
The luck of over 40 shelter pets at overcrowded shelters in Alabama and Louisiana is about to change. Many of the dogs and cats arrived as strays or were surrendered by their owners who could no longer care for them. For countless days they have been patiently waiting for someone to pick them. Sadly, animal shelters across the country are seeing an increase in animal intakes and a decrease in adopters. Dogs and cats are spending more time in shelters, and some are at risk of euthanasia due to lack of space and loving homes. That is why we...
Fatal Flaws in DNA Tests Risks Pet Lives in an Unregulated Industry
Prompting an investigation that has both baffled and concerned the public, pet DNA testing company DNA My Dog mistakenly identified human DNA samples as belonging to various dog breeds, and doubled down on the claim when confronted with the facts. This incident has raised questions about the reliability of pet DNA testing services and the science behind them. Photo: PexelsPet DNA testing lacks rigorous standards that other animal services are subject to. Concerning DNA Test Results The sequence of events began when Christina Hager, a reporter...
Street Cat Shies Away From Help for Two Years Before Finding the Right Person
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! Of the three rescue cats I have, Linus needed me the most. He was one of my foster cats. The person who ran the rescue organization had been seeing him on and off in the North Philadelphia area for over two years. He was so sick that he wouldn’t let her get anywhere near him until she had been feeding him for years and putting Lysine in his food to help his goopy eyes from...
