The Gentle Giant Of The Sea Is Now Declared Functionally Extinct In China
Dugongs are now declared as functionally extinct in China, scientists said in a study published last month. PHOTO: Unsplash/Ray Aucott More commonly known as “sea cows,” dugongs are graceful creatures that graze on sea grasses in shallow coastal waters in the Indian and western Pacific Oceans. These creatures, along with the similar-looking manatees, are also believed to be the origin of the mythical mermaids. Since dugongs can’t stay underwater for too long, six minutes according to Nat Geo, they breathe by...
Alabama Animal Shelter Pleas For Fosters And Adopters As Dogs Are Being Kenneled Outside
Shelby Humane is over capacity and desperately needs fosters and adopters. The no-kill Alabama shelter posted a plea for help on Monday after they were forced to place dogs in kennels outside because they have run out of space. The shelter wrote, “We are over FULL capacity! We are having to put dogs in kennels outside until we have more room to be able to place them inside! These dogs are in these kennels day and night. This isn’t what we want for these babies!” A short video showed some of the adoptable dogs jumping up in...
We Could Lose Two Orangutan Species In The Next Few Decades If Action Is Not Taken
The orangutan is a rare and majestic animal, and the only Great Ape of Asia, of which there are two species found on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. The orangutan’s name means “man of the forest,” which is fitting considering they share 97% of their genetic DNA with humans. Both the Bornean and Sumatran orangutans have experienced sharp population declines in the last century. Photo: Adobe Stock / RobertThere are three species of orangutan found on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. While there were once more than 230,000...
The Definitive Doggy Daycare Checklist
Dogs are members of the family, and you’re not going to trust an unvetted daycare for your four-legged kid anymore than you would for your two-legged kid. Use this comprehensive checklist to find the best doggy daycare for your fur baby. Doggy daycare is an invaluable service for working pet parents, people who travel a lot, and even animal guardians who want their pup to have an active social life. But not all dog daycare facilities are created equal, and this six-point checklist will help you find one where your pup will be happy,...
Mommy Dog Waits for Her Puppies Reaction to a Ball, but the Little Ones Won’t Play
Part of building a connection with those around you is introducing them to your interests and things you love. It’s exciting to see their reaction — will they love it or not? Sharing your favorites with your loved ones will make those things more meaningful and special. Life becomes more fun when you share it with someone. It can be a movie, television series, favorite ice cream shop, or book. Seeing their reaction to it would be priceless — you’ll have more reasons to bond. Photo: Pexels/cottonbro However, there are...
Fisherman Rescues Shark Egg On The Beach And Takes It Home To Hatch
People were left in disbelief after a fisherman rescued a shark egg he found on the beach. The fisherman, TikTok user @zoo_look_fishing, uploaded a video of the egg on TikTok, explaining that he found it on the beach and knew it wouldn’t survive if he left it alone. Photo: TikTok/@zoo_look_fishing “Found this little fella in his egg on the beach. Brought it home to put it in a tank with the hopes of it hatching and to release it again. He would’ve dried out and died on the beach!” he explained in the video. According...
Couple Works for Months to Catch Stray Parakeet in Their Yard
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! We have always fed outside critters – birds, squirrels, bunnies, etc. We recently moved from one Chicago suburb to another and immediately set up our bird feeders. Soon we had birds, squirrels, rabbits, and ducks feeding outside our sliders. Then one day I noticed a brightly-colored bird feeding on the ground. I went outside to investigate, and there in the tree was a parakeet....
Bus Picks Up Dogs For “School” Every Day In Alaska
It’s not uncommon for parents to wake up in the morning and wave their kids goodbye as they board the bus to school. Typically, that’s an experience that parents only have with their children, but in Skagway, Alaska, pet parents can enjoy the same thing thanks to Mo Mountain Mutts. As part of Mo Mountain Mutts, dogs in the program are picked up on a bus from their homes and shuttled off to “school” where they can socialize and learn new skills. The program is a dog training and walking service run by Mo and Lee...
Dog Shopping For New Toy Gets Spooked By Halloween Décor In The Store
Halloween is right around the corner and with that comes all of the spooky decorations that stores put out. If you’ve been shopping anytime recently, you’ve probably seen a fair share of skeletons, pumpkins, and the like out on full display. While some people might enjoy all the spooky decor that stores have to offer, it’s definitely not for everyone – including Cornflake the black lab. Photo: TikTok/@bytheloaf Cornflake was trying to enjoy a trip to Old Time Pottery in Naples, Florida when he was caught off-guard by...
Abused Pit Bull With Missing Snout Inspires People Around The World
It’s hard to fathom someone intentionally hurting an animal, but it’s something that happens far too often. While it’s not uncommon for rescues to take in dogs with behavior issues from neglectful or abusive homes, sometimes, the abuse goes much deeper and results in the near-death of a pet. Photo: PXHERE Khaleesi was a young pit bull who spent the first two years of her life being abused and tortured by someone. Thankfully, her abuse came to an end when she was dumped in a stranger’s yard in Florida back in August of...
These 2 Blind and Deaf Aussies Were Irresponsibly Bred, But Now They’re Living the Best Life
When Krysten Harper decided to adopt the first pet that would be hers and hers alone, she knew it had to be an extra special animal. But she wasn’t on the lookout for the characteristics you might be thinking of. Rather than searching for the cutest dog or the most intelligent or playful one, she decided to look for one with special needs – whether that be a senior animal, a tripod, or just a pet that nobody else wanted. Her mom and her sister helped her comb the internet in search of the perfect furry companion. Krysten’s...
Excited Rescue Puppies Say “Thank You” To The People Who Saved Them
Being in the dog rescue space is challenging. Not only is it hard to actually do the rescue operations and care for the dogs, but seeing the distress the animals are put through is enough to move most people to tears. The struggles of animal rescue are all worth it when a dog is given a new chance at life. To see an animal work through and overcome challenges is invaluable. Photo: YouTube/National Mill Dog Rescue Often, when rescuers take in a group of dogs from a tough situation, the animals are unsure and afraid. It’s a big adjustment...
Roadrunner Escapes Coyote By Jumping In Arizona Ranger’s Truck
Beep, beep! An Arizona Park Ranger experienced something straight out of a Looney Tunes cartoon. Remember the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote… well their ongoing feud has come to life in Lost Dutchman State Park. A roadrunner was being chased by a tenacious coyote and managed to escape by leaping into the truck of an Arizona Park Ranger. While no anvil or boulder was dropped, the roadrunner managed to escape just in time. The bird took a few moments to rest which allowed Ranger Jackie just enough time to take a picture to share the rare...
Unadoptable? I Think Not. Here Are Some Great Reasons On Why You Should Adopt A Senior Dog
Looking to rescue a dog? Shelters offer a lot of options for those wanting to be a fur parent, old or new! Dogs get surrendered at shelters for different reasons, we have different stories that feature a range of these dogs including this deaf cutie, an allegedly gay dog, and this senior dog who was surrendered in such bad condition that left people in utter disbelief. Anyway, let’s not waste time thinking of the reasons why dogs, any pets really, get abandoned. Let’s all just focus on how important it is that these pets get the...
Taurine in Dog Food: Let’s Paw Through the Latest Information
Taurine is a sulfur-based amino acid that is one of the building blocks of protein, which is critical to your dog’s cardiovascular system, brain, eyes and immune system. Wondering if your dog needs a special dog food with taurine? Dr. Richard Hill, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, recommends a standard diet for all healthy dogs. Most don’t need a special diet, unless recommended by a veterinarian. He says the important thing for dog owners to know is that your...
Sick Dog Found Tied To Pole With Handwritten Note Outside South Carolina Shelter
Abandoning a dog, no matter the reason, is against the law. However, shelters across the country are seeing more and more dogs abandoned outside their doors. Staff at Greenville Humane Society arrived on Sunday to find a pit bull mix tied to a pole with a handwritten note outside the shelter. The sweet girl named Remy is apparently sick and her owner could no longer care for her. The note stated, “She has illnesses I don’t believe are fixable. She needs to be put down as soon as possible.” The 4-year-old pup was brought into...
5 Webinars You Don’t Want To Miss
It’s been a great year of HASS webinars so far, with people from every part of animal welfare sharing their thoughts and lifesaving expertise. Here are five—and if you like these, which we really think you will, be sure to check out the rest of HASS’s webinars, starting from the very beginning of the HASS project. You can find them all here, which is where new webinars are posted, too. Every webinar is free, and each one is aimed toward helping you save lives and keep families together. We hope you’ll check them out,...
Jack Russells, Bluebell & Beth, Will Be First Rescue Dogs To Live At Buckingham Palace
For 70 years corgis have been roaming the halls of Buckingham Palace – but that is about to change. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will soon be moving into Buckingham Palace with their two rescued Jack Russell terriers, Beth and Bluebell. The now senior dogs (age 10 and 11) will be the first rescue dogs to live in the palace, according to Metro. The dogs were adopted from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in 2017. Both arrived at the rescue in bad shape but were rehabilitated and have been living like royalty for the past five...
Animal organizations experience more adopters and more time, thanks to the Open Arm Challenge
Adoption applications and requirements are often the first impression a potential adopter gets. During the 2021 Open Arms Challenge, several organizations made changes to its adoption processes and these changes brought about more adopters, foster caregivers and challenged staff to confront and talk about their unconscious biases. Animal Harbor, Robust Program winner in Tennessee, made changes to its online application to make it easier to apply, which in turn made it less time consuming for both the applicant and organization to...
Dr. Joren Whitley, a Chiropractor for Animals, Is So Impressive to Watch!
Chiropractic care can do lots of wonders in the human body. A chiropractor can pop back a body part into its normal function and even ease migraines and other health conditions. It’s nice to know that people with body structure difficulty due to accidents and health issues have a way to get back on their feet. With its benefits, it’s also relieving to know that chiropractors are also available for animals. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo Animals need chiropractic adjustment when they are involved in accidents or have health issues that...
