Conservationists Release Bison In The UK To Help Combat Climate Change
European bison have been released in the UK as part of a flagship wilding project to combat climate change. The project is a collaborative effort between the Wildwood Trust and Kent Wildlife Trust dubbed “Wilder Blean.” According to a press release from the Wildwood Trust, conservationists hope that by releasing the bison, they will “promote stronger habitats by restoring natural processes that are able to withstand the current environmental crisis and species decline, and in the long run, reverse it.” Photo:...
Emmanuel The Emu Is Going Viral For His Cheeky Antics On TikTok
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok recently, you might be familiar with a cheeky emu named Emmanuel. Emmanuel lives at Knuckle Bump Farms in south Florida, a hobby farm run by Taylor Blake. Blake often shares educational videos on her farm’s TikTok account, but it’s Emmanuel whose the true star. In Blake’s clips, you can often see her attempting to film before Emmanuel shows up and pecks her camera to the floor. Photo: TikTok/@knucklebumpfarms At this point, his antics have become a classic staple to her channel. In...
Cat Breaks Into Baby’s Room To Play With Toys Hanging Above The Crib
A mischievous cat named Mr. Pickles was caught on the baby monitor breaking into the baby’s bedroom to have some fun with the crib mobile toys. According to the Daily Mail, 26-year-old Emily Marzullo from Queensland, Australia was quite confused when she got a notice on her phone from her baby monitor. Her nine-month-old son, Atlas, was not in his crib, but the baby monitor was detecting movement. Photo: Reddit/u/vladgrinch Wanting to check and see what was going on, Emily looked at the monitor camera only to discover her Persian cat,...
Neglected Puppy Was So Timid Before Rescuers Showed Her What It’s Like To Be Loved
A neglected rescue puppy has been given a second chance at life and she’s totally transformed in her new environment. The small pup, Olive, was living in a village in South Africa, but her owners weren’t caring for her well. She was completely neglected and her owners even said they didn’t want her anymore. When Jess with Sidewalk Specials heard about little Olive, she knew she had to step in and help. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials According to The Dodo, Jess not only rescued Olive from her neglectful home but she decied...
Bison Return to the United Kingdom to Help Fight Climate Change
European bison nearly went extinct by the 1900s, with just a dozen remaining at one point in eastern Europe. In the decades to come, their numbers were expanded via breeding programs. Now, a group of the animals has made its way to the United Kingdom in an attempt to boost biodiversity and help address climate change. In the cool morning hours of what was predicted to be the hottest day ever recorded in the U.K., three bison were released into the West Blean and Thornden Woods in Kent. The hope is that through their grazing, bark consumption,...
Baby Tasmanian Devil Chases Caretaker Through The Grass
An adorable viral video captured the moment a tiny Tasmanian Devil chased her caretaker around in the grass. The baby Tasmanian Devil, Marley, was rescued by the non-profit conservation organization Aussie Ark, where she was assigned a caretaker named Tim Faulkner. Tasmanian Devils may have a reputation for being aggressive, but little Marley just wanted to snuggle and play! Photo: facebook/Australia.com Aussie Ark, where Marley lives, got its start in 2011 by rescuing Tasmanian Devils before expanding to help other Australian animals. Their...
Woman Can’t Keep Stray Cat, But Nurses Him Back to Health Before He Finds Forever 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! Joselito came to my home on a hot day in August. My two indoor cats were going crazy looking out the glass back door, and then I saw him standing there outside. I took him in. He was in bad shape. He had sticky stuff in his hair and he was very thin, so I fed him and gave him a bath. I kept him in my basement away from my other cats because I expected them to fight. My other two cats are...
Best Ways To Care For Your Senior Cat
As cats reach their senior years, their day-to-day care requirements begin to change. Senior cats hold a special place in our hearts, so we’ve put together some tips for providing the best care for senior cats. With a little bit of extra support, your senior cat will be able to not only live, but thrive, during their golden years. Review your pet’s diet Senior cats have different dietary requirements than their younger counterparts. As they age they can start to struggle with weight management, dry skin, or other more serious...
Why Downed Animals Should Never Be Sent To Slaughter
At stockyards, factory farms, and slaughterhouses across the country, hundreds of thousands of “downed” farm animals — those who are unable to stand or walk on their own — are exploited annually for food production. The fact is, downed animals are not treated mercifully, but often suffer terribly. According to the Humane Society, animals too sick or injured to stand or walk are often kicked, dragged with chains, prodded with electric shocks, and pushed by bulldozer in an effort to move them to slaughter. Downed animals...
5 Ways To Keep Horses Cool In The Summer Heat
Summer is finally here, but so is the heat. While the long sunny days are a bonus, the hot and humid weather can take a toll on our horses. As the temperature increases, remember to avoid riding your horse when the air temperature plus relative humidity is over 150. Also, make sure your horse has access to clean, cool water and shade if they are kept outdoors. Photo: Pixabay/Rebecca Scholz Watch your horse closely for signs of dehydration and call your vet if you notice signs of heat stress like increased temperature, labored breathing, and...
How Accurate is a Dog DNA Test?
Do you have a mixed-breed dog and constantly wonder what combination of breeds went together to create your uniquely awesome canine? Does that curly hair prove it is part Poodle, or do the big ears mean a relative was a Basset Hound? Maybe you asked your vet and groomer and received different guesses. If so, that is not surprising. A 2009 study funded by the National Canine Research Foundation found that when they showed dog photos to over 5,700 pet professionals, only 27% of the dogs were identified correctly. More and more pet parents are...
Top Signs of Pancreatitis in Dogs and What to Do Next
Many dogs will be one-time offenders for pancreatitis, while others will struggle with symptoms for their entire lives. Understanding pancreatitis signs and symptoms, the diagnostic process, as well as dietary and holistic management, are important steps toward helping your dog manage the pain. What does the pancreas do? The pancreas is an organ located to the right of the stomach that plays an important role in the digestive health of your dog. It produces enzymes that aid in digestion and insulin to regulate blood sugar. Pancreatitis is...
How to Choose and Understand the Difference Between “Full Spectrum” CBD Oil, “Broad Spectrum” CBD Oil and CBD “Isolate” for Pets
With a variety of CBD products on the market, it’s important to know the differences in order to choose the right CBD oil for your pet! Understanding the difference in CBD products is just as important as choosing the right CBD product for your pet. Since these differences can also directly affect price and product benefits, it’s crucial to consider the true meaning of “Full Spectrum”, “Broad Spectrum” and CDB “Isolate” when it comes to a CBD oil for pets: 1. CBD Isolate CBD isolate is 99% pure...
Registration for the Return to Home Challenge begins Monday, July 25!
At its core, the Return to Home Challenge is simple. Find a pet? Get it home. That home might be a cozy apartment, a house with a big yard or, if you’re a community cat, an abandoned lot. Registration for this collaborative Challenge begins on Monday, July 25th. There’s also $300,000 in grant prizes available! For the month of October, 17 national organizations are inviting animal shelters and rescue organizations who handle lost/stray/at-large dogs and cats to elevate Return to Home (RTH) by creating a culture of return to...
Three Orphaned Bear Cubs Taken to Wildlife Center for Rehabilitation
Mother bears are protective of their young, keeping them safe and fed as they learn the skills to survive on their own. Three black bear cubs in California were recently deprived of this motherly protection, as they’d been orphaned. However, a wildlife center is stepping in to make sure the cubs are safe, can learn the bear ropes, and that they’ll be ready to venture back into the wild when the time comes. San Diego Humane Society says its Ramona Wildlife Center has welcomed two siblings and a third cub that were rescued by...
Video Captures The Moment A Dog Sees For The First Time After Cataract Surgery
A sweet video captured the moment a dog got to see the world for the first time following surgery and it’s absolutely precious to watch. The video was posted on Reddit by u/SnuzieQ and features her 4-year-old Pomeranian and Maltese mix. The dog can be seen wearing the “cone of shame” with a special screen over the front to protect his eyes. The fur around his eyes is freshly shaved from surgery, allowing the pup to take in the world all the better. The dog’s owner explained in the comments that the dog had cataracts...
Mama Elephant And Her Calf Are Pulled To Safety From Drainage Hole In 3-Hour Rescue
A mama elephant and her calf were rescued from a roadside drainage hole in central Nakhon Nayok province in Thailand. The one-year-old calf fell into the hole while the distressed mother stood guard over him. Photo: YouTube/Guardian News The rescue took place in the pouring rain as vets acted quickly to save them. Unfortunately, the mother ended up hitting her head after she was sedated, so rescuers used a truck-mounted boom lift to pull her out of the hole before climbing on top of her to perform CPR. Meanwhile, a digger cleared away dirt so...
Man Films Hungry Squirrels Doing Gymnastics For Snacks
Squirrels are silly little creatures. Their movements are a mix of erratic acrobatics. Nonetheless, they’re still quite cute. I find that watching squirrels go about their business can be quite therapeutic in a way. There’s a park by where I live, and it has tons of squirrels in it. I will often see them on my walks in the early morning as they scamper across the grass before scurrying up into the trees. They’re quite good at climbing and are naturals as they hop from tree branch to tree branch. Photo: YouTube/Caters Clips...
Dog Left In House After Her Owner Dies Spends Months Living Alone
For some stray dogs, life on the streets can be quite traumatizing to the point that they are no longer able to trust. They become scared and timid when people are around, unable to believe that they won’t get hurt. It’s quite heartbreaking, as no animal should ever feel as though they will never be loved or cared for. Thankfully, there are organizations full of kind-hearted individuals who are committed to helping to rescue the lost and abandoned animals who need a little love and kindness in their lives. Photo: YouTube/Howl Of A...
German Shepherd Zooms Around The Yard With Child’s Toy Car
Dogs have a very playful side. Perhaps that is why we love them so much – they’re always up for having some fun. Sometimes, that fun crosses over to the human world. Sometimes, our dogs find that they like to play with kids’ toys too! When I was younger I had to consciously keep my stuffed animals away from my dog or else she’d happily rip the stuffing out of them. In Stanton, Kentucky, one German Shepherd found a fun new game to play that involved a child’s outdoor toy. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog The ensuing...
