70 Birds Get Released Into A Room Full Of Guitars
What do you get when you release 70 zebra finches into a room full of amplified guitars? A very unique and noteworthy sound experience. That is exactly the kind of sound project that French artist Céleste Boursier-Mougenot had in mind when he became inspired after looking out his window one day to the birds perched on a wire. Photo: Pixabay Boursier-Mougenot had seen the birds on the wire and thought to himself what that would be like to make music. Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a difference...
Rhinoceros Iguana At Steve Irwin’s Zoo Is Declared The Oldest In The World
Congratulations to Rhino! The 40-year-old rhinoceros iguana who resides at the Irwin family’s zoo has officially been named the oldest one in the world. Rhino was given the title earlier in the week, and it’s quite the accomplishment. The announcement was made after Rhino’s age actually doubled the age of the previous longest-living iguana on record. How amazing! Photo: Twitter / Australia Zoo The 40-year-old Rhino was entered into the Guinness World Book of Records’ and their post read, “A rhino iguana residing...
Rescuing Romeo
May 9th, 4 years ago I went to see this poor, abused little dog. He was considered the worst case abuse ever in West Los Angeles history. PHOTO: Nikki May When I first saw him, he was like nothing I’ve ever seen before. Matted beyond belief, 3 legs, epileptic, and brain damage. On top of that, he had lost the ball in his left hip. People would walk by and ask what that ‘thing’ was. It was heart breaking. I had to save this little guy that was sure to die if no one rescued him. He had been chained up in the back of a house...
Two Border Collies Set World Record For Most Tricks Performed In One Minute
Border collies are said to be the smartest dog breed and two from California just proved they are the best at tricks too. Wish and Halo, two border collies from El Cajon, California, just set the world record for most tricks performed by two dogs in unison in one minute with the help of their trainer and mom, Emily Larlham. The two dogs performed an impressive 28 tricks in one minute according to Guinness World Records. Screenshot: YouTube/Guinness World Records They did everything from sit, sit pretty, down, and heel to running circles,...
Saving Cookie The Cat From Becoming A Meal
I was living in the suburbs of a large African city and I had noticed there were no street cats. Anywhere. In an impoverished and hungry society, any and all animals were fair game for the stew pot. Horrible on so many levels. There was also a city-wide trap and kill order for any felines that managed to escape the kitchen. As a future crazy old cat lady, this was the stuff of nightmares for me. PHOTO: PEXELS One day as I returned home from the market, I saw three security guards from our cul-de-sac standing in a tight group. I saw that one...
U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Woman And Her Two Dogs From Sailboat Taking On Water Off Coast Of Florida
Coast Guard Station St Petersburg crews immediately responded to a distress call from a woman on a sailboat off the coast of Florida. A woman with her two dogs on a 32-foot sailboat called for help when her boat started to take on water near Shell Key. The boat was rocking back and forth on the choppy water as the two rescue boats approached. Screenshot: Facebook/U.S. Coast Guard Southeast A 29-foot rescue boat pulled up to the sailboat with the woman on the bow and made plans to rescue her and her dogs. The other 45-foot response boat towed...
After 11th-Hour Rule Change, The Environmental Species Act Now Makes It Harder To Save Endangered Species
Since 1973, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has stood as one of our nation’s most effective and important environmental laws. Passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, the ESA represents a commitment by the American people to work together to protect and restore our most vulnerable fellow species. According to the World Wildlife Fund, 99% of species protected by the list have avoided extinction. Not until the Trump Administration’s final week in office was it changed. The change narrows the ESA’s definition of...
Dog Owner Shares Warning After 14-Month-Old Golden Retriever Dies From Common Rope Toy
When Indria Tuckler bought some rope toys for her dogs, she had no idea that they would cause the death of one of her beloved pets. Buying toys for our pets is a common and loving thing to do. When our fur babies spot a new toy, their eyes light up, their tails start thumping, and it’s obvious they can’t wait to play. Toys can turn even the eldest of dogs back into puppies, even if just for a moment. It’s the sweetest. Tuckler bought a few sturdy-seeming rope toys made specifically for dogs from HomeGoods, a reputable store....
5 tips for recruiting safety net fosters
As we move toward community-centric animal services practices, many shelters and rescue organizations are considering creating safety net fostering programs. These programs provide temporary care for pets whose owners are in crisis, but who would like to keep their pets in the long term. “I think there’s been a growing interest for programs like this over the last couple years, particularly as shelters began working more in the community and outside the walls of the shelter,” says Dr. Lisa Gunter of the ASU/VTMaddie’s...
Dog Survives Nutrient Issues, Skin Problems, and a COVID Lockdown Before Getting Adopted
This story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! Nevada SPCA transferred Barbara Ann, a sweet 6-year-old German Shepherd, in early March of this year from another shelter: she was emaciated with patches of hair missing all over her skeletal body. Our veterinarian determined that she had a...
Man Rescues African Civet Entangled In Wire Fence
African civets look like a cross between a raccoon and wild cat, and although often referred to as African civet cats, they are not felines. These solitary mammals are mostly nocturnal and have dense fur and long tails. They are said to be shy animals and generally don’t attack humans, but can be aggressive when threatened. One unfortunate African civet got its tail and hind leg tangled in a barbed wire fence and was pulling with all its might to get free, but to no avail. Thankfully, a man driving along the road in South Africa spotted...
Groomer Sparks Backlash For Dying Her Dog’s Fur Multiple Colors
When Nicole Rose dyed her dog’s hair, she never imagined that it would lead to an internet stir. The 35-year-old from Ontario, Canada had adopted Stella when she was 11 months old. The little pup was quite shy, so Rose soon started coloring her dog’s hair an array of different colors in order to boost her spirit. As she explained to ITV’s This Morning, “I think because she gets a lot of attention when she’s colored. The fact she’s so shy, it brings her out of her shell.” Photo: Pixabay Rose went on to...
New Kid’s Book Features President Biden’s Two Rescue Dogs
President Joe Biden and his two dogs, Champ and Major, have barely moved into the White House as of last week. However, the two first dogs, both German Shepherds, are already being made famous in a brand-new children’s’ book titled, “Champ and Major: First Dogs.” The plot of the book is simple yet sweet – it features Champ, who was a part of the Biden family back in 2008, taking the 3-year-old Major on a tour around the White House. Photo: Pixabay The book was written Joy McCullough and illustrated by Sheyda...
Family Takes Turns Sleeping With Their Elderly Rescue Dog Who Can’t Walk Upstairs Anymore
Dogs are wonderful members of the family. And just like we would for any other family member, we will happily care for them in their old age. It’s hard to see our beloved pups get old, especially when they struggle with mobility issues. How many of us have bought a variety of different items such as extra cushy beds for their sore joints or stairs to help them climb up to the sofa? It’s all part of what we do for the ones we love. Catherine Morris and her family adopted Spike nine years ago. When he first joined their family, he...
Adoption Updates: How Are These Pups Adapting To Their New Lives?
These stories were originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! Parker’s Adoption Update Parker, same name as when he was adopted, is doing awesome! He’s an incredible cuddle and hiking buddy. Although he can be quite stubborn, we love our sweet boy and he has brought nothing but happiness and...
Owners Surprised When Their Pet Chicken Hatched A Duck
During the pandemic in April, Vermont couple Caleb and Courtney Sugarman decided to keep themselves busy by getting a few ducks. Then, a few months later, they were gifted Silkie chickens from one of their friends. As they explained to the Vermont TV station WCAX, they were very surprised one day when they discovered that one of their chickens was sitting on top of a duck egg. Both Caleb and Courtney were surprised with how the chicken got a hold of the duck egg, but they figured that they would “just kind of let her be.” By...
The 10 Most Dangerous States For Wildlife Collisions
If you live in the United States, you probably depend on a car to get around. But although driving is often the quickest (and sometimes only) way to get from point A to point B, operating a vehicle also rife with safety hazards. These risks are even higher in certain U.S. states where moose, deer, coyotes, and other wildlife share highways carved out of their natural habitat. Now a new study has revealed which U.S. states are most prone to wildlife collisions based on 10 years of data from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway...
Woman Viciously Attacked While Feeding Homeless Cats
Maria Salete Ouverney makes a modest living as housekeeper, but this extremely kind woman still uses whatever she earns to feed the feral cats living around her Oakland Park, Florida, neighborhood. Unfortunately, the 63-year-old woman was about to learn that generous acts aren’t always rewarded in kind. The Florida woman was feeding feral cats living in an alley behind a McDonald’s when she was viciously attacked by a man who beat her so badly she wound up in the hospital. Photo: Flickr/Brian Evans According to the victim’s...
Our Fabulous Faye
Faye is a German Shepherd about 12 years old we believe. She was living in the backyard of her home and was in very poor condition when we discovered her. She was ate up with fleas, crippled with arthritis and both eyes were terribly infected and she was blind from never having any medical care. PHOTO: Barbara Gilpin We asked the owner if we could take her and the other dog that lived there to the Vet and get them some help. The old lady didn’t care and we did our best to care for the two dogs all summer with good food, flea meds and...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Enter your SAC data, join us for a webcast and more!
Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Enter your Shelter Animals Count 2020 data now!We are more than halfway done with January, so you know what that means. It’s time to enter your Shelter Animals Count (SAC) 2020 data! Enter your January – December 2020 data now and enter to win part of $20,000 in grants for your participation. The deadline to enter your data and qualify for a… Learn More Register now for Weekly International CallsMaddie’s Fund hosts an...
