How Fake Sea Turtle Eggs Are Helping In The Fight Against Poachers
3D printed turtle eggs may not be on your Christmas list this year, but ask any marine biologist and you’ll understand why these deceptive devices are the hottest new item in the fight against illegal poaching. According to CNN, the eggs are the product of a collaboration between US-based conservation organization Paso Pacifico and Hollywood special effects artists. Paso Pacifico 3D prints the “InvestEGGator” devices using a flexible plastic material. About the size of ping pong balls, the eggs each carry a SIM card that...
We Only Went To Look…
My husband really wanted a dog for a long time. Finally, I told him, “Okay, but let’s go to the shelter instead of a breeder. With so many in need, we should give one a good home.” So we drove out to the local shelter – only to look. I made that clear to my husband. I also told him I didn’t want a puppy, I wanted a dog who was slightly older. PHOTO: ANONYMOUS There weren’t many to choose from, maybe 8 or so. As I made my way up and down the cages the dogs were in, I noticed the saddest, most scared little...
My Buddy Jack
16 years ago a woman I was dating begged me to take a young puppy from the shelter where she worked. She told the story of how he was to be euthanized because no one would take him. They couldn’t find a home for him because he ran from everyone, he would not let anyone close, and he was terrified of people. PHOTO: COLIN JAMES The rest of story was that someone had hurt him, badly. I thought I was doing him a favor, I believed I was being of service. I bestowed the honor of naming him Jack, after a great man in my life who had passed on...
Senior Black Lab Finally Finds Forever Home After 1,134 Days In Shelter
A senior black Labrador retriever receives the best Christmas gift ever – a forever home. Animal Friends, an animal shelter in Pittsburgh, took in a black Labrador retriever named Capone over three years ago who learned “good things come to those who wait.” Capone spent 1,134 days in the shelter waiting for someone to pick him. The smart and well-mannered boy was showered with love by the staff but deserved to spend his golden years in a loving home. Photo: Facebook/Animal Friends Multiple interested people came forward...
Rachel Bilson Mourns The Loss Of Her 15-Year-Old Dog “My First Baby”
Actress Rachel Bilson took to Instagram to share the devastating news that her ‘first baby’, Thurmen Murmen, had passed away. The 15-year-old dog was a huge part of Bilson’s life and often accompanied her to interviews and daily adventures in Los Angeles. Bilson adopted the poodle mix and loved him with all her heart. Whenever she was out of town for work, Thurman would spend time at Grandma’s house and talk to his mom on the phone. When Bilson would call her mother to check in she told People, “I hear him...
People Urge Woman To Leave Her Boyfriend After She Shared A Video Of Him Playing With Her Dog
As pet owners, we will often pick a partner based on how they interact with our animals. We want to think that we’re picking someone warm and gentle who will love our pets as unconditionally as we do – even if they get frustrated with our pets. So, after sharing a video of her boyfriend playing outside with her dog, one TikTok user, @bricksmom, ended up getting her feed flooded with people encouraging her to dump her boyfriend. The video was posted with the caption, “camera’s are a woman’s best friend.” She...
Man Known As ‘Pet Picasso’ Draws Photos Of Pets On Post-it Notes To Raise Money For Rescue Animals
Before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us were living regular lives. I’m sure as we rang in the 2020 new year on December 31st, we certainly could not imagine that life would be taking such a drastic turn in a matter of months. It’s not like any of us expected to be living through a global pandemic in our lifetime but we’ve all had to face changes in spite of the current events. For one California resident, Ed Attanasio, he was working as an artist-in-residence at San Jose’s Kaleid Gallery in addition to...
Kayaker Rescues Seal That Got Trapped Inside Of A Pillowcase
The world’s oceans offer so much to see. From beautiful fish and stunning coral reefs to charming marine mammals, our oceans have it all. As one kayaker was enjoying a trip along the coast of Pelican Point in Namibia, he encountered a very peculiar sight. It was an animal unlike he’s ever seen before. After observing the creature for a moment, the man realized that it was a seal trapped inside a pillowcase. The man, Naude, knew he had to help. However, every time that he tried to get close to the seal, the frightened animal would...
Stray Cat Steals The Show During A Performance By The Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra
During a performance by the Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra, one special feline decided to crash the show. Luckily for us, someone saw fit to get a video of the scene unfolding. Anyone who has a cat of their own knows how silly they can be in this regard. They love to be the center of attention and have little regard for those around them. It’s like they have a sixth sense for when we actually need to get something done and they arrive right then. That’s what seemed to happen during the performance! Right when they were...
Rescue Road Trip Turns Into An Unbreakable Bond That’s Now Raising Awareness Of Other Adoptable Pets
Brothers Henry and Elias Friedman left New York for Southern California in 2018 on a road trip that would change lives. Henry, 30, intended to drive Finn, a stray puppy rescued in Puerto Rico, to his new forever home. Elias, the 32-year-old founder of The Dogist, was tagging a long to document the trip. They never finished the trip. A few hours in, the SoCal family changed their plans and no longer wanted Finn. Thankfully, the ride gave Henry just enough time to see the puppy’s positive qualities. He adopted Finn when they returned...
Cat Trades Shelter for Adventure As He Travels Full-Time in an Airstream
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! Nathan was adopted from Huntsville Animal Services by a retired couple who travel across the country in their RV. The couple had been traveling with three senior cats and each had passed away over the past three years. They lost the last, Cooke,...
Kitten Won’t Let Tail Being Cut Off Stop Her From Living Happy, Healthy Life
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! Evie is a 3-month-old grey kitten who came to Oconee Humane Society in Seneca, South Carolina with her tail partially cut off and de-gloved so that only her muscle was showing. Her tail was very raw, painful and prone to multiple infections if left...
Miracle Kitten Defies the Odds, Survives Months of Medications and Procedures
Moxie’s 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! While the adoption of a once-homeless pet is always special, the journey to that forever home for some of the cats in our care is especially poignant. Photo: Deborah Felin-Magaldi And so it was with little Moxie — a tiny kitten with a...
Woman Throws Dog Off Motel Balcony And Is Immediately Arrested For Animal Cruelty
Volusia Sheriff’s Office was called to a Motel 6 in Daytona Beach, Florida, after a woman threatened to jump off the second floor balcony. But things quickly escalated when the woman threw her dog off the balcony instead. Motel staff informed the officers that the woman stood over the railing and threatened to jump, and then proceeded to attack one of the maids. For everyone’s safety, they called the police. When officers arrived on scene they found the woman had locked herself in her hotel room. One officer equipped with a body...
Australian Police Dog Makes Friends With Two Wild Dolphins
The internet is full of unlikely animal companions. They’re sweet and heartwarming and perfect reminders that friendship has no limitations. And one of the cutest friendships happens to be between a police dog and two dolphins. In the video, police dog Mako can be seen bonding with two very curious dolphins. The canine peers over the side of the water’s edge in order to get a better look at the two marine mammals. As enthralled as Mako is by the two dolphins, they’re equally as captivated by him. It’s impossible not to...
Taylor Swift Sent Out Christmas Cards Featuring Her Cats Dressed Up In Christmas Hats
It’s the height of the holiday season. We’re putting up our trees, baking special treats, decorating our homes, exchanging gifts in a socially distant setting, and sending out greeting cards. And like many of us ordinary folks, celebrities are also getting into the spirit of things. In fact, Taylor Swift has even roped in her adorable cats to help her celebrate the season! On Twitter, Louisville public radio DJ, Kyle Meredith, posted a very cute Christmas card that he’d received from the Grammy-winning singer. The precious...
After Losing Her Beloved Dog to Old Age, This Owner Couldn’t Imagine Getting Another Dog — Until She Met Minnie
Minnie’s 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! Minnie arrived at the Lycoming County SPCA in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on July 29th. She had been hit by a car the day before. She was clearly malnourished, emaciated, and had several injuries, including a limp, and burnt and cut paw...
Cher Is Working To Free A Mall Zoo Gorilla After Saving The World’s Loneliest Elephant
Cher is an icon. And there is another reason to love the diva – she’s a supporter of animals! Earlier this year, Cher was involved in helping an elephant at a Pakistani zoo escape his lonely life. But she didn’t stop there as she is now determined to help Bua Noi, a gorilla living in a zoo inside a Bangkok shopping center. Bua Noi has spent most of his life, ever since 1988, trapped behind bars at Bangkok’s Pata Zoo. Over the years, Pata Zoo has come under fire from various animal rights activists for its mistreatment...
An “Angel” Among Us!
She was thrown out of a car on a cold winters day at our local K-mart parking lot. PHOTO: ANGIE Over a year she lived on her own in the parking lot and adjoining woods. Abused and scared of everything and everyone. That was one of the most harsh winters we have had in a very long time, with snow, ice and freezing temps she must have been terrified. She lived off scraps of food employees and people that heard about her would throw out of their cars, until she was discovered by three rescuers, we named her “Angel”. The three of us...
First Wild Animal Infected With Coronavirus In United States Found In Utah
A wild mink in Utah has tested positive for the coronavirus. This marks the first time a wild animal has been found carrying the disease in the United states. COVID-19 was already known to spread swiftly throughout mink held captive on fur farms, as seen in Denmark and Utah. The USDA has been screening mink in farms in Utah, Michigan and Wisconsin for months. So far, only one wild mink found near a farm in Utah has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. Source: Wikimedia CommonsA wild mink in Utah has tested positive for the coronavirus disease....
