Fisher Sightings Stir Hope as Long Lost Species Returns to Ohio
In a striking turn of events, the fisher—a mammal long thought extirpated from Ohio—has been spotted, hinting at a possible resurgence in the state’s wildlife tapestry. This discovery in Northeast Ohio could mark the return of a species that vanished from the region over two centuries ago, Newsweek reports. Photo: Ohio Division of WildlifeFishers, once extirpated from Ohio, have been spotted again. Historical Context and Recent Sightings Fishers, part of the weasel family, were once a common sight in Ohio but faced...
Over 50 Dogs And Cats Safely Land In New Jersey To Find Forever Homes
Over 50 shelter pets left overcrowded Louisiana shelters on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and boarded a Flight to Freedom. Photo: JPAWS In the early morning hours of April 30th, staff and volunteers arrived at the airport to help the dogs and cats board the Good Flight headed to New Jersey. Photo: Iberville Parish Animal Shelter The work to prep the pets for the flight started very early at St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter. The seven dogs from the shelter with tickets on the flight were treated to warm baths thanks to dedicated staff....
Audacious Side-Eye & Other Subtle Ways That Pip Shows Hate Toward Me
Hi, I’m Allison. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three mixed-breed dogs from Thailand, Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. Have I ever had trouble bonding with a dog? Yes. My mother has a Chihuahua named Pip. That’s it. That’s the end of this article. Do I really need to expand on things? Okay, maybe I should provide more details about the situation. I don’t want to seem biased towards Chihuahuas. It is 2024 after all, and breed-hate will not be tolerated! My mother has a Chihuahua, and despite us living...
Scientists Race Against Time to Save Northern White Rhino From Extinction With IVF
The northern white rhino is on the edge of extinction. With only two females remaining, both infertile, the species faces a grim future. However, a groundbreaking achievement in reproductive technology offers a glimmer of hope. Scientists have successfully initiated the first in vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancy using a southern white rhino as a surrogate, marking a pivotal moment in conservation efforts, The Guardian reports. Photo: PexelsOnly two northern white rhinos remain alive today. Understanding the IVF Breakthrough The process...
Dog Nearly Choked To Death By Collar Starts New Life In Idaho
We received the best news on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day – Polly (a.k.a. Polly Pocket) has been adopted! Do you remember the sweet pup who arrived at Iberville Parish Animal Shelter in Louisiana with a swollen head due to an embedded collar? She was nearly choked to death by a collar that was placed on her as a puppy and never removed as she continued to grow. Photo: Bayou Buddies We asked for your help to cover her medical bills through Greater Good Charities’ (GGC) Emergency Animal Medical fund and you stepped up in a big...
Pup Loses Her Person But Gains a New Family Who Loves Her to Pieces
The following story is a finalist in the Rescue to Royalty Challenge. Three grand prize winners will receive a $250 shopping spree, while a shelter of their choosing will be awarded $2,000 in cash and needed supplies! You can vote for your favorite story here through May 8! We inherited Bebe from my mother-in-law after she passed away. Barb, my mother-in-law, had rescued Bebe from the south after someone surrendered her due to “not living up to their expectations”. She fit right in with Barb and had a wonderful four years until...
Traffic Noises Impact Baby Birds’ Development and Mortality Risk, New Study Shows
Human-caused noises can impact animals. For example, birds’ behavior has been found to change significantly on nights when fireworks are set off. What about before eggs are even hatched, though? New research shows noises can even be damaging then. Researchers at Deakin University in Australia and Doñana Biological Station in Spain recently investigated both the short- and long-term impacts of environmental noises on young birds during incubation and nesting. Their findings, published in the journal Science, show that, when...
Grizzly Bears Set to Be Restored to Washington State’s North Cascades
Grizzlies are headed back to another area within their historic range. The National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) have announced that grizzly bears will be restored to Washington State’s North Cascades ecosystem, from which the species had disappeared largely due to hunting. The last time there was a confirmed sighting of a grizzly in the U.S. portion of the North Cascades was in 1996. PHOTO: PIXABAY / TAPANI HELLMAN In a news release, North Cascades National Park Service Complex Superintendent Don Striker...
Uniting Human & Animal Welfare
[embedded content] The Hays County Resource Center is trailblazing a new animal welfare model that will provide programs focused on public safety, animal safety and lifesaving, increased public access to important resources for pet owners, and community education to provide safe and humane care for pets–and it all began with community engagement. Panelists Lee Ann Shenefiel, Hays County Pet Resource Center Executive Advisor, Alex Villalobos, Hays County Chief of Staff, and Sari M. Vatske, President & CEO of Central Texas Food Bank...
Rare Javan Rhino Calf Spotted in Indonesia Sparks Hope and Urgency for Conservation
In the secluded green depths of Ujung Kulon National Park, a remarkable discovery was recently captured on a trail camera, stirring excitement and hope among conservationists. A critically endangered Javan rhinoceros, known for its rarity and vulnerability, was spotted with a newborn calf. This event marks a significant moment in the ongoing struggle to preserve one of the world’s most endangered species. Photo: PexelsA Javan rhino and her calf were recently spotted on a trail camera in Indonesia. A Glimpse of Rarity Cameras set up in...
The Only Cat Fountain You Never Need to Clean!
Cats love drinking fresh, clean, running water. Recirculating cat fountains were supposed to be the solution, but they never delivered — too many cats don’t like drinking from them, and all cat parents hate cleaning them. Finally, there’s a cat fountain that provides your kitty with clean, cool, fresh water whenever they want it — and you never need to clean it! Cats are notoriously finicky about their water, and need encouragement to drink enough. That’s why cat fountains are so popular: they’re supposed...
Tige the Therapy Dog — Transforming Lives from Memory Care to Crisis Response
In a cozy corner of a Minneapolis memory care unit, an Irish Terrier named Tige brings a unique form of therapy. His owner, Jill Donahue, shares tales of Tige’s journey from a competitive lure coursing dog to a beloved therapy animal. With an infectious enthusiasm and a tail that seldom stops wagging, Tige’s impact on the lives he touches is profound. Photo: Jill DonahueTige is an Irish Terrier who transitioned from competitive lure coursing to therapy work. From the Race Track to Therapy Work Tige’s story begins on the...
Dog Thrives for Years Despite Epilepsy Diagnosis
The following story is a finalist in the Rescue to Royalty Challenge. Three grand prize winners will receive a $250 shopping spree, while a shelter of their choosing will be awarded $2,000 in cash and needed supplies! You can vote for your favorite story here through May 8! The following is the account of my big boy Bear who was diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy soon after I adopted him. I was told by some people that the best thing to do was to euthanize Bear because there wasn’t much you could do to give him a good life. However,...
‘Every Emotion Imaginable Hit Me’: Woman Shares Story About How Her Rescue Cats Saved Her
The following story is a finalist in the Rescue to Royalty Challenge. Three grand prize winners will receive a $250 shopping spree, while a shelter of their choosing will be awarded $2,000 in cash and needed supplies! You can vote for your favorite story here through May 8! This isn’t your run of the mill rescue story. It has nothing to do with how I rescued my boys. It is, however, about how they rescued me. PHOTO: HOLLY MORGAN In 2014, I made some horrible personal decisions. Because of one of these decisions, I lost my job, home, and...
Cat Needs New Home After Losing the Family She’s Had Since Kittenhood
This story was submitted by our shelter friend The Cat House on the Kings. The Cat House on the Kings saves pets’ lives in the Fresno County, California area, and the Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! Security is important to all living beings. We understand how it can rock our world when our security in our home, in our known surroundings, is challenged or taken away. People who work with animals can have this understanding and give it to the animals in their care, but it is...
Help Rehabilitate Injured Bald Eagles So They Can Regain Their Wings
Bald eagles often end up at wildlife rescues, sometimes due to lead poisoning or environmental pollutants, sometimes due to human-related incidents. The Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center is one wildlife rescue that takes them in, and, with your help, we’re ensuring they have what they need to care for these birds. Humane Indiana Wildlife – located in Valparaiso – has already had nearly half a dozen bald eagles come through its doors this year. That’s compared with an average of just 1.5 per...
Help Care for Orphaned Wildlife and Birds Harmed By Oil
One young bird was pulled away from its family by a dog. Six others lost their parents as the family navigated around speeding cars. With your help, we’re lending a hand to the organization where these birds ended up. Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center in Valparaiso, Indiana, takes in about 150 different species each year, which require enclosures with environments suited to them. Some of these animals come from more terrestrial areas, while others arrive from the shores of neighboring Lake Michigan. They all...
Terrified Horses Bolt Through London Streets, Sparking Outcry for Military Policy Review
On a seemingly ordinary Wednesday morning, central London was the scene of an unexpected and distressing event involving the Household Cavalry’s horses. During a routine exercise in the Belgravia area, close to Buckingham Palace, a loud noise from nearby construction work startled the horses. This incident led to a chaotic scene as several horses, spooked by the noise, bolted through the streets of London, CNN reports. Photo: Adobe Stock / Paul CummingsSeveral Household Cavalry horses were injured in central London. Immediate Impact and...
Elderly Ukraine Man Devotes His Days To Feeding Homeless Animals
Every morning, an elderly man named Valeriy rises with the sun to feed the homeless pets of Ukraine. He is wandering the streets before most people are awake and is greeted by hungry dogs and cats. He has been caring for the abandoned and stray animals for years, including feeding the stray pets outside his place of employment. Photo: © United for Animals (UfA) His wife, Olena, is also an animal lover and helps nurse sick pets back to health. The couple had to evacuate their home in Avdiivka when the Russians invaded, and their home was...
You’ve Helped Us Protect Habitat for Endangered Species in Argentina, But We’re Not Done Yet
The presence of livestock can threaten the survival of wildlife species, by introducing competition for food and water and through retaliatory killings when predators take an animal like a goat or a cow. This problem can be found throughout the world, but we’ve been working to tackle the issue at a reserve in Argentina for many years, and we’ve just helped add on another parcel that will be livestock-free. Through a partnership between GreaterGood, Greater Good Charities, and Wildlife Conservation Society Argentina, 50,000 acres...
