Giant California Condors Descend On Woman’s House And Won’t Leave
California condors are an endangered species with just 160 flying free in California. They are the largest bird in North America and often roost on the branches of tall trees, but a flock of roughly 15 have found an even better place to roost – on the roof and deck of Cinda Mickols’ home. The giant birds invaded the home in Tehachapi over the weekend and refuse to leave. Mickols couldn’t believe her eyes when she looked out her window and saw the giant birds perched on her deck. Photo: Twitter/Seana Lyn However, they have...
Abused Dog Left To Die In A Trash Bag Makes An Incredible Transformation
One German Shepherd puppy got a new chance at life after being rescued near-death from being thrown into a ditch in a trash bag. According to a Facebook post by Animalluvr’s Dream Rescue, 9-month-old Cora was spotted by a “good Samaritan” before her former owner had the chance to throw her away into a ditch. Cora had been stuffed into a trash bag and was about to go into the ditch and to her death when the kind-hearted bystander pleaded with the man to give them the dog. The man initially threatened the good Samaritan with a...
Irish Conservation Program Seeking Someone Who’s ‘Goat’ What it Takes to Herd Endangered Species
Scrolling through job listings can be a pain. It can really get your goat. A new job in Ireland will literally get you goats, though. The Old Irish Goat Society is looking for a full-time goat herder on Howth Head, located in the Dublin Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The aim of the job is to help conserve the endangered Old Irish Goat while utilizing their grazing to help reduce wildfire risk. PHOTO: FACEBOOK/OLD IRISH GOAT SOCIETY A Facebook post from the group says, “This project builds on over a decade of work to save Ireland’s...
Influencer Loses Fans For Euthanizing Dog When She Could Have Just Rehomed Him
Nikki Phillippi is a popular lifestyle blogger on Instagram and YouTube, where she has over a million followers. But the social media influencer drew viral scorn after she and her husband, Dan, admitted to euthanizing the family dog, Bowser, instead of trying to re-home him. Photo: Instagram/nikkiphillippi “Bowser had an aggressive side that reared it’s ugly head a few times over the years,” Nikki wrote on Instagram, explaining how the dog had nipped her young son after the boy grabbed at his food. “Recently he bit...
A Little Ray Of Sunshine After Losing My Thunder
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! On March 22, 2008 I said goodbye to Thunder, my black lab of 15yrs. It left a huge hole in my heart. PHOTO: Pexels.com December 25th, 2009 I am on my way to work in my patrol vehicle when I observe a vehicle stopped on the freeway by a bridge. An amazing young woman had stopped because she thought she saw an animal in distress. She was was right. It was a black lab. He looked like...
Hawaii About To Become The Sixth State To Ban Animal Cosmetic Testing
Hawaii has taken a stand against animal testing and is waiting for Governor David Ige to sign Hawaii Cruelty Free Cosmetics Act into law. The bill would ban cosmetic manufacturers from selling any cosmetic product involving new animal testing starting January 1, 2022, states Cruelty Free International. Photo: Pixabay Over 40 countries have banned cosmetic animal testing, but the U.S. is not one of them. Individual states are taking matters into their own hands in hopes of influencing a nationwide ban on the inhumane testing. Hawaii will be...
47 Cats and Kittens Rescued From Hoarding Situation In Santa Cruz Are Looking For Forever Homes
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is an open door shelter that never turns away a pet in need. Even if that means taking in 47 cats and kittens at the start of kitten season. The shelter recently rescued 47 cats and kittens from a hoarding situation. They received a tip that roughly 50 cats were living in poor conditions in a small RV. The owner surrendered all the felines and the shelter is now looking for loving forever homes. Photo: Facebook/Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter “These cats did not get the resources they needed in their...
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Missouri To Allow Restraining Orders To Protect Pets Of Domestic Violence Victims
A new bill just passed in Missouri that grants added protection to domestic violence victims, including protecting their pets. Bill SB 71 will allow judges to add pets to protection orders issued for domestic violence cases. Previously, judges could issue protection orders for a person involved in a domestic abuse situation, but not for their pet(s). This could sometimes put animals in dangerous situations where abusers would use the pet(s) against the victim, or neglect/abuse a pet due to mental health or behavior issues. But thanks to the...
After Spending 200 Days At Shelter, Rescued Dog Finds His Perfect Home
Chuckie is a sweet and loving dog, even though humans haven’t done much to deserve his affection. The rescued dog was saved from the side of a highway in Georgia, where Chuckie was first abandoned, then struck three times by cars as traffic whizzed past. Sadly, none of the drivers bothered to stop and help him. By the time Chuckie was rescued, the dog had suffered such serious wounds he’d experience permanent neurological damage. Photo: Facebook/Dog Orphans Humane Society “Chuckie had been struck by a vehicle three times...
