First Play Session Between Baby Gorilla And Dad Captured On Video At Zoo Atlanta
Western lowland gorillas are critically endangered. According to WWF, “Because of poaching and disease, the gorilla’s numbers have declined by more than 60% over the last 20 to 25 years. Even if all of the threats to western lowland gorillas were removed, scientists calculate that the population would require some 75 years to recover.” Zoo Atlanta is proud to be home to one of North America’s largest populations of western lowland gorillas and is thrilled to share these fascinating animals with the world. On April 24,...
Endangered Sheep Smuggled and Cloned in Montana Trophy Hunting Scheme
Arthur “Jack” Schubarth, an 80-year-old man from Vaughn, Montana, has pleaded guilty to serious wildlife crimes stemming from his near decade-long endeavor to breed giant hybrid sheep. These creatures, intended for trophy hunting on captive preserves, were created through controversial and illegal means, involving the smuggling and cloning of endangered sheep species. Photo: PexelsA Montana rancher, Arthur “Jack” Schubarth, pleaded guilty to illegal sheep breeding activities. The Illicit Scheme Unveiled...
Whistleblower Email Says Los Angeles Shelters Overcrowded and Struggling as 800 Dogs Face Euthanasia Crisis
In the heart of Los Angeles, a city that prides itself on compassion towards animals, a silent crisis unfolds within the walls of its no-kill shelters. With a noble mission to provide sanctuary to every abandoned soul, these shelters face an overwhelming reality that challenges their very foundation. Behind the closed doors of L.A.’s no-kill shelters, overcrowding has led to the alleged euthanization of 800 dogs, an ethical dilemma, and an urgent call for community intervention. Photo: PexelsLos Angeles animal shelters face severe...
Sunday Scaries FOMO Bones Review 2024: An Expert Breakdown
Click to Skip Ahead Our Final Verdict We give Sunday Scaries FOMO Bones a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Quality: 4.75/5 Effectiveness: 4.5/5 Ingredients: 4.8/5 Value: 4.5/5 “Sunday scaries” is the feeling of dread so many of us get when we realize the weekend is coming to an end and we have to go to work tomorrow. This feeling likely strikes our dogs too, though the more accurate term for them may be the “Monday mournfuls.” This term is especially apt for dogs who suffer from separation anxiety when their owners leave....
Cat, Kevin Durant, Missing For 7 Years Is Reunited With Mom Thanks To Microchip
A beloved cat named Kevin Durant went missing in 2017. His mother, Elizabeth Gillespie, searched for him and started to lose hope that he would ever be found. It took seven long years, but she finally received a text on Thursday night saying her precious feline had been found. Kevin didn’t wander far as he was found living in a cat colony just a mile away from his home. He was brought into Walker County Animal Shelter and was scanned for a microchip, which he had. 24Petwatch was contacted by the shelter who then contacted Elizabeth with...
Breaking: Plant-Based Diets for Dogs Are Healthy!
“Properly formulated plant-based diets for dogs are healthy, studies show, because “dogs have nutrient requirements, not ingredient requirements,” and a revolutionary commercial diet is making it easy for pet parents to choose plant-based. For a long time, the idea that dogs should eat a primitive diet mimicking that of their carnivorous wolf ancestors has dominated canine nutrition. But the truth is that modern dogs aren’t wolves—they’re dogs and omnivores. What’s more, recent studies demonstrate...
Little Gray Kitten Crashes a Family’s Walk with Their Dog
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! One fall day, we went to a trail near the local humane society to walk our dog. Hopping out of the Jeep, I spotted two of the biggest blue eyes peeking out of the brush. When I walked over, this little grey cat ran away. It’s then I noticed he was nearly bald from his armpits down. A sunny day brought many dog walkers, and I could not find this little thing again. CAT. PHOTO:...
Self-Proclaimed Dog Person Takes in Cat Whose Owner Died
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! Cleocatra officially became mine almost a year and half after I met her. When her owner died, the family couldn’t keep her, and my friend’s family, who didn’t really want her, took her in. When I told them I thought she was gorgeous, they begged me to take her. I couldn’t because of living situations. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PETER KRAAYVANGER However, eight months...
Coughing, Sneezing Kitten with Bubbles Coming Out of Her Nose Wins Over Potential Adopters
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! After moving in together, my boyfriend and I immediately started thinking about adopting a cat. I looked online at many shelters in the Boston area. One day, I finished work early and I just had this feeling: I needed to go look for a cat right meow! I went to the only shelter that was nearby, downtown. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / José Paulo Vasconcelos When I walked in, I was...
Wildlife Heroes Use Cunning Disguise to Save Orphaned Kit from the Brink
In a unique wildlife rescue operation, staff at the Richmond Wildlife Center in Virginia have turned to an unusual method to ensure the health and future independence of an orphaned red fox kit. By donning a fox mask while interacting with the kit, they aim to prevent the young animal from becoming overly familiar with humans. The decision to use a fox mask stems from the critical need to avoid imprinting or habituation to humans, which can severely impact an animal’s ability to survive in the wild, Business Insider reports. This...
