Groupon Profits Off Animal Exploitation By Keeping Roadside Zoos In Business
Groupon makes its money by bringing business to companies who in turn offer discounted deals to customers. Services companies like restaurants, gyms, and hotels can benefit from this relationship, but As Sentient Media reports, Groupon also partners with businesses that exploit wild animals for tourist entertainment and profit. Groupon has worked with some of the most infamous wildlife exploiters in the United States, including the Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Park (G.W. Exotic), the facility owned by “Tiger King” Joe...
A Sick and Swollen Stray Dog Fainted in Front of a Convenience Store
A poor dog was a sad sight in front of a convenience store — all sick and swollen. The stray dog seemed like she was only taking a good nap on the pavement, but it turns out she had already fainted. According to a video from AnimalSTEP official, the dog fainted due to sickness and exhaustion. Her face was severely swollen — a sign of infection, and as seen on the video, she was having difficulty breathing. Based on reports, the female dog might have been hit by something. Photo: Youtube/AnimalSTEP Official Thankfully, a good...
Stray Puppy with Crooked Leg Rescued, Doesn’t Let That Leg Get in Her Way
This story was submitted as part of the Fur-tastic Scrapbook contest. Winners will receive $500, plus $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite rescue. Submissions are being accepted through July 13. To share your story, click here! I rescued Breik when she was a tiny baby. She was running loose in a prominent part of Louisville, Kentucky, when animal control picked her up. The ACOs called me personally since I was a K9 Officer and very familiar with the Belgian Malinois breed. PHOTO: JULIE SCHMIDT Breik was a skinny puppy with a crooked...
Why Are Cats Terrified Of Cucumbers?
Cats may seem fierce and aloof, ready to take on the world and conquer their enemies – until a cucumber appears. If you’ve ever had a cat in your life, you likely know about the cucumber trick. You slide a cucumber behind your cat while they’re occupied and when they finally notice it, they freak out! Many people have taken to social media to share about their “cats versus cucumbers” and it’s made many people curious: Why are cats so terrified of the green fruit? Photo: Wikimedia Commons According to ABC...
Rescued Dogs Will Finally Taste Freedom After Flying To Safety For Independence Day
On July 4, we celebrate America’s independence and all the rights we hold dear. But life and liberty are also important for animals, especially for shelter pets hoping someone will adopt them. This is particularly true in the South, where shelter overcrowding leaves animals at risk of euthanasia. Not only are homeless pets forced to spend their days in crowded, noisy kennels, but they also risk their lives with each passing day they await forever homes. Photo: Pixabay In honor of Independence Day–and to celebrate The Animal Rescue...
How to Trim Dog Nails
How often should I trim my dog’s nails? Dog’s nails should be trimmed every three to four weeks, regardless of the dog’s breed, size or nail color. You can either use nail clippers like the guillotine clippers on the right or a Dremmel tool to grind the nail. © Melissa Kauffman Tools for trimming dog nails at home: You’ll need the following tools to trip nails at home. You can get these at a dog retail store or online at Chewy or Amazon. Will trimming my dog’s nails hurt him? Yes, if you trim the quick. The...
Bear Cub With Head Stuck In Plastic Jug Rescued Just In Time In Connecticut
Connecticut is home to over 1,200 black bear who are naturally curious animals. They will sniff and poke their heads into empty containers in search of food – which can lead to a dangerous situation. DEEP Wildlife biologists immediately responded to a report of a bear cub spotted with its head stuck in a tight plastic jug. Connecticut Fish and Wildlife shared the rescue story and wrote, “Given the warm weather and tight fit of the container, it was important to try and free the cub quickly.” Screenshot: Facebook/Connecticut...
A Golden Retriever was Given the Title “Best Nanny” in an Adorable Instagram Reel
Golden retrievers are considered one of the best family dog breeds you can adopt. Their gentle and friendly personalities make them excellent companions at home. Goldies are also intelligent dogs, so they are easy to train and quick to learn many tricks. Photos and videos of golden retrievers are one of the most shared content on the internet. Even on social media, pet accounts for goldies have many followers, and a lot of them are internet famous. The sweet golden retriever is truly a gift to humanity. A California family is lucky to have a...
Proposed Bill Would Eliminate Breed Discrimination In Public Housing
It is an unfortunate fact that stereotypes and unscientific assumptions about dog breeds can lead to discriminatory policies. This misinformation makes it so some breeds are more likely to get adopted than others, while property owners and local governments take these false impressions as reason to ban breeds like pit bulls and Rottweilers from being owned by tenants, according to the Humane Society of the United States. The Pets Belong With Families Act (H.R.5828) would eliminate dog breed restrictions in public housing. Assumptions about...
Scared and Skittish Dog Transforms, Now Asks Strangers to Pet Him
This story was submitted as part of the Fur-tastic Scrapbook contest. Winners will receive $500, plus $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite rescue. Submissions are being accepted through July 13. To share your story, click here! I rescued Arctic one year ago through Wisconsin Adopt a Golden Retriever. He came to me shy, scared, and skittish because he had been abused and most likely abandoned. He wouldn’t let anyone touch him, he wasn’t socialized with other dogs or people, and he didn’t know how to play with toys....
