Chimpanzee Star ‘Tonka’ Found Alive After Owner Faked His Death
You may not know Tonka by name, but it’s possible you’d recognize him as the chimpanzee star in ’90s films like George of the Jungle and Buddy. He’s an animal star that won a lot of hearts over the years, co-acting alongside the likes of Alan Cumming and Brendan Fraser. Sadly, Tonka’s years of stardom didn’t lead to such a bright future. In fact, Tonka eventually wound up with Tonia Haddix as an owner, an animal broker at the former Missouri Primate Foundation. Animal rights organization PETA found Tonka at...
Cat ‘Graduates’ University Alongside His Owner After Attending Zoom Classes
Like many students, Francesa Bourdier was caught in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic during her college career. Rather than letting that stop her, she opted to take online classes when her university switched to virtual learning and she recently graduated! However, she didn’t graduate alone. She did it right alongside her best friend, a feline named Suki. Photo: flickr/Helena Jacoba Francesa studied at the University of Texas at Austin and Suki joined her for zoom lectures and homework sessions. It only seemed fitting that the cat...
Abandoned Barn Kitten with Trouble Walking is Rescued, Nursed Back to Health
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! For several years, I rented a small apartment on a farm. The farm owner left a lot to be desired in terms of animal care. My studio apartment was right next to his barn, where feral barn cats lived. (and, sadly, died) I helped when I could, but with my own animals, I couldn’t take on the task of caring for the whole feral colony. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ANDREAS LISCHKA One afternoon,...
Six Signs You’ve Found The Best Pet Sitter
As much as you want your pet to join you for all of your adventures, it’s not always possible. This is why it’s important to have a trusted pet sitter who can care for your pets while you’re away. For first-time pet parents, this process can feel daunting – how do you find the best pet sitter for your furry family member? To help you out, we’ve put together a list of things you should look for when interviewing potential sitters. They’re happy to provide client references Professional pet sitters will...
7 Tips on how to hold a memorial service for your dog that has died
Losing your dog is hard as he’s one of the closest members of your family so having a memorial service is an important part of the grieving process: here’s how to do it. “For many, a memorial service or celebration of a pet’s life can be an important, meaningful part of the grieving process,” says Maryglenn Warnock, a certified pet bereavement counselor and ordained pet funeral officiant/pet chaplain who currently serves on the advisory board of Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, on the board of the Nashville...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Behavior resources, paid family leave, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How to improve your animal welfare organization’s presence, and why it mattersDoes your organization show up in a Google search? To answer this question, it would depend on what the search was. With the majority of people using Google to search online, it’s important to understand what they’re searching as it pertains to your organization, and even more importantly, for your organization to show up in… Learn More These free...
Today’s Must-Know Rules of the Road
Anna Jacoby planned to hit the road with her beloved adopted dog, Jack. But as she plotted her “workcation” to Denver, Colorado, she put on the brakes. She discovered Jack would face extra scrutiny in The Mile-High City because he’s a Pit Bull. The breed is only allowed in Denver if owners pay to have their dogs evaluated and permitted — this also applies to visitors. “If you have a bully breed and you want to take a road trip in America, you have to check the local laws,” Anna says. “It’s...
Key findings about our dog walking habits: is he getting enough exercise?
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A Rescue Effort Took Three Days To Be Able To Get An African Grey Parrot Out Of The Sewer
Imagine getting stuck in a storm drain for three day… This happened to an African Grey Parrot in Los Angeles where the feathered friend of a family flew into the sewer, and the rescue efforts weren’t short of being comprehensive. [embedded content] The owners had some trouble with their mission as the sewers had very small openings so no one could fit in and retrieve their scared parrot, Millie. They have already tried luring the parrot with her favorite treat but they weren’t able to get her close enough to be able to get...
Hamster in Cute Royal Robe and Crown Celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee
Aside from Her Majesty’s grandson, Prince Louis, a hamster named Princess Phoebe became an internet star during the Platinum Jubilee celebration. Princess Phoebe was dressed in a royal robe and a tiny crown in the video. She was cutely munching on some treats as she was sitting in the palm of her owner Jaieden Ace Shen. The lovely hamster was treated like a queen for the day, and she undoubtedly deserves to be pampered. Photo: Youtube/ Good Morning America The short clip was featured in various media outlets on the internet, like Good...
