Sick And Dead Birds Showing Up Around Backyard Feeders As Salmonellosis Outbreak Worsens
People in Washington have been filling their bird feeders with the best of intentions. They’ve been killing their feathered friends in the process. With reports of sick or dead birds around backyard feeders coming in from multiple counties, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is asking residents either empty their feeders or take extra precautions. The WDFW believes the state may be in the midst of a salmonellosis outbreak. Source: PexelsFinches like pine siskins and other songbirds have been becoming sick and dying in...
Two Gorillas Test Positive For Coronavirus At San Diego Zoo
Gorillas share 98% of DNA with humans, making them susceptible to many of the same viruses. San Diego Zoo announced on Tuesday that two of their gorillas have tested positive for the coronavirus and other gorillas in the troop are showing symptoms. “Aside from some congestion and coughing, the gorillas are doing well,” said Lisa Peterson, executive director, San Diego Zoo Safari Park. “The troop remains quarantined together and are eating and drinking.” Photo: Pixabay While only two of the eight gorillas tested...
Dwarf Giraffes Discovered In The Wild For The First Time
When most people think about giraffes, they think about an animal with a long neck that is able to reach the top of the tallest tree. As it turns out, a dwarf version of the giraffe does exist and they saw them for the first time. Two dwarf giraffes were discovered by scientists in Namibia and Uganda. Rather than being 16 feet tall, like their supersized cousins, they are only 8’6″ and 9’4″ tall. Uganda’s Muchison Falls National Park is the location where a dwarf giraffe was spotted for the first time in December...
Delivery Driver Finds A Note From A Customer Asking For A Dog Companion
If you have a dog in your family, you realize just how much love they can bring to you. The unfortunate reality for far too many pet owners, however, is that they are going to have to grieve the loss of their pet far too early. Sometimes, we need someone that will help us out and allow us to deal with the grieving process that we must go through. We may lean on the shoulder of a family member or close friend but there are times when a stranger may step up to the plate and do what no one else could do. For the person in this story, that...
Puppy Found Abandoned In Garbage And Needing A Home
We sometimes see dogs on the street and our hearts really go out to them. We may even try to do our best to help them, but it isn’t always the easiest thing to do. A Greek rescue was recently called when someone saw a puppy running in an area that was full of garbage. It was an abandoned warehouse, and DAR Animal Rescue was there to do what they could to help him. At one time, DAR Animal Rescue had a shelter in the area but the shelter had been destroyed when a flood happened. After going back to the abandoned warehouse, they saw the...
Paralyzed Dog Gets Upset With Rescuers But Their Patience Pays Off
We sometimes hear about animals that are abandoned in the cruelest of ways. Perhaps that was seen more powerfully than any other time when a paralyzed dog was suffering, abandoned on the street with his back legs tied together. Rescuers were there to help him and, you’ll be happy to know, the dog they named “Comfy” was eventually able to walk. An animal rescue group in India, Animal Aid Unlimited, had the following to say: “We don’t know what caused this sweetheart’s injury. His spine was hurt; he could not...
People Have Fallen In Love With This Western Town-Themed Chicken Coop
If you have never had the chance to raise a chicken before, you are really missing out on an amazing joy in life. Chickens do more than provide us with eggs, they are lovely animals that have just as much personality as any cat or dog. That being said, there is another reason to love chickens, and that is the fact that you get to design and build a chicken coop. Although most people with chickens will opt for a traditional coop, that isn’t the case with everyone. Take, for example, Mitzi Ballard. She loves her chickens and even is a...
Shelter Dogs Become Best Friends After Failed Adoptions, End Up in Same Forever Home
This story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! Moonstone-Moonstone, who we affectionately called “Moonie”, was a 1-year-old pit bull mix found as a stray locally in Dayton, Ohio and released to Humane Society of Greater Dayton from a local high-kill shelter on August 2, 2019. She...
Dog Leads Rescuers To Elderly Blind Owner Trapped In A Brook
Dog’s are often referred to as “man’s best friend,” and for good reason too. They are often there for us in our times of need. One lucky elderly man from Limington, Maine, was very lucky that he had his best friend by his side while on a walk. As WCSH reports, the 84-year-old, who is also legally blind, was out for walk with his yellow Labrador, Samantha. He had tried to put Samantha back on her leash when he slipped and fell into a brook. Samantha immediately began to bark and drew attention. One woman heard the...
Amazing Albino Animals That You Have To See To Believe
What Are Albino Animals and What Causes Albinism? Albino animals have a congenital disease that cause them to look a little bit different than we’re used to. According to the National Geographic, “Albinism occurs when an individual inherits one or more mutated genes from both parents that interfere with the body’s production of melanin, the main pigment that determines the color of skin, fur, and eyes.” Without melanin, albino animals have white fur or skin, and often red or light blue eyes. Photo: Pixabay What Are The...
70 Dogs Have Died And 80 More Sick After Eating Pet Food With High Levels Of Aflatoxin, Recall Expanded
Midwestern Pet Foods just announced it’s expanding their recall to over 1000 lots of dog and cat food due to possible fatal levels of aflatoxin. On December 30, 2020, the company announced a recall of three varieties of Sportmix dog foods and cat food after 28 dogs died after eating the contaminated food. The pet food company issued an expansion of the original recall on January, 11, after 42 more dogs died and dozens more fell ill after eating the company’s product. Photo: Pixabay Missouri Department of Agriculture tested...
Owners Have Dog’s Eyes Removed Rather Than Treat Infection, Dump Him At Shelter Afterwards
Most people would easily say that they do whatever they can to care for their dog, regardless of whether it is feeding them, giving them a good place to sleep, or taking care of their medical needs. Every once in a while, however, we hear about somebody who falls short of the mark and that is what happened in Rancho Santa Fe, California last month. A dog named Louis, a three-year-old lab and shepherd mix, was taken to the Helen Woodward Animal Center. He had been given up by his former owners and it was for an unbelievable reason. Louis had...
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Investigating Harassment Of Florida Manatee Found With ‘Trump’ Etched On Its Back
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating the “disturbing” defacement of a Florida manatee. A local woman discovered the manatee swimming in Homosassa River in Citrus County, Florida, with the word “Trump” etched in algae on its back. Hailey Warrington, who operates a family boat charter in the area, spotted a group of manatees on a tour and started to take photos and video footage when she noticed the etching. “We don’t typically see manatees harassed like that,” she told Herald-Tribune....
51-Year-Old Husband And Father Survives COVID-19 After Being Ventilated Twice
Rick Jones is excited to be home after enduring COVID-9 for two months. His dog is happy to have him home, too. Jones, 51, was twice placed on a ventilator while suffering from coronavirus disease. The Norton Shores, Michigan, resident endured what few even survive, and emerged with a new outlook on life. It started out as a high fever and chills, but soon Jones was having trouble breathing. Before long, he was taken to Mercy Health Muskegon. “He’s one of the types of COVID patients that you don’t expect to get sick really...
Register now for the No Place Like Home Challenge!
Lost animals know there really is no place like home. That’s why ten national organizations are collaborating to bring you the very first Return to Home grant opportunity (traditionally known as “Return to Owner”) with the No Place Like Home Challenge! The goal of the Challenge is to make Return to Home (RTH) part of your culture. We know it doesn’t happen overnight, but small steps lead to BIG results. A simple microchipping campaign can go a long way in getting lost pets back to their owners. Learn...
Skittish and Scared Pup Finds Her Confidence in Foster Home
This story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! At about 4-years-old, Fauna was likely living as a stray dog for quite some time. When she was picked up by a county animal control organization, the staff said she was shut down and terrified of life in general. On a routine transfer trip, SICSA...
Shelter Community Comes Together to Cover Medical Costs So Cat Can Find Forever Home
This story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! Soon after Paws4ever rescued Pria from a crowded county shelter, we found out that she had stage 3/4 kidney disease, a chronic upper respiratory infection, and arthritis. Paws4ever took her to the vet regularly for bloodwork, exams, and medication...
UK Veterinarians Want Compulsory Spaying And Neutering Of Cats And Dogs To Stop Overbreeding
Pet owners around the world are encouraged to spay and neuter their dogs and cats to prevent unwanted pregnancies, overbreeding, and lower the risk of certain cancers and infections. But some UK veterinarians believe it may be time to make it a law. A study of 100 veterinary surgeries conducted by Direct Line Pet Insurance found that 82% of veterinarians in the UK believe the spaying and neutering of cats and dogs should be compulsory unless the owner is a registered breeder. Pixabay Commercial licensed breeders by law are only able to breed...
Rescue Cat Who Shut Down at Shelter, Opens Up in New Forever Home
Cinnamon’s story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! Cinnamon is a striking, medium-haired tortie of 6 years old. She was living outdoors in South Florida for many years. Cinnamon always sought attention from her feeders, so they eventually decided it was time to rescue her. She was then...
Retired Police Dog Starts Crying When She Meets Her Former Partner
Eight-year-old German shepherd Wangwang retired from the police department in 2019, but she still remembers her service. She remembers her handler, too. Wangwang previously worked with the Xichuan Police as a sniffer dog at security checkpoints in Henan province, central China, the Daily Star reports. Source: YouTube/The OverSeaTVWangwang reunites with her former handler after over a year. After retiring, Wangwang was adopted into a new home, but that meant saying goodbye to her handler. “Police dogs are generally well fed at the...
