More Than 1,000 Birds Suddenly Crash Into Buildings And Die In Philadelphia
It was an early October night when more than 1,000 birds suddenly crashed into buildings Philadelphia and fell to their deaths. The incident is still a mystery, even to bird experts, but all signs so far lay the blame on urban sprawl. “So many birds were falling out of the sky, we didn’t know what was going on,” said Stephen Maciejewski, a 71-year-old retired social worker and volunteer for Audubon Pennsylvania told the Philadelphia Inquirer. “It was a really catastrophic event. The last time something like this...
Zoo Asks Guests To Stop Throwing Objects Into Exhibits After Finding A Coin In An Alligator’s Stomach
The Saint Louis Zoo in Missouri has recently released a post in which they shared a very alarming message after one of their Chinese alligators turned out to have a “foreign object” lodged in their intestines. The zookeepers shared how the alligator was undergoing a regular medical check-up when her x-ray came back showing a coin stuck in her stomach. The assistant director of animal health for the zoo, Dr. Chris Hanley, was the one who was doing the examination of the alligator. Dr. Hanley was examining the female...
Neglected Senior Dog Rescued Hours From Death And Nursed Back To Health
Duncan is one very lucky golden retriever. The 10-year-old pup was only 48 hours away from dying in the streets of Dalaman, Turkey, when he was rescued. The poor dog had been abandoned, but he was found by 53-year-old charity founder, Lisa Smart. Smart was able to save Duncan just in time and helped the senior dog get back to his full health. It was a turning point for both Smart and Duncan, who bonded with one another. The dog quickly won his way into Smart’s heart, and she adopted him. Duncan went on to live with Smart in Eastbourne,...
Don’t forget to Scoop the Poop!
Oct 13, 2020 [embedded content] Dog and cat waste left on the ground is something no one likes to see or step on! It pollutes our water and poses a health risk for pets and people, especially children. It adds up! One pile of pet waste might not seem like a lot; however, more than 250,000 dogs live in Austin, generating 150,000 pounds of waste throughout the city every day. When not disposed of properly, this waste washes into local waterways and causes problems with: Human and Pet Health Giardia Roundworms Salmonella Other viruses and...
U.S. Sees Increase In Bee Population After Years Of Decline
When it comes to the environment, one of the biggest concerns is the survival of the bees. They are vital to the ecosystem since they are nature’s pollinators. And while there has been a steady decline in their numbers, there is some hope. The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a new bee colony report that shows some states are actually experiencing an increase in bee populations! The report, was a surprise, showing states like Nebraska, Oklahoma, Michigan, and Maine having the largest increases. Maine happened to experience the...
Beach Clean-Up Finds Dead Sea Turtles Covered In Plastic And Old Fishing Gear
Just off the coast of Brisbane, Australia, there is the Mulgumpin/Moreton Island. Conservationists from the organization Sea Shepherd Australia have recently released very sad and upsetting images of several animals who have died of what is believed to be plastic and other fishing debris. The animals who’d been found deceased were a cormorant and sea turtle. Sea Shepherd Australia had been conducting their second annual beach cleanup, and they were shocked to come across the dead animals on the beach. They were particularly concerned to...
Woman Comes Home To A Mud-Soaked Kitchen After Dog Sneaks In Through The Cat Door
The biggest difference between cats and dogs is you can tell when a dog has done something wrong. They always have that “I’m so sorry, please don’t be mad” expression on their faces. And usually, that look is enough to melt our hearts and help us forgive them for whatever disobedient thing they did. And that was the precise look that greeted Kerry Templeton from Gosport, Hampshire, who had returned home to discover that her pup, Maddie, had left her a surprise in the kitchen. Kerry walked into the room to discover that...
Spain and Portugal Temporarily Ban Nighttime Olive Harvesting and Save Millions Of Birds
Spain and Portugal have temporarily banned suction olive harvesting, which took place at night, for the upcoming season after learning millions of migratory birds were being killed annually. Some of the largest olive oil producers are in these two countries and claim nocturnal harvesting helps preserve the olives’ “aromatic” flavors – but birds pay the price. Photo: Junta de Andalucía Every year, an estimated 2.6 million birds are killed in the Andalusia region of Spain alone, with an additional 96,000 killed in...
What Happens When A Perky Puppy Meets A Much Less Exuberant New Friend?
When you see someone you know you can click with, sometimes the pull is undeniable. Maybe it’s just a chemical reaction in the brain, or maybe it’s a deeper universal power in the universe, either way there is little fighting love at first sight. Especially not when you’re an energetic puppy. The dog in this video is quite sure she’s met her best friend. Her tail is wagging so wildly, it’s nearly pulling her up off the floor. The object of her affection is less than exuberant, to say the least. The stout-shelled...
Is your animal welfare organization looking to increase adoptions? This webcast recording may help!
Want to increase adoptions? One way to do so may be thinking about what pets you aren’t allowing to go home, and revisiting your policies. Is it time we start empowering adopters to take home pets with illnesses, injuries and behavioral problems to allow them to grow, heal and recover? Monica Frenden from Austin Pets Alive! tackles this question in her webcast, Let Them Go Home –Increasing Adoptions. Frenden says you shouldn’t assume what the public will or will not adopt. “People want to feel like heroes,” she...
Wife Wanted A Cat. Husband Wanted A Dog. They Settled On A Cat Who Plays Fetch.
A trending video is using the family cat to remind us of a couple of life’s truisms. First, compromise is key to any good marriage. Second, some cats, including the frisky feline below, can play fetch better than some dogs! “My wife wanted a cat. I wanted a dog. So now we have a cat that plays fetch,” user u/hbouwers wrote on Reddit. The caption is accompanied by an adorable video of the poster’s black-and-white catch gleefully fetching the ball for his or her owner. My wife wanted a cat. I wanted a dog. So now we have...
Wife Wanted A Cat. Husband Wanted A Dog. They Settled On A Cat Who Plays Fetch.
A trending video is using the family cat to remind us of a couple of life’s truisms. First, compromise is key to any good marriage. Second, some cats, including the frisky feline below, can play fetch better than some dogs! “My wife wanted a cat. I wanted a dog. So now we have a cat that plays fetch,” user u/hbouwers wrote on Reddit. The caption is accompanied by an adorable video of the poster’s black-and-white catch gleefully fetching the ball for his or her owner. My wife wanted a cat. I wanted a dog. So now we have...
Dog With Flair For Finding Loose Change Donates His Savings To Local Shelter
Jake is a rescued Dachshund with a flair for finding loose change. This could be because his small size keeps him low to the ground, where he can easily spot coins and wayward bills that have slipped into the sidewalk, street, grass, or beneath city benches. Regardless, the senior dog has collected quite the stash over the years, according to ClickonDetroit. When Jake’s owner, Richard Truett, counted his eagle-eyed dog’s life savings, the Michigan man was surprised to find just over $250. Now Jake, being a very good boy, has...
Jennifer Aniston Adopts Rescue Dog Saying: ‘He Stole My Heart Immediately’
“The Morning Show” actress locked eyes with the handsome Lord Chesterfield and it was love at first sight. She couldn’t resist his floppy ears and puppy breath. Lord Chesterfield is Jennifer Aniston’s new rescue dog, who she said, “stole my heart immediately.” She shared the exiting news on her Instagram page, featuring a video of her new pup all tuckered out. “Hi! I’d like to introduce to you the newest member of our 🐾 family…this is (a very tired) Lord Chesterfield.” The...
Officials Warn, ‘Don’t Get Too Close’ To Wildlife After Woman Props Child Up By Dangerous Bull Elk
Domesticated cats, dogs and other pets are perfectly fine to snuggle closely, but when it comes to wildlife, the rule is simple: “Don’t get too close.” Colorado wildlife officials were forced to spread this message to state park visitors after a woman was seen positioning her child near a bull elk in Estes Park for a photo opportunity. “Every year there’s a case,” said Jason Clay, a spokesperson for Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Source: flickr/Time SniegowskiBull Elk can be dangerous animals, especially...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Boost your animal welfare organization’s RTO rates with Animal Care Officers, supporting renters with pets through Covid-19 and more!
Below is a brief round-up of new blog posts and resources we’ve added over the past week. Boost your animal welfare organization’s return-to-owner rates with Animal Care OfficersWhen trying to boost your animal welfare organization’s return-to-owner (RTO) rates, Animal Care Officers (ACO) can play big role. Adam Ricci, Vice President of the National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA), and Director of Operations at Palm Valley Animal Society in Edinburg, TX, shares how animal welfare organization’s field...
Dogs Are Adopted Faster When Shelters Forgo Breed On Profile, Study Reveals
Dogs are often defined by their breed not their individual personalities and it has led to countless adoptable dogs being passed by. Most adopters look for dogs based on breed, but that is the problem. Pitbulls, Chow-Chows, Rottweilers, and numerous other breeds are often deemed “aggressive” by the general public and those labels can deter people from looking at a shelter dog listed as such. Pixabay “While approximately 1.6 million dogs are adopted from animal shelters in the US annually, it is estimated that 3.3 million...
Researchers Discover Massive Great White Shark “Queen of the Ocean” Off Nova Scotia Coast
A nearly 2-ton great white shark was discovered by marine researchers off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, and dubbed “Queen of the Ocean”. A team of researchers with OCEARCH, a non-profit organization that tracks and studies marine animals, have been observing and tagging great white sharks near Nova Scotia for nearly a month. While storms prevented the team from heading out to sea every day, they still managed to tag eight sharks consisting of males and females of varying age and size. But none compared to a 17-foot female...
Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency Officer And Rescued Goose Are Two Birds Of A Feather
Darrell “Bones” Bernd has many friends, but none so notable as Honk. Bones, Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agent, rescued the goose in July, WVLT reports, after untangling the bird from someone’s discarded fishing line on a lake in Bedford County. “Thirty-four years ago I was hired out here just to mow grass,” Bones told WTVF. “Now, here I am babysitting a goose.” Source: Facebook/ Honk GooseDarrell “Bones” Bernd rescued “Honk” the goose from a tangle of fishing line. Believing...
Airport In Chaos After Dog Escapes Onto Runway, Grounding Flights For Hours
Airport travel is always stressful. But Toronto’s busiest airport delved into chaos when a dog escaped from her crate and dashed onto the runway, forcing the airport to ground flights and divert planes while the tireless pup led workers in hot pursuit for 13 hours. It was “a little bit chaotic,” an airport aviation safety officer, Chris Stubbs, told Fox News. The delinquent dog, Crystal, was one of 4 rescues in transit from Spain to meet their new families in Canada. But when airport staff opened the plane door in Toronto,...
