Remembrance Day: Dogs, horses, mules and other war animals remembered November 11, 2015 As the world pauses today to reflect on those lost in war, animals who served during conflicts are also being remembered. Canada’s Animals in… Continue Reading
SeaWorld to end orca performances in San Diego November 10, 2015 Bending to pressure from animal welfare advocates, SeaWorld San Diego is phasing out orca shows in 2017 and replacing the display with one that… Continue Reading
Conservation: Southern white rhinos plucked from South Africa to become surrogate mothers in San Diego November 9, 2015 Six southern white rhinos are now settling in at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park after an epic journey from South Africa to take part… Continue Reading
Vienna zoo bans selfie sticks around penguins, sea lions November 9, 2015 The world’s oldest zoo is dealing with a modern-day scourge: the selfie-stick. And now, Vienna’s Schönbrunn Zoo is banning the ubiquitous devices, at least around its… Continue Reading
Somebody tossed a Chihuahua puppy with two broken legs in a dumpster November 6, 2015 Nov. 10, 2015 UPDATE “Sonoma County Animal Services is sad to report that Darla passed away yesterday after her surgery. This surgery was a… Continue Reading
Twin giant panda cubs plumping up and perfect at Toronto Zoo November 5, 2015 We can’t get enough of the twin giant panda cubs at the Toronto Zoo. And now, at three weeks old, they are really starting to… Continue Reading
Congress passes Global Anti-Poaching Act to help fight illegal wildlife trade November 3, 2015 In a rare example of bipartisanship, the U.S. Congress has passed the Global Anti-Poaching Act and animal welfare groups are now celebrating. The House of Representatives has… Continue Reading
Beat a case of the Mondays with this “heartwarming rescue” of a dog down a well November 2, 2015 Animal Aid Unlimited once again puts compassion into action. This time, a street dog fell down an open well. These handmade well are really… Continue Reading
American Pharoah wins Breeders’ Cup; caps in a career in triumphant fashion November 1, 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah has established himself as one of the greatest racehorses of all time by winning the Breeders’ Cup. It was… Continue Reading
Boo! It’s Halloween and critters around the world are cavorting with pumpkins October 31, 2015 Since it’s Halloween, may we present our annual round of up critters with pumpkins. The tiger pictured above is named Hunter. He has a congenital… Continue Reading
