Airlines step up the fight against wildlife poaching and trophy hunting

May 17, 2015

One of the world’s biggest aviation players has now banned the transportation of hunting trophies on all its services. Emirates SkyCargo said its embargo on…

Hero pets defy the odds to save lives

May 11, 2015

We never tire of heroic animal stories. And, the four outstanding dogs recently inducted as the newest members of the Purina Animal Hall of Fame are nothing short…

VIDEO: Happy Mother’s Day for all the mommies of cats

May 10, 2015

Furball Fables, the YouTube channel, has a Mother’s Day greeting for all those celebrating this day with their furry offspring. Anyone who has a…

Peregrine egg watch on the Prairies

May 5, 2015

The Alberta Conservation Association has once again set up four separate live cams for viewers around the world to keep tabs on three peregrine…

Police service dog struck and killed by car

May 5, 2015

Sad news from Saskatchewan. The Saskatoon Police Service is mourning the loss of Matrix, a talented young police service dog killed after being hit…

Spring brings jackrabbit baby boom of “kidnapped” bunnies

May 3, 2015

While walking through a popular shopping district in downtown Calgary yesterday afternoon, I spotted this little guy. Hidden behind some utility pipes right along the…

Animal welfare groups helping in Nepal’s earthquake zones

April 29, 2015

Animal welfare groups from around the world are on their way to Nepal to aid critters after last weekend’s deadly earthquake. More than 4,000 people…

Even zebras and antelopes love selfies

April 28, 2015

A German tourist visiting Africa snapped a selfie with a zebra, which has lit up on social media. The photo, viewed more than 1.7…

Kristen Bell has a sloth meltdown

April 28, 2015

Some people get emotional over new puppies, like the woman who got a brand new adorable puppy left on her bed. The YouTube video…

Woman meets her super cute new puppy

April 26, 2015

Watch a woman meet her new puppy. Yup, that’s it. Thirty three seconds of a woman overcome with joy upon discovering a new puppy on a bed….