Wednesday Zen Moment: Dogwalker Annette Poitras, lost in woods, gets reunion with dogs who never left her side

November 29, 2017

It was an emotional reunion for dogwalker Annette Poitras when the dogs who stayed by her side during two days lost in the woods…

Giving Tuesday: For Christmas gift-giving, consider untangling a turtle or giving medicine to recently freed bears

November 28, 2017

Until midnight Tuesday, donations made to help animals will be matched by World Animal Protection by 300%. The organization does everything from unwrapping tangled…

Squeeee! Be Thankful for squeaky otter pups born at Cleveland Zoo

November 24, 2017

Three cute little squeaky otter pups born at a zoo in Cleveland were finally revealed to the world, and they are three very good…

British MPs considering how to legally recognize and protect the sentient feeling of animals

November 24, 2017

British MPs were roundly denounced on social media after one headline posted that they had voted to turn down a motion about the sentient…

Dogwalker Annette Poitras, missing for three days, found alive with her three dogs in Coquitlam, British Columbia

November 22, 2017

Search and Rescue workers have found a professional dog walker and her three dogs in the woods of Coquitlam after the woman disappeared. Annette…

Wednesday Zen Moment: Can swimming with virtual dolphins help the disabled?

November 22, 2017

Dolphin therapy has been around for years. The health and mental benefits of swimming with dolphins have been documented and many people have it…

Meatless Monday: Vegan artist tattoos 40K Xs on body to mark how many animals are killed every second

November 20, 2017

Italian performance artist Alfredo Meschi uses his artistry to draw attention to animal rights. Meschi, a vegan, has tattooed 40,000 Xs on his own…

Pet Therapy: Boy who lost leg to cancer adopts three-legged dog

November 20, 2017

Humanity could take some tips from this boy. Quinn was diagnosed with cancer as a baby and then again at age 10. Doctors eventually…

After decades of life in the circus, Nosey the elephant tastes freedom

November 17, 2017

Nosey is free. At least, for now. Nosey was a captive, solitary African elephant forced to tour the United States circus circuit for decades…

Canine cop in Florida takes a bullet for his partner, wins award for heroism

November 16, 2017

Casper has won the purple heart for pooches. In an amazing show of policing — and bravery — the Palm Beach County police dog…