Meatless Monday: Thousands of farm animals killed in spate of barn fires February 8, 2016 It’s not often that an editorial from Canada’s national newspaper draws attention to the plight of barn animals. But we’re glad that someone has… Continue Reading
Stingrays, tigers, tortoises and more make sure fire predictions for Super Bowl 50 February 7, 2016 What’s a Super Bowl without the pawed and prickly set offering a set of prognostications. May we present the annual roundup of critters picks… Continue Reading
Critters in their Christmas finery, opening presents and hanging out with Santa Claus December 25, 2015 At the San Diego Zoo, Santa’s reindeer were offered Wreath Wellington as a Christmas treat. And, around the world critters of all kinds were… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: Animal cruelty bust for illegal horse meat selling in Florida near world famous equestrian site October 19, 2015 One of the largest animal cruelty bust in U.S. history forced the closure in Florida of a slaughterhouse and unlawfall selling of horse meat… Continue Reading
Wednesday’s Zen Moment: If we could hear animals thinking, this is what we would learn October 7, 2015 Whoever put this compilation of videos together of animals with their inside voices is an editing genius. Thanks for giving us this Wednesday Zen… Continue Reading
Tbilis Zoo reopens three months after deadly flood September 14, 2015 Three months after animals ran amok after a deadly flood washed over Tbilisi in Georgia, the zoo reopened to visitors on Sunday. Devastating flooding… Continue Reading
World Elephant Day 2015: 7 ways to help elephants in need right now August 12, 2015 World Elephant Day this year is August 12 and the international initiative was created to bring the world together to help elephants. It’s a… Continue Reading
Hippos running in the street after flood washes animals free from Tbilisi Zoo June 14, 2015 Floodwaters washed out the Tbilis Zoo setting free lions, tigers, bears and hippos leaving them to wander the streets of the Georgian town. Residents… Continue Reading
Games of Thrones casts Jon Snow’s direwolf Ghost, the big wolf in Westeros May 15, 2015 There’s a Calgary, Canada connection to the latest cast member of Games of Thrones. A major character in the critter-filled world of GofT is… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
