Virus deadly to piglets; harmless to humans now in four Canadian provinces February 24, 2014 A virulent virus that has decimated pig herds in the United States continues to pick up steam in Canada. Quebec confirmed on Sunday that… Continue Reading
Who’s who at Ukraine’s presidential zoo February 22, 2014 [View the story “Presidential private zoo discovered amid Ukrainian uprising” on Storify] Photos Twitter Continue Reading
Your dog understands you. Really, really understands you, new study finds February 21, 2014 Some say only their dog truly gets them. New research shows that may well be true – and the reason may date back 100… Continue Reading
Second arrest made in case of cat shot 17 times in the head February 20, 2014 On the same day one man faced a bail hearing in a disturbing case of animal abuse that left a cat clinging to life… Continue Reading
Totes MaGoats! Actual goats balancing on a springy sheet of metal February 19, 2014 This popped up on YouTube this week under the title: “Chèvres en équilibre – goats balancing on a flexible steel ribbon.” And, it is… Continue Reading
Pregnant dog euthanized due to paperwork error just hours before rescue February 19, 2014 Proof that bureaucracy kills: A paperwork error allowed an animal shelter in Maryland to euthanize a pregnant, healthy dog a day after it was… Continue Reading
Who wins when a 600-pound marlin takes on a 25-pound mahi-mahi? (Hint: not the fisherman) February 14, 2014 Captain Mark Garry might have been written off as just another fisherman with a tall tale, but when he came to shore off Costa… Continue Reading
American skier Gus Kenworthy wins Sochi gold in animal rescue February 14, 2014 U.S. freeskier Gus Kenworthy went to the Sochi Games to win an Olympic medal. He did just that – a silver in the inaugural… Continue Reading
Please, stop asking what the fox says: an irrationally exuberant fox gives you the answer February 13, 2014 The interweb is weird. A year-old Youtube video of an adorable red fox has suddenly been given a second life. The fox, named Dawn… Continue Reading
Freedom riders … also known as the happiest dogs in the world February 12, 2014 There has been so much sad animal news lately, we thought we’d share something upbeat that is getting a second wind on Facebook –… Continue Reading
