Death of northern white rhino in San Diego leaves only three on the planet November 22, 2015 In truth, her health had been failing for months. Despite being in and out of veterinary care, Nola had always bounced back. But a… Continue Reading
Photo of old dog’s last car trip unleashes the waterworks on the internet November 22, 2015 This is quite possibly the saddest happy dog photo you’ll ever see. Indeed, “an old dog’s last ride” has gutted animal lovers around the… Continue Reading
Odense Zoo invites guests to watch lion dissection October 13, 2015 The Odense Zoo in Denmark at the centre of another debate about how zoo animals are treated in life and death. The Danish facility said… Continue Reading
Obituary: Uggie, canine superstar from Oscar-wining movie The Artist August 13, 2015 Uggie, the scene-stealing dog actor, has died. The Jack Russell terrier was probably best known for his role in the Oscar-winning film The Artist. His… Continue Reading
Goodbye Danda-Loo: Only koala at Zoo Miami euthanized after failing health June 1, 2015 Just six months shy of her 20th birthday, Danda-Loo was one of the oldest koalas in the world. The beloved koala at Zoo Miami… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Spanish health authorities euthanize Excalibur, the dog owned by Ebola-stricken nurse October 8, 2014 Spanish health officials went into the home of a Spanish nurse who contracted Ebola after caring for two patients with the virus and destroyed… Continue Reading
Calgary Humane Society seizes 92 rabbits, hamsters from city home September 19, 2014 An Alberta couple has been arrested and now faces almost 200 criminal charges in connection with an animal neglect case that has the Calgary Humane… 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
Another giraffe, also named Marius, set to be killed in Denmark February 13, 2014 Under the category of: Are you frigging kidding me? comes this story Trust the Guardian to come up with the best lede: If you… Continue Reading
Malnourished horses rescued near Kamloops November 29, 2013 Four different owners are under investigation by SPCA after 11 emaciated horses were found in Kamloops, known around here as horse country. These poor… Continue Reading
