RIP: Esther The Wonder Pig, the Ontario hog who inspired the world, has died October 19, 2023 She was supposed to be a micro piglet, but Esther was a full-sized pig normally bound for the slaughterhouse, who instead grew into The… Continue Reading
Rescue chimp forms “extraordinary bond” with “friendly bees” at Florida sanctuary September 17, 2023 If ever there was an unusual pairing, surely it is September and her hive of bees. September, is a resident chimpanzee at Save the… Continue Reading
Cow shows off new calf born in a storm and announced with a rainbow July 3, 2023 The miracle of birth is an incredible thing, and one farmer recently witnessed just how special it can be when a calf on her… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: New book highlights the serene peace of allowing animals to grow old on farms May 29, 2019 Meet Teresa, a thirteen-year-old Yorkshire Pig, or Melvin, an eleven-year-old Angora Goat, or Tom, a seven-year-old Broad Breasted White Turkey. If you see their… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: “Dog” left at shelter turned out to be wolf March 13, 2019 Animal shelters commonly find pets left behind by owners when they get too big or too old, but what one shelter wasn’t anticipating was… Continue Reading
Greek island flooded with job applications for cat-whisperer to 55 feline residents August 14, 2018 Update Sept. 16, 2018: She’s hired! Congratulations to Jeffyne Telson, the founder and president of ResQcats in Santa Barbara, California. “A dream come true… Continue Reading
Blind goat kidnapped from animal rescue FARRM in Canada September 11, 2017 Who does this? Someone snatched a blind goat from an animal sanctuary in northern Alberta. You have to be kidding me. Nope. Farm Animal Rescue… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: A different animal shelter in India with dogs, cats, buffalo, cows, donkeys, horses and even a parrot May 17, 2017 An animal shelter in India has rescued animals from all over the country in distress. All Creatures Great And Small, a non-profit organization, is… Continue Reading
Lion’s Gate Sanctuary euthanizes 11 animals leaving operators and critics devastated April 28, 2017 A wildlife sanctuary in Colorado is fighting back against public outcry after it euthanized all of its 11 animals. Lion’s Gate Sanctuary, which has… Continue Reading
Canadian cattle farmer turns ranch into animal sanctuary September 27, 2016 Mike Lanigan isn’t your typical cattle farmer. He comes from a long line of ranchers, but he’s the first to convert quit sending his cows… Continue Reading
