New California law allows rescuers to smash open car windows if there’s a dog inside on a hot day September 27, 2016 California has just signed into law a bill that allows Californians to rescue animals trapped in hot cars without fear of prosecution. The bill… 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
Meatless Monday: EU tightens import rules after issues with Canadian horsemeat September 26, 2016 The Humane Society International in Europe has raise horse welfare concerns after new EU horsemeat import rules. The EU has tightened up import rules… Continue Reading
Paw Patrol: Anchorage Police help apprehend black bear on the lam September 26, 2016 In most places, a police pursuit of a bear through the “urban jungle” would be an unusual sight. But in Alaska, it’s just another Thursday… Continue Reading
GoatMan and fly experts take home Ig Nobel Prizes for their weird and wonderful research September 23, 2016 They may not be the most prestigious prizes in the world, but they certainly are among the most entertaining The Ig Nobel Prizes, handed out annually… Continue Reading
Kittens thrown at moving trains, two dead, four others found alive September 23, 2016 Police in Norwich are looking for the person who a witness spotted throwing kittens at a train in the UK. The train driver of a… Continue Reading
First Bornean orangutan in 25 years born at The Smithsonian’s National Zoo. September 22, 2016 Meet Redd, the first baby Bornean orangutan born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in 25 years. Redd, a male infant, was born Sept 12… Continue Reading
Blackfish documentary, bad press over killer whales drops SeaWorld stock, stops future payouts September 22, 2016 The company behind SeaWorld is facing a big drop in its shares and announced this week that future payouts to shareholders will be stopped…. Continue Reading
Decapitated bison found, three others missing from Spanish reserve September 21, 2016 Spanish police were on Tuesday investigating the decapitation of a European bison and the disappearance of three others from a nature reserve which was… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: We could watch baby otter cam all day. Thank you, Vancouver Aquarium September 21, 2016 I spent minutes, actually 10 full minutes, watching two-month-old Rialto trying to get comfortable in his crib at bedtime. Before that I spent equally as many minutes… Continue Reading
