Vienna zoo bans selfie sticks around penguins, sea lions November 9, 2015 The world’s oldest zoo is dealing with a modern-day scourge: the selfie-stick. And now, Vienna’s Schönbrunn Zoo is banning the ubiquitous devices, at least around its… Continue Reading
Shelter puppy Taylor gets rare open-heart surgery, already wagging his tail November 7, 2015 The odds were against Taylor, a seven-month-old German shepherd/Doberman cross. The puppy was in a shelter and facing an uncertain future. Born with a… Continue Reading
Somebody tossed a Chihuahua puppy with two broken legs in a dumpster November 6, 2015 Nov. 10, 2015 UPDATE “Sonoma County Animal Services is sad to report that Darla passed away yesterday after her surgery. This surgery was a… Continue Reading
Vancouver Police Service Dog Niko not a fan of rappelling November 6, 2015 Sometimes a picture and a short caption is all there is to tell a story. And this story posted on the Vancouver Police Department’s… Continue Reading
Guy Fawkes Day and bonfires lead to warning about sleeping hedgehogs November 6, 2015 In celebration of Guy Fawkes Day, UK residents light up bonfires. But officials have sent out warnings asking people to look for sleeping hedgehogs… Continue Reading
Twin giant panda cubs plumping up and perfect at Toronto Zoo November 5, 2015 We can’t get enough of the twin giant panda cubs at the Toronto Zoo. And now, at three weeks old, they are really starting to… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Surf dog Richochet paws it forward November 4, 2015 Ricochet began life destined to become a service dog, but somehow along the way the golden retriever discovered birds and the focus was gone…. Continue Reading
Jackie Chan and Spike the rhino speaks out against rhino poaching November 3, 2015 Tools of the Trade has a very effective video out using Chinese film star Jackie Chan to speak out against rhino poaching Poaching of… Continue Reading
Congress passes Global Anti-Poaching Act to help fight illegal wildlife trade November 3, 2015 In a rare example of bipartisanship, the U.S. Congress has passed the Global Anti-Poaching Act and animal welfare groups are now celebrating. The House of Representatives has… Continue Reading
Bullied, shy Sophie Roper only had ferrets as friends, now she’s Victoria’s Secret Angel hopeful November 2, 2015 Sophie Filomena Roper didn’t have a lot of friends growing up as a teenager in Scotland. Her family had moved there from London and… Continue Reading
