July 2021

Have you thought about adding a four legged friend to your family? There is no other moment than the present. Indianapolis Animal Care Services makes all adoptions free as they are out of space at their shelter on the south side, located…

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Border advocates, lawmakers and policy experts gathered online Friday at a virtual summit to explore challenges at the southern border, as well as possible solutions to the crisis in the immigration in…

Stop labeling animals as "vermin" urgently as it removes the wildlife law's protective shield from animals One practice which continues despite strong and reasoned opposition is that of…

After a string of crushing defeats in the 2020 legislative session, housing advocates are hoping for better luck next month, when state lawmakers return from their summer recess and tackle the dozens of bills on housing. housing that are…

A recent column on the death in action of a lion tamer in Dublin in the 1950s brought an interesting story from Dr Maccon JC Macnamara to Corofin, Co Clare.…

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has received its new members, a pair of male and female bat-eared foxes, following a local animal rescue by the WildCare Foundation . Officials say the pair of…

ELLWOOD CITY - The Dogs Days of Summer event will be a fun day out for the whole family, including the much-loved furry members.The one-day event, created by the Reed family, will raise funds to purchase and support a K-9 dog for the…

TR Photo by Sam Stuve Marshalltown Animal Rescue League Director Mikaela Simpson and dog, Tiffany, pose for a photo at the ARL location in Marshalltown. The ARL is organizing its very first fundraiser,…

Living the COVID-19 pandemic in a retirement home, confined to his room without visits or organized activities, "was a nightmare," Rose Marie Pardo recalled on Tuesday.But Pardo described the four certified nursing assistants who care for…

MASTIC, NY (CBSNewYork) - A bull is free on Long Island Tuesday. Suffolk County Police said the 1,500-pound animal climbed over a fence and escaped from a farm on Barnes Road in Manorville.READ MORE: Spectators Gather in Times Square to…

By Elizabeth Reinhart / Zip06.com • 07/20/2021 12:36 PM EST Now in its 25th year, the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) Source-to-Sea Cleanup event is scheduled Friday through Sunday, September 24-26, with volunteer…

Related video above: Summer temperatures increase dangers from hot cars The Iowa Animal Rescue League urged residents of central Iowa to protect their pets on Tuesday after rescuing four dogs from hot cars in the…

On the last day of the election, Nada El-Hatooni was at a polling station in Dearborn Heights when she noticed a Lebanese woman sitting on a ledge that reminded her of her grandmother. “I never leave my…

San Andreas, CA… Meet Cleopatra, a long haired turtle with regal demeanor and an attitude to match. At one point, this estimated 10-year-old beauty was someone's pampered pet as she arrived at the shelter wearing a…

CLEAR WATER, DUNN, CHIPPEWA COUNTIES, Wisconsin (WEAU) - As more than 200 countries gather later this month for the 2020 Summer Olympics, four Chippewa Valley animal welfare organizations - Bob's House for Dogs, Chippewa County Humane…

Former players have argued strongly for Unseld Jr. originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington When Tommy Sheppard and his team gathered information on one of the many candidates for their head coach position, a pattern…

New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams went deep sea fishing this weekend. Williams' catch of the day was a giant bluefin tuna.…

Camp Able returned to Marco Island last week, with a new location and a new format. The camp, which offers a week of fun, activities and camaraderie for those with diverse abilities, first settled at Wesley United Methodist Church (WUMC)…

MARGARET Green Animal Rescue is hoping for an exceptional participation in its next dog show, which is scheduled for August 1st. The event, held at the Church Knowle Visitor Reception and Reception Center near Corfe…

Dozens of protesters in activist groups put people first! Pennsylvania marched past the offices of health care providers and downtown health insurance companies on Saturday, noting that they described them as "profitable for their…

Hi! My name is Bruno and I am a 3 year old American Pit Bull / Mastiff mix who was brought to the Dog Control shelter. I am thirsty for affection and I am very friendly! I would definitely make a great pet as I love nothing more than…

A view of the Bartholomew County Humane Society's new solar panel in Columbus, Indiana, pictured Wednesday, October 7, 2020. The solar panel is expected to offset about a third of the humanitarian…

PITTSBURGH - Members of the Pittsburgh community gathered at Freedom Corner to honor Representative John Lewis.They said that even though he is no longer with us, they will continue to preserve his memory and make changes.REMEMBERING JOHN…

COSTA MESA, CA - Tickets for the 2021 Orange County Fair sold out on Saturday in its first weekend after a year-long absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic."ALERT - We're SOLD OUT today (Saturday July 17) Get your show tickets for tomorrow…

ARCADIA - A truck crashed on the way to the slaughterhouse, postponing Milo's date with death.This fortuitous accident is the reason Milo the Pig ended up at Yesahcan Sanctuary, a 20-acre animal rescue in DeSoto County run by Jody and…

Animal Rescue has called for much-needed donations to help continue rescuing and relocating animals in Wirral and across Merseyside. The impact of Covid-19 has left Jackson's Animal Rescue "under pressure" after…

According to some research, doctors die by suicide at a rate more than twice that of the general population. ST PAUL, Minn. - Dr. Michelle Chestovich decided in January that she would add a life coach and…

"The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention." - Oscar wildeAlzheimer's Association, Coachella ValleyThe Alzheimer's Association is a voluntary organization. He is always on the lookout for new people to…

Responding to a call from a resident about an owl having trouble flying on July 12, Assistant Animal Control Officer Ryan Robinson of the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, Va. (AWLA), a discovered that the owl's greenhouse had become…

MONROE, Louisiana (KNOE) - CASA in northeast Louisiana says it is in dire need of volunteers. CASA volunteers advocate for foster children in the justice system.At the end of June, there were around 380 children in foster care and only…

Tampa Bay cats and kittens need homes.St. Francis Society Animal Rescue is home to over 600 kittens and cats, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay has over 300, and the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center has a 232 percent capacity. They…

File photo by thevinman / iStock / Getty Images Plus, St. George…

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis on Wednesday shared his letter to leaders of the US Congress calling for immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship for “aspiring Americans”. In the letter,…

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday issued additional guidelines and suggestions to improve the condition of animal welfare in the state. A divisional bench of Judge AK Jayasankaran Nambiar and Judge P Gopinath also implicated certain…

PLEASANTON, Calif. (KGO) - The Alameda County Sheriff's Department concluded Tuesday night that there were only two possibilities in the search for missing jogger Phil Kreycik.After four days of intense search efforts, officials say he's…

As a public service, 97.9 WHAV presents Community Spotlight for free to benefit Grand Haverhill nonprofits. To submit event news, fundraisers and other community calendar announcements, click on the image. The Salem Animal Rescue…

This story is the result of a collaboration between Haitian weather and THE CITY. New York pressure groups and elected officials are pushing the Biden administration to facilitate deportations and quickly provide protected status to…

The Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered our relationship with food, wildlife, the environment, health, and the ecosystem. Nature, science and spirituality in a balanced form are necessary for every living creature on this earth.…

Ava Geddes, who is accused of animal abuse at Morgan Hill, will return to court later this month in an ongoing effort to resolve the case before a jury trial is required. Geddes appeared in court in San Jose on July 8. Santa Clara County…

The Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society really needs your help. In a Facebook post on Saturday, the animal shelter said all of its existing emergency kennels, offices and foster homes were full and adoptions had slowed. "It's code red…

In May, The Daily News received several reports from parents concerned about incidents of allegations of bullying in public and private schools. For this reason, the Daily News began investigating these allegations in a series called…

Every other day we hear about stray dogs in India subjected to atrocities, many of whom die on the streets. In fact, the country has over 35 million stray dogs, many of whom die without food or shelter or from dog-related illnesses.Given…

Photo: Animal Food Bank Facebook The Animal Food Bank is looking for new accommodation to park its storage bin. The nonprofit has a 20 'by 8' tin can that is used to store food for animals in need. This allows them to store…

Neighborhoods of Queen Creek, an animal refuge shaken by the monsoon Friday night's monsoon wreaked havoc in the southeast valley, causing power lines and trees to fall, missing trampolines and some car windows shattered by high winds.…

Hospital staff and volunteers from the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS) have been at their wit's end in recent weeks with a huge influx of baby birds and other animals, caused in part by the recent heat wave. Some nests…

Greenfield Mayor Chuck Fewell, left, and Director of Animal Management Amanda Dehoney inaugurate the new Animal Management Headquarters. The new facility is expected to be completed in early 2022. Tom Russo | Daily reporter GREENFIELD…

On July 5, 2021, six analysts and advocates from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan began a week-long study tour on open budgeting and transparency in public financial management in Tbilisi, Georgia. The study tour is…

For immediate release:July 8, 2021Contact:Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382 Clovis, California - A dog left in a hot car in Clovis was rescued by police recently, and similar reports nationwide are coming at an uncontrollable rate. For some…

“When it comes to animals, I've always had a real passion for their welfare,” said Gray. “I can't stand that they don't have a voice. And I see how many people love them. I wanted…

CALGARY - Spring is kitten season according to people volunteering at animal shelters and this year is proving to be a challenge to feed all those hungry mouths. The Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) typically welcomes ceded…

Oti Mabuse admitted to feeling suffocated after discussing when it's okay to eat an animal from Steph's lunch box today. The 30-year-old joined other panelists on Steph McGovern's daytime show where they made their views very clear on the!-->…

GUILFORD - After hearing locals talk about the need for people to care for orphaned and injured wild animals in town, as well as concerns about rats and odors, the Board of Selectmen voted on Tuesday morning to allow rehabilitators…

It's Adopt-A-Pet Tuesday in Michigan this morning! This week we have Rusty, Daisy and Bentley, three of northern Michigan's many great adoptable pets waiting for a loving family to bring them…

DENVER - All-Star weekend is only four days away and Denver is ready to do its best to put itself in the international spotlight.Preparations are well underway for one of the biggest sporting events since the lifting of COVID…

While the remaining parts of a partially collapsed apartment building in Florida were demolished with explosives, animal rights activists are unhappy with the decision. Animal rights activists have spoken out against the…

GOTHAM, Wisconsin (WMTV) - A week after a 7-year-old girl drowned in the Pecatonica River in Lafayette County, state officials are focusing on water safety as many people are heading to Wisconsin's waterways for the July 4th weekend. A…

LAHOR: Animal welfare organizations are not getting the attention of the many nonprofit human welfare groups in the country. Yet they offer hope, relief services, and shelter to creatures who have no voice. Dozens of social media…

Carrie Symonds' allies clash with Secretary of the Environment over schedule to ban caged animal farmingThe argument was sparked by the desire of Lord Goldsmith and Victoria PrentisBut Environment Secretary George Eustice…

Volunteering is not about monetary gain, but about giving, contributing and helping the community better and expecting nothing in return. Volunteering is about making an impact and the intrinsic value is what makes it so honorable. The…

LYNCHBURG, Virginia. - The Lynchburg Humane Society is hosting a special adoption event called Calaeb's Canines on Saturday to honor a young boy whose life was tragically cut short.The organizers do not share Calaeb's death, but rather…

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A group of animal rights activists have forced entry into a chicken farm in Moira, County Armagh, amid an animal welfare dispute. The group known as "Meat the Victims" entered the premises early this morning (July 2)…

Coshocton Public Library recently released its July Calendar of Events. The summer reading program, "Tails and Tales" will continue until July 24th. Readers can register and participate to win prizes at coshoctonlibrary.beanstack.org or…

The pandemic forced last year's Green Bay premiere of “Rescue Story: Saving Companion Animals” to go to a makeshift parking lot in a church parking lot, but that didn't stop Milo from walking on the Red…

Heidi Thomas is one of Bill Cosby's accusers. She says she is stunned. “I am furious with all the facilitators in five decades of facilitators, and today, how I feel, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is a…

Fireworks over La Jolla. Photo courtesy of the City of San Diego San Diego officials said on Wednesday they would not allow a scheduled July 4 fireworks display at La Jolla Cove due to a lack of required permits from event…