December 2021

Sunshine Therapy Dogs Beach Resident Alan Harman with Tico. Photo; Submitted. By ERIN HORROCKS-POPE Inspired by the calm joy his daughter's Bernese Mountain Dog, Hershey, had over everyone he met, Beach resident Alan Harman…

WACO, Texas - If you're looking for a furry friend to live with in this new home, tomorrow is the day for you. The Humane Society of Central Texas hosted a Free Adoption Day today and will continue free adoptions until the end of…

Facilities close, staff quit and children get worse - no better A playground at the Tennyson Center for Children, which provides services to foster children!-->…

Animals have never had rights: it's official OUR problem dates back to the rise of the animal rights movement in the 1970s. This absurdly titled movement spawned the criminal and environmentally disastrous activities of an army…

Second Harvest Food Shelf is looking for volunteers to help in the food department. The shifts are 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through…

A head of the DEVASTED animal rescue center has revealed how thieves torched a cattery containing three animals before scribbling a "spooky" thank you message with a smiley face.Sarah Mills said she was unable to eat or sleep following!-->…

Massachusetts tenants seeking state assistance to avoid eviction will face new requirements and a revised…

LOS ANGELES - Animal rights activists raise new concerns over horses kept for pony rides in Griffith Park after the animals were seen outside raining in cold weather on Monday night, but the operator of the Pony riding facility said horses…

It has been almost two months since children ages 5 to 11 were approved to get COVID. Because the process can be a bit overwhelming, especially for toddlers, a local hospital has recruited "man's best friend" - to help put…

1/4A cat outside Kristan Kap's mother-in-law's Ogden house is waiting to eat on Monday, December 20, 2021. Kap enlisted Karol Johnson's help in spaying and neutering the feral cats that have taken up residence around of the…

When the world last heard about Stephanie Sena, she was vilified in Kensington as an "elitist" professor at Villanova University who sued Philadelphia to defend the homeless street camp.“I have come to represent all that…

Denman Kittredge McNear of the McNear family died on January 5. He was 95 years old. (Courtesy of George McNear)Joe Saccone, who opened United Markets with his brother in the 1950s, died Jan. 18 in San Rafael. He was 107 years old.…

NC parks accepting trees for recyclingThe National City will be taking Christmas trees for recycling from today through January 13 at its city parks: El Toyon Park, 2005 E. 4th St.; Kimball Park, 12th and A Avenue; and Las Palmas Park,…

As a court-appointed special advocate, or CASA, longtime La Jolla resident Kim Lee works to ensure that youth placed in San Diego are cared for beyond their capacity. a system which, according to her, is failing but "not desperate".Lee,…

Perth-based animal rights activist Tash Peterson isn't a fan of your traditional Christmas roast.The vegan serial protester took to Facebook on Christmas Eve with a photo of herself posing with a pig's head, dressed in overalls that look…

TYLER, TX (KETK) - On Thursday, patients at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances in Tyler were given a smile this holiday season. A nonprofit organization called "Bre's Bears" delivered bags full of plush toys for adults to the hospital…

LAWTON, Oklahoma (KSWO) - Billingsley Ford in Lawton is working to make sure animals in animal rescues receive goodies this holiday season.They're fundraising for seven different animal rescues in southwest Oklahoma to help them meet their…

New Jersey is on track to end the year with the highest number of pedestrians killed in more than 30 years and the highest number of road fatalities since 2007, according to state police statistics.The 211 pedestrians killed so far in 2021…

KATMANDU, DECEMBER 22The federal government has formed a committee to end cruelty to animals.A notice published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in the Nepal Gazette earlier this week said the…

There are lots of moving parts at the Christmas office, including hundreds of volunteers, people who buy books and toys all year round, and donors who fund the entire effort. But there are also local businesses and…

CHICAGO (CBS) - A young woman from Chicago is heartbroken with Zeus, her beloved golden retriever, who is no longer in her life.The sadness could have been avoided, said Karly Moran-West, if city workers had done their jobs and followed…

For immediate release December 21, 2021 - In an open letter sent to state legislators earlier today, more ... than 120 public health experts, clinical providers, academics and recovery advocates have called on the New Jersey…

Damning conservation report cringes News - National | 2021-12-21 by Werner Menges A NEW report in which Namibia's community-based nature conservation program is criticized as a failure that is mistakenly presented as a success has…

An elementary school teacher has been fired after images of a horse being kicked and slapped sparked outrage on social media.Sarah Molds, 37, was first suspended from her post after video showed a horse being kicked in the torso,…

Made from 100% recyclable plastic, dog bathrooms can be made into pet beds or, when turned upside down, into small pet kennels. Pillows donated by BEDGEAR are placed in dog toilets to provide a sense of security and comfort to dogs…

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) - Fresno Police are still investigating a brutal stabbing that left one dead on Saturday afternoon. Investigators were called to the Olive and Palm area around 12:45 p.m. after a man was found lying near a…

NEW YORK CITY - All of New York City's mayors ran on the unspoken but implied promise that they did not and will not cause the death of a groundhog. All kept this promise except a. Mayor Bill de Blasio - the workout-loving New York…

The Faribault County Humane Society (FCHS) has been looking for a new facility for years. Finally, they found a suitable building, located in the West Blue Earth Industrial…

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WCBD) - The Firefly Distillery is hosting their Adopt & Shop Holiday Market on Saturday in partnership with various pet rescue centers across the Lowcountry. The Adopt & Shop Holiday Market…

This year's fight for voting rights ended with a whimper rather than a bang.The United States Senate suspended Friday for the winter recess, without passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act or other major legislation related…

"When the hunter is overwhelmed with joy after the murder and shares that emotion on Facebook, surely it must be the joy of a sick mind." - Jane Goodall"The children of nature do not reveal their intimate ways to the animated…

Posted: 12/17/2021 08:49:43 AM HUNTINGTON - A former homeless puppy, whose situation has sparked concern on social media, is now on his way to a permanent home.The dog, who appears to be a purebred German…

We wanted to share some really sad news from our NorthEscambia.com family. Our beloved cat Rosco passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday morning at the age of five. He received the best veterinary welfare…

PHOENIX, AZ (3TV / CBS 5) - Cycling advocates want to see protected bicycle lines on Fillmore Street in…

For immediate release:December 16, 2021Contact:Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382 Washington - Before “Veganuary” (January) and because Vice-President Kamala Harris has just announced a new framework for the…

Beulaville Volunteer Firefighters, Potters Hill Volunteer Firefighters, Duplin County Emergency Medical…

A local non-profit animal rescue organization recently set up a pop-up playroom at a Morgan Hill shopping center where future kitten adopters can meet their potential new pets in a fun and comfortable setting. humans and felines. The game…

WASHINGTON, December 15, 2021 / PRNewswire / - In 2015, the first Rare Disease Advisory Council was established in North Carolina by patients, caregivers, families and providers. This year, the National Organization for Rare Disorders…

There is a disturbing practice behind this increasingly popular look for puppies. "Cropping", or the practice of cutting off dogs' ears, is illegal in the UK and parts of the US. But a new investigation by BBC…

Every two hours, Susan Wones' alarm goes off, signaling that it's time for another feed. She walks into her office in her South Denver home and pulls the tiny kittens - small enough to nestle in the palm of one hand - from the incubator…

OTTAWA, Wisconsin - This is not Swan Lake.Instead of a classic ballet, this story is about a trumpeter swan that got stuck to a lake. Which is a bit of a different story.According to the Western Lakes Fire District (WLFD), the injured and…

HALIFAX, CANADA - In a major victory for advocates for sexual minorities, Canada last week banned conversion therapy, a widely discredited practice that aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. The law…

The mayor of Lyon, Grégory Doucet, has spoken out against criticism of the local government's ban on serving foie gras at official events.Doucet, who represents the Green Party of France (EELV), said the move was "neither a…

The Hill Country Community Ministries Fresh Food for All program brings food to customers in Williamson and Travis counties. (Eddie Harbor / Community Impact Journal) When Tiesa Hollaway joined Hill Country Community Ministries in…

MENANDS - The 14 cats brought to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society have traveled much further than their fellows, all thanks to the efforts of a veterinarian with a 30-year career and a deep interest in rescuing homeless animals.For the…

(KUTV) - Almost a month since she put her daughter to rest, Brittany Tichenor-Cox, 10 year old mother Izzy Tichenor, speaks publicly.Izzy tragically died taking her own life after telling her family she had been bullied by other…

Exclusive: WARNING: TROUBLE IMAGES Sunday People Celebrates Victory In Hunting Campaign As Importers Bring Trophies Of Sick Animals From Endangered Animals To Britain Face Seven Years In PrisonThose caught smuggling skins, heads and other…

Anneliese students read to a mini horse as part of the school's animal learning program. Courtesy of Anneliese Schools By Barbara McMurray, Independent Special The Animal Learning Program at Anneliese Schools is a point of pride for the…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The holiday season can be a good time to have a pet because kids are out of school for a few weeks and people often have time off. However, Colorado Springs animal shelters are asking people to…

Childcare is increasingly mentioned with the pandemic causing service shortages and job losses preventing families from affording them. Child care and early childhood education in the state and country are increasingly vital, according to…

The thousands of people who descended on downtown Laguna Beach for Hospitality Night last week were proof enough of a community looking to get in the middle of the holiday spirit.A vendor displaying political propaganda at the traditional…

A frail and emaciated female elephant who has been in captivity for around two decades awaits rehabilitating after volunteers rescued her from mahouts who had her begging on the streets of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh.However,…

Johnny is one of the Humane Society of Jackson County cats in Seymour. He is 5 months old and has been at the shelter for about three months awaiting adoption. Submitted photo This Christmas season, many lucky cats and dogs will…

Lawmakers, clinicians and advocates highlighted solutions to racial and other systemic inequalities that led to troubling disparities in…

Marc Jayson Cayabyab - The Filipino StarDecember 9, 2021 | 00h00 MANILA, Philippines - Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has said he would…

The Olympic Peninsula Humane Society's new hospitality program is set up to facilitate a quality hospitality experience for the residents of Clallam County and the dogs and cats they help. The OPS is now looking for more host…

By Chris Bavender The Carmel Clay Library Winter Reading Program will begin on December 17 and run through January 31, 2022. In previous years, the winter reading programs for children, teens and adults were separated. ,…

Laurence Cotter, a University of New Mexico alumnus, hopes to empower younger generations to find creative new solutions to deal with the looming climate crisis. An avid cyclist without an email address, a hybrid vehicle and no…

ProvidedA still image from a video from NZAVS which shows a mouse during a "forced swim test". (File photo)Animal rights group criticized University of Otago for using controversial and "unreliable" experiment in which rats or mice are…

Foster cat, Brandy, with mom Katie Harrison (Photo by PT Photographic)For as little as £ 5 per month, anyone can sponsor needy cats who are cared for year round at the Banbury Animal Rescue & Kindness Service (BARKS). They…

By Stéphanie LeafChief Financial Officer, PAWSFor nearly 23 years, the Plumas Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has rescued, provided medical care and found loving homes for the many abandoned, neglected and homeless cats in…

Constance Ahrons, a prominent psychotherapist and mediator who challenged negative stereotypes about divorce and sought to show couples how they can achieve what she called a "good divorce" - a concept which also provided the title of her…

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Among the fields of the University of Western Sydney's Richmond campus are four enclosures that will house injured koalas during their rehabilitation before their release. The first koala to be taken into the center, Monty, has chlamydia…

An animal rescue nonprofit is hoping people are in the spirit of donating for two fundraising events as…

By MARISSA SULEK Click here for updates on this story SMRYNA, Tennessee (WSMV) - Governor Bill Lee grants clemency to more than a dozen people in the Tennessee prison system, including Mindy Dodd. Dodd was…

Reading time: 2 minutes Domestic and wild animals will no longer be considered “objects” in Spain thanks to the legislation which has just been adopted. It comes after years of increasing…

news, local news, Gilmore's federal member, Fiona Phillips, was successful in securing grants of over $ 125,000 for 38 volunteer groups across the electorate. Ms Phillips said that given COVID-18, the community has never needed our…

Sandy beck | Guest columnistWATCH: Rescued beaver explores new home at Lake LafayetteThe beaver was rescued at the end of January by St. Francis Wildlife and treated for injuries before being released to Lake Lafayette.Alicia Devine,…

If the makeup of the General Assembly matched Pennsylvania's rapidly diversifying population, there would be at least 47 non-white lawmakers. Instead, there are only 31 elected state lawmakers who are…

HARRISON - When Maine's economy shut down during the first days of the pandemic, the Harrison Food Bank braced for an onslaught of people in need of food assistance. Fortunately, a wave of volunteers also rose to help. One person…

Whether you are looking for a New Year's volunteer opportunity or a place to spread kindness during the holiday season, Evanston and Chicago have a plethora of nonprofits looking for volunteers. Collections for the homeless Connections…