Category: Stories (others)

Please read this: http://www.care2.com/causes/researchers-pull-plastic-straw-out-of-sea-turtles-nose-in-heartbreaking-effort-to-help.html At first, they thought the object in the turtle’s nose was a parasitic worm, but after cutting a piece off and examining it, they realize it’s a plastic straw as one very unimpressed sea turtle is seen sneezing and gasping through the effort. They pulled the straw out: After the ordeal, they…

The petition: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/366/115/384/justice-for-bamse-in-norway-let-him-live/?z00m=25589354&redirectID=1777554692 On 18th August 2013, the owners went for a walk with Bamse from the farm where the family live. When crossing the highway at the end of the farmyard, they met a cabin tourist, waving his arms and shouting to keep the dog away. There was an incident which resulted in the cabin…

Here’s a very heart-warming story: http://www.care2.com/causes/dog-rescues-galaxy-of-stranded-starfish.html “We knew the tide would be at an all time low and at the hottest time of day so the reef would be extremely exposed,” conservationist Jenny Desmond explains while stroking Princess who is glued to her legs after a hard day’s work. “It was likely the starfish would be…

Will other airlines follow suit? The story: http://www.dogheirs.com/misst/posts/6894-pets-get-their-very-own-cabins-on-american-airlines It looks like some dogs will be traveling with a little bit more style thanks to American Airlines introducing the first-of-its-kind “pet cabin”. The airline has just announced the offering of their “pet cabins”, which has been nicknamed “Cuddle Class” and will allow pet owners to keep their…

Here’s two links on this: This says it’s suspended: http://qz.com/471639/zimbabwe-has-suspended-the-hunting-of-wildlife-following-the-death-of-cecil-the-lion/ This says it’s banned: http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/596077/Cecil-the-Lion-Zimbabwe-bans-trophy-huntingone-million-sign-petition After more than one million signed up in just over a week, Edson Chidziya, head of Zimbabwe’s parks and wildlife authority Zimparks, said today: “Hunting of lions, leopards and elephants in areas outside of Hwange National Park has been suspended with immediate effect.”…

Susan has moved back to Kuching and was afraid that Skater Boi, being about 14 years of age, would not be able to withstand the flight back with her, so she hopes to find him a good home. If you are able to help Skater Boi and take him into your loving home, please contact…

One of our readers shared this amazing and heart-warming story: http://www.metaspoon.com/mange-dog-car-stranger/#4FB7BEjp5mRGHyKL.03 And all because of a kind soul who invited Kelsey to jump into her car! If you have such personal stories to share, please send it to us! Nothing beats a personal real-life story when it comes to bringing inspiration and hope to others. Then…

This is for Cecil and many, many more in the animal kingdom. Let’s applaud the airlines that are taking a stand against trophy hunters by refusing the transport the hunted animals back for them. Let’s urge other airlines to follow suit. For Cecil. For all animals. #DontFlyWild This is a message from HSI. Global outrage over…

A friend sent me this video (below) sometime ago, but I couldn’t gather enough courage to watch it despite her telling me that it was about this little child who had saved a goat from being sacrificed. My friend assured me it was a very touching video and that the goat was saved, but I…

Please read and sign: http://www.care2.com/causes/demand-justice-for-cecil-the-lions-killer.html May you be in a good place now, Cecil. Please let’s speak up against all kinds of hunting, with or without permit. “Hunting and fishing involve killing animals with devices (such as guns) for which the animals have not evolved natural defenses. No animal on earth has adequate defense against…

Here’s an informative and delightful little video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAiQ4Hl-G58

Victory, victory, victory!!!! Read all about it here, this is from HSI: (please click on all the links too) I have momentous news to share: HSI, along with Animal Welfare Network Nepal (AWNN), have successfully convinced the trustees of the Gadhimai temple in Nepal to forbid animal sacrifice at future festivals. This means that animals…

A 5th grader made this discovery about stuffed animals and germs and it landed her in a medical journal! The story: http://www.upworthy.com/a-5th-grader-made-a-discovery-about-stuffed-animals-and-germs-it-landed-her-in-a-medical-journal?c=ufb1 Photo courtesy of the link above. She grabbed some stuffed animals in her own home and discovered just how many germs they had by rubbing sterile swabs on them and taking culture samples. “They had a…

The Greek crisis is a man-made problem. And now, because of it, the animals are suffering too: http://www.nst.com.my/node/93196 ATHENS: Hundreds of cats are loose on the streets, and food is running low for some residents of Athens’ zoo. It isn’t just humans who are suffering as Greece tries to claw its way out of economic crisis.…

Here’s the must-watch video: http://www.elitereaders.com/intelligent-crow-solves-tricky-puzzle-problem-solver/ It is completely amazing and it goes to show how wrong humans have been in thinking that birds have inferior brains just because they are small. So, the next time someone calls you a “bird brain”, show them this video! But on a more serious note, this video and what we…