A man found six kittens abandoned at a parking lot and rushed to get them help. Sparkle Cat Rescue David from North Carolina was out caring for community cats in Burlington on Tuesday when he heard meowing coming from a retail business. He followed the cries all the way to the back of a parking
Month: August 2019
Biscuit’s family started fostering him when he was only a puppy and quickly fell head over heels in love with him. He was a foster fail in no time, and over the past year he’s been the best dog anyone could ask for. “He is very sweet, cuddly, and loves attention,” Elisabeth Dunn Price, Biscuit’s
It’s fair to say that Albertina Fogaça was stumped. Somehow, her playful little dog named Pingo kept getting out of their front yard in Brazil to go on adventures — despite having no obvious means of escape. “I don’t know when it began,” Fogaça told The Dodo. “All I knew was that he was getting out
Riley, Libby, Cali, Murphy and Sophie are all completely different, but have one very important thing in common: They’re absolutely obsessed with their mom. Abby Rose Avery Wherever Abby Rose Avery goes, her dogs are right there at her feet, getting in the way and making sure she’s safe — even when she goes places
Seeing a cute dog nestled in a tote bag or dog carrier during my morning commute is always a mood lifter. And the moment is made even more major for me when the dog is housed inside a stylish bag that makes me question the choice of my own work tote. When it comes to
Products featured on The Dodo are independently selected by our editors. Purchases made through the links in this post may earn us a commission. There are endless options when it comes to choosing a harness for your dog — but after months of using the Wild One harness with my own dog, it stands out
Some giraffe subspecies are endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, human-wildlife conflict and more. These wild animals suffer enough. They don’t belong in zoos. Yet many are forced to live there in confinement. One giraffe recently went through a terrible ordeal when a drunk guy in the zoo climbed on top of a fence and
As this year’s youngest birds begin their first fall migration, kids everywhere are also leaving the nest to embark on a new grade at school. To further educate the children in your life—and have fun while you’re at it—try a birdy book. On their bright, colorful pages, the ten stories below showcase the diversity of the natural
The Aqua Tower in Chicago. Photo: Cecilia Colussi/Alamy In every session of Congress since 2010, Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) has introduced legislation aimed at saving many of the up to one billion birds killed each year by crashing against buildings. The unlucky victims frequently fly into clear glass facades that they don’t see, or reflective
Rangers from the Dinokeng game reserve in South Africa have been forced to put down three lions after a 70-year-old man was killed on Tuesday. Known for its efforts in preserving Africa’s Big 5 animals, Dinokeng is a popular destination due to its close proximity to Johannesburg. The reserve hosts many visitors who come to
A resident from New York found a kitten in their backyard, who was born quite special. Dina @speck.tacular This kitten was found in a backyard in Ridgewood, Queens, New York last summer. His legs appeared to be constricted. The resident who discovered him, reached out to Jacqueline, a TNR (trap-neuter-return) rescuer, for help. She rushed
When Tiger first started showing up in Carol O’Connell’s yard about three years ago, he wouldn’t let her get anywhere near him. She could tell the senior cat was sweet, but he was scared. “He would show up and then disappear for months at a time,” Lynne Meloccaro, executive director of the Dutchess County SPCA
An audacious attempt to allow a huge sale of stockpiled elephant ivory has been defeated at an international wildlife conference. The rancorous debate exposed deep divisions between African nations with opposing views on elephant conservation. About 50 elephants are still being poached every day to supply ivory traffickers and all countries agree the world’s largest
The 118th Michigan Christmas Bird Count (CBC), while not a block-buster in terms of number of species, was nevertheless quietly successful. Highlights include a count-week Western Tanager at Midland (the first ever on a Michigan CBC, even if a day late) and an American Woodcock at Anchor Bay (just the second occurrence on a Michigan
A gamekeeper suspected of running up one of the biggest kill lists of endangered animals in Scottish history has escaped a jail sentence. Alan Wilson, 61, was convicted of illegally killing dozens of animals on Longformacus Estate near Duns in the Scottish Borders. But investigators believe animals including goshawks, badgers, buzzards and an otter represented
A palm-sized kitten finally started to grow after she left the street life behind. Chatons Orphelins Montréal A litter of kittens were found outside without a mom, on the streets of Montreal, Canada. The runt was dehydrated, malnourished, and much smaller than her siblings. They were brought to a local shelter where staff were able
Lyme disease in dogs is one of the foremost common tick-transmitted diseases within the world. However, it solely causes symptoms in ten percent of affected dogs. Your pooch is infected with this zoonotic disease, the dominant clinical feature is perennial limping, thanks to inflammation of the joints and a general feeling of uncomfortableness. There can
He may be King of the Swingers, the jungle VIP, but King Louie and his friends will be no more if man continues its relentless and greedy march of destruction. Alarming new figures show that the orangutan population is falling by 25 every day. Monday is World Orangutan Day and animal lovers are asked to
A woman fell in love with a rescued calico. When she learned about her adopted sister, she couldn’t leave her behind. Vicky Arias @naomiandsushi A calico kitten was found wandering the streets in Commerce, California early June. She was taken in by Animal Control and later transferred to Friends for Life RescueNetwork for a chance
Get your bird(s) used to a smaller travel cage for a few days at a time prior to any move. I have had the privilege of being a caretaker to various species of birds over the past 43 years. I started at the age of 8 with my first little yellow parakeet named Tweety, and
An artistic reconstruction of the extinct giant parrot Heracles inexpectatus. Brian Choo, Flinders University Over the years, we have been systematically schooled in the reality of dinosaurs and larger-than-life creatures that once existed. These creatures have long died off, leaving only bones and fossils to detail to us of their existence. For reference points, we’re
It’s a trap day, and biologist Gina Kent greets this one like she does any other, with an energy and brightness that’s hard to match at this early hour. Still, having been skunked four times in a row, her optimism is tempered with a bit more caution than usual. It’s late May, and she knows
(Picture Credit: Purple Collar Pet Photography/Getty Images) Whenever we’re sad or depressed, we try to find things that will make us feel better. We’re also lucky enough to be able to communicate and vent out our issues to others who care about us when we need to. The same can’t really be said for our
(Picture Credit: MamiGibbs/Getty Images) September is Happy Cat Month! While we love making our kitties happy every month of the year, it’s a great time to try some new things to treat your cats like the royalty they are. Here are a few ways you can celebrate Happy Cat Month with your feline companion. 1.
Somewhere bleak and unforgiving in Scotland, a golden eagle is suffering an agonising death. The young bird of prey was photographed last week with a metal trap clamped around its leg in the Crathie area of Deeside in Aberdeenshire. The tourist who took this distressing image sent it to the police who expressed serious concerns
One gracious visitor to the Singapore Botanic Gardens has evidently found the key to the hearts of a group of turtles living there. That key? Well, it’s a brush. Nur Hafiza Ariffin While paying a visit to the gardens recently, Nur Hafiza Ariffin happened upon a curious scene. There, crouched on the banks of a
A former stray cat hovers over her only kitten everywhere he goes. protective cat mom Shauna and her kitten ShaneSusie H @dcfostermomsusie Early July, a pregnant stray was found and brought to Humane Rescue Alliance in Washington D.C.. The cat was just skin and bones and in active labor. Due to complications, only one kitten
Pileated Woodpecker. Photo: John Pizniur/Great Backyard Bird Count This audio story is brought to you by BirdNote, a partner of The National Audubon Society. BirdNote episodes air daily on public radio stations nationwide. Transcript: This is BirdNote. An expert woodcarver is hard at work—preparing a picnic. This Pileated Woodpecker is hammering its massive chisel of
(Picture Credit: Jasmina007/Getty Images) Are you a dog or cat person? Have you ever stopped to think why you prefer dogs to cats? Apparently, genes have a say on who we choose as our fur baby–in more ways than you think you know. In a recent study conducted on tendencies for dog ownership, a team
(Picture Credit: Caiaimage/Lukasz Olek/Getty Images) Think back to when you first wanted a dog. Do you remember the reason you got your pup? One research poll suggests that the reason for getting a pet may be influenced by your gender attributes. According to a national poll that surveyed over 600 single men and women, many