A federal agency has approved an expansion of the Okefenokee Swamp’s vast wildlife refuge The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has approved a plan to expand the Okefenokee National Wildlife…
In 2014, Glenn Stupar fulfilled his 14-year-old daughter Keisha’s Christmas wish by adopting a beautiful calico cat from a local animal rescue in Edmonton, Canada. Renamed Sophie, the fluffy feline…
After eight years of dedication to animal welfare, Pennines Animal Sanctuary in Northumberland is closing its doors due to the sale of the land it operates on. Owner Tony Johnson,…
Animal charities like the RSPCA rely heavily on foster carers to provide temporary homes for pets in need. With shelters often at capacity and some animals struggling in those environments,…
“She came up and asked me to pet her.” A few years ago, a woman named Mathilda was at a local lake when something unusual caught her eye: a ball…
Tuna wasn’t bothered in the least. Last month, Aaron Young and his wife left their cats, Tuna and Pearl, at home while they went away for a few days. Little…
“We had no choice.” When employees at the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) discovered a dog tied up in the parking lot of their Sunnyslope campus, their hearts sank. Abandonments outside…
As the festive season fades and the cold weather sets in, many people experience a post-holiday slump. With tight budgets and shorter days, January can feel particularly tough. That’s why…
Environmentalists Urge Investigation into Lithium Mine’s Impact on Rare Nevada Snail RENO, Nev. (AP) — Opponents of the largest lithium mine currently under construction in the U.S. are calling for…
NEW YORK (AP) — The American Kennel Club (AKC) has officially welcomed the Danish-Swedish farmdog to its prestigious lineup of recognized breeds, making it eligible for competition in some of…