Abandoned Dog Waits Outside Dollar Store for His Family
He was so confused 💔 Samson’s Journey from Abandoned Dog to Beloved Family Pet Abandoned dogs are, sadly, a common sight for animal rescue volunteers in rural Alabama. But when…
Rescuers Wonder Why Cat Was Abandoned — Until They See His Face
“On first sight, we were concerned …” When RSPCA animal rescue officer Charlotte Holder answered a call about a neglected cat, she expected a familiar situation. The report described a…
Photographer Coaxes Smile Out Of Shelter ‘Underdog’ Who Wouldn’t Leave Kennel
“All he needed was a friend.” Vivian Powers gripped her camera and peered into the kennel, where a brown dog lay curled tightly on a cot, frozen with fear. She…
Dog Who Looked Like She Was ‘Dipped In Concrete’ Finally Gets A Second Chance
“I really could not tell what breed of dog she was …” When RSPCA animal rescue officer Krissy Raine responded to a report about a severely neglected dog, she braced…
‘Broken’ Dog Who Spent His Life In A Cage Has No Idea He’s A Little Different
“He’s got just such a goofy, silly personality.” Several months ago, Brandy Cherven traveled to a rescue center in East Asia that echoed with the sound of barking beagles. Animal…
What did 2025 bring for animals in the EU?
The year 2025 marked the beginning of the mandate of Europe’s first-ever Commissioner for Animal Welfare. Hopes were high, and while some meaningful progress was made, many essential outcomes are…
Cats and dogs to receive improved protection as EU agrees on first regulation
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is the primary international framework designed to reduce the threats that global trade poses to wildlife.…
Flat-Headed Cats Seen in Thailand for the First Time in 30 Years, Having Been Thought Extinct
A rare and endangered wild cat native to Southeast Asia has been recorded in Thailand for the first time in three decades, according to the country’s wildlife authorities. The elusive…
Grumpy Corgi Comforts Sick Little Brother For First Time After Trip To Vet
“I think he sensed that Jono was not feeling well …” Angus, a 9-year-old corgi, has never been known as the affectionate type — especially with other dogs. He prefers…
Unusual Tracks In The Sand Lead Beachgoer To Huge Animal Napping On Dune
“It was amazing to see.” Recently, on a quiet stretch of beach in Tasmania, a massive marine visitor emerged from the ocean and lumbered across the sand toward a shaded…