LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – Animal shelters across the province are finding themselves frequently at capacity — or more. Making things worse is a rise of pet owners abandoning or surrendering their pets. The Pincher Creek Humane Society got a nasty surprise earlier this week: Monday, staff arrived at work to discover two abandoned huskies tied to […]
Mzimkulu Vulture Hide Launched in Southern Drakensberg
A much-needed addition to the Southern Drakensberg region, the Mzimkulu Vulture Hide was launched and opened to the public on 19 February 2024. Created to support endangered Vulture conservation through a Vulture Safe Feeding Zone, the hide is a hub of activity and a bird-lover’s paradise. Located in the heart of the southern Drakensberg, the […]
The 10 most captivating animal stories of 2023 in Southern California – NBC Los Angeles
Animals and wildlife rarely fail to captivate our attention, and 2023 was no exception. From groundbreaking discoveries to heartwarming rescue stories, the year was filled with noteworthy events that underscored the importance of relationships and encounters with wildlife. Live on T.V. with a 15-foot snake NBC4 reporter Robert Kovacik had a close encounter with a […]
Endangered Vulture Conservation in the Southern Drakensberg
Wildlife ACT is excited to share more about our Southern Drakensberg Conservation Project, which focuses on endangered vulture conservation in this beautiful region of KwaZulu-Natal. The Project, which falls under the our Vulture Conservation Programme, calls on volunteers from around the world to assist in daily on-the-ground conservation efforts being made in the Southern Drakensberg […]
Monitoring Vultures in the Southern Drakensberg
The Heights of Vulture Conservation Are you interested in learning more about volunteering at our Southern Drakensberg project, which highlights Vulture conservation? Read on! The below blog, written by Mark Henson after visiting Wildlife ACT’s Southern Drakensberg project, delves deeper into this unique project. This blog originally appeared on SafariKZN.com. I often describe myself, using […]
Ice cream fundraiser to benefit Flower Mound Animal Services – Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound
Flower Mound Animal Services is hosting a fundraiser this week at a local ice cream shop. The town announced that from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Handel’s Ice Cream — 2717 Cross Timbers Road, Suite 510B — will donate a portion of its sales to animals in need in the community. Residents are invited to stop by […]
Not-for-profit Great Southern projects boosted by Animal Welfare Grant Program
Three Great Southern community-based animal welfare groups will put State Government funding to good use after being announced as recipients of grants last week. Albany-based Amaris Wildlife Sanctuary and Healing Hands Wildlife Care Great Southern were allocated $4260 and $3331 respectively, while the Shire of Kojonup has received $13,725. Amaris will use the funding to […]