Some photos from my wanderings around with my iPhone on Portrait Mode, which I now love. The Prettiest Fairy Pony in the Whole World (and, yes, I would fight you on that). Fivla Darling Maggie Maggie Edna in pensive mood Edna Edna’s daughter, Madge, who is mad as a box of frogs. She is sporting […]
Male fox cub saved by St. George Police officer, Lowcountry animal rescue
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – An injured baby fox is now on the road to recovery thanks to the efforts of a Lowcountry police officer and the help of a South Carolina nonprofit. Officer Erwin with the St. George Police Department in Colleton County found a male fox cub Sunday morning, according to a Facebook post […]
Why it’s time for Conservative animal rights advocates to step up
Partisan sorting The process of partisan sorting has significant implications for political dynamics and governance. As individuals and groups realign themselves politically based on their ideological beliefs, the risk of polarisation increases as individuals and parties become less willing to compromise or collaborate across party lines. Partisan sorting means many policies fail to win sufficient […]
Teen stands up for animal rights
EARLY this year, I witnessed my cat Jerry, who has since passed away, nearly being beaten with a broom by a neighbour from the backhouse. Jerry, an 18-year-old cat with eyesight and hearing problems, was walking in the back lane when the incident happened. I saw the neighbour pick up a broom and approach her. […]
Randoms | My Shetland
Not much has happened today. By choice, totally by choice. My perfect type of day. So here are some random photos from my phone that make me smile or feel exasperated – mostly my criteria these days for taking a pic. Lambie has learned how to steal duck food. He squeezes through the gap in […]
Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Illegal Exotic Animal Parts – One Green Planet
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. A recent case in Brooklyn sheds light on the disturbing illegal trade in exotic animal parts. Usher […]
High volume of huskies in shelters
Chula Vista Animal Services says it’s overwhelmed with the dramatic rise of the high-energy dogs in its care. SAN DIEGO — Animal shelters and rescues across San Diego County are dealing with a dramatic rise in the number of Huskies coming through their doors. So many Huskies end up in shelters and rescues because people often […]
Memphis Animal Services temporarily closes due to sickness concerns
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Due to concerns about spreading contagious pet illnesses CDV and CIRDC, Memphis Animal Services is closed to the public. If you are interested in meeting a pet, you can either send an adoption inquiry, email mas@memphistn.gov, or call 901-636-1416 to make arrangements. MAS’s phone lines and emails remain monitored. If you […]
More Planting | My Shetland
This morning was spent at Turriefield sewing seeds like squash, courgette, salad leaves….. oh, yes and sweetcorn (those were interesting seeds). And then we took them all down to the polytunnel to place them in better growing conditions – under lights, mats and heat, though it was already very hot in the polytunnel and everything […]
Spain abolishes national bullfighting award amid growing animal welfare concerns
In a cultural pivot reflecting shifting societal values, Spain on Friday, May 3, announced a landmark decision to abolish its annual national bullfighting award, igniting a fierce debate between traditionalists and advocates for animal welfare. The decision, announced by Spain’s Culture Ministry, comes amidst mounting concerns for animal welfare and a declining interest in traditional […]