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 […]
Italy bans puppy yoga over animal welfare concerns
The Italian Ministry of Health has banned puppy yoga classes, saying only adult dogs should take part, to protect the health of the animals as well as the safety of visitors, on Thursday, the 2nd of May, reports the British broadcaster BBC. Puppies in puppy yoga classes usually run freely around the yoga room and […]
Water, Water Every Where | My Shetland
Today was Water Day just because the sun was shining and, once I make a decision of what I am going to devote my morning to, I like to stick to it. First I did the ponies’ water, then the water buckets and sink by the shed. The latter are used by the ducks. Next […]
Chimps await sanctuary, while NIH still refuses to move them despite judge’s ruling
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Despite a recent court ruling and the animal welfare benefits of sanctuary retirement, media reports indicate the National Institutes of Health is still refusing to allow 26 chimpanzees warehoused in a government laboratory in New Mexico to spend the rest of their lives at Chimp Haven. These chimps have […]
New Horizons Isabelle statue revealed
First 4 Figures hasn’t done much with Animal Crossing, but that changes today with the reveal of a new statue of Isabelle from New Horizons. The company says it “meticulously replicated” details of the character, including her attire with the coral Nook Inc. aloha shirt and white skirt. You can say the same about Isabelle’s […]
2 puppies found outside Pasir Ris nursing home leave animal lovers concerned
2 puppies found outside NTUC Health Nursing Home in Pasir Ris A woman spotted quite an unlikely sight recently in Pasir Ris — two puppies left alone outside the NTUC Health Nursing Home. Taking to Facebook to highlight the matter, she expressed her hope that someone could help the canines. 2 puppies seen outside NTUC […]
For Fivla | My Shetland
Last night, just before I went to bed, I looked out of an upstairs window to see Fivla all by herself. The others had left her relocating on the other side of the track. In her head, it was miles away and she looked very lonely. She could either walk through a mire or up […]