A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has grown to affect more than two dozen herds in eight states, just weeks after the nation’s largest egg producer found the virus in its chickens. Health officials stress that the risk to the public is low and that the U.S. food supply remains safe and stable. […]
Recording Studio | My Shetland
There had been a request from my flute duet partner, Mandy, that we record a few flute pieces together for her father, who wanted to hear us play. Now, we first thought we could just do it on our phones but then, as there is a recording studio in the house, plus a pretty expert […]
A Fort Collins animal rescue organization is facing its biggest challenge.
Cavies and Canines is a licensed guinea pig rescue under the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act, or PACFA. Earlier this week, the organization received a call from a distressed breeder and now the group is working to find foster and adoptive homes for more than 500 animals. According to the […]
Animal Rescue Centres (Like Vantara) Around The World: Guided Tours 2024
Tucked in Gujarat’s Jamnagar, Anant Ambani’s visionary project, Vantara has been making waves by becoming the world’s largest animal rescue and rehabilitation centre, sprawling a vast 3,000 acres. Vantara claims to be at the forefront of animal conservation efforts, boasting a dedicated staff of 2,100 experts, a state-of-the-art hospital and medical research facility spanning 1 […]
LA County steps in to address ‘strep zoo’ outbreak among dogs at Downey Animal Care Center – Press Telegram
FLASH SALE Don’t miss this deal Standard Digital Access $6 for 1 year Already a subscriber? Login The Downey Animal Care Center at 11258 Garfield Ave. (Google Street View) In an effort to address a bacterial outbreak at the Downey Animal Care Center, Los Angeles County officials are taking action today to safeguard animals and […]
To Town | My Shetland
I had a day out in town today. A scheduled eye check-up first and then I wandered about just enjoying time away from my usual home routine. I did a spot of shopping…. And I even bought myself some new shoes. I am very pleased with them and the first thing I noticed was just […]
5 photos that show the cruelty of live animal transport
Discover how farmed animals suffer and die before reaching the slaughterhouse…and why some are washing up on European shores. On European coasts, a worrying trend has taken hold: dead animals washing up on public beaches. These bodies are evidence of a cruel trade known as animal transport, during which billions of animals undergo long-distance journeys […]
Animal sanctuary takes in more pets than ever in its 40th year
An animal sanctuary in Somerset celebrating its 40th year says it is facing its toughest time yet. More than 10,000 abandoned or rescued animals have been helped by Happy Landings since it began in 1984. But more pets than ever have been brought in by desperate owners struggling to make ends meet. To support its […]
A Peaceful Kinda Day | My Shetland
I’m feeling a bit low after the sad Baby Bunny news. I wanted it to live so much but this was not to be. I know it was just one little baby bunny and the whole world is littered with them, but even so. I do mind. It’s a loss. So I went to have […]
Campaign launched to ban foie gras sales in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Today marks the launch of Animal Equality’s campaign against foie gras sales in the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Foie gras, a French “luxury” dish, is produced by force-feeding ducks and geese until their livers swell up to ten times their normal size. These swollen, diseased livers are ground into a pâté and served at […]