For anyone who enjoys nature, summer is a fascinating time to be outside. Animals are on the move: Turtles are nesting, baby birds are testing their wings, snakes are foraging and young mammals are emerging. In central Pennsylvania, where I live, last year’s hatchling painted turtles have overwintered in their nests and emerged looking like […]
New Animal Welfare Act regulations would improve the lives of so many animals in need
By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson In the years since its passage more than half a century ago, the Animal Welfare Act has become an extremely important and multi-faceted animal protection law. Building on its original premise as a measure to protect animals used in research, testing and education, the AWA’s protections have evolved to […]
Discover 7 Heroic Animals That Save Human Lives
As bizarre as it may sound, animals save human lives using their keen instincts! In this article, we will discuss some heroic animals! These furry champions are proof that not all superheroes wear capes. This list will start with the most obvious heroes (our dogs) and end with the least expected hero. Enjoy! 7 Animals […]
P.E.I. vet student helping animals have happier, healthier lives
Nima Morady cares deeply about the welfare of animals. The fourth year Atlantic Veterinary College student was recently recognized with a Compassionate Care Scholarship of $3,000. The awards from the Humane Society Veterinary Association go to students who show dedication and commitment to animal welfare, rights or protection issues. “How people treat their animals is kind […]
Cincinnati Zoo volunteers enriches zoo animals’ lives
It’s the haunting season and funny-faced pumpkins and spooky hideouts, often with night creatures tucked inside, are now habitat-enhancing at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. It looks festive and crowd-pleasing, sure, but the animals are really the ones who benefit from all the seasonal decor, creative toys and hidden treasure added to habitats throughout […]
10 animal attacks reported from Aarey and SGNP in one year; residents fear for their lives
In the past one year, more than 10 animal attack incidents have been reported from the residential areas adjoining Aarey and Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Last year, a sub-adult female leopard was caught by forest officials after it had attacked seven persons over a period of two months. The forest officials had set up four […]
The inner lives of animal cultures and families | Life Examined
Shows like “Planet Earth,” the work of David Attenbourgh, and the amazing photography popularized in magazines like National Geographic have all helped in providing easier access and a deeper appreciation for the wonders and beauty of the natural world. We’ve become familiar with species both common and rare, local and exotic, from the majesty of […]
ANIMAL CONNECTION: Celebrating decades of changing lives | Features
In 1935, the SPCA Aiken was established and worked for decades helping animals in the CSRA and beyond. After a fire outbreak at the previous facility, it was time to think big and imagine a future at a new facility. After a major capital campaign supported by the generous Aiken community, the current facility at […]
COVID-19, Factory Farms, and Risking Human Lives
Photo: Kristoffer Tripplaar/Sipa USA via AP February 26, 2021. A U.S. House subcommittee is launching an investigation of COVID-19 outbreaks at meatpacking plants, causing the deaths of over 250 employees nationwide. Rep. James E. Clyburn, Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis issued a press release which stated: “The Select Subcommittee’s investigation follows […]