Boneyard: Three at-risk animal species in Africa
Posted by SusanStokes on February 1, 2014
While around 18,000 new animal, insect or plant species are discovered yearly, other species are on the edge of extinction. This includes some that are newly discovered and others that have been around in some form for millions of years. The African continent alone has more than four large mammals whose populations are, for the most part, declining at a worrisome pace. They include the gorilla, elephant, lion and rhino. The latter three are particularly in danger due to illegal poaching, with byproducts typically being exported for medicinal or other consumer use and part of a multi-billion dollar industry. Following is an infographic that speaks for itself. Thank you to Super Scholar for bringting this to our attention.
One step forward for pet evacuation procedures in New Jersey
Posted by SusanStokes on January 17, 2014
Pets may soon be permitted to evacuate with owners on public transportation. A bill that would allow people to evacuate with their pets on trains and buses during a state of emergency took another step toward becoming law earlier this week.
When a pet loses their human
Posted by SusanStokes on January 14, 2014
As pet owners, we all know the pain and anguish of pet loss. Pets are family to us, and when they cross over Rainbow Bridge, they take a little part of us with them. But how does a pet feel when they lose their human or companion animal?
Let's Celebrate National Bird Day!
Posted by SusanStokes on January 5, 2014
That’s right. On January 5th, the birds have their day in the sun – or snow – depending upon where you live. So just what is National Bird Day all about?
Happy New Year 2014
Posted by SusanStokes on January 1, 2014
Wishing all our animal and human friends and followers a very safe, happy, healthy and successful New Year!
Merry Christmas!
Posted by SusanStokes on December 25, 2013
Wishing all our animal and human friends worldwide a very Merry Christmas!
Celebrating National Feral Caretakers Day
Posted by SusanStokes on December 22, 2013
Guardians of Rescue is an organization based in New York whose mission is to protect the well-being of all animals. They designated the first “National Feral Cat Caretakers Day” on December 23, 2012 in honor of the many people that dedicate their lives to the estimated 70 million homeless, free roaming cats throughout the world.
Feral - A Poem
Posted by SusanStokes on December 14, 2013
I ran across this poem about the life of a feral cat that I just wanted to share.
Just what is Giving Tuesday all about?
Posted by SusanStokes on December 3, 2013
Today is “Giving Tuesday.” It is actually the second annual event meant to inspire philanthropy and community service across the nation. It is a movement to create a national day of giving to kick off the giving season. It takes place annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving.
Tell the world what your pet is thankful for this Thanksgiving
Posted by SusanStokes on November 26, 2013
How many of you have Twitter and Instagram accounts? You can have some fun on Thanksgiving by sharing with PetSmart Charities and the world what your pet is thankful for. This activity is being encouraged by PetSmart Charities, a 501(c)(3) organization, separate from PetSmart, Inc., that is committed to helping homeless pets.
