Sunday, January 1, 2017

After donors come forward, more than 1000 animals adopted at area shelters - Sacramento Bee


Sacramento Bee

After donors come forward, more than 1000 animals adopted at area shelters
Sacramento Bee
The buzz resulted in a mad rush from the public to adopt the free animals, which otherwise would cost between $65 and $85 in adoption fees. Knepp said her facility had run out of animals on certain days, with lines of potential adopters forming early ...

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The Kiwis who dedicate their lives to helping animals - New Zealand Herald


The Kiwis who dedicate their lives to helping animals
New Zealand Herald
Last year 60,000 animals, including severely abused dogs and kittens with extra toes, made their way through the doors of the SPCA's 46 centres across the country. This week the Herald takes a look at Kiwis who are dedicated to helping our animals ...

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Susie Schieve column: Animals get caught in life's revolving door - The Herald Bulletin


The Herald Bulletin

Susie Schieve column: Animals get caught in life's revolving door
The Herald Bulletin
The many gifts brought into the Madison County Humane Society over the Christmas holiday were amazing. The joy and kindness was felt throughout the shelter. I know the shelter animals felt the love as many visitors brought gifts of toys and treats ...
History made: Humane Society of Eastern Carolina adopts 700 animals in 2016WNCT

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Extinct: which animals could we lose forever in 2017? - Telegraph.co.uk


Extinct: which animals could we lose forever in 2017?
Telegraph.co.uk
A major study released by the ZSL and WWF (World Wildlife Fund) in October revealed the number of wild animals living on Earth is set to fall two-thirds by 2020. Animal populations plummeted by 58 per cent between 1970 and 2012, with losses on track to ...



A Remembrance: The Great Animals That Died In 2016 - NPR


NPR

A Remembrance: The Great Animals That Died In 2016
NPR
From Prince, to George Michael, to Carrie Fisher, to David Bowie, to Debbie Reynolds, the Internet has mourned and remembered some of the greats. But 2016 was also a big year for a different sort of celebrity deaths: the animal variety. Our furry ...

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Teaching children empathy for animals requires a soft touch - The Union Leader


The Union Leader

Teaching children empathy for animals requires a soft touch
The Union Leader
"I think it's important because we don't have live animals at the museum, and we don't want to start having live animals," Lamothe said. "It's great to partner with them and have them bring these animals here and the kids can learn how to pet them ...



The most memorable animals of 2016 (yes, including Harambe) - Colorado Springs Gazette


The most memorable animals of 2016 (yes, including Harambe)
Colorado Springs Gazette
His death immediately spawned discussions about animals in captivity, responsible parenting, zoo safety and wildlife conservation. Harambe has since become the inspiration for lots of weird memes. - The baby bison of Yellowstone. This bison never was ...