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At least 117 dead dogs found in "horrific scene" at California "no-kill" shelter
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (454+ words) The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office said Friday that it also discovered 21 canine skulls, hundreds of bones and other remains during searches at Miranda's Rescue Animal Sanctuary, a 50-acre (20-hectare) facility in Fortuna, California. Investigators combing the site on Thursday located…...
Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam with bust of major animal theft ring
1+ week, 4+ day ago (464+ words) More than 40 of the rescued cats were reunited with their owners following the multiday operation last week, but several dozen of those rescued have died due to the harsh conditions that they were found in, the groups said. This operation…...
Hilton Head Humane celebrates 50th anniversary all week long
1+ week, 5+ day ago (321+ words) OKATIE, S. C. (WSAV) " A big celebration will be held all week long as a legendary Lowcountry agency honors a milestone birthday, 50 years and counting. The Hilton Head Humane Association officially kicked off a week's worth of events honoring the five decades…...
Think a tick bit your dog or cat? Here are symptoms to look for
1+ week, 6+ day ago (403+ words) (NEXSTAR) " Tick activity has been high so far this year, with emergency department visits sparked by the pests reaching levels we haven't seen in a decade. Ticks, while small, can cause major problems. They're capable of spreading Lyme disease, rare…...
Wildlife official explains "cardinals gone bald
2+ week, 1+ day ago (341+ words) SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) " Warmer weather brings all types of things outside, especially bird watchers who may have seen some odd-looking cardinals recently. Bald cardinals can be jarring, since their head's car black without feathers, a great contrast to the typically…...
Georgia wildlife officials open nominations for protected species list
3+ week, 4+ day ago (195+ words) SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) " Peach State residents have the chance to shape which animals and plants will receive extra protection for years to come, state wildlife officials announced Monday. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials opened the door for Georgians to…...
Pet of the week: Meet Irwin Fire Puppy
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (48+ words) WSAV-TV SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) " Renegade Paws Rescue stopped by WSAV to show us Irwin Fire Puppy. He is waiting for a loving family. If you're interested in meeting or adopting him or anyone else from hit litter, visit here....
Fosters needed after Brantley County fire displaces pets
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (327+ words) SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) " One local animal rescue is in dire need of fosters after taking in over a dozen dogs who were forced to leave their Brantley County homes because of a wildfire. Employees at Renegade Paws Rescue received a…...
Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 animal species granted UN international protection
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (159+ words) (News Nation) " The snowy owl, hammerhead shark and cheetah are among 40 new animal species that have been designated for international protection by the United Nations. The U. N. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals'approved the measures Sunday. The…...
A stranded whale in Germany's Baltic Sea weakens as hopes of its return to the Atlantic fade
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (434+ words) A whale lies on a sandbank in the Bay of Wismar, Germany, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Philip Dulian/dpa via AP) A 500-meter (yards) restricted area was enforced around the whale so it could get some rest and hopefully free itself, officials…...