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The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (the organization that puts out the world’s official Endangered Species List) has changed the status of the giraffe from a “species of least concern” to “vulnerable” on its Red List of...
An adorably tiny newborn puppy was found abandoned on the street in Romania. This sweet little orphan (named Joy) was hand-raised and bottle-fed by some very dedicated rescuers. Watch as this heartwarming video traces Joy’s progress…from helpless newborn to...
It’s sad but true…black cats have a tougher time getting adopted than cats with other fur colors. Sounds crazy to those of us who love all cats, regardless of color, but these poor guys are half as likely to...
With the coming of winter, many animal lovers are concerned about what happens to stray and feral cats in the cold weather. Are there things we can do to help outdoor cats in our communities stay safe, warm, and...
Rescued from a feral cat colony, Cassidy is a little kitten who is missing the lower half of both back legs. His odds of survival living out in the colony were slim. His rescuers weren’t even sure they could...
Does the idea of adopting a retired racing greyhound sound like heaven to you? Greyhound racing is still a reality in many places in the U.S. and around the world and former racing greyhounds certainly need—and deserve—loving forever homes. ...
When the owners of a beautiful black and white pit bull discarded him along with a pile of household trash, a neighbor took a picture of the abandoned dog sleeping on a mattress in the hopes that someone would...
If you’re thinking about adopting a cat, be sure to consider all the kitties out there who might have a tough time finding a forever home because of some physical characteristic that makes them less attractive to potential adopters. ...
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has put 7 species of Hawaiian bees on the Endangered Species List. This is the first time bees have been placed on the list. Bees and other important pollinators like butterflies are at...