The discovery of a terrifying sea monster? No, this writhing mass of tentacles caught off the Singapore coast is just a bizarre relative of the starfish It may look like an alien, or even a monstrous moving plant, but this incredibly complex-looking creature is a relative of the starfish. The basket star (Gorgonocephalus caputmedusae) was caught off the coast of Singapore and continues to wave its arms after it is pulled out of water in this video. It actually has five arms, which are each split into more dexterous 'branchlets', which it uses to catch prey underwater. To read more on this story, click here: The Discovery of a Terrifying Sea Monster?
Washington, DC -- Fitzgerald AutoMall in North Bethesda and the Washington Animal Rescue League will team up once again for a special “Fall in Love” pet adoption event on Saturday, October 18th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be on-site, hoping to go home with a new forever family. . “This is the season when we gather as family and friends, and we want our four legged friends to be included” said Dottie Fitzgerald, President at Fitzgerald Auto Malls. “At Fitzgerald, we are proud to partner with WARL to continue to find excellent homes for our furry friends.” The Washington Animal Rescue League will have adoptions counselors on site to help adopters meet their perfect match. All available pets have been spayed/neutered, microchipped and are up-to-date on vaccines. The event is open to the public and all are invited to come out and meet the animals. In addition, the public is encourages to bring pet food and pet supplies for the Washington Animal Rescue League’s “Rescuer’s Food Bank.” The food bank helps families facing financial difficulty hold on to and care for their pets “We’re thrilled to once again partner with our friends at Fitzgerald Auto Mall on a great adoption event,” said Bob Ramin, CEO of the Washington Animal Rescue League. “Our shelter is absolutely full of great dogs and cats who desperately need homes, and we’re once again thankful to Dottie Fitzgerald and her fantastic staff for providing the opportunity to showcase our animals and collect food for our pet food bank. We hope everyone comes out to ‘Fall in Love’ with a new furry friend.” Fitzgerald Auto Mall is located in North Bethesda at 11411 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, Md. For more information, visit www.warl.org. All currently available animals can be seen on the website. About the Washington Animal Rescue League Celebrating its Centennial Anniversary in 2014, the Washington Animal Rescue League is the oldest animal shelter in the District of Columbia. Its mission continues to evolve as conditions change and animals face new and different challenges, but the core of that mission remains unchanged: to honor and strengthen the human-animal bond by providing the best quality care for homeless dogs and cats, and supporting companion animals in their homes through affordable veterinary care, community outreach, and education.
A new study from PetSmart Charities found that two-thirds of those surveyed said they would adopt a pet rather than purchase one from a pet store or breed. Almost 3,000 people who live with cats and dogs participated in PetSmart Charities’ 2014 Shelter Pet survey. Among the findings, 81 percent of those surveyed said they own a dog and/or a cat. That percent is significantly higher from just three years ago, when it was 63 percent. Another 40 percent of respondents said they have donated time or money to support shelter cats and dogs. That number jumped up 29 percent, from three years ago. To read more on this story, click here: Study Results: Adopt or Purchase a Pet?
What devoted pet owner wouldn't want a plush replica of their real-life furry friend? Just don't let the little critters get their paws on one of these "sock dogs" as they're not chew toys. "Sock dogs are for people only and are collectible art," says artist Stacey Hsu, who makes the animals out of new socks, buttons, faux fur and other materials. To read more on this story, click here: These Lovable Look -Alike Creatures Of Your Pet Also Help Rescue Animals
