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Saturday, March 7, 2020

Columbus Zoo Releases New Photos Of Cheetah Cubs Born Through In Vitro Fertilization


COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Columbus Zoo says two cheetah cubs born through in vitro fertilization are continuing to grow and do well.

The cubs are the first-ever born through in vitro fertilization.

According to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, the cheetahs are now being reared by the zoo’s animal care team after checkups indicated the female cub was not gaining enough weight.

To read more on this story, click here: Columbus Zoo Releases New Photos Of Cheetah Cubs Born Through In Vitro Fertilization


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Dogfighting: How to Identify and Report It


The signs of dogfighting can be hard to spot if you don’t know what to look for.

According to the Humane Rescue Alliance, the key signs of dogfighting are:


  • Dogs kept outside on heavy chains and rotated throughout the yard
  • Dogs that leave and come back to the yard with injuries or scarring
  • Dogs frequently forced to run on a treadmill or use other conditioning tools for long periods of time

“If you see an animal that has scarring or open wounds around its legs, chest or around its face, those are usually indications it is involved in organized dogfighting,” HRA Humane Law Enforcement Officer Engel said.

To read more on this story, click here: Dogfighting: How to Identify and Report It

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West Michigan Woman Approved To Fly With Service Horse


She's done 4 flights so far with Fred.

NEWAYGO COUNTY, Mich. — Ronica Froese's has had a love for animals her whole life. That love also includes miniature horses.

"I've loved horses my entire life, they are my spirit animal. 6 years ago I wanted a horse at home and the only property size I have is for a miniature horse," says Froese.

That's when she found a mini, affectionately known as Fred, from an online post in Kansas.

To read more on this story, click here: West Michigan Woman Approved To Fly With Service Horse 

You might be interested in reading the initial story here: Fred, A Mini Service Horse Flew First Class To Show What’s Possible For Service Animals

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10 Big Facts About Giant Ground Sloths


Today, the six living species of sloths are usually found dangling from tree branches, or going viral on YouTube. But sloths used to be a lot more diverse—and a lot bigger. The extinct ground sloths pursued all sorts of different lifestyles and came in just about every imaginable shape and size. Some were cow-like grazers; others might have been accomplished burrowers; and, believe it or not, a few even dined beneath the ocean waves.


To read more on this story, click here: 10 Big Facts About Giant Ground Sloths


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Friday, February 28, 2020

German Shepherd Hilariously Fails His Service Dog Training In Viral Video


This VERY good boy is not very good at being a service dog, unfortunately

Dogs are angels on earth in every discernible way. Some are great at being lifelong companions, others have talents in the service arena — as K9 police dogs, service dogs to those in need, etc. And some dogs have higher hopes and dreams than they’re capable of achieving, but that doesn’t make them any less Good. Take this guy, for example.

In a video that’s quickly gone viral all over social media, a German Shepherd named Ryker can be seen trying so very hard to meet the standards of a service dog. But Ryker, like many of us out there of the human variety who can relate, falls short during his test. In every single way.

Please enjoy the funniest, most adorable animal video you will see all day.

To learn more about Ryker and see his video, click here: German Shepherd Hilariously Fails His Service Dog Training In Viral Video

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No Evidence That Pets Can Get Covid-19, but Wash Your Hands Anyway


Unless you have the virus, or your pet is spending a lot of time with Covid-19 patients, no precautions are needed, or helpful.

Pet owners may be wondering whether Covid-19, the coronavirus that has infected thousands of people worldwide, is a threat to dogs or cats or can be carried by them. So far, the short answer is no.

Unless you are in an area where the disease is spreading rapidly, then there is no action or preparation necessary.

Even if you are in an area where many people have been infected with the coronavirus, there’s no evidence that companion animals can be infected with it. Of course, veterinarians can’t be absolutely sure about the infection because it is new, so if you have the virus, or are in an area with many human infections, some precautions might be useful.

To read more on this story, click here: No Evidence That Pets Can Get Covid-19, but Wash Your Hands Anyway

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Friday, February 21, 2020

Baby and French Bulldog Born on the Same Day Think They’re Brothers and They Do Everything Together


It has to be a special connection between dogs and little babies, since it’s really hard to find a more heart-warming duo. Whenever a furry companion and a mini-human team up, the result is simply adorable. And nothing shows this better than the bond between Dilan – a newborn and Farley – a French bulldog.

To read more on this story, click here: Baby and French Bulldog Born on the Same Day Think They’re Brothers and They Do Everything Together




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Large Bear Spotted Roaming in Monrovia Second Day in a Row


MONROVIA, Calif. - A large bear was spotted early Friday morning in Monrovia, only a day after a bear was reported roaming around the nearby campus of Mayflower Elementary School.

It was first spotted around 2:30 a.m. digging through trash cans in the neighborhood of North Mayflower Avenue.

SkyFOX first spotted the bear around 4:30 a.m. in the area of Hillcrest Boulevard, near Mayflower Avenue.

To read more on this story, click here: Large Bear Spotted Roaming in Monrovia Second Day in a Row



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