The black feline with a rarely seen genetic mutation was cared for by the Humane Society in Western Pennsylvania for a month before his new owner adopted him. The three-year-old cat with an extra set of ears is not the first of its kind. The genetic mutation has been documented as far back as 1938 in Ashtabula, Ohio, with a four-eared cat named Toots. “The mutation has been studied and is argued to be a recessive gene mutation needed from both parents in order to produce four ears,” the charity said. Batman was unavailable for adoption when he first came into the shelter because he was being treated for an upper respiratory infection. But on Tuesday, the shelter posted a video advert of him on Facebook. “Batman would do well in a house with or without animals as he came from a house with several animals. He is a very friendly and love cheek rubs,” Hala Nuemah, managing director of the Western PA Humane Society, wrote. Shelter veterinarian Dr Todd Blauvelt told CBS News: “He's a really cool cat. He's really nice. Really affectionate. He has a very rare congenital defect. It doesn't really affect his hearing. He can hear just fine,” he explained. Within a few hours he was snapped up by a young girl and her mother who gave him a permanent home. “It was perfect because the little girl liked superheroes,” Caitlin Lasky, marketing communications manager for the Humane Society, told ABC News.
Three-year-old cat Batman has an extra set of ears due to a rare genetic mutation. Shelter veterinarian, Dr. Todd Blauvelt commented “it doesn't really affect his hearing.”
Batman was adopted after he was brought into the Humane Society by an owner who had several cats. Dr Todd Blauvelt said the cat (pictured) has “two little ear tufts behind his ears.”
Washington, DC — The transport of 20 homeless dogs to the Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League (WHS-WARL) has been cancelled due to mechanical problems with the HSUS transport vehicle. The dogs that were scheduled to arrive at WHS-WARL will stay in Roanoke, Virginia at the Angels of Assisi Adoptions Center there. To read the initial story, click here:WHS-WARL to Receive 20 Dogs from Flood-Stricken Louisiana: Scheduled to Arrive in DC on Sunday Afternoon, August 21st About Washington Animal Rescue League/Washington Humane Society (WARL-WHS) The Washington Humane Society -Washington Animal Rescue League combined organization cares for more than 60,000 animals annually. The broad range of programs offered include: rescue and adoption, humane law enforcement, low-cost veterinary services, animal care & control, behavior and training, spay-neuter services, humane education, and many others. Operating four animal-care facilities in Washington, D.C., the organization occupies a significant footprint in the District, and serves as a resource to current pet guardians and prospective adopters across the region.
Washington, DC - Bei Bei, the National Zoo’s youngest giant panda cub, celebrated his first birthday on Saturday with a giant frozen cake—as all pandas do. The colorful cake—made of frozen apple, carrot and beet juice by the zoo’s nutrition department—took two weeks to create and weighs about 150 pounds. It was adorned with a giant number one. Bei Bei will officially turn 1 on Monday. Saturday’s birthday celebration also included Bei Bei’s older sister, Bao Bao, who turns 3 on Tuesday, and Tian Tian, the cubs’ father, who turns 19 on Aug. 27, the Washington Post reported. Early into the zoo’s Facebook Live broadcast on Saturday, Bei Bei had yet to approach his birthday cake, though his mother, Mei Xiang, was enjoying the frozen treat. To see what the rest of the pandas are up to, check out the giant panda cam livestream.
Washington, DC - The Washington Humane Society – Washington Animal Rescue League will receive 20 homeless dogs being transferred from flood-ravaged Louisiana. The Louisiana SPCA along with the Humane Society of the United States are transferring dogs from shelters at or near capacity in Louisiana to make room for dogs displaced during the flooding. Dogs Transported to D.C. from Louisiana Shelters to Make Room for Flood Victims
WHAT: Transfer of 20 dogs from Louisiana WHERE: The Washington Humane Society/Washington Animal Rescue League 71 Oglethorpe Street, NW Washington, DC
WHEN: Arrival of transport: Sunday, August 21 Exact time TBD. Arrival will be Sunday afternoon. We will update you on better ETA Sunday morning. Contact Matt Williams, WHS-WARL for detailed arrival information
WHO: Homeless dogs from Louisiana TBD: (To be determined) WHS-WARL: Intake Team
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Louisiana SPCA in partnership with The Humane Society of the United States contacted WHS-WARL to assist in relieving crowded conditions at shelters in the flood-stricken areas of Louisiana. WHS-WARL will receive current shelter residents from the Louisiana shelters to make room for pets made homeless by the flooding situations in the area.
About Washington Animal Rescue League/Washington Humane Society (WARL-WHS) The Washington Humane Society -Washington Animal Rescue League combined organization cares for more than 60,000 animals annually. The broad range of programs offered include: rescue and adoption, humane law enforcement, low-cost veterinary services, animal care & control, behavior and training, spay-neuter services, humane education, and many others. Operating four animal-care facilities in Washington, D.C., the organization occupies a significant footprint in the District, and serves as a resource to current pet guardians and prospective adopters across the region.
Guardians of Rescue has a reputation for helping animals, as well as veterans. But they are about to become even more effective when it comes to bringing animal abusers to justice. The animal rescue organization announces that they brought on Joaquin “Jack” Garcia, a former FBI agent, to head up the unit that investigates reports of animal cruelty. “Bringing Jack Garcia on board is great news for us, and bad news for those who abuse animals,” says Robert Misseri, founder and president of Guardians of Rescue. “Jack is the best there is at investigating such things and will get to the bottom of complicated animal abuse cases. This is one more giant step in helping the animals.” Garcia spent 26 years as an FBI agent and was even dubbed by some as being the best undercover agent in the history of the FBI. He worked on over 100 undercover investigations, and his last case he went undercover as mobster “Jack Falcone” for many years, which helped get 39 convictions of Mafia figures. Today, he’s retired from the FBI, but ready to take on investigating those who abuse animals and help bring them to justice. With the Guardians of Rescue, Garcia will be acting on larger complaints of animal abuse, cruelty, and neglect. As a investigator, he will be working with a group of licensed private investigators who are retired law enforcement that will aid in the investigations and assist with gathering information that can be used in animal cruelty cases. These cases may involve a range of issues such as hoarding, dog fighting, illegal breeding, etc. He will be working with the local state and federal authorities to investigate and document his findings. “I’m happy to be able to put my skills and experience to use helping uncover animal cruelty,” says Jack Garcia. “Working with Guardians of Rescue I am confident we will be able to hold people accountable for the animal cruelty they are participating in. After years of investigating drug dealers, organized crime, murder for hire etc., the acts of violence on defenseless animals is as vicious as some of the crimes I’ve investigated.”
Guardians of Rescue provides assistance to animals out on the streets, helping to rescue them, provide medical care, food and shelter, and find foster-home placements. They are also instrumental in helping military members with their pets, and to provide service dogs to veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. To learn more, get involved, or to make a donation to support the Guardians of Rescue, log onto www.guardiansofrescue.org. About Guardians of Rescue Based in New York, Guardians of Rescue is an organization whose mission is to protect the well being of all animals. They provide aid to animals in distress, including facilitating foster programs, rehabilitation, assisting other rescue groups, and providing support to families, both military and not, who need assistance due to economic factors. To learn more about Guardians of Rescue, visit the site at www.guardiansofrescue.org.
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We will be at Fitzgerald Auto Mall on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for fun, food, prizes, and lots of giveaways! If those aren't your type of thing, why don't you take home a new best friend while you're there? Find all of our available animals on our website: www.washhumane.org/adopt
WHAT: Adoption Event WHEN: Saturday, August 20, 2016 TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. LOCATION: Fitzgerald Auto Mall 114 Baughman’s Lane Frederick, Maryland 21702
The life of a shelter dog can be a lonely one. Waiting each day for someone to finally notice you and take you home is no doubt exhausting, and one shelter is trying to make the waiting game just a little bit easier. The Puppuccino Pals program was established in April at the Kitsap Humane Society in Washington. Every Tuesday, volunteer Molly Clark takes one of the shelter's dogs to the local Starbucks for a delicious Puppuccino. (It's on the chain's "secret menu" and is just a small cup filled with whipped cream.) Not only does the dog get to take a break from the shelter and enjoy a car ride and a treat, the Starbucks also posts signs telling customers about the dog of the week, in hopes that they might decide to adopt him. Even though the program was officially established in April, Clark has been taking dogs out for Puppuccinos to give them a break from shelter life for quite some time.
"The dogs LOVE the shelter breaks, and they adore the Puppuccinos," Kimberly Cizek Allen, events and outreach assistant coordinator at the Kitsap Humane Society, told The Dodo. "You can see it in their little eyes as they lick the whipped cream out of the cup." Even if a dog might not be a good fit for a Puppuccino outing, the shelter makes sure that they still get their treat — and the exposure. "Should a dog not be suited for an outing due to some type of limitation, Molly will take another dog on an outing, and bring a Puppuccino back," Allen said. "That way the Puppuccino Pals dog can enjoy play yard time, or quiet room time, or whatever is most appropriate and still be featured in our program!" The shelter also features each Puppuccino Pal dog on its Instagram account, to give them a little extra attention. The Puppuccino Pals program is a great way to get shelter dogs out in the community, and to remind people as they grab their daily coffee that hundreds of amazing dogs are still waiting, every day, for the right home. If you'd like to adopt a dog of your own, you can check out Adopt-a-Pet.com to get started.
Sharing from my friends at: Last Chance Animal Rescue. FOSTER for LCAR! We urgently need short-term (2-3 weeks) puppy foster homes for pups who have been rescued from the floods in Louisiana. Transport arrives in Waldorf, Maryland this weekend! Please email, foster@lastchanceanimalrescue.org or call (240) 412-5751 for more information. PLEASE SHARE! We have FAQs below, where most frequently asked questions are answered! We provide crates, food and medical care. You provide a warm home and extra love! A two to three week commitment is required and our foster coordinators will do their best to match you up with a litter of puppies that meet your breed and size preferences. FAQ's Q: How do I qualify? A: Our foster coordinators will fill you in and email or fax you a FOSTER application. Please contact our foster coordinators at the above email or phone number, we can not send an application via Facebook. If you are having trouble getting through and do not want to leave a message, please private message us your telephone number and email and address and we will contact you. Q: Is it possible to adopt a pup that I foster? A: Yes, it is. The steps to do so are provided in the foster packets that you will get when you pick up your pup/s. Q: Can I foster ONE of the pups? A: We do not separate litters, however, many puppies come in without litter mates. Q: I do not want to foster but I am interested in adopting, can I just adopt? A: Yes, when the pup is ready for adoption in about two weeks. When available, the pup/s photo and bio information are posted to our Facebook page, in our adoptable dog album: http://tinyurl.com/ku5dpur Stay tuned! Note that a foster parent interested in adopting a puppy that they foster will have priority. Every dog photo caption has information on how to adopt and a link to the adoption application which has adoption fee information. Please Share!
