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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Judge Cites 'To Kill a Mockingbird' In Striking Down Migratory Bird Protection Changes


 (CNN)A federal judge referenced the literary classic "To Kill A Mockingbird" when striking down a Trump administration policy that she said upended decades of protections for birds.

Judge Valerie Caproni ruled late Tuesday against the Trump administration's interpretation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to "only criminalize affirmative actions," rather than incidental acts. The ruling cites an example of the distinction offered by the administration: Knocking down a barn that contains owl nests would no longer be covered by the treaty if killing the owls was not the reason for demolishing the barn.

"It is not only a sin to kill a mockingbird, it is also a crime," Caproni wrote, referencing the Harper Lee novel.

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Owner Dumped Wolfdog At Kill Shelter When He Got Too Much To Handle, Luckily This Sanctuary Saved Him


The strength, incredible instincts, sharp intelligence, and social abilities of the wolf is what has made them one of the most respected animals in the world. The stunning animal has been featured in legends, books, movies, paintings and other products of culture for centuries which slowly taught us to appreciate them even more. So it’s understandable that people wanted to take a bit of that wilderness home. With the idea of combining the best of both worlds, people created a wolfdog. Wolfdog is basically a mixture of wolf and domestic dog, both of which are members of same Canis species.

You probably wouldn’t think twice about his descent when meeting Yuki, and no wonder why. Yuki is one of the highest content wolfdogs at the sanctuary where he is currently staying.“His DNA testing came back as 87.5 % Gray Wolf, 8.6 % Siberian Husky, and 3.9 % German Shepherd,” – a staff member of Shy Wolf Sanctuary Brittany Allen told Bored Panda.

To read more on this story, click here: Owner Dumped Wolfdog At Kill Shelter When He Got Too Much To Handle, Luckily This Sanctuary Saved Him


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Gigantic Black Snake Slithers Along Subway Platform in New York City: 'This Can't Be Real'


 

Step aside, pizza rat! There's a new animal going viral for their subway antics now.

Video of a gigantic black snake slithering across a New York City subway platform was posted on Twitter, leaving residents and social media viewers scratching their heads and wondering how the reptile made its way onto the station platform in the first place.

Transit worker Canella Gomez shared the video in a Twitter post on Sunday, writing, "Being a #TrainOperator for @NYCTSubway I thought I have seen it all but this can’t be real."

To read more on this story, click here:  Gigantic Black Snake Slithers Along Subway Platform in New York City: 'This Can't Be Real'





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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Reddit Has Suddenly Exploded With Photos of Dads Who Did Not Want Pets


You know a dad like this, or you’ve at least seen one on the internet, the kind of dad who adamantly refuses to have a pet and then once that cuddly fur ball is brought into the house, that pet becomes his best buddy. Sounds familiar, right? Well, the internet loves these dads, too. Reddit’s https://www.reddit.com/r/dadswhodidnotwantpets/community saw a 98% increase in traffic this week, according to a Reddit communications staffer, and it makes sense why.

To read more on this story, click here: Reddit Has Suddenly Exploded With Photos of Dads Who Did Not Want Pets




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Couple Custom-Builds ‘Mega Bed’ So All 8 Of Their Rescue Dogs Can Sleep With Them


For most of us, our rescue animals are like family. From the moment we take them home, we blend them into our daily lives and quickly grow to love them fiercely.

It’s pretty clear that the couple in this story feel that way about their rescue dogs — all eight of them! They love their pooches so much, and feel so strongly that they are part of their family, that they did something that not many pet owners do — they allowed all of their pets to sleep in one bed with them!

To read more on this story, click here: Couple Custom-Builds ‘Mega Bed’ So All 8 Of Their Rescue Dogs Can Sleep With Them



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14-Year-Old Uses Free Time To Make Jackets For Shelter Dogs


 

A young girl living in South Africa found a way to turn her extra time in lockdown into a kind gesture for the dogs in her community. With South Africa experiencing their coldest winter in the last decade, she knew she had something special to offer the Kempton Park SPCA during this difficult time.

To read more on this story, click here: 14-Year-Old Uses Free Time To Make Jackets For Shelter Dogs




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Adorable Reasons Cats Love Sleeping in Their Owners’ Beds


It seems that pet comfort is a supreme concern among cat owners. These craftspeople in Japan, for example, make miniaturized super-high-end furniture for cats. Even their battle armor looks comfy. But while tiny furniture and soft armor may appease our furry overlords, what really puts them at ease are their owners’ beds. And this video lists the many adorable reasons why.

To read more on this story, click here: Adorable Reasons Cats Love Sleeping in Their Owners’ Beds




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Therapy Llama “Caesar The No Drama Llama” Keeps Protesters And Police Calm


This 350lb fluffy guy is a registered therapy animal who has been attending protests alongside his caretaker, Larry McCool. “We can be right in the middle of 10,000 people and everyone is up and chanting, and marching, with megaphones and the whole thing,” he said. “ll of a sudden Caesar will show up right in the middle and you can feel this calm come through.”

To read more on this story, click here: Therapy Llama “Caesar The No Drama Llama” Keeps Protesters And Police Calm




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Monday, August 10, 2020

SPCA Of Anne Arundel County Has About 200 Adult Cats Waiting For Adoption


ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — The SPCA of Anne Arundel County has about 200 adult cats waiting for adoption.

The SPCA said many are being overlooked due to so many kittens being born in foster or surrendered for adoption.

Between July 20 and September 20, all cats two years and older will only be $20.

“These felines have a lifetime of love to give. Could you open your heart and home to an adult family member?” they said in a Facebook post.

You can check out all of their available kitties at SPCA of Anne Arundel County, then call 410.268.4388 for details.

“The right match is waiting for you!” they added.

The SPCA has about 200 adult cats waiting for adoption. Many are being overlooked due to so many kittens being born in foster or surrendered for adoption. These felines have a lifetime of love to give. Could you open your heart and home to an adult family member? Check out all of our available kitties at www.aacspca.org, then call 410.268.4388 for details. The right match is waiting for you!





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Meet Rexie The Cat: A Handicat Here To Steal Your Heart


All cats are totally adorable. But there are some cats who are naturally photogenic and will make you fall in love with them just by looking at their photo. Rexie, a male handicat, is basically the equivalent of an emoji cat. He is always ready to express himself for the camera. And his owner, Dasha Minaeva, took notice of it. Since she started sharing him with the world, he’s stolen hearts everywhere. Rexie the cat, you are certainly the thief of hearts that you claim to be.

To read more on this story, click here: Meet Rexie The Cat: A Handicat Here To Steal Your Heart




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Veteran Reunited With Pet Who Got Him Help During Emergency


NEW BERN, Craven County (WCTI) — A Navy Veteran living by himself on a houseboat in Oriental turned to his pet for help during an emergency recently, the duo was finally reunited on Friday.

Rudy Armstrong says he normally keeps to himself and mostly spends time with his dog Boo-Boo, so when things went wrong, he turned to her.

What started off as a normal day for the 86-year-old veteran in his houseboat quickly turned into an emergency situation.

To read more on this story, click here: Veteran Reunited With Pet Who Got Him Help During Emergency


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These Cute Cats Wear Their Hearts On Their Fur


One of the best things about cats is that they come in all different colors, and there are no limitations when it comes to coat pattern. There are cats with stripes, swirls, splotches, and even polka dots. Tabbies, calicos, tuxies, and so many other different kinds of cats have interesting coat patterns that really turn heads. You can find some crazy designs if you stare at a multicolored cat for long enough. Out of all the possible shapes you can find in a cat’s coat, we especially love it when our feline friends wear their hearts on their fur.  There’s just something about cats with heart markings that makes us go, “AWWWW!”

To read more on this story, click here: These Cute Cats Wear Their Hearts On Their Fur


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Sunday, August 9, 2020

Double the Joy! Erie Zoo Welcomes 2 Critically Endangered Red Panda Cubs


A pair of red panda parents are seeing double the joy after welcoming two cubs.

Pennsylvania's Erie Zoo announced on Thursday that its two adult pandas Pumori, 5, and Delilah, 7, welcomed their first litter together — a male cub and a female cub — on July 8, giving fans a peek at the little ones in a video shared on social media.

The little ones are currently being hand-raised by animal specialists after staffers noticed that the cubs were "failing to gain weight naturally" during their first few weeks, according to a spokesperson for the zoo.

To read more on this story, click here: Double the Joy! Erie Zoo Welcomes 2 Critically Endangered Red Panda Cubs






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Squirrel Begs Man For Help During Time Of Need On Railroad


Animals are more intelligent than we think. Even though they can’t speak, they frequently find other ways of communicating with us — even asking us for help.

One man experienced this exact thing when he was passing by some railroad tracks and noticed a squirrel on them.

On closer inspection, the little animal wasn’t just passing the time. It was actually stuck. And then, it did something unbelievable: it actually reached out and begged him to help free it.

To read more on this story, click here: Squirrel Begs Man For Help During Time Of Need On Railroad





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