A German Shepherd has died after being found severely underweight with a muzzle allegedly taped permanently to his face, while his owner has been banned from keeping animals. Sparrow was discovered at the home of Joanne Falconer, 58, in South Shields, South Tyneside, with a plastic basket muzzle secured around his nose using silver duct tape and brown parcel tape around the … [Read more...] about German Shepherd Dies After Muzzle Was ‘Permanently Taped’ to His Head as Owner Is Banned From Keeping Pets
This Place Looks Like It Belongs in Another World
There are beautiful places all over the world, but some landscapes stop you in your tracks. This breathtaking valley, surrounded by towering mountains, endless green meadows, dramatic waterfalls and a crystal-clear stream, looks almost too perfect to be real. Imagine waking up here to the sound of rushing water, breathing the fresh mountain air and having nothing around you … [Read more...] about This Place Looks Like It Belongs in Another World
Dogs Allegedly Poisoned and Left to Die in Streets Ahead of 2030 World Cup
Shocking images of dead and injured dogs have sparked international outrage after animal welfare groups accused Morocco of carrying out mass killings of stray animals ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Morocco was confirmed in 2023 as a co-host of the tournament alongside Spain and Portugal. But campaigners claim preparations for the global event have coincided with a brutal … [Read more...] about Dogs Allegedly Poisoned and Left to Die in Streets Ahead of 2030 World Cup
40-Year-Old Parrot Survives Two Weeks Alone After Her Owner Dies
When Debbie was discovered alone inside her home, she was barely strong enough to stand. The 40-year-old parrot had spent approximately two weeks by herself after her owner died, waiting for someone to find her. By the time rescuers brought her to Marin Humane, she was severely weak and needed intensive care. “She could barely stand,” Sam W., shelter operations manager at … [Read more...] about 40-Year-Old Parrot Survives Two Weeks Alone After Her Owner Dies
This summer isn’t breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say
This summer may not have broken the global heat record yet, but scientists warn that the most intense heat could still be ahead. Wildfires are burning across parts of North America and Europe, powerful heat waves are striking cities, and ocean temperatures remain exceptionally high. At the same time, a strengthening El Niño is forecast to add more heat to an already warming … [Read more...] about This summer isn’t breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say