Good News Notes: “For nearly two decades, staff at West Place Animal Sanctuary have been transporting farm animals and wildlife in their family cars from cases of abuse, neglect, or cruelty to a safe haven. A Land Rover contest may help take the load off their daily drivers. West Place has been named one of…
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Chicken yoga becomes the newest animal therapy trend
Good News Notes: “Meows, barks and bleats have been common at yoga sessions in recent years, as animal therapy became a trend to soothe participants as they work out. Recently, a downtown business added clucks into the mix with the launch of chicken yoga. Yes, chickens. But not your average Rhode Island reds. These were…
Los Angeles officially becomes ‘no-kill’ city as animal shelters achieve 90% save rate
Good News Notes: “‘It’s difficult to overstate the enormity of this moment and its place in the history of the no-kill movement. NKLA has demonstrated what’s possible when an entire community works together,’ said Julie Castle, chief executive officer for Best Friends Animal Society. ‘By expanding this collaborative model nationwide, Best Friends’ goal to make…
Bay Area teens create helpful app for pet owners during the COVID-19 shutdown
Good News Notes: “The dynamic duo became friends in their high school’s robotics team and noticed that they had a lot in common. During the COVID-19 shutdown, they decided to take the initiative to spend their influx of free time wisely by starting their own company, PetCode. ‘We came up with this in May of 2020,…
Hospice of the Western Reserve provides peace of mind to pet owners
Good News Notes: “Pets provide comfort during all stages of life, though for many hospice patients, that comfort is accompanied by concerns about routine pet care and the future of a favorite furry friend. Hospice of the Western Reserve’s new Pet Peace of Mind program aims to alleviate such concerns, while also ensuring that pets…
Duluth animal shelter learns positive lessons from pandemic
Good News Notes: “Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth has had to make some changes over the last year. “Right now with the pandemic, things look a little different. We are closed to the public which means no browsing and very few volunteers and a lot less of humane education,” said Emily Spurgeon, Animal Allies’…
‘Pilots to the Rescue’ touches down in Biddeford, bringing plane full of animals from Virginia
Good News Notes: “The organization transports at-risk animals and connects them with shelters across the country. Schneider said his mission in Maine was a rewarding one and saved one dog from being euthanized. He also described what it was like to pilot a small plane full of animals. ‘They might bark a little bit or…
RACC Credits Pandemic For Empty Cages
Good News Notes: “Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC) is reporting a staggering decrease in the amount of animals they’ve taken in and high adoption rates at the same time. In turn, cages that normally would be full are empty. The city-run organization will use the extra space to save animals from around the country….
Mancelona Nursing Home Offers Unique Therapies to Residents
Good News Notes: “The Sterling Residence, an assisted living home in Mancelona, offers unique animal therapy and grow therapy for their residents.” “Seniors can grow their own vegetables in their greenhouse, and sit with some of their therapy animals like dogs, cats, and Betty the miniature horse on their 30 acre property. There are also…
Woman Crochets 108 Blankets, More Than 50 Pillows For Cats At Humane Animal Rescue
Good News Notes: “A woman made sure the cats at Humane Animal Rescue will be extra comfortable. On Thursday, the organization said Suzanne crocheted 108 blankets and more than 50 pillows for the cats.” View the whole story here: https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2020/06/18/woman-makes-blankets-and-pillows-for-cats/