Wuhan bans hunting, eating wild animals in response to coronavirus crisis

Good News Notes: “Wuhan, the city at the center of the coronavirus in China, announced Wednesday that eating and hunting wild animals within the city limits has been banned, declaring Wuhan a ‘wildlife sanctuary,’ according to a report. Local authorities in the city of over 11 million have said exotic animals are no longer allowed to be farmed, and breeders…

Nevada County animal rescue groups see surge in fosters, adoptions

Good News Notes: “Stuck at home during the pandemic shutdown, Nevada County residents reacted in much the same way as the rest of the nation. They took up new hobbies, they binge-watched their favorite shows and they learned how to Zoom. They also adopted new family members. All over the country, animal shelters have reported…

Photos of animals meeting each other at zoos and aquariums

 Good News Notes: “As people around the world continue to stay at home, animals at aquariums and zoos are getting the chance to meet each other for the very first time.  From penguins and whales to orangutans and otters, new friendships are blossoming everywhere.  Insider has rounded up some of our favorite animal meet-ups to…

Shelter of Hope awarded $500,000 state grant

Good News Notes: “The Humane Society of Yates County (HSYC) and their Shelter of Hope have been award a major grant of half a million dollars for improvements at the shelter that will improve the quality of life for the animals, and increase their chances of being adopted. The HSYC is one of 12 shelters…

A dog passed over at a shelter for five years has finally found a home

Good News Notes: “It took a billboard, social media campaign and more than five years of searching. But doggo Merrick finally found his furrever home. The six-year-old pup had lived at the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City for most of his life, and was the longest resident there. The shelter had tried everything to…

Humane Society Rescues 140 Dogs From Neglect Situation in Florida

Good News Notes: “Close to 140 dogs were rescued from a severe neglect situation Tuesday after concerns were raised about the welfare of a group of canines living on a large property in Florida. The Dixie County Sheriff’s Office enlisted the help of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to search a five-acre…

Ron Rivera held a yard sale to say goodbye to Panthers fans

Good News Notes: “Yard sales are held to get rid of things that are no longer needed or to make money on items that just aren’t being used anymore. Usually, it’s junk from the basement or childhood toys that have been outgrown. But sometimes it’s even more meaningful. Perhaps nothing better epitomizes that than the…