James Cromwell Helping Animals Asia Build Sanctuary in Vietnam

Good News Notes: “Actor and activist James Cromwell continues to give animals a voice, this time by helping Asiatic black bears and sun bears leave bile farms for a life of freedom. Cromwell is working with Animals Asia to raise awareness about the sanctuary the charity is building in Vietnam, which is designed to comfortably hold and care…

Doomed wild horses find new life at Black Hills Sanctuary

Good News Notes: “You might be surprised to find out one of the premier wild horse sanctuaries in the country is located in South Dakota. Portions of movies, like Hidalgo and Into the Wild were even filmed there. Hundreds of horses and ponies roam the land South of Hot Springs. No barns or outbuildings, they…

India wildlife officials reunite leopard cub with mum

Good News Notes: “Wildlife officials in India have helped reunite a leopard cub that was separated from her mother. Villagers in the north-eastern state of Assam found the two-month old female stuck in a trench in a tea garden. Wildlife vet Khanin Changmai, who was called to attend to the cub, told the BBC that…

Pocatello Animal Shelter gives away 119 cats during free adoption event

Good News Notes: “The Pocatello Animal Shelter began offering free cat and kitten adoptions Nov. 5 thanks to a national animal welfare organization.” “Over the last five days, the shelter has adopted out 119 cats, clearing the shelter.” “Best Friends Animal Society covered the cost of adoptions during this event. Sixty-seven kittens and 52 cats…