If Sebastian Bushey hadn’t come along when he did, it’s anybody’s guess how long these sweet pups would’ve lasted… The 28-year-old construction worker from Clarkston, Washington, was heading home from work last month, driving the normal route that takes him past the sweeping vistas of the Grande Ronde River. Far from the coastal breezes, though, the … Read more
The thought of any animal in captivity is a terrible one, especially if those animals are also being tortured. Anyone with a sense of empathy or compassion would do whatever they could to save the life of a struggling creature if they had the opportunity. One brown bear kept for years in a “torture vest” … Read more
If you’re a fan of dogs, chances are you’re totally okay with being slobbered and drooled on in the name of love, not to mention having copious amounts of dog fur adorning all of your clothes. Dog people are a special breed of tolerant when it comes to our four-legged furry friends. In fact, the … Read more
Cats, as we all know, don’t like being told what to do, which means they aren’t the best subjects when it comes to photo shoots. But we can work with kittens since they spend a lot more time sleeping and they’re still young and impressionable. So when Kitty Schaub of Kitty Lee Photography in Benton … Read more
When you think of Florida, picturesque white-sand beaches probably come to mind. But this year has been a difficult one for the typically stunning Florida coast. A red tide — a toxic plume of Karenia brevis algae — has plagued more than 100 miles of coastline since October, leaving thousands of sea creatures dead, hurting the tourism industry and … Read more
You’d think elephants would be getting cancer left and right: They are giants of the animal kingdom and have trillions more cells than humans — cells that, in theory, could turn into cancer over their decades-long lifespans. But you’d be wrong. It’s not that they never get cancer, but less than 5 percent of elephants … Read more
Do you ever wish you could just run away from your ordinary routine and live on a quiet island? And then you sit and really think about it: If I ran away, I would never get to see my cats again. Well, then, do we have a job for you. God’s Little People Cat Rescue, … Read more