Did you know that black cats are only half as likely to be adopted as cats of other colors? We can blame negative folklore that many western countries embrace; the black cat was thought to change into human shape to act as a spy or courier for witches or demons, bringing bad luck. But […]
Tiger Tourism – Support The Tigers In India!
The Indian Supreme Court lifted the Tiger Tourism ban after revising conditions to restrict mass tourism. The ban, put in effect in July, had prohibited visitors from entering the outer 20 percent of 41 tiger-breeding parks because the court deemed that many Indian states where not following national guidelines on protecting the tiger […]
Animals In Paradise – Sterilization Program in Costa Rica
Costa Rica, a beautiful country that lies on the Central American isthmus, is home to 5% of the world’s bio-diversity and has a reputation for 115 years of undisturbed democracy. Costa Rica also vetoes euthanasia, and animal shelters are scarce. This “no kill, no shelter” policy has drawn the attention of many animal advocacies. Although […]
@PAW_Belize – Safe Haven For Animals
Madi Collins Provides A Belize Safe Haven Madi Collins was born in Belize, on the island of Caye Caulker (pronounced Key Corker), one of seven children of a lobster fisherman. At the age of 17, she came to New York with $200 in her pocket and lived out her dream: she got an education, a […]
Horse Therapy – Equine Spirit Sanctuary in Taos, New Mexico
For thousands of years, horses have roamed freely across the lands of the United States along with mankind. These majestic creatures carry great strength and spirit, which today are celebrated in several stories and movies (Popular stories include: Black Beauty, Sea Biscuit, and Secretariat). What most people do not realize about these creatures is that […]
PILOTS AND PAWS – RESCUING DOGS TO NEW HEIGHTS!
Canines may be land-dwelling animals, but that hasn’t stopped a group of devoted pilots from strapping on their seatbelts and taking to the skies! Author and pet-parent Patrick Regan was inspired to write his nonfiction volume, My Dog is My Co-Pilot, after a friend who volunteered his flight services told him about the organization’s […]