Animal Protection agents and agencies are dedicated to rescuing animals from the street and caring for them, feeding them, and finding them a suitable home. Their work is truly wonderful and worth talking about.
There are many families that wish to share their lives with animals as companions. Cats and dogs are by far the most popular pets, but there’s always room for rabbits, birds, fish, snakes, tarantulas, and more. The buying and selling…
Despite the progress in regard to animal rights and protection laws, it’s quite evident that there’s still a long way to go before we have a society where these prevail. We still need to move towards being a society that…
If you read this blog, then you’re probably an animal lover. It probably also means that you have enormous respect and admiration for people who volunteer their time to take care of animals. You’ve probably also asked yourself if there’s…
There are many different names to describe places that take in lost or stray pets. Dog pounds, animal shelters, rescue centers… But are they all the same? And if not, what’s the difference?
Sometimes when wanting to help a street dog or an abused dog, we may realize that he acts differently to other dogs. He might try to bite you, bark a lot, or run away. It’s fundamental to know how to…
In one of our previous articles, we mentioned that the Gaza zoo had to close because there were no funds to support the animals, animals that were already malnourished. In the end, they were sent to other countries where they…
In this article, we’re going to tell you the story of Ecoy. He’s a dog that was stolen and used for illegal dog fights, and now he’s waiting at a shelter for someone to give him a new life. Ecoy:…
Having a new pet, especially if it’s a puppy, can be very expensive. One of these expenses is microchips in dogs, and today we ask just how useful they are. What is a microchip? Microchips are very small devices, like…
In Spain, there are several foundations, organizations, and associations that provide aid and shelter to animals. There are those who respect and love animals, but, on the other hand, there are others who pay back animals’ loyalty with inhuman behavior.…
140,191 pets were collected by the Spanish animal shelters over the course of a year. This data comes from a recent study carried out by the Affinity Foundation. From this, we can deduce that every 4 minutes, a dog or…
When talking about cosmetic use on dogs, we have to differentiate between two different topics so as not to confuse them. The first, and most complex, are the experiments carried out on dogs and other animals in laboratories associated with…
According to a study by the Affinity Foundation, in 2016, 104,447 dogs and 33,335 cats were collected by Spanish animal shelters. In 2015, the figures were practically the same. In 2017, everything indicates that the data will not be any…
Lagostomus maximus is the scientific name for the so-called viscacha, a large rodent that lives in some areas of South America. They have gregarious habits and have a wide repertoire of voices they use to communicate. The only living species…
Every so often, officials update animal protection laws. This is especially true when it comes to cats and dogs. On the one hand, they are intended to prevent animals from being abandoned. On the other hand, there’s hope for them…
Luckily, there are always people who are aware of animal suffering and unselfishly give their time and resources to help those who need them the most. This is the case of a woman who rescues bats. She has already managed…
Illegal animal trafficking continues to be a profitable business in Spain due to the lack of political resistance. According to WWF, Spain has become the gateway for smuggling exotic animals into Europe. Spain, suspense in the fight against illegal animal trafficking…
Have you always believed that cats don’t like water? Well, today you will learn about Fishing cats. Just as their name suggests, these animals primary feed on fish. The Prionailurus viverrinus lives in Southeast Asia and they’re in danger of extinction,…
Although many species deserve everyone’s attention, there are some animals that have a history and relationship with humans that are particularly unique. One of these animals that deserves everyone’s attention is the Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei). The Mountain Gorilla:…
6 guards were killed for protecting gorillas There are still people who want to protect gorillas and other wild animals on the planet. Unfortunately, this time, the tragedy took place at the legendary Virunga National Park, the oldest protected area…
Accidents can happen to anyone, although it’s scarier when you’re far away from home. This is the story of Bob, a dog who got lost during a family vacation, and of all the people who helped him get back home.