The Big Sky Ranch helps families keep pets in difficult times
An animal sanctuary in Folsom, Louisiana is attempting to keep pets with their families after Hurricane Ida hit the already overrun business. In 2020, the…
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Girl Scout Troop 3577 holding supply drive to help animals impacted by Hurricane Ida
Local organizations all across the Mississippi Gulf Coast are stepping up to help our neighbors in Louisiana recovering from Ida including those with fur. An Ocean Springs Girl Scout troop is…
Top Five Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe in Natural Disasters:
Pack an Emergency Kit – Having a pre-packed “go bag” for your pet can crucial during an emergency. Be sure to include your pet’s vaccination documents, food and water, a week’s worth of any medications your dog may need, familiar toys…
Rare pink water bird lands in Michigan, delighting public
SALINE, Mich. (AP) — Bird lovers with cameras and binoculars are traveling to a stream in southeastern Michigan to see a rare creature with pink feathers and a long bill. The roseate spoonbill was found in Saline in the Koch…
Unwanted pets: Giant goldfish turn up in Minnesota waterways
BURNSVILLE, Minn. (AP) — Officials in Minnesota said they’re finding more giant goldfish in waterways, prompting a plea to citizens to stop illegally dumping their unwanted fish into ponds and lakes. The goldfish, which can grow to the size of…
Jackson County Animal Shelter facing overcrowding issues
The Jackson County Animal Shelter is becoming more and more crowded. It’s that time of year again where animal shelters receive litters of kittens. Comparing where they are now…
1st gray wolf pups since 1940s spotted in Colorado
DENVER (AP) — Colorado has its first litter of gray wolf pups since the 1940s, state wildlife officials said Wednesday. A state biologist and district wildlife manager each spotted the litter of at least three wolf pups over the weekend…
Whale rescuers free humpback from fishing gear entanglement
PROVINCETOWN, Mass. (AP) — A three-day effort to free a humpback whale from entanglement in fishing gear ended in success this week, marine mammal experts said Thursday. The whale, identified as a mature female named Valley, was first spotted Monday…
Dog ejected from vehicle in Idaho crash found herding sheep
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A pet dog who vanished for two days after being ejected from a vehicle during an accident has been found apparently doing the job it was bred to do — herding sheep. Linda Oswald’s family and…
Rescued stranded dolphin in Long Beach dies from injuries
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies along with the Gulfport and Long Beach police departments helped rescue a stranded dolphin in distress early Monday morning in Long Beach. Staff quickly responded, providing care for the adult female…
Saucier couple in animal cruelty case get animals back
After a year of being separated from their animals, a Saucier couple that was found not guilty of multiple counts of animal cruelty in April have now been reunited with all but one of their animals. Sharon…
Disney's Animal Kingdom welcomes baby zebra
A magical moment for some guests at the Most Magical Place on Earth, a zebra gave birth in front of visitors to a baby boy at Walt Disney world's Animal Kingdom. The newborn foal was born on May 17th, weighing…
Oldest captive rhino celebrates birthday at wildlife rescue
By ALEJANDRA ZAMORA of Fresh Take Florida news service GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A fresh lettuce and watermelon “cake” and a cold hose drizzle awaited Henry the rhinoceros at his milestone birthday party. Henry, a 4,600-pound Indian rhinoceros, on Saturday…
Checking in on pet returns on the Coast
After hearing many stories of shelters across the country receiving returns of pets that were adopted during the start of the pandemic, News 25 reached out to a local shelter. The Jackson County Animal Shelter has not…
Cowabunga! More than 800 turtles rescued from storm drains along the Jersey Shore
They’re lean, they’re mean and they’re green. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Not exactly, but hundreds of diamondback terrapin hatchlings have been rescued from subterranean storm drains along the Jersey Shore. According to a Stockton University Facebook post, the turtles were…
Child confesses to deliberately burning dog; no charges
SENATOBIA, Miss. - A child has confessed to intentionally setting a dog on fire in north Mississippi, but authorities said the suspect can't be charged. Buddy was found last week in Tate County with severe burns to his face and…
Therapy bunny at SF ballpark brings smiles, is instant hit
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A handsome, golden-colored therapy bunny named Alex came to the ballpark and stole the hearts of San Francisco Giants fans Thursday night, attending the series opener against Miami with owners Kei Kato and Josh Row. Sporting…
Nepal: rhino numbers increase amid pandemic
Nepal's rhino population is increasing. The number of one-horned rhinos in Nepal has risen to 752, up by more than one hundred since 2015, when its population stood at 645. This coming from Nepal’s department of national parks and wildlife…
Same dad, two babies: Zoo Miami presents newborn giraffes
MIAMI (AP) — A male giraffe has been doing his part to promote Zoo Miami’s breeding program, with two of his long-legged babies born in the last few days. After a weekend of mother-and-child bonding, a male calf born to…
Foster pets from Jackson County Animal Shelter embarking on a journey
A bittersweet parting as the sun came up in Ocean Springs this morning as some four-legged fur babies said goodbye to their local foster parents for a cross country trip. Foster Parent Jaime Lockmane said, "His name's…
Feral Feline Coalition cares for feral cats in Ocean Springs
It’s not only the beginning of the spring season, but it’s also kitten season. This refers to the time of year when cats are breeding and having litters of kittens. In an effort to control the cat…
Glow in the dark sharks found off New Zealand
Three shark species off the coast of New Zealand have been found to glow in the dark. The scientists from Belgium had believed the species to be bioluminescent, but for the first time were able to document the phenomenon in…
1st clone of US endangered species, a ferret, announced
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Scientists have cloned the first U.S. endangered species, a black-footed ferret duplicated from the genes of an animal that died over 30 years ago. The slinky predator named Elizabeth Ann, born Dec. 10 and announced Thursday,…
Humane Society of South Mississippi in need of pet food for pantry
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is currently in need of certain pet supplies to help care for animals in need in our community. This year, HSSM is continuing their community pet food pantry and donations are…