Spotlight Mexico: after dark days, Coconut the dog has a bright future

Azzedine Downes — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:14:09 +0000

Azzedine Downes

Thu, 06/06/2013

This week during a visit to Cozumel, Mexico, our team discovered a dog in desperate need of help. Covered in used motor oil and little more than skin and bones, we found him as we were passing through the mangroves – dense, jungle-like swamps – in the remote, south east side of the island. In his mouth was the carcass of an opossum, as he was starving and scavenging for anything to eat.

K-9 heroes and the human animal bond

Paul Todd — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:59:22 +0000

Paul Todd

Thu, 06/06/2013

When I was in Sydney, Australia for work, I t

IFAW helps care for wildlife victims in Oklahoma following Moore tornado

adintino — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:22:57 +0000

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Mon, 06/03/2013

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Rescuers from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW - www.ifaw.org) have mobilized another team to Oklahoma. Their mission: to help care for wildlife affected by the devastating Moore tornado. Resident raptors, mammals and songbirds were injured and displaced by high winds and habitat destruction.

IFAW’s team is working with The WildCare Foundation located just 18 miles south of Moore in Noble, Oklahoma. The facility has received an additional 60 animals as a result of the disaster and reached out to IFAW for help.

Moore Oklahoma tornado: one call reunites six dogs with their thankful owner

Jennifer Gardner — Tue, 28 May 2013 17:02:36 +0000

Jennifer Gardner

Wed, 05/29/2013

My first couple of days in Oklahoma, were filled with many happy reunions like Tinker's. But after the rush, it got quiet at the shelter.

Moore, Oklahoma tornado update: special moments as families are reunited with their pets

Jennifer Gardner — Tue, 28 May 2013 16:35:57 +0000

Jennifer Gardner

Tue, 05/28/2013

Each time a family is reunited, everyone, the family and the volunteers, have tears in their eyes. It is a pretty special moment to be a part of.

Providing Balinese communities with positive options in the care of their dogs

Kate Nattrass Atema — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:38:34 +0000

Kate Nattrass Atema

Mon, 05/27/2013

It’s a little-known secret that in the lush paradise of Bali, dog meat restaurants exist.