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Rex the giant sulcata tortoise wanders Phoenix neighborhood, finds a new home
science8 days ago

Rex the giant sulcata tortoise wanders Phoenix neighborhood, finds a new home

Rex, a giant African sulcata tortoise, wandered a Phoenix suburb, prompting neighbor-led help and foster care by the Westfalls while his owner was located; after a sequence of handoffs—including a planned rehoming to adopter Garret Beshey—Rex found a new home, highlighting the significant care needs of these large tortoises and the challenges of the pet trade and rescues in Arizona.

Hundreds of animals rescued from shuttered California sanctuary amid neglect findings
world21 days ago

Hundreds of animals rescued from shuttered California sanctuary amid neglect findings

San Diego Humane Society rescued more than 400 animals from Villa Chardonnay in Julian, California, after years of neglect and bankruptcy at the sanctuary, including about 165 horses, ponies, 30 dogs and over 300 cats. Many showed malnutrition and injuries; some animals were euthanized to prevent suffering, while the rest are being cared for and treated under the humane society’s supervision as the organization takes over custody.

Vegas airport arrest after woman abandons her dog at the ticket counter
local-us-news-crime3 months ago

Vegas airport arrest after woman abandons her dog at the ticket counter

A woman at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas was arrested for abandoning her 2-year-old goldendoodle at the JetBlue ticket counter after she was denied boarding due to missing travel paperwork. She resisted arrest as officers escorted her back through security. The dog, nicknamed Jet Blue, was cared for by airport staff and animal services, then placed with Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas after a 10-day hold.

Puppy Bowl Becomes a Shelter-Dog Adoption Spotlight
lifestyle3 months ago

Puppy Bowl Becomes a Shelter-Dog Adoption Spotlight

Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl, now in its 22nd year, uses a four-hour spectacle to highlight shelter dogs up for adoption, with 150 dogs from 72 shelters featured; trainer Victoria Schade, referee Dan Schachner, and Discovery Networks president Howard Lee all end up adopting or fostering dogs (Boris, Papi, and Cedar aka Fred), turning a game into a platform for pet rescue and home placements.