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Florida just took a groundbreaking step to protect sloths by halting wild imports after a tragedy revealed critical gaps in exotic animal care. The move could transform how America treats these vulnerable rainforest animals nationwide.
Mesa County Animal Services is recruiting volunteers to help shelter animals stay healthy, socialized, and ready for loving homes. No experience required—just a willingness to show up and make a difference.
A new wildlife conservation center in Glen Ellyn, Illinois is treating over 11,000 injured animals each year while producing as much clean energy as it uses. The 27,000-square-foot facility combines cutting-edge animal care with sustainable design that could inspire future wildlife centers nationwide.
A young spotted hyena at an Australian safari park now sports a custom gold crown after dental surgery restored his ability to chew bones. The innovative procedure helped Jabali overcome jaw deformities from an early-life injury.
A mystery donor just gave London Zoo $25 million to build a groundbreaking wildlife hospital where visitors can watch vets care for everything from penguins to gorillas. Opening on the zoo's 200th anniversary, it's the first facility in the UK to let the public see live veterinary procedures on wild animals.
Sacramento County is honoring National Volunteer Week by recognizing the thousands of volunteers who strengthen communities through animal care, family support, emergency services, and more. Whether you have a few hours or want a long-term commitment, opportunities are waiting.
Australian vet students will soon learn to treat injured koalas, raptors, and other native animals through a groundbreaking partnership. Southern Cross University is teaming up with Wildlife Recovery Australia to give future vets hands-on experience that could save thousands of wildlife lives.
On a tiny Japanese island where cats outnumber people 27 to 1, a 70-year-old woman ensures every feline lives with dignity and care. Naoko Kamimoto feeds 80 cats twice daily, administers medicine, and shows the world what compassionate animal stewardship looks like.
Twenty volunteers are swapping their comfy beds for concrete floors to spend 24 hours at Cincinnati Animal CARE, raising money for shelter dogs who sometimes wait years for homes. The "Shelter Slumber Pawty" happening April 18 will fund medical care and resources to help animals find families faster.
A horse in the United States just celebrated his 38th birthday, earning recognition as the world's oldest living horse. He spent the special day with the woman who has cared for him his entire life.
Australia just deployed its first fully mobile wildlife hospital that can rush to any disaster zone in the country. Matilda is completely self-sufficient and equipped like an A-grade veterinary facility.
A Virginia horse has claimed the world record as the oldest living horse at 37 years old, thanks to decades of devoted care from the woman who's loved her since childhood. Paige Blumer and Fancy prove that lifelong bonds create magic.
A "ridiculous" plan hatched at a Florida zoo saved an endangered rhino from going blind in Zimbabwe. Within two weeks, local rangers learned to safely give eye drops to a wild rhino named Thuza.
Southern Cross University is partnering with Wildlife Recovery Australia to train veterinary students in wildlife care, creating the only hands-on wildlife hospital program in the country. The initiative tackles Australia's critical shortage of 1,500 veterinarians while ensuring injured native animals get the expert care they deserve.
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An 11-day-old fairy penguin named Henry is thriving at a UK aquarium after staff helped him break free from his shell. The world's smallest penguin species is being hand-reared by specialists who stepped in when he struggled during hatching.
A South African woman turned pandemic donations in her garage into a thriving charity shop that's been supporting five local causes for six years. Nearly 30 volunteers keep the store running, transforming pre-loved items into monthly donations for feeding schemes, child welfare, and animal care.
As millions brace for a massive winter storm, zoos across America are ensuring their animal residents stay safe, warm, and entertained. From heated barns to food puzzles, animal care teams are working around the clock to protect their furry and feathered friends.
Southern Utah University and Best Friends Animal Society have trained over 1,500 shelter workers nationwide, awarding 770 professional certificates in animal care. The partnership is transforming how Americans learn to save shelter pets.
A young swan is recovering after emergency surgery to remove two fishing hooks from his neck and throat. The successful rescue highlights both the danger of discarded fishing gear and the dedication of wildlife rescuers working to save animals.