http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:39:34 +0000 MyBB http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9527 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:38:11 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9527 He was exhausted. They were able to get him into their boat an let him warm up. Then the brought him close to shore and let him go on his way.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12065220/baby...agan-lake/

They were kind enough to rescue the bear, but they were also very sensible.
They just let him recover enough and then they let him carry on where ever he was going. 
This is the best kind of rescuing. It saves the animal without interfering in its life.]]> He was exhausted. They were able to get him into their boat an let him warm up. Then the brought him close to shore and let him go on his way.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12065220/baby...agan-lake/

They were kind enough to rescue the bear, but they were also very sensible.
They just let him recover enough and then they let him carry on where ever he was going. 
This is the best kind of rescuing. It saves the animal without interfering in its life.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9508 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:56:21 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9508
https://www.ifaw.org/uk/news/floods-nepal-china-2026


https://www.nbcnews.com/video/deaf-dog-i...9051461734


As more news becomes available, I will post it.]]>
https://www.ifaw.org/uk/news/floods-nepal-china-2026


https://www.nbcnews.com/video/deaf-dog-i...9051461734


As more news becomes available, I will post it.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9494 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:02:08 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9494 A camera reveals the truth. They playfight for hours, clearly having much fun.

https://www.popsci.com/environment/baby-...ing-video/

Out in the wild they would be playing in our gardens. I have seen them in my garden.
In a cage, at a shelter, they would still have the same night time energy.
So of course they playfight and carry on all night.]]> A camera reveals the truth. They playfight for hours, clearly having much fun.

https://www.popsci.com/environment/baby-...ing-video/

Out in the wild they would be playing in our gardens. I have seen them in my garden.
In a cage, at a shelter, they would still have the same night time energy.
So of course they playfight and carry on all night.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9466 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:11:53 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9466 The centre is raising them carefully so they are not used to humans and can be released later. When the moose come into the area in the fall, the calves cab be released and they will join the adult herd. 


https://rdnewsnow.com/2026/08/02/six-pac...fe-centre/

It is amazing how well they have learned to raise orphaned wildlife so that it can stay wild. Wearing a moose mask is real dedication to doing the job right.
I hope the six are able to grow strong and return to the wild. It is sad that they lost their mothers, but they still have a chance of a full life as a moose.]]> The centre is raising them carefully so they are not used to humans and can be released later. When the moose come into the area in the fall, the calves cab be released and they will join the adult herd. 


https://rdnewsnow.com/2026/08/02/six-pac...fe-centre/

It is amazing how well they have learned to raise orphaned wildlife so that it can stay wild. Wearing a moose mask is real dedication to doing the job right.
I hope the six are able to grow strong and return to the wild. It is sad that they lost their mothers, but they still have a chance of a full life as a moose.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9432 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:54:47 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9432 They have also been rescuing pets One shelter has taken in over 500 pets.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4Bkul_2Gag

No amount of preparation could prepare people for a disaster of this size. Animal shelters are doing the best  they can.
The shelter in La Guaira has taken in 530 pets right now. Somehow they will feed them and care for them. The human death toll is so high, it may not be possible to reunite them with their people. They will do the best they can and save as many as they can.
When you think about this and what people are going through it puts life in perspective. Maybe having to wait for a bus today wasn't such  hardship. It is barely an inconvenience.]]> They have also been rescuing pets One shelter has taken in over 500 pets.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4Bkul_2Gag

No amount of preparation could prepare people for a disaster of this size. Animal shelters are doing the best  they can.
The shelter in La Guaira has taken in 530 pets right now. Somehow they will feed them and care for them. The human death toll is so high, it may not be possible to reunite them with their people. They will do the best they can and save as many as they can.
When you think about this and what people are going through it puts life in perspective. Maybe having to wait for a bus today wasn't such  hardship. It is barely an inconvenience.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9403 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:27:31 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9403 The original Cat Tester was Mustache. He was an older cat with serious kidney trouble. He was excellent at the job. Sadly he is gone now, but Little Dude has taken on his job.

https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/cat-c...og-shelter

That is a very good idea. If you need to know if a dog is good with cats, introduce him to a cat. I am sure many dogs had a better chance of adoption because of the cat tester.]]> The original Cat Tester was Mustache. He was an older cat with serious kidney trouble. He was excellent at the job. Sadly he is gone now, but Little Dude has taken on his job.

https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/cat-c...og-shelter

That is a very good idea. If you need to know if a dog is good with cats, introduce him to a cat. I am sure many dogs had a better chance of adoption because of the cat tester.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9358 Mon, 18 May 2026 04:53:17 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9358 Sometimes the nest is up too high for the babies to safely get down. In that case a wildlife rescue group is needed.
The Wildlife Rescue Association of BC was called in when a goose set up a nest in a roof top garden planter. She hatched out 8 goslings.
Then the father joined them. It was too high for the babies to safely jump down. The rescuers scooped up the babies and got them down to the ground. The parents joined them and then they were encouraged to go to a nearby pond. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c...-9.7199005

It ended well for the geese, but the rescuers are still busy. They get multiple calls a day about geese  in need of help.
They must be tired, but it must feel good to see a family of geese swim off after a successful rescue.]]> Sometimes the nest is up too high for the babies to safely get down. In that case a wildlife rescue group is needed.
The Wildlife Rescue Association of BC was called in when a goose set up a nest in a roof top garden planter. She hatched out 8 goslings.
Then the father joined them. It was too high for the babies to safely jump down. The rescuers scooped up the babies and got them down to the ground. The parents joined them and then they were encouraged to go to a nearby pond. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c...-9.7199005

It ended well for the geese, but the rescuers are still busy. They get multiple calls a day about geese  in need of help.
They must be tired, but it must feel good to see a family of geese swim off after a successful rescue.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9293 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:22:17 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9293 Today they opened the first clinic. It is not far from the actual shelter. The others will be spread out over the city, where they are needed.
The clinic will provide a number of services such as vaccinations and neutering and other general veterinary care.

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/04/08/t...ueen-east/


The Toronto Humane  Society is expanding beyond being a shelter for adoptable animals. They have a food bank to help people in need keep their pets when money is an issue. They have classes in animal care. The goal  now is to keep the pets with their families even when times are tough. We understand now how important the human/animal bond is and how much both parties benefit from it. Having an affordable vet clinic is a big step forward.]]> Today they opened the first clinic. It is not far from the actual shelter. The others will be spread out over the city, where they are needed.
The clinic will provide a number of services such as vaccinations and neutering and other general veterinary care.

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/04/08/t...ueen-east/


The Toronto Humane  Society is expanding beyond being a shelter for adoptable animals. They have a food bank to help people in need keep their pets when money is an issue. They have classes in animal care. The goal  now is to keep the pets with their families even when times are tough. We understand now how important the human/animal bond is and how much both parties benefit from it. Having an affordable vet clinic is a big step forward.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9270 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:25:37 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9270
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/lifestyle/pets...a6e7&ei=22

It changes the whole dynamic. There are a number of videos of dogs choosing people.

https://youtu.be/NTgD4r9WJxk

I love the fact that the smallest dog chose the biggest person. They both looked so happy.

https://www.tiktok.com/@babies.dogs.cats...9867622676

I love the moment when the dog sees the person they want.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap3ukbO_KZo

Even better is the look on the person's face when they realize they have been chosen. They are overwhelmed with emotions. The dog has chosen them from a room full of people. They feel honoured. They will always know that their dog chose them. Instead of the dog being a thing that you choose, like you are shopping for shoes, the dog has chosen you to be their person. That creates a bond right there.You can see that people feel honored to be chosen by a dog.
I don't know who thought of doing adoptions this way, but it is brilliant. I am sure the dogs feel good about it. You can see the people feel good about it.]]>
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/lifestyle/pets...a6e7&ei=22

It changes the whole dynamic. There are a number of videos of dogs choosing people.

https://youtu.be/NTgD4r9WJxk

I love the fact that the smallest dog chose the biggest person. They both looked so happy.

https://www.tiktok.com/@babies.dogs.cats...9867622676

I love the moment when the dog sees the person they want.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap3ukbO_KZo

Even better is the look on the person's face when they realize they have been chosen. They are overwhelmed with emotions. The dog has chosen them from a room full of people. They feel honoured. They will always know that their dog chose them. Instead of the dog being a thing that you choose, like you are shopping for shoes, the dog has chosen you to be their person. That creates a bond right there.You can see that people feel honored to be chosen by a dog.
I don't know who thought of doing adoptions this way, but it is brilliant. I am sure the dogs feel good about it. You can see the people feel good about it.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9255 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:51:05 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9255 Staff headed for home while they still could, all except for two people. Two people who got snowed in....on purpose so they could stay and care for the animals.

https://people.com/employees-spend-night...s-11929988

You have to admire the dedication of people who choose to stay with the animals. The staff who went home were snowed in at home and couldn't get back to the shelter. Those two dedicated people were all the animals had to care for them, feed them and let them know they were not alone. They were there and they were enough.
I hope they get special recognition for their dedication to animal care. I know it isn't much. but you have the total respect of the Animal Lovers Web Forum.]]> Staff headed for home while they still could, all except for two people. Two people who got snowed in....on purpose so they could stay and care for the animals.

https://people.com/employees-spend-night...s-11929988

You have to admire the dedication of people who choose to stay with the animals. The staff who went home were snowed in at home and couldn't get back to the shelter. Those two dedicated people were all the animals had to care for them, feed them and let them know they were not alone. They were there and they were enough.
I hope they get special recognition for their dedication to animal care. I know it isn't much. but you have the total respect of the Animal Lovers Web Forum.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9254 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:53:48 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9254 The Wildlife Rescue Society of Saskatchewan was called in and the Muskrat was safely rescued. 
He was stressed at first, but has calmed down and has been released to the wild.

https://www.discovermoosejaw.com/article...-moose-jaw

It sounds like this is just another day for the wildlife volunteers  of the Wildlife Rescue Society of Saskatchewan. They get a lot of calls and they safely rescue many animals each year.

https://www.wrsos.org/

They have backup from the Salthaven West Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and the Moose jaw Animal Clinic. There is a lot of wildlife in that area so it is a good thing that there are so any dedicated people willing to help them.]]> The Wildlife Rescue Society of Saskatchewan was called in and the Muskrat was safely rescued. 
He was stressed at first, but has calmed down and has been released to the wild.

https://www.discovermoosejaw.com/article...-moose-jaw

It sounds like this is just another day for the wildlife volunteers  of the Wildlife Rescue Society of Saskatchewan. They get a lot of calls and they safely rescue many animals each year.

https://www.wrsos.org/

They have backup from the Salthaven West Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and the Moose jaw Animal Clinic. There is a lot of wildlife in that area so it is a good thing that there are so any dedicated people willing to help them.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9246 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:22:55 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9246 They just had an experience of someone dropping off a lot of stuff when the shelter was not receiving items. It was a truckload of stuff and it was all garbage. 
Seriously, it was garbage. It will cost the shelter money to dispose of the garbage.

https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/loca...e-12007880

It wasn't really a donation. They were using the shelter for free garbage disposal of things they didn't want to pay to get rid of.
It ended up costing the shelter. That is a terrible thing to do. If you can't help the shelter, at least leave them alone.
They don't need that kind of help.

It goes without saying, but I will say it anyhow, don't drop off junk at any other charity. 
They don't want garbage, they don't need garbage. They certainly don't want to pay to get rid of your garbage.]]> They just had an experience of someone dropping off a lot of stuff when the shelter was not receiving items. It was a truckload of stuff and it was all garbage. 
Seriously, it was garbage. It will cost the shelter money to dispose of the garbage.

https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/loca...e-12007880

It wasn't really a donation. They were using the shelter for free garbage disposal of things they didn't want to pay to get rid of.
It ended up costing the shelter. That is a terrible thing to do. If you can't help the shelter, at least leave them alone.
They don't need that kind of help.

It goes without saying, but I will say it anyhow, don't drop off junk at any other charity. 
They don't want garbage, they don't need garbage. They certainly don't want to pay to get rid of your garbage.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9071 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:37:04 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9071 The shelter has long outgrown its building and is in the process of relocating. The hope is to build a whole new facility suited to their current needs and future programs. This donation will definitely help with that.

https://www.insidehalton.com/news/oakvil...9cf9b.html

This is a tremendous gift at a time when the shelter really needs it. Animal shelters are all being strained by increasing animal surrenders. 
Costs have increased. Many shelters are in aging buildings that no longer meet their needs. For one shelter the dream of a better building has become more possible.
Thank you to the generosity of Klaus Bytzek.]]> The shelter has long outgrown its building and is in the process of relocating. The hope is to build a whole new facility suited to their current needs and future programs. This donation will definitely help with that.

https://www.insidehalton.com/news/oakvil...9cf9b.html

This is a tremendous gift at a time when the shelter really needs it. Animal shelters are all being strained by increasing animal surrenders. 
Costs have increased. Many shelters are in aging buildings that no longer meet their needs. For one shelter the dream of a better building has become more possible.
Thank you to the generosity of Klaus Bytzek.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9023 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:20:42 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9023 In the Toronto area there is the Parrot Sanctuary.

https://www.parrotsanctuary.ca/index.html

They are a rescue that deals with parrots. Many different kinds of parrots, but parrots.
Parrots can be tricky to look after. They can live a long time. Not everyone can do it.
Parrots are beautiful and it can seem like a good idea to get one. When it doesn't work out, a group like the parrot sanctuary 
has to be there to provide for the bird and try to rehome it. They are fairly overwhelmed by surrenders right now, as are most  kinds of shelters.
With a little help from the public they will carry on and look after unwanted parrots. It's fortunate there is such a place as the Parrot Sanctuary.]]> In the Toronto area there is the Parrot Sanctuary.

https://www.parrotsanctuary.ca/index.html

They are a rescue that deals with parrots. Many different kinds of parrots, but parrots.
Parrots can be tricky to look after. They can live a long time. Not everyone can do it.
Parrots are beautiful and it can seem like a good idea to get one. When it doesn't work out, a group like the parrot sanctuary 
has to be there to provide for the bird and try to rehome it. They are fairly overwhelmed by surrenders right now, as are most  kinds of shelters.
With a little help from the public they will carry on and look after unwanted parrots. It's fortunate there is such a place as the Parrot Sanctuary.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9007 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:54:57 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9007 Since 2017 they have rescued more than 600 animals.

https://www.news24.com/southafrica/news/...60107-0778

This is an everyone wins situation. All those animals were rescued because of this group. All that recycling was gathered processed because of this group.
They are starting to need more money than they can gain from selling recycling. Hopefully the community will come together to help them.]]> Since 2017 they have rescued more than 600 animals.

https://www.news24.com/southafrica/news/...60107-0778

This is an everyone wins situation. All those animals were rescued because of this group. All that recycling was gathered processed because of this group.
They are starting to need more money than they can gain from selling recycling. Hopefully the community will come together to help them.]]>