http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:27:33 +0000 MyBB http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9326 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:39:00 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9326 Populations are weakened. A solution to the problem has been found. They have created rope bridges across the roads. The orangutans have used the bridge to cross the road. This reunites two populations and allows genetic diversity.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...pecies-aoe

We can do this. We can fix the problems we have created with our roads. In some places rope bridges are all they need.
In some places there are wildlife tunnels and wildlife overpasses. Each road has different animals that need to cross it.
Every place we do something like this life is better for everyone. We need to do something everywhere that animals are at risk because of our roads.]]> Populations are weakened. A solution to the problem has been found. They have created rope bridges across the roads. The orangutans have used the bridge to cross the road. This reunites two populations and allows genetic diversity.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...pecies-aoe

We can do this. We can fix the problems we have created with our roads. In some places rope bridges are all they need.
In some places there are wildlife tunnels and wildlife overpasses. Each road has different animals that need to cross it.
Every place we do something like this life is better for everyone. We need to do something everywhere that animals are at risk because of our roads.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9299 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:11:34 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9299 Yes this is as bad as it sounds. Our nature hating, tree cutting premier has done it again. Now our endangered species are left even more vulnerable
without legal protection.


https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-species-co...-enforced/


The government focus is now on mining, road building and construction.
They won't be until they bulldoze everything.  They don't care if a species goes extinct.
They just care about money.]]> Yes this is as bad as it sounds. Our nature hating, tree cutting premier has done it again. Now our endangered species are left even more vulnerable
without legal protection.


https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-species-co...-enforced/


The government focus is now on mining, road building and construction.
They won't be until they bulldoze everything.  They don't care if a species goes extinct.
They just care about money.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9253 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:37:05 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9253 It was decided to remove it surgically/ It was a success and they saved al, but one of her toes. 
A few months later, Masaya gave birth and is well enough to care for her baby, Lagertha, who is doing very well.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9vddvx1j0o

It was brave to attempt the surgery, but it certainly paid off.
It is beautiful to see mother and baby doing so well together.]]> It was decided to remove it surgically/ It was a success and they saved al, but one of her toes. 
A few months later, Masaya gave birth and is well enough to care for her baby, Lagertha, who is doing very well.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9vddvx1j0o

It was brave to attempt the surgery, but it certainly paid off.
It is beautiful to see mother and baby doing so well together.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9209 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:52:08 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9209 The physical conditions of the kennels were bad. The dogs were also not given the attention they required.

https://www.businessinsider.com/military...ays-2026-2

This is very bad. These are working dogs who serve their country. They don't even get regular walks or play time.
It makes no sense because the dogs end up not being able to serve. For the dogs to do their best, they need the best of treatment.
I wonder what happens to the dogs who can no longer work?]]> The physical conditions of the kennels were bad. The dogs were also not given the attention they required.

https://www.businessinsider.com/military...ays-2026-2

This is very bad. These are working dogs who serve their country. They don't even get regular walks or play time.
It makes no sense because the dogs end up not being able to serve. For the dogs to do their best, they need the best of treatment.
I wonder what happens to the dogs who can no longer work?]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9030 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:22:06 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9030
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/...-9.7055470

Never underestimate the power of people who care for a cause. Animal lovers are a strong group when they act together.
We have changed things over the years when we have raised our voices together.
Well done Winnipeg bird lovers.]]>
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/...-9.7055470

Never underestimate the power of people who care for a cause. Animal lovers are a strong group when they act together.
We have changed things over the years when we have raised our voices together.
Well done Winnipeg bird lovers.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9009 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:32:17 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9009 The thinking is that your pet needs a vet, when it needs a vet, not during limited clinic hours. When your pet is unwell or needs a procedure, the pet needs you there and you need to be there. Animals heal better under these conditions.

https://nowtoronto.com/news/new-toronto-...g-surgery/

This is the first of its kind of vet hospital in Toronto, but there are other locations.

https://www.veg.com/


I like the concept. A frightened pet needs its people right there with it. Our pets must feel abandoned when we hand them over to strangers.
We need to be there too.
When I think of the times I handed an animal over and just got a vague phone call later saying the pet died, I still feel unsure. I wasn't there so I will never really know what happened. How did the pet die? Why did the pet die? I still think my cat would have survived surgery if I had been there when she woke up.
She would have woken up in pain, without me present and it was too much for her. 
If this hospital can prevent this from happening, then this is a very good thing.]]> The thinking is that your pet needs a vet, when it needs a vet, not during limited clinic hours. When your pet is unwell or needs a procedure, the pet needs you there and you need to be there. Animals heal better under these conditions.

https://nowtoronto.com/news/new-toronto-...g-surgery/

This is the first of its kind of vet hospital in Toronto, but there are other locations.

https://www.veg.com/


I like the concept. A frightened pet needs its people right there with it. Our pets must feel abandoned when we hand them over to strangers.
We need to be there too.
When I think of the times I handed an animal over and just got a vague phone call later saying the pet died, I still feel unsure. I wasn't there so I will never really know what happened. How did the pet die? Why did the pet die? I still think my cat would have survived surgery if I had been there when she woke up.
She would have woken up in pain, without me present and it was too much for her. 
If this hospital can prevent this from happening, then this is a very good thing.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9005 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:34:02 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9005 The videos were sent to the police. The man was arrested. The dog, a yellow lab named Peaches is in the care of Animal Services.
The man has been charged with a number of offences including causing pain and suffering to an animal and uttering threats against the animal.
He has applied to get his dog back.
He did not get his dog back!

https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/t...-pet-back/

I am glad he was charged. I am even more glad he didn't get the dog back. They have too many videos of him threatening the dog and saying he plans to hurt her or even kill her. He might claim she was well cared for, but there is a lot of video evidence  that she is also in danger of abuse from him.

I don't know what will happen to peaches, but I hope there is a loving home in her future. She deserves the best.]]> The videos were sent to the police. The man was arrested. The dog, a yellow lab named Peaches is in the care of Animal Services.
The man has been charged with a number of offences including causing pain and suffering to an animal and uttering threats against the animal.
He has applied to get his dog back.
He did not get his dog back!

https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/t...-pet-back/

I am glad he was charged. I am even more glad he didn't get the dog back. They have too many videos of him threatening the dog and saying he plans to hurt her or even kill her. He might claim she was well cared for, but there is a lot of video evidence  that she is also in danger of abuse from him.

I don't know what will happen to peaches, but I hope there is a loving home in her future. She deserves the best.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8988 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:05:00 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8988 The real problem now will be the future of bears still on bear farms. There are some sanctuaries, but not enough for the number of bears. 
This still needs to be sorted out. 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-30/s.../106188716

https://www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-envir...heir-bile/

It may take time to move all the bears, but  at least the bile extraction has to stop. 
Hopefully places will  be found for the bears in various sanctuaries. They may have to be moved to other countries. 
Maybe some zoos around the world could take some bears. Sadly they can't be returned to the wild to live natural lives. Some of them were bred in captivity and have spent their whole lives on bile farms. Even after we end industries that exploit animals, the animals don't always have good lives.]]> The real problem now will be the future of bears still on bear farms. There are some sanctuaries, but not enough for the number of bears. 
This still needs to be sorted out. 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-30/s.../106188716

https://www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-envir...heir-bile/

It may take time to move all the bears, but  at least the bile extraction has to stop. 
Hopefully places will  be found for the bears in various sanctuaries. They may have to be moved to other countries. 
Maybe some zoos around the world could take some bears. Sadly they can't be returned to the wild to live natural lives. Some of them were bred in captivity and have spent their whole lives on bile farms. Even after we end industries that exploit animals, the animals don't always have good lives.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8979 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:39:24 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8979 Local cat lovers are not happy with the move. 


https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/hawa...-128698731

There are a lot of feral cats in Hawaii. They are descended from cats that were brought to the island in the 18th century.
They are very destructive of local wildlife. 
Just feeding the cats is not a good idea. They will continue to multiply. They need to be trapped and neutered. Otherwise the problem will get worse each year.
Just banning the feeding could make things worse. Hungry cats will hunt local wildlife more frequently. People who openly feed cats could feed them in secret.
The whole situation will be out of control.
I don't know what the solution is, but there needs to be a balance in how things are done. A  total feeding ban would lead to hungry cats hunting and killing wildlife.
It would make enemies of the local cat lovers. To solve the cat problem, it would be better to have the cat lovers working for a solution.
There are too many cats and they are feral so they cannot be adopted.

This is a familiar problem in many places in the world. Maybe we need a global conference to discuss and find a humane and effective way to deal with invasive feral  cats. Surely if enough people come up with ideas, one of them should work.]]> Local cat lovers are not happy with the move. 


https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/hawa...-128698731

There are a lot of feral cats in Hawaii. They are descended from cats that were brought to the island in the 18th century.
They are very destructive of local wildlife. 
Just feeding the cats is not a good idea. They will continue to multiply. They need to be trapped and neutered. Otherwise the problem will get worse each year.
Just banning the feeding could make things worse. Hungry cats will hunt local wildlife more frequently. People who openly feed cats could feed them in secret.
The whole situation will be out of control.
I don't know what the solution is, but there needs to be a balance in how things are done. A  total feeding ban would lead to hungry cats hunting and killing wildlife.
It would make enemies of the local cat lovers. To solve the cat problem, it would be better to have the cat lovers working for a solution.
There are too many cats and they are feral so they cannot be adopted.

This is a familiar problem in many places in the world. Maybe we need a global conference to discuss and find a humane and effective way to deal with invasive feral  cats. Surely if enough people come up with ideas, one of them should work.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8925 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:34:38 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8925 There are over 2 million feral cats. Something has to be done. 


https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...ts-by-2050

Sadly the plan is to catch and kill the cats. There are groups fighting this solution. There are groups fighting for this solution.

I don't like the idea of 2 million cats being hunted and killed. There will be some cruelty taking place.
Is Trap Neuter Release a possibility? If it were to be done, it needs to be done on a massive scale. It would require help from other countries.
Otherwise the cats would multiply  faster than they could be neutered. 

The situation is desperate and I have no idea what could be done that is a humane suggestion.
It is our fault that the cats are there. We caused the problem. We need to find a human solution.]]> There are over 2 million feral cats. Something has to be done. 


https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...ts-by-2050

Sadly the plan is to catch and kill the cats. There are groups fighting this solution. There are groups fighting for this solution.

I don't like the idea of 2 million cats being hunted and killed. There will be some cruelty taking place.
Is Trap Neuter Release a possibility? If it were to be done, it needs to be done on a massive scale. It would require help from other countries.
Otherwise the cats would multiply  faster than they could be neutered. 

The situation is desperate and I have no idea what could be done that is a humane suggestion.
It is our fault that the cats are there. We caused the problem. We need to find a human solution.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8906 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:39:04 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8906
https://abcnews.go.com/International/cri...=127413701

This birth brings hope for the species in Kenya. Every Rhino birth is a reason the celebrate. This particular herd had a calf born in 2023. 
There might be another calf on he way soon. This herd is genetically different from the other black Rhinos, so it does offer hope for genetic diversity for the overall 
Black Rhino population.]]>
https://abcnews.go.com/International/cri...=127413701

This birth brings hope for the species in Kenya. Every Rhino birth is a reason the celebrate. This particular herd had a calf born in 2023. 
There might be another calf on he way soon. This herd is genetically different from the other black Rhinos, so it does offer hope for genetic diversity for the overall 
Black Rhino population.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8888 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:04:00 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8888 Bill C5 will repeal that. The article is long and involved and I will let you read it for yourself.

https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-endangered...-repealed/

 The whole purpose is to put making money first and the environment last.
It totally goes back on things we fought for. The environment will be considered an inconvenience in the fight to make money.
I feel sick just thinking about it. I have already attended protest marches and there will be more.
We will need to fight each violation of the environment separately and as a collective protest.
We haven't even begun to make progress on climate change and yet we are going back to the time when the environment didn't matter.

Sadly the province has a majority government and the next election is years away. Will there be anything left to save when this nightmare is over.]]> Bill C5 will repeal that. The article is long and involved and I will let you read it for yourself.

https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-endangered...-repealed/

 The whole purpose is to put making money first and the environment last.
It totally goes back on things we fought for. The environment will be considered an inconvenience in the fight to make money.
I feel sick just thinking about it. I have already attended protest marches and there will be more.
We will need to fight each violation of the environment separately and as a collective protest.
We haven't even begun to make progress on climate change and yet we are going back to the time when the environment didn't matter.

Sadly the province has a majority government and the next election is years away. Will there be anything left to save when this nightmare is over.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8854 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 06:14:07 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8854 California is taking a major step forward by banning declawing. New York was the first state to ban declawing, in 2019.
Sadly the California Veterinary Association is against the ban.

https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2...awing-bill

I can't say I think too highly of the California Veterinary Association. Opposing a bill that bans declawing is almost like saying you are pro animal cruelty.
I have witnessed declawing surgery and it is brutal. When the cat woke up it screamed in pain.
So far only New York, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, plus Washington D.C. have banned declawing.
That is barely 10%. 
It is hard to believe that we still do such barbaric things to animals.]]> California is taking a major step forward by banning declawing. New York was the first state to ban declawing, in 2019.
Sadly the California Veterinary Association is against the ban.

https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2...awing-bill

I can't say I think too highly of the California Veterinary Association. Opposing a bill that bans declawing is almost like saying you are pro animal cruelty.
I have witnessed declawing surgery and it is brutal. When the cat woke up it screamed in pain.
So far only New York, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, plus Washington D.C. have banned declawing.
That is barely 10%. 
It is hard to believe that we still do such barbaric things to animals.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8847 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 23:17:19 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8847 Most to the animals end up in the middle east. Another ten cubs were rescued in August.

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wir...-126157676

This was a real save. Cheetahs are not pets and they would have had miserable lives. They were already in terrible condition. 
The Cheetah Conservation Fund is currently caring for 128 rescued Cheetahs. Sadly the illegal pet trade is driving the species to extinction.
Unless we stop the illegal animal trade things could end badly for the species.]]> Most to the animals end up in the middle east. Another ten cubs were rescued in August.

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wir...-126157676

This was a real save. Cheetahs are not pets and they would have had miserable lives. They were already in terrible condition. 
The Cheetah Conservation Fund is currently caring for 128 rescued Cheetahs. Sadly the illegal pet trade is driving the species to extinction.
Unless we stop the illegal animal trade things could end badly for the species.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8840 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:39:45 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8840
https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2025/09...-cat-foods

Raw cat food and raw dog food have become a real trend. The idea might seem to be good, however raw meat can be dangerous.
It would be hard to prepare it and package it for sale without contaminating it. It would be safer to use cooked food. If you really want raw food, to be safe you would need to buy raw meat  and prepare it yourself.]]>
https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2025/09...-cat-foods

Raw cat food and raw dog food have become a real trend. The idea might seem to be good, however raw meat can be dangerous.
It would be hard to prepare it and package it for sale without contaminating it. It would be safer to use cooked food. If you really want raw food, to be safe you would need to buy raw meat  and prepare it yourself.]]>