https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/may/14/chicago-feral-cats-rat-crisis
These cats have been in the Trap,neuter, release program. Feral cats in shelters and not adoptable cats are being given a chance to live free on the streets after being neutered and vaccinated. Perhaps a new chance to help them to help us. I have mixed feelings about it. I just pray that people appreciate and give them a hand when they need it. Not just make them rely on the mice they can catch. Happy , fed cats make the best hunters. May it be a blessing for both .
For years I have had bird feeders, suet and nectar for our beautiful flying friends. This past year I have been really concerned that there are so few birds coming to my feeding stations. Last year I was using about 40 pounds a month of feed. This year I am only on my second bag. I have been worrying and wondering what is going on. Well, there is an unknown disease killing birds across six states including Virginia. The disease is also found in Ohio. I am heartsick.
Birds get mysterious illness and die in MD, IN, DC, KY, VA
As the recent record heat has created havoc for humans and vegetation, animals have needed to get creative to cool down.
There were 2 recent stories of mama bears and their cubs cooling down where humans cool down. The first place was a beach in Lake Tahoe filled with swimmers, the second a swimming pool. The videos are very cute but yes also concerning. The more bears are losing their fear of humans, the more concerning the situation for them and the humans they interact with.
Somehow there must be a solution to help our wildlife and keep them wild.
https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2021/06/30/bears-beat-heat-wave-in-pool-orig-bdk.cnn
A dog was in her backyard with her family when fireworks went off and scared her. She jumped the fence and fled. Her family searched for her but count find her when their Ring doorbell sounded. She rang her doorbell to get back inside. She had not been taught how to ring the doorbell.
Here is the video. SO happy she is home. My dog HATES firework booms and totally panics when he hears them.
I thought this was a wonderful story about how a German farm was born: "On This German Farm, Cows Are in Charge. Or at Least Coequals."
The cows don’t have to produce milk. The pigs sleep late. No animal on this former dairy farm serves a human need. Their only purpose is to live peacefully — and provoke questions about how we eat.
This was so awesome, thank you so much for posting about the farm sanctuary. What a great article and wonderful place.
I know right?
I think I need to move in a direction to reduce my consumption of many things, then work to eliminate them. I think I will have more success if I do it more gradually. Or one thing at a time.