Betty White with Uggie, the canine star of “The Artist”, as she arrives for her Friars Club Roast 2012. (Charles Sykes / Associated Press) We all have our means to decompress, to escape the daily grind – and in these crazy times, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed on a daily basis. We put on music, […]
Local animal rescue organizations say they are already benefiting from an initiative inspired by the late Hollywood icon Betty White. The animal lover passed away on December 31, 2021, just weeks before her 100th birthday. In order to honor the beloved actor on the occasion of what would have been his centennial celebration on January […]
Lack of funds and overcrowding are just a few of the issues organizations face, but there are ways to help Shannon Shafer, founder of The Orphan Cat Rescue of Oregon, is lucky if she sleeps more than four hours at night. Shafer, like many small animal rescue owners, works full time in addition to delivering […]
News The beloved actress was well known for her love of animals. She worked with zoos, advocated for animals, and owned many pets. Tuesday January 4, 2022, 1:29 PM EST Update: Tuesday, January 4, 2022, 1:39 p.m. EST Betty White’s global loss turns into a push to support the Valley’s animals, as people donate to […]
As 2021 draws to a close, we’ve decided to recap some of the best animal rescue stories that have inspired and warmed our hearts this year. From giving farm animals a second chance to saving endangered species, many lucky animals have been rescued from homelessness, dangerous weather, slaughterhouses and the illegal pet trade. company. We […]
Rescue of strange and unusual animals at Red Dog Farm in Stokesdale Video Greensboro family warn another after porch hacker caught on camera Video 2 friends are living their dream by opening a new dance studio in Lexington Video High Point neighbors worried about frequent gunfire Video Teenagers accused of car theft and break-ins at […]
After a whole year of surviving the news – news that made you want to unplug and put the covers over your head – you didn’t need a refresher on everything that was stressful. No, what you need is a nightcap to put to bed this year: something satisfying, relaxing, and maybe a little sweet: […]
The South Vancouver Island Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is on track for a record number of rescues this year. With one month left in 2021, the BC SPCA’s Wild ARC has already saved 3,036 wild animals. This is only 30 less than the record of 3,066 in 2017, and already more than the nearly 2,800 animals […]
The South Vancouver Island Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is on track for a record number of rescues this year. With one month left in 2021, the BC SPCA’s Wild ARC has already saved 3,036 wild animals. This is only 30 less than the record of 3,066 in 2017, and already more than the nearly 2,800 animals […]
Chad, in a wheelchair. (Photo courtesy of Pasadena Humane) One thing I love about Pasadena is that it’s a giving community. I’ve heard that Pasadena has more nonprofits per capita than any other city in the country. Although I haven’t verified this as a fact, I believe so. We have an incredible number of charities […]