A Michael Broad Blog
This is a warm story reflecting the goodness within humanity. It special for that reason. It is good to be reminded that humankind has the capacity to be caring and giving when called upon. The vast majority of people are decent. I am pleased the story remind me of that simple fact. TEXAS, USA: …
This is an interesting little story about a brand-new $75 million animal shelter which opened in Queens, New York City, which was designed to hold 72 dogs. You may flinch at the thought of that because it means that the costs is more than $1 million per dog although it is an initial cost …
This TikTok kitten rescue comes from the account of ‘whitesnow83’. And, you know, with the greatest of respect for the real person behind this username, I don’t think that her intentions are not as pure as the driven snow. How do I know? Well, it isn’t just me. Here are some of the first …
Currently, the only means of escape for Ukrainians trapped in the Russian-controlled east and south of Ukraine is through a northern crossing on the Ukraine-Russian border called the Kolotilovka Pokrovka checkpoint. It’s near the town of Sumy. This means that they have to travel huge distances from the south of Ukraine in Russian-controlled territory …
A recent study came to the conclusion that “using slightly more advanced lighting design and control, shelters can potentially improve the visual experience for cats.” And in improving the visual experience the shelter can improve the general welfare of the cats as the desired lighting effect is to mimic daylight. RELATED: Do dogs surrendered …
Like others I expect, I am immensely impressed by the monumental effort of Jeffrey Beri and his team at the New York-based No Dogs Left Behind charity in rescuing dozens of cats and dogs in China where they were destined to be brutally tortured, then eaten. They were flown from China to New York. …
This is a further report thanks to Nathan Winograd who keeps an eye on the state of play regarding animal shelters in America. Thank God for that. It needs to happen. He says, in general terms, that “animal shelters are returning to old practices, including more killing, despite declining intakes”. He believes that the …
In an article by Nathan Winograd published 8 March 2024, he criticises in the strongest possible terms the Los Angeles Animal Services (LAAS) and the six city shelters (pounds) run by it. He is particularly critical of Jake Miller the volunteer coordinator for LAAS. Winograd says that Miller emailed the volunteers to say that …
