If you have a big heart for animals, a passion for rescuing them from neglect, abuse and disaster, and a head for the business end of the operation, you just might have what it takes to open an animal rescue shelter. You will need to clearly define your niche market in order to equip...
Save the Elephants, along with WildAid (an organization focused on reducing the demand for dead animal products), invited Chinese superstars Yao Ming and Li Bingbing to Elephant Watch Camp to meet the elephants and spread the gospel about ivory’s very real cost. (“Most Chinese people had n...
At international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, part of their ongoing care as donkeys age is to alter their diet as suitable. The care they get there will hopefully see them living a healthy,happy life28. At what age do donkeys start to be considered old? A.20. B.30. C...
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We have so much content, whether it’s from when we did a team day over out to a [inaudible] sanctuary and we’re like out there playing with pigs and goats and we’ve such adorable photos than that. So we’re always working to kind of add that to the main say on our website,...
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The more knowledge you acquire, the better prepared you will be for any challenges that arise. Additionally,learning how to work effectively in teamsand developing other interpersonal skills can also prove to be invaluable assets in the animal-related field. ...
“I’m not an animal lover,” he snaps. “I’m a problem solver.” I laugh. “Then you’re just the man for me.” In May 2013 poachers with the insurgent group Seleka massacred 26 elephants at Dzanga Bai, a mineral-rich watering hole in CAR. ...
We can still get that memorable moment with an animal while making sure we are doing good. Take elephant riding inThailand. It’s been popular for decades and is still a big draw for tourists, but places likeElephant Nature Parkare changing the system by providing a sanctuary for abused el...
When it’s time to find a new home for a cherished feline friend, navigating the rehoming regulations for advertising pets is a critical step. Australian law dictates that all pet advertisements include the animal’s microchip number, an essential identifier that must be transferred to the new ...