Live Tiger Found In Check-in Baggage

India arrests a traveler from Thailand who tried to smuggle a baby tiger in the suitcase

The passenger raised the suspicions of customs officials, who heard strange noises coming from his luggage

The traveler raised the suspicions of customs officials when they heard strange noises coming from his bag, and they opened it to find a small tiger weighing no more than one kilogram, which was hidden in a plastic shopping basket.

The man had arrived at India's Chennai airport, on Saturday, on a flight from Bangkok.

Airport officials told AFP that authorities were investigating whether the suspect was a member of an international animal smuggling ring.

 

The name of the accused, 45, was not released, and reports said he was "confused in his responses and tried to hide something" when questioned by customs officials.

Airport officials said the animal was in shock and was making faint noises and appeared weak.

Video footage showed airport officials feeding the baby tiger milk in a bottle.

After an assessment by vets, the mazar (baby tiger) was taken to Arignar Anna Zoo in Chennai, where it will be looked after.

What Kind Of Pool Is Best For Dogs

As summer approaches, the pool is becoming more and more attractive. 

Pool owners who have dogs, often wonder, "Can my dogs swim in my above ground pool?" 

In short, yes - dogs can swim safely. They have a natural ability to stay afloat in the water.

WHAT KIND OF POOL IS BEST FOR DOGS?

The most pet-friendly pool is the Fiberglass pools which is great and awesome for pets. Dog nails do not tear or puncture strong, durable gelcoat. It also does not damage the dog's joints. Concrete pools are a good option.

Do your dog's nails scratch the fiberglass? Well, pets are like humans in the sense that some simply enjoy lounging inside a splash pillow, while others enjoy a good swim. Pet nails and nails do not tear the pools as with other pools. So go ahead and throw a tennis ball into the pool and ask your dog to pick it up.

CAN DOGS DAMAGE THE ABOVE GROUND POOL?

Dog hair and dandruff are harder in the pool filter system, but it cannot cause serious damage if properly maintained.

 

HOW TO MAKE YOUR ABOVE GROUND POOL PET FRIENDLY

1. Always rinse your dog off after each swim to protect its skin and coat.

2. Keep an eye on the skimmer for the accumulation of unwanted debris, pet hair, and dirt.

3. If your dog spills too much, it may not be wise to let it into the pool.

 

WHICH ABOVE GROUND POOLS ARE THE BEST?

Our most popular choice for above ground pools is the Intex Ultra XTR Pool Set. The Intex is a trusted brand, and this reasonably priced round pool is the perfect medium size. It also comes with a sand filter pump, ladder, sanded cloth and debris protection.

WHICH BREED OF DOGS CAN'T SWIM?

The Bulldog, Pug, Dachshund, Pekingese, Bass Dog and Boxer are some of the most popular dog breeds that are generally unable to swim due to their anatomy and face. In addition, dogs with an ideal anatomy may have difficulty staying afloat if they have thick, thick fur.

CAN A DOG SWIM IN THE POOL WITH A LINER?

If you have a fiberglass or cement lined pool, your dog will not be harmed. You can let them swim in these pools to their heart’s content without worrying about damage.

DO DOGS LIKE SWIMMING POOLS?

Many dogs love to go swimming, especially in the hot summer. If you have your own pool, you could have let your water-loving dog swim in it.

CAN DOGS GO TO THE INTEX POOL?

The Intex pool is available in two sizes. The pool has a filter and you can add disinfectants to the water if you want to take a dip with your dog. While most dogs tolerate chlorine well, consider using bromine instead, which can be much more gentle on your dog’s skin.

IS A SALTWATER POOL HARMFUL TO DOGS?

Increased salt intake can make dogs drink and pee more (which can lead to accidents in the house), but as long as it’s not the only source of water, even drinking small amounts from a saltwater pool is usually safe.

HOW DO I MAKE MY SWIMMING DOG FRIENDLY?

There are some things you can do now to make it safer and more enjoyable for everyone.

1. Discover the risks of accessing a dog pool.

2. Make sure your dog can swim.

3. Put a fence around your pool.

4. Consider buying a dog pool tree.

5. Rinse your dog away after being in the pool.

6. Consider a safe pool liner for your dog.

Bring An End To This Cruel Trade

Bring An End To This Cruel Trade! 

It would be unimaginable seeing your pet stolen and slaughtered for the dog and cat meat industry. 

Unfortunately, this is a harsh reality for many pet owners in Southeast Asia. 

Give a helping hand to the defenseless victims of the cruel dog and cat meat trade. 

Sign our petition today and help bring an end to this trade.

Our Animals Will Become Homeless

Our Animals Will Become Homeless

We have run out of funds because of these tough times & cannot afford our current facility. 

All our animals will become homeless if we don't build a new shelter soon. 

Help us build the new rescue & rehabilitation shelter - Donate Here!

 

End The Dog and Cat Meat Trade!

End the Dog and Cat Meat Trade! 

Save Dogs and Cats in Southeast Asia

Give a helping hand to the defenseless victims of the cruel dog and cat meat trade. 

Sign our petition today and help stop this industry.

Giant Deep-Sea Oarfish Dead

This weekend a giant oarfish was found dead on the Pichilingue beach in Baja California. 

As for the corpse, the oarfish was around 9 feet long in length. Residents immediately buried the scale-less and silvery fish at a seaside compost pit.

The giant oarfish is also called the king of herrings, is a deep-sea species and the longest bony fish in the world, reaching a record length of 11 meters. Its main characteristic is that it is shaped like a ribbon and has small fins.

In Japanese folklore, The mythology surrounding the giant oarfish is ominous. They call  the oarfish as “the God of the Sea”. The surfacing of deep-sea creatures like the oarfish has been associated with possible tidal wave, earthquake, tsunami or earthquake as they are sensitive to underwater fault movement.

“According to traditional belief, if a lot of oarfish show up, it could be a sign of an impending earthquake ,” National Geographic explains .

Giant oarfish are thought to frequent depths around 3,300 feet (1,000 meters). They are the longest known living species of bony fish, reaching a length of 56 feet (17 meters). They can weigh up to 600 pounds (270 kilograms).

They live in the deep of the ocean but regularly swimming to the surface in an absolutely vertical position which is remarkable. Its meat is not that great. It's poor quality, sort of "jelly"-like but the look of a Giant oarfish is an impressive sight.

Horrifying Photos of Malnourished Lions

Animals in a zoo in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, suffers a miserable situation that prompted the launch of a massive electronic campaign to save them last week, while officials later announced the death of one of the five sick and exhausted lions from starvation.

Pictures spread on social media of a number of lions that seemed very exhausted, and said that the animals in the "Qurashi Park" suffer from poor health conditions due to malnutrition and lack of medicines, some of which will actually die of starvation.

One of the written on his Facebook page that he was "shocked" when he visited this zoo "with five lions", who had become "skin on bone".

For his part, Director of Wildlife in Khartoum, Brigadier General Essam, said, "We are facing a problem in securing food, as it is not always available, and we often have to buy it with our own money." He added, "We now have an emergency plan, and there is a veterinarian who will supervise the animals." Masses of Sudanese volunteers flocked to the park to inspect the lions, after their pictures spread widely on social media.

One of these lions suffers from dehydration, and he was chained and receiving serum feed. Park officials say the health of the five lions has deteriorated in recent weeks, with some losing two-thirds of their weight.

Crowds of Sudanese volunteers flocked to the park to inspect the lions, after their pictures spread widely on social media.

The agency stated that the number of lions in Sudan is not known, and that some of them are in the "Dinder" park on the border of Ethiopia. She added that the International Union for Conservation of Nature classified African lions as endangered. Their number decreased by 43 percent between 1993 and 2014, and there are currently 20,000 lions.

China Has Taken Dogs Off The Menu

Animal rights advocates have announced a victory in the fight against China's annual dog meat festival, saying authorities have agreed to ban the sale of dog meat in the week leading up to the event.

“I don't think they acknowledge it publicly,” said Andrea, founder of Proyecto Duo, regarding the responses from government authorities. “However, my source spoke to each of the dog meat vendors in Dongkou (the main meat market in Yulin) and they all said the same thing: there is a seven-day ban from June 15 on sales of dog meat. Meat of dog".

The Humane Society International and the Duo Duo Project, a California-based animal rights group, cited some reports from Chinese animal rights advocates, as well as dog meat dealers in China. According to these reports, anyone caught selling dog meat during the week leading up to the Yulin Dog Meat and Lychee Festival in China, which starts on June 21, will be fined up to 100,000 RMB (Chinese Money), which is equivalent to about $14,500, and could even spend some time in prison.

Although there have been other attempts to stop the sale of dog meat before, this is believed to be the first time the government has threatened concrete sanctions.

In the past, authorities have generally shied away from the issue, insisting that the festival is a local tradition to celebrate the start of the summer and is not organized or sponsored by the government.

It remains to be seen to what extent the restriction, which lasts only a week, will be enforced. Although it spans the days leading up to the festival and its opening, when most dogs are usually slaughtered and consumed, campaigners expect many – if not all – of the dog meat dealers will resume selling when the ban is lifted. Also, it is not clear if this includes cats, which are also eaten during the festival, although their meat is less popular.

"Even though these dog meat dealers are likely to go back to business as usual, the restriction still sends a clear message: their business and the way they make a living will get harder and harder from now on," Li said.

This ban is the latest development in what has become a very public fight between animal welfare advocates and residents and dog meat vendors in Yulin. Calls to cancel it have been growing.

The festival, according to activists, began only in 2009 at the initiative of dog meat sellers, who were looking to increase their sales. It is estimated that more than 10,000 dogs are consumed at the celebrations each year, many of which are believed to be stolen pets.

In the face of growing international scrutiny, residents and dog meat sellers are finding themselves increasingly on the defensive. Activists say only about 30 percent of people in Yulin eat dog meat on a regular basis, and many residents say they feel unfairly targeted. They argue that eating dog meat and lychee during the summer solstice is an ancient local custom and is no different from eating cows or pigs.

Today, calls to end the festival have become so widespread that it has become the focal point of a larger campaign to completely eradicate the consumption of dog meat in China, as well as the often brutal practices associated with it. with this largely unregulated trade.

“Chinese activists deserve a lot of credit,” Gung declared. “Most of the foreign activists usually leave town when the festival ends, but the local activists stay and keep talking about it; They care about this issue."