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You Might Be Closer With Your Dog Than Your Best Human Friend, Study Shows

5 days ago | ladyfreethinker.org | Haley Van Horn

A recent study has revealed that dog guardians find their relationships with their canine companions just as satisfying — or even more so — than their relationships with other humans. The research, published in Scientific Reports, consisted of 717 dog guardians who were asked to rate their relationship with their dogs, partners, children, best friends, and closest relatives across 13 different characteristics.
PETITION UPDATE: Victory! Washington State Bans the Use of Big Cats, Bears, and Elephants in Traveling Shows

5 days ago | ladyfreethinker.org | Haley Van Horn

In a win for animals exploited in traveling entertainment, Washington has passed a bill that bans big cats, bears, non-human primates, and elephants from being used in traveling animal acts, according to The Seattle Times. Lady Freethinker applauds lawmakers’ passage of this legislation and thanks the more than 36,000 readers who signed our petition in support of this bill.
SIGN: Help Ban the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Delaware Pet Stores

1 week ago | ladyfreethinker.org | Haley Van Horn

0 Signatures CollectedGo back to the petition Read the petition Leave a Comment (Optional)Delaware House Health and Human Development Committee Chair Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha/[email protected]**your signature** Sign Now By signing, you accept Lady Freethinker’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and agree to receive email updates on this and other issues. You can unsubscribe at any time. PETITION TARGET: Delaware House Health and Human Development Committee Chair Nnamdi O.
Dogs & Cats in Underserved Areas of Los Angeles Receive Free Veterinary Care Thanks to Lady Freethinker

1 week ago | ladyfreethinker.org | Haley Van Horn

Sky the dog was one of 60 animals to receive a free spay surgery when Lady Freethinker (LFT) sponsored two veterinary clinics in southeastern L.A. in April. Focusing on low-income families and homeless individuals with animal companions, rescue organization Downtown Dog Rescue (DDR) works in the most underserved areas of Los Angeles.
Injured Baby Owlet Stranded in Bustling Parking Lot Is Rescued by Heroic Detective

1 week ago | ladyfreethinker.org | Haley Van Horn

In Clearwater, Florida, an Eastern Screech owlet was rescued from a busy parking lot after a detective discovered the baby in the line of life-threatening traffic, according to KENS5 News. Detective Smith of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office was walking in the parking lot when he happened to spot the vulnerable owlet. Responding swiftly, the detective moved the bird to a safer location and watched to make sure an adult owl would come to their aid.
Dog Missing for a Month Found When Firefighters Investigate Car Fire

2 weeks ago | ladyfreethinker.org | Haley Van Horn

A Massachusetts dog missing for a month was reunited with her family after the West Springfield Fire Department discovered her when responding to a car fire, reported PEOPLE. Firefighters received a call that a single car was engulfed in flames on the state’s Interstate 91. The driver was quickly pulled to safety, and the flames were extinguished, but that would not be the end of their rescue work for the day.
Stray Dog Adopted by Residents of Retirement Community

4 weeks ago | ladyfreethinker.org | Haley Van Horn

A stray dog wandering the streets found a happy home at The Philomena retirement community in Kyle, Texas, according to CBS Austin. When a cook who worked at the community found a small, severely matted dog, he reached out to Priscilla Duran, Executive Director of The Philomena — and a known animal lover.
Snake Tangled in Deadly Landscape Netting is Rescued

1 month ago | ladyfreethinker.org | Haley Van Horn

A snake was in a harrowing situation when the animal became tangled in landscape netting in Henrico County, Virginia. The eastern kingsnake was rescued from the netting but had some injuries and is now recovering in the care of the Wildlife Center of Virginia, according to ABC8 News. “Entrapment in landscape netting is sadly a common issue for snakes and other wild animals.
Plastic Pollution is Killing Animals: How We Can Help Save Them

1 month ago | ladyfreethinker.org | Hailey Myers

A young elephant seal was languishing on a beach in California with a plastic packing strip secured tightly around her neck, according to news. She was emaciated, likely because the plastic made it difficult to forage. It appeared to be killing her slowly. Rescuers carefully approached, sedated her, and cut the strip from her neck. Her scars will likely remain, but she survived — not all animals are so fortunate.
SIGN: Urge California to Stop Cruel Forced Interactions With Elephants, Sloths, and Other Animals

1 month ago | ladyfreethinker.org | Amy Buxton

0 Signatures CollectedGo back to the petition Read the petition Leave a Comment (Optional)Ca House Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, & Tourism [email protected]**your signature** Sign Now By signing, you accept Lady Freethinker’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and agree to receive email updates on this and other issues. You can unsubscribe at any time.