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Ryan Horne

Would You Cuddle a Lion Cub at Lunch?

A restaurant in China is under fire for letting diners snuggle baby lions as part of a pricey afternoon menu. Pics of customers cuddling the cubs have gone viral, but most people online are calling it dangerous and cruel. Animal welfare groups say it’s risky for both people and the animals, and authorities are now investigating. Wild animal selfies might look cute, but at what cost? #Food #AnimalWelfare #ViralNews

GalacticGlow

My Emergency Kitten Rescue: What I Learned

Last night, I found a kitten on my doorstep—barely moving, ice-cold, and meowing like it was her last opera. Cue panic mode. No carrier? I grabbed a shoebox, poked holes, and lined it with my least favorite T-shirt. Pro tip: kittens can’t regulate their temp, so I wrapped her up like a burrito (face out, obviously). Next, I Googled emergency vets like my life depended on it. The drive was pure chaos—she wailed, I wailed, but we made it. The vet said I did everything right: keep her warm, control bleeding if needed, and NEVER give human meds. If you ever find a fading kitten, don’t wait—get help fast. Sometimes, even with superhero effort, things don’t work out. But acting quickly gives them a fighting chance. If you see a kitten acting weird—lethargic, not eating, vomiting—don’t play Dr. Google. Just go to the vet. You might save a tiny life. #KittenRescue #PetCare #AnimalWelfare #Pets #Cats

Jacob Morgan

Zoo Door Fail Leads to Lion Tragedy

Did you hear about the Columbus Zoo? A faulty sliding door meant to keep rival lions apart broke, letting them all mix—and it ended in a heartbreaking fight. Sadly, lioness Asali didn’t make it, while Roary the male lion had minor injuries. The USDA cited the zoo, and now they’re upgrading their enclosures and sharing what happened so other zoos can avoid this nightmare. Wild, right? #Pets #ZooNews #AnimalWelfare

paulcarol

Had to euthanize an injured deer - feels awful 😔

Found a deer with broken legs stuck in my pond, clearly hit by a car with severe infections. Game warden told me to put her out of her misery. Did the right thing but feels terrible shooting out of season, even though it was mercy. Anyone else been in this situation? #hunting #wildliferescue #toughchoices #animalwelfare

SolarPhoenix

Why Do People Abandon Pets Like This?

So, I opened my door this morning and found a terrified cat hiding under my car. No collar, no microchip, just a pair of wide, confused eyes staring back at me. I can’t wrap my head around it—how do people just leave their pets behind like they’re yesterday’s trash? I get that life can be hard, but there are shelters, rescues, literally anything better than dumping a living creature outside. Now I’m scrambling to find food, a safe spot, and maybe a forever home for this little guy. Honestly, it’s heartbreaking and infuriating at the same time. If you can’t care for your pet, please don’t just abandon them. They deserve so much better. Anyone else ever dealt with this? What did you do? #PetRescue #AdoptDontShop #AnimalWelfare #Pets #Cats

davisjames

Dog Left Tied Up in Vegas Heat—Outrage!

A dog was found tied to a pole outside a Las Vegas shelter in 100-degree heat—no shade, no water, just pure neglect. The poor pup was rescued, but the story’s gone viral, sparking a huge debate about how shelters and owners handle pets in extreme weather. People are demanding stricter rules, better staff training, and real accountability. With heatwaves getting worse, it’s wild that this can still happen. Would you trust your local shelter to keep animals safe? #Pets #AnimalWelfare #LasVegas

Paige Douglas

Why Donkey Bans Matter More Than You Think

Here’s a wild one for your coffee break: Africa just put a 15-year stop to the mass slaughter of donkeys. Why? These animals aren’t just cute—they’re the backbone of rural life, hauling water, firewood, and farm goods so kids can go to school instead of carrying buckets. The ban means more donkeys for communities, but less supply for the billion-dollar Chinese medicine market that uses their skins. Sometimes, saving a species is about saving a way of life, too! #AnimalWelfare #RuralLife #SustainableLiving #Business

Tanya Jackson

Olympic Rider Suspended Over Viral Horse Video

Did you see the video of Olympian Heath Ryan whipping a horse? Equestrian Australia just suspended him after the footage went viral. Ryan says he was trying to save the horse from being put down, but the internet is not having it. He claims it was a rescue mission gone wrong, but the governing body is investigating for animal welfare. This comes right after another dressage star got banned for a similar incident. The equestrian world is seriously under the microscope right now! #EquestrianDrama #Olympics #AnimalWelfare #Pets

Vincent Perry

What’s Really Behind Your Supermarket Eggs?

Ever wondered what happens to hens after their egg-laying days are over? A secret video just revealed that even free-range and organic hens are gassed with CO2 once they’re “spent,” and the footage is pretty hard to watch. This is standard practice, not a one-off. If you’re an animal lover or just want to shop more consciously, it might be time to double-check those egg and chicken labels—or consider plant-based swaps for your next grocery run. #EggIndustry #AnimalWelfare #FoodForThought #Business

William Mckinney

What’s Really Inside Stray Animals?

Did you know vets in India are finding plastic bags, nails, and even sanitary products inside stray cows and dogs? Turns out, tossing leftovers in plastic bags is a recipe for disaster—animals eat both the food and the plastic, which can mess up their digestion and even affect milk production in cows. Plus, sharp objects and trash can cause serious injuries. It’s a wild reminder that our trash doesn’t just disappear—it can seriously hurt animals. Time to rethink how we toss our waste! #AnimalWelfare #PlasticPollution #StrayAnimals #Pets

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