Another horse has been declared dead at the Santa Anita track in California, and that's just one day after another horse was pronounced dead. Two horses. Within two days. Adding to a shocking total of 29 since the racing track began its season in December 2018. And despite all this death, Santa Anita management has chosen to continue racing for the rest of the current meet.
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Finally, those animal rescuers nationwide that are fostering dogs and/or cats for approved charities have an opportunity to be rewarded for their generosity and kindness. Via: The Catington Post
First there were Hello Kitty café trucks, mini cafés and pop-ups, but now we've got the Grand Café at the Irvine Spectrum Center in Southern California. So step inside and say hello. Via: Catster
Madison the Anatolian shepherd is breaking hearts around the world after he was found guarding his family home weeks after it was ravaged by California's Camp wildfire.
The Anatolian shepherd's owner, Andrea Gaylord, was not able to get to her home in Paradise, Calif., when the fire began to spread Nov. 8, meaning Madison was left behind. When the evacuation order was lifted last week and Gaylord went back to the property — which had been decimated by the fire — her prayers were answered: Madison was there, seemingly protecting what little remained of his family's home. When Madison's owner, Andrea Gaylord, found the dog patiently waiting she told him, "you are the best dog. The best."
In light of the devastating photos coming from the California fires, we though you might like to cheer up a bit with these heartwarming stories about animals who have managed to survive it, mostly with the help of some good people.
A pig "the size of a mini-horse" was loose in San Bernardino County in California few days ago and an officer sacrificed her snack to get it home. Here is the story of a pig with a case of the munchies.
Sparks flew in the small town of Eureka, California when a local business owner, Molly Green, took her complaints to City Council, about a vibrant and colorful painting on the utility box outside her business. Samantha Moore, the artist chosen to paint the mural on this specific utility box was left shocked... especially when the painting featured adorable food looking cats!
The So Cal Corgi Beach Day drew over 1,000 Corgi dogs, often referred to as "low riders," to Alamitos Beach in Long Beach on Saturday, July 1, 2017. After last summer's record-breaking attendance at Rosie's Dog Beach, So Cal Corgi Beach Day was moved to a larger venue. This year, close to 1,200 corgis along with their owners, other dogs and fans attended the event, breaking last year's record. The Corgi events included a talent contest, patriotic costume contest In theme with the holiday weekend, limbo competition, 4th of July pie-eating contest and the Corgi bubble spectacular. Here are some fun photos from the event.
