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80 Dogs Rescued From ‘overwhelmed’ Georgia Pet Owner Through Joint Animal Group Efforts
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Hancock Animal Friends, Atlanta Humane Society, and ASPCA join forces to save dozens of dogs from unsanitary conditions and prepare them for adoption.
Image source: ATLANTA HUMANE SOCIETY/FACEBOOK
Animal rescue groups in Georgia rallied together to give over 80 dogs near Atlanta a new lease on life. The dogs were rescued by a compassionate woman who had dedicated herself to saving stray canines but found herself overwhelmed and unable to provide proper care for all of them.
Hancock Animal Friends, a Georgia-based nonprofit committed to aiding homeless dogs, joined forces with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to launch a large-scale rescue operation. The collaboration was prompted by a distress call from Hancock Animal Friends, seeking assistance in rescuing over 80 dogs from a property in central Georgia. Upon arrival, the rescue teams from both organizations were confronted with heartbreaking scenes of unsanitary conditions and numerous medical ailments. The dogs they found were afflicted with mange, overgrown nails, parasites, and various other health issues, including a dog with a broken limb and another suffering from conjunctivitis.
In a Facebook post, officials from Hancock Animal Friends revealed the circumstances behind the rescue operation. The woman who had been looking after the dogs, many of whom were previously stray animals she had saved, found herself overwhelmed by the growing number of pets in her care. Recognizing that she could no longer provide adequate care for all the rescue dogs, especially as some of them had recently given birth to puppies, she sought help from the animal welfare community.
Hancock Animal Friends revealed that the pet owner, who was genuinely attempting to seek assistance, felt disappointed and discouraged after being rejected by law enforcement. However, when the overwhelmed owner reached out to Hancock Animal Friends for support, the nonprofit immediately collaborated with the ASPCA and the Atlanta Humane Society to provide much-needed help.
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The combined efforts of the three organizations led to a successful rescue mission on Saturday, as they worked together to save 80 dogs from the property.
“Lots of hard work and tears yesterday but it got done,” officials with Hancock Animal Friends said on Facebook. “Dogs were rescued and this person is able to get their life back knowing there are people out there who can and will help. This is a huge learning experience for Hancock County and law enforcement to get involved before it gets out of hand. Thank you to everyone who was able to make this happen and finally get these dogs to shelters and medical attention for those that required it.”
Of the 80 rescued dogs, 29 were entrusted to the care of the Atlanta Humane Society, which will provide comprehensive medical and behavioral support to ensure their well-being prior to adoption. The remaining dogs were transported by the ASPCA to an emergency shelter, where they will receive the necessary medical attention and behavioral assistance before they are ready for adoption.
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“The ASPCA is pleased to be in a position where we have the expertise and resources to help pet owners in need and improve the lives of animals in communities across the country. We commend Hancock Animal Friends for recognizing the need for additional assistance to provide appropriate care for these dogs and thank the Atlanta Humane Society for their support,” Kyle Held, ASPCA director of investigations, said in a release. “Some of these dogs will require medical treatment and behavioral rehabilitation, and we look forward to providing them with much-needed care and helping prepare them for the next chapter in their lives.”
The Atlanta Humane Society is appealing to the public for contributions to support the extensive medical needs of the rescued dogs. The organization is offering a triple matching program, whereby all donations received will be matched threefold.
“The Atlanta Humane Society is here to improve animal welfare across our state and be there for animals when they need us the most,” Tracy Reis, the director of Atlanta Humane Society’s Animal Protection Unit, said in a statement.
ANIMALS
Amazing Video of Unseen Ocean Creatures in the Ningaloo Canyons
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The Schmidt Ocean Institute recently explored the Ningaloo Canyons on the western coast of Australia using a robotic underwater vehicle called the ROV Sebastian. Check out the amazing video of what they discovered in the deep parts of the Indian Ocean.
More info: Youtube
ANIMALS
These Pics Are Art and the Artists Are Insects
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Flying insects move so quickly that they are hard to follow, but new technology and some smart ideas have helped Spanish photographer Xavi Bou do just that. After spending 10 years focusing on birds in flight for his Ornithographies project, he turned his attention to insects.
For Entomographies, he uses high-speed video footage taken by Adrian Smith, an insect expert at North Carolina State University, to study and record how insects move. Bou then picks multiple frames and combines them into single images that show the fast movements of one or more insects through space and time.
With Smith’s help, Bou has captured the aerial tricks of wasps, the jumps of leafhoppers, and the fluttering of butterflies in amazing detail. He hopes that by doing this, he can make people more aware of the decline in important insect populations around the world.
1. Zebra longwing
This butterfly, which is common in many areas of the Americas, really fits its name. It can fly very high with just a few flaps of its large wings.
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2. Two-lined spittlebug
This insect, which comes from the eastern United States, is often seen as a pest because it likes to eat grass. Its springy back legs can make it jump into the air like a rocket.
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3. Yellow-collared scape moth
Unlike most moths, this North American species flies during the day. Its shiny blue-black wings sparkle in the sunlight.
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4. Ailanthus webworm moths
These tropical moths have spread farther north in the U.S. Because of their larval host, the invasive tree of heaven, they are now one of the most common backyard moths in the country.
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5. Common stonefly
Mostly found in eastern North America, this insect starts its life as an underwater nymph in forested streams or rivers. Then it leaves the water, sheds its skin, and becomes an adult with wings.
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6. Green lacewings
Eighty-seven species of this insect have been found in the U.S. and Canada. Since they eat a lot of unwanted plant pests like aphids and mites, they are often used to naturally control these pests.
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7. Grapevine beetle
This insect, fittingly named, eats the leaves and fruit of grapevines, both wild and farmed, but it doesn’t do much damage to the plants. As a type of scarab beetle, it often flies in a curved path.
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8. Oak treehopper and green treehopper
Treehoppers are known for their uniquely shaped pronotum, the part behind their head, which often looks like plant parts to hide from predators. They can jump well thanks to special muscles.
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9. Banded orange
This brightly colored butterfly can be found from Mexico to Brazil. Before mating season, male butterflies look for mineral salts, sometimes even drinking salty fluids from the skin, eyes, and nostrils of other animals.
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10. Sapho longwing
Longwings can live for 6 to 7 months, longer than most butterflies. This type, found from Mexico to Ecuador, has shiny blue wings, which is why it’s also called the Sapphire longwing.
Image source: nationalgeographic
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Eagle and Fox in an Epic Midair Battle Over a Rabbit, Were Captured by a Photographer
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Wildlife photography often depends on the perfect combination of good timing and the right place.
That’s exactly what happened when Kevin Ebi, an experienced wildlife photographer, captured an incredible battle between a bald eagle and a red fox, both competing for a rabbit meal.
In a detailed blog post, Ebi shares the fascinating series of events that unfolded while he was photographing foxes in San Juan Island National Historical Park, located in Washington state.
Ebi noticed a lively group of eight fox kits as they began their hunting lessons. Suddenly, they spotted a rabbit, and a thrilling chase ensued. Eventually, one of the foxes emerged as the winner, proudly carrying the rabbit across the field.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Ebi shares what happened at that moment: “As I followed the fox with my camera, a sudden bald eagle cry caught my attention. It was swiftly approaching, clearly aiming for the rabbit. I quickly focused on the fox, anticipating a quick turnover of events.”
To Ebi’s astonishment, instead of a quick surrender, the situation turned into a intense fight in the air.
The eagle used its power to lift the fox and rabbit high up in the sky. Even while airborne, the fox attempted to break free by swinging back and forth.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
In the end, the eagle moved the rabbit to its other claw, causing the fox to let go. The intense battle came to an end in less than 10 seconds.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
For those worried about the fox’s well-being after the fight, Ebi reassures that it was not injured. The fox swiftly bounced back from the encounter and resumed its playful behavior with the other young foxes, showing no visible wounds from the aerial clash.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
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