.@RickyGervais explains why he loves Dogs so much โค๏ธ.
We are so grateful for all that Ricky does within the animal welfare community, and appreciate the impact he has made through the use of his platform to advocate for better treatment of animals worldwide!
The #DogsOfTwitter ๐ถ.
๐ฆ Credit: JOE.
Learn from one of the best!! Sheโs played at the highest levels and knows what it takes to get there! A great opportunity to learn from an incredible and successful Coach!!
Opossums live short, difficult lives, yet they spend their nights doing work many people never see.
Most only live about one to two years in the wild. They move through backyards, forests, roadsides, and neighborhoods after dark, searching for food while avoiding cars, dogs, predators, and harsh weather. Their lives are brief, but their role in nature is meaningful.
Opossums help clean the world around you. They eat pests, insects, carrion, and sometimes even venomous snakes. They also help reduce ticks, which can carry disease. In their quiet way, they support the balance of the places they pass through.
Still, many people fear them because of how they look or because they appear at night. But opossums are usually shy, gentle animals. When scared, they often freeze, hiss, drool, or play dead because they want to survive, not attack.
Kindness can be simple. Give them space. Do not harm them. Slow down when you see one near the road. Let them keep doing the work nature gave them.
Opossums may not live long, but they leave the world cleaner than they found it.
โWe donโt want SC to be the reason this infection spreadsโ. Itโs crazy we even considered this. Thank you Sen. Davis for helping hold the line against it. Itโs wrong & we all know it whether some are willing to admit it or not. Its nice seeing the state I love do the right thing
Hereโs a clip from my Senate floor speech explaining how an outsourcing of the legislatureโs constitutional obligation to draw congressional districts to a DC consultant retained by the White House is an affront to state sovereignty and an erosion of separation of powers.
Senator Massey making the point that the (DC drawn, AI generated) redistricting map references inaccurate precinct boundaries and precincts that do not exist. (This could be a fatal flaw).
Well done Poland ๐ต๐ฑ ๐.
Poland began using specialised drones to detect and rescue Dogs living chained up or in neglectful conditions in rural areas of the country. The initiative aims to combat animal abuse that for years remained hidden in backyards and remote plots of land.
Animal protection organisations and specialized units use drones with thermal cameras and powerful zoom lenses that make it possible to locate animals even at night. In addition, the images obtained serve as evidence to initiate legal action and remove the dogs in serious cases.
Polish legislation states that dogs cannot be kept permanently chained and requires a minimum space for movement. Thanks to this technology, authorities have managed to detect abuse that was previously difficult to prove.
Well done Germany ๐ฉ๐ช.
In Germany, every healthy shelter animal gets a chance at life thanks to strict laws forbidding euthanasia without cause. Shelters must rehabilitate and find loving homes for each dog and cat, ensuring no pawed friend is left behind. This law reflects a society that chooses compassion and care above convenience.
Shelter staff work tirelessly to meet each animalโs physical and emotional needs. From providing comfortable beds to ensuring proper nutrition, every effort is made to make animals feel safe and loved. These rules encourage responsible and humane shelter management.
The impact goes beyond the shelter walls, inspiring pet owners and communities to advocate for animal welfare. Germany demonstrates that when the law and compassion combine, countless lives can be positively changed and animals can thrive in loving homes. ๐ ๐ โค๏ธ
In a heartfelt sign-off, Anderson Cooper reflects on the stories, risks, adventures, and human connections that defined his two decades with television's most iconic newsmagazine. https://t.co/bbRt5TYrmd
Every single day, this fluffy white cloud of joy waits patientlyโฆ until he hears THAT truck.
Then itโs full zoomies, tail wags, and the biggest Samoyed smile for his favorite FedEx hero! ๐ถ๐โค๏ธ
True love on four paws and one delivery route in New Hampshire.
Who else has a pet that loses it when their favorite delivery driver pulls up?
BRIDESMAIDS was released 15 years ago today.
Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo wrote the screenplay after years of frustration over the lack of major female-led studio comedies, helping reshape the genreโs success in Hollywood.