Senior Pets: Why Adopting an Older Dog or Cat Can Be Amazing (and Cheaper)
If you love the idea of a pet but dread the chaos of puppy or kitten life, a senior dog or cat might be your perfect match. Older pets are often overlooked in shelters, yet they can be some of the easiest, sweetest companions—calmer at home, more predictable in temperament, and frequently already t...
Keeping Hedgehogs as Pets vs Leaving Them Wild in the UK/Europe
Hedgehogs have a special place in UK and European gardens—but that also creates confusion. If you find a hedgehog outside, should you “rescue” it and keep it? And if you’ve seen pet hedgehogs online, is it the same animal you see in your garden?In most of the UK and Europe, the hedgehogs you enc...
What to Expect When Adopting a Dog from a Shelter or Rescue in the US/UK
Adopting a dog from a shelter or rescue in the US or UK is one of the most rewarding decisions many people make. You give a homeless animal a second chance – and you gain a loyal family member. But the adoption process is often very different from “just buying a dog”.If you’ve never adopted befo...
Adopt vs Shop: What Americans and Europeans Should Know Before Getting a Pet
You’ve decided you’re ready for a dog or cat – now comes the big question:“Should I adopt from a shelter or rescue, or buy from a breeder or pet shop?”In the US and across Europe, this decision affects not only your future pet, but also:Animal shelters and rescue organisationsEthical breeders v...
Three rescued Oriental white storks returned to nature in Qilihai Wetland
On November 23, three rescued Oriental white storks returned to nature in the Qilihai Wetland.On the same day, the Forestry Bureau of Ninghe District, Tianjin released three Oriental white storks capable of surviving in the wild into the wild in the Qilihai Wetland.In April this year, an Oriental wh...