This is how Suzan Lakhan Baptiste describes herself and her 20 year-long mission to protect the Leatherback turtles on Trinidad’s Matura Beach, which had been hunted widely throughout the Caribbean for their meat, fins, and eggs.  In an effort to save the Leatherbacks, Baptiste started “Nature Seekers” – one of Trinidad’s first environmental groups – and spent the next 20 years patrolling the beaches and educating the community about the importance of the Leatherbacks to the country’s burgeoning eco-tourism industry.  Baptiste’s Leatherbacks now enjoy a survival rate of nearly 100% on Matura Beach – all thanks to the crazy turtle lady. For complete article click HERE.

A cat in China has grown what looks like wings. It’s pretty creepy if you ask me.

(click below to read more)

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/30967440/

(Click here for video of China the Dog) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkrPdNz2v-k

In August of 2008 a farmer named Fabio Anze checked on his dog China and her pups and found a naked baby lying amongst her new born puppies. Fabio lives near the city of La Plata in Argentina. Fabio called authorities, the baby was taken to the hospital, and is now doing fine.

Temperatures at night around La Plata are pretty darn cold, but not freezing. Authorities don’t know if the baby would have survived the night if it hadn’t been for China.

Police located the 14-year-old unwed mother who had abandoned the baby in a nearby field.

It seems that China found the baby laying alone in the field and took it back to her litter of pups to take care of it, saving it’s life for sure.

We have been informed by the shelter that the following 3 dogs have 24
hours left (they have been on the network list for a little while).
Please do whatever possible to try and help. Anyone willing to rescue
should contact the shelter immediately.

A3969827 Angel is a 6 month old female Corgi/Shepherd/Terrier mix
puppy who was abandoned at the shelter on May 8th.  Weighing 20 pounds
this sweet girl is petrified at being at the shelter.  If someone
gives her the least bit of love Angel will reward them with absolute
loyalty and devotion.  Angel is in Kennel 300. Angel is just extremely
frightened at being at the shelter and just needs the consistency and
security of a loving home. She has recoiled into her shell since being
dumped at the shelter earlier this month.
To see a video of Angel please click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYHgJIFzcqg

A3965530  Luke is a friendly two year old tan Chihuahua who came into
the shelter as a stray on April 29th.  Weighing approximately 15
pounds Luke is all about people!  He adores people and gets along well
with other dogs.  Luke seems to be most comfortable when he’s sitting
in people’s lap and giving kisses.  A wonderful puppy Luke will make a
great addition to any family!  Luke is in Kennel 105. Luke has been at
the shelter for about a month and time is simply running out.
To see a video of Luke please click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2b5VDhoMrA

A3957352  Sable is a gorgeous 3-year-old female American Staffordshire
Terrier mix who came to the shelter as a stray on April 11th.
Friendly and affectionate, Sable loves people.  This medium energy
girl is  muscular and strong on the leash, but is easy to walk.  Sable
has been at the shelter for over a month and time is running out.
To see a video of this dog please click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBBlOgjuq4w

Three years ago the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada adopted a novel approach to dealing with reports of dog bites and other aggressive behavior.  Rather than adopt Breed Discriminatory Legislation, like neighboring province Ontario, Calgary animal control officers began investigating each individual report, educating pet owners about dog behavior and proper care, and imposing stiff fines on chronic offenders.  The result has been a steep decrease in the number of reported “aggressive dog” incidents.  To read the full article, click HERE

Officials in Mexicali have killed approximately 1600 dogs in an effort to stem an outbreak of “Rickettsia” or “tick fever” in humans.  Any dogs caught loose in the street are being killed without any waiting period for owners to retrieve their dogs.  To read the full story click HERE.

A no-kill shelter in El Paso has been sending dogs to Animal Control to be euthanized; 18 were euthanized last week. The head of Pet Guardians Angels says “she takes them to Animal Control because she is being evicted from her current location in Far East El Paso.” To read the full story please click HERE

We are happy to announce that Emma (formerly Peaches) has found the perfect home with a couple of AAA volunteers who fell in love with her at first site and adopted her immediately. Thanks to everyone who looked after Emma and allowed her the opportunity to be rescued and be one of the lucky ones. Emma loves to go on walks and hikes with Sarah and Jake and she loves visiting with other dogs. She is a great representative for the Pit Bull breed and will help educate the public. Judge the owner and not the breed! This beauty is going to live happily ever after!

Save the Elephants has reported that many elephants continue to perish in Mali’s scorching heat and “they are living” on the margin of what is ecologically viable.  Many have toppled into wells while searching desperately for water and have died in the wells. To read the full story please click HERE