Good Animal News

Celebrating positive news about animals making a difference for people — and people making a difference for animals

A woman is photographed at upper chest level wearing a huge brown fur coat.

New data shows dramatic drop in fur production in the last decade

New data from the Humane World for Animals revealed just how rapidly fur production has declined in the past decade.
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Two rhinos walk in a grassy field

Artificial intelligence is aiding in efforts to end the illegal wildlife trade

Wildlife trafficking is one of the most lucrative illicit industries worldwide. It nets between $7 billion and $23 billion per year.
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A close-up on a small brown terrier's legs, with an IV line going into his leg.

These dogs — and cats — are saving pets with blood donations. Yours can too

94 dogs — and 48 cats — have been saving lives with regular blood donations at DoveLewis blood bank in Portland, Oregon.
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A group of incarcerated men stand proudly with four dogs pictured.

These incarcerated men trained guide dogs in prison. Their success inspired 11 more programs nationwide

Since it was first installed, the San Quentin guide dog program has quadrupled in size, with 16 trainers currently raising eight puppies.
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A photo collage of a solar panel, Jacquie Pierri pictured inside a hockey rink, a laptop screen showing the Wikipedia homepage, Alex Pretti posing with his bicycle, and an aerial view of a forest

Good News This Week: February 7, 2026 - Songs, Dogs, & Solar Panels

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A close-up of a Bonobo monkey.

Bonobos, which are highly endangered, just wowed scientists with a talent that has never been seen in primates before

At a pretend tea party, a bonobo named Kanzi did something so unexpected that it’s reshaping how scientists think about imagination.
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A white dog on a street sidewalk is surrounded by tiny puppies that are suckling from her or sleeping nearby.

As the war in Ukraine continues, this veterinarian has saved the lives of over 1,000 animals

In 2024, Colleen Lambo began doing boots-on-the-ground veterinary care in Ukraine.
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A group of 19 Buddhist monks walks across the country in orange robes, walking a dog as they go

As Buddhist monks walk across the country in winter weather, Peace Dog Aloka hitches a ride in a warm van

The 19 monks, who have walked thousands of miles across the country, prioritize the safety of their canine companion.
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A smiling, elderly white lab smiles as it stands on a green lawn.

How the Dog Aging Project is working to extend your dog’s life — and yours too

The Dog Aging Project has identified multiple interventions that significantly delay aging and age-related disease in both dogs and people.
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A red ladybug without black spots sits on a leaf.

Science students find new species of 'goth ladybug' living on their campus: 'There are unknown species living right beside us'

Kyushu University student Ryōta Seki discovered a tiny black ladybug that turned out to be a new species — and he didn’t have to go far to find it.
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A groundhog stands amidst tall grass

Groundhogs don't make the best weather forecasters, but they are still important for the planet

This Groundhog Day, find a little more appreciation for the marmots of the world.
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