Good Animal News

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

Three of the best gifts for pets: A green sweatshirt by Sunbean, a colorful harness and leash set by Wild One, and Conscious Step socks that save cats

17 Best Gifts for Pets and the People Who Love Them

These are the best gifts that will make the pet people in your life say “woof.”
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Two photos side by side. On the left is an aerial view of a farm in Texas. On the right is a rescue dog in a kennel

These poultry farmers converted their land into an animal sanctuary and hemp business. Here's how they did it

With an original goal of helping just 100 animals per year, the farm now rescues 10 times that amount.
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A photo collage of the Morgan State University signage, a woman checks the stomach of a man as they stand in the middle of a field, two whales swimming in the ocean, players from the Indianapolis Clowns pose for their team photo, and people seated inside JBJ Soul Kitchen

Good News This Week: October 25, 2025 - Bridges, Whales, & Free Meals

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A bug-eyed little baby walrus is in a rehabilitation clinic

Injured and on the brink of death, 'Little Miss Walrus' became a symbol of hope for volunteers at this sea life center

“Little Miss Walrus” was the “Moo Deng” of Alaska in 2024. Now, as Uki, the walrus is better than ever.
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A deer-shaped metal power line in Austria

Austria is turning its boring power lines into giant metal animals — and it's not just for looks

It’s part of an effort to increase public acceptance of expanding electrification.
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Two north atlantic right whales swim beside each other

One of the world's most endangered whales was trending towards extinction. But a new study has scientists 'cautiously optimistic'

North Atlantic Right Whales were expected to go extinct in our lifetime. A new population study is giving scientists renewed hope.
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The Himalayas pictured at a great distance

See the six butterfly species discovered in the Eastern Himalayas with golden, silver, and blue 'scales'

The study praises Indigenous communities for their critical conservation of the newly discovered butterfly species.
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A boy places a trinket on an ofrenda filled with photos of pets and orange flowers

At this public 'pet ofrenda,' people come to honor their departed furry friends for Día de los Muertos

People can even print photos of their deceased pets on-site to add to the display.
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A photo collage of seaside mountains and cliffs, a man standing in front of a podium, a sea turtle up-close, a person raking forest leaves, and an upcycled skyscraper

Good News This Week: October 18, 2025 - Turtles, Reefs, & Skyscrapers

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Under an inky sky, fishing nets are covered in green LED lights. In the corner, another photo shows a person holding a sea turtle

Solar-powered, light-up fishing nets are saving sea turtles: 'Reduces entanglement by 63%'

Arizona State University’s Senko Lab is studying ways to make fishing gear less harmful to sea turtles, sharks, and other threatened species.
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A dalmation wears a large cobalt blue bow around its neck

Oscar de la Renta's newest collab is just for dogs — and every cent goes to pets in need

The collection of bows is a collaboration with Isabel Klee of Simon Sits. Here’s how much they cost.
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