Good Animal News

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

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You Can Volunteer At A 'Fish Doorbell' To Protect Fish

Discover the “fish doorbell,” a 24/7 livestream allowing volunteers worldwide to help protect migrating fish in Dutch waterways by guiding them past dams and predators, fostering global cooperation in conserving vital aquatic ecosystems.
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50 Celebrity Activists With a History of Protesting Injustice

Despite calls for actors, athletes, musicians, and other celebrities to eschew activism to focus on entertainment, there is a long-standing precedent for famous people to leverage their platforms to enact change.
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Free Food, Books, & Pets - Good News This Week: March 24th 2023

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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This Shelter Provides Pet Resources — Not Just Adoption

The Best Friends Pet Resource Center aims to create a better future for pets and pet-lovers alike in Bentonville, Arkansas.
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15 Best Climate Change Documentaries To Stream

Documentaries are a powerful tool for bringing important environmental issues to the forefront of our minds, inspiring us to engage with the topic and inspiring us to take practical and immediate action. 
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8 Ideas & Activities To Celebrate World Wildlife Day

World Wildlife Day is an annual international celebration of wildlife that takes place on March 3. We've put together a couple of ideas to help you meaningfully celebrate it.
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A Rare, Endangered, Nickel-sized Butterfly Returned To Oregon

The revival of Fender’s blue illustrates the collaborative nature of survival.
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Heat Officers, Pets, & Solar Power - Good News This Week: January 21st 2023

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Video: Indigenous knowledge helps design wildlife crossings reducing collisions by 71%

Previously known as one of Montana’s most dangerous roads, Highway 93 was upgraded to include 42 wildlife crossings that were built based on Indigenous traditional knowledge and values.
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Eco-friendly dog beds, including Savvy Rest's natural latex mattress, Nest Bedding's non-toxic bed, and Down Dog's beds that give back

11 Best Eco-Friendly Dog Beds For Your Furry Friend

We’ve taken the guesswork out of your dog’s next nap. Here is our roundup of the best eco-friendly dog beds on the market.
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Zeens, Koalas, & a Young Mayor - Good News This Week: January 14th 2023

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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These Organizations Help Dogs When Their Owners Are In Need

So it makes it that much more difficult when folks facing obstacles — like housing insecurity, hospitalization, or deployment — need to find a new way to take care of their furry friends. Luckily, other animal-loving helpers have dedicated their livelihoods to helping others.
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