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Since 2017, the Humane Society has saved the lives of over 100 homeless Mardi Gras parade horses

Since 2017, the Humane Society has saved the lives of over 100 homeless Mardi Gras parade horses.

Man returns from world's longest horseback ride across US, raises awareness for wild mustang crisis

All three of Harvath’s horses are adoptees from the program, and he hoped to inspire other outdoorsy farmhand folks like himself to consider adopting their own horses, too. Photo courtesy of Wild Horses, BLM Idaho.

Mini therapy horses are bringing joy to lonely seniors

Mini therapy horses are bringing joy to lonely seniors. On a brisk October morning, two miniature horses, Pearl and Aiden, clambered into a minivan from a riding center in Long Island.

These endangered horses traveled 3,000 miles to their new home — and it could mean survival for their species

They are the first of 40 horses that will join them in the next five years, in an attempt to rewild the species.

This Man Has Saved 20k+ Animals With Custom-Made Prosthetics

He’s built prosthetics for birds, horses, sheep, camels, gazelles, and even elephants. While they normally have to be paid for out-of-pocket, they’re far less expensive than surgery.

Yosemite National Park puts mules to work in the busy season: 'If you've used the bathrooms, thank a mule'

Yosemite rangers rely on horses and mules to conduct search and rescue operations, traverse rough backcountry terrain for deliveries, and educate visitors. A pack of mules carries supplies through Yosemite's backcountry.

These beagles were slated for euthanasia. Now they’re living their best life beside pigs, goats, and sheep on a farm in Wyoming

At Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary in Hartville, Wyoming, John Ramer tends to a farm of dogs, cats, pigs, horses, sheep, goats, cows, and llamas rescued from testing facilities.

At the Portland airport, find an alpaca to ease your flight anxiety

While the emotional impact of such animals has mostly been studied among dogs and horses, the proof is in the petting. Captain Jack the alpaca. Photo courtesy of Mountain Peaks Therapy.

Michael Barbaro debuts 'The Nightly,' reporting 'good news' as bedtime stories, with his signature soothing voice

Barbaro’s Sleep Story includes three uplifting features, including “a curious job taken up by Icelandic horses, Australian trees receiving fan mail, and a surprising airborne incident involving saving flamingo eggs,” according to Calm.

Dog Influencers Deliver Holiday Magic By Giving 2,000 Gifts To Shelter Animals in Need

Trindledown Farm is NAWT Berkshire’s headquarters, where animal lovers care for rescued animals, from dogs, cats, and bunnies, to horses, alpacas, and more.

Couple builds viral 'dream home' with two $5,500 recycled shipping containers: 'Functional, cozy, and full of character'

The couple also plans to build a “barndominum” on their property, filling the area with gardens, chicken coops, and other farm animals like horses and cows.

March: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes

National Horse Protection Day - March 1. Meet the man who has. built prosthetics for birds, horses, sheep, camels, gazelles, and even elephants. International Rescue Cat Day - March 2. India Giving Day - March 2. World Teen Mental Health Day - March 2.

146+ Animal Group Names: A Complete List From A-Z

Horses. : a team, harras, rag (colts), a stud (belonging to a single owner), a string (ponies). Hounds. : a cry, a mute, a pack, a kennel. Hyenas. : a cackle. Kangaroos. : a troop. Kittens. : a kindle, a litter, an intrigue. Leopards. : a leap.

Good News This Week: June 22, 2024 - Buses, Fishes, & Juneteenth

Three endangered horses traveled 3,000 miles to their new home — and it could mean survival for their species.

89-year-old sets off on charity rowing challenge, raises thousands to save ancient rainforest

Now, the family is working to rewild their land, bringing back grazing cattle, horses, and pigs, only after planting 100,000 more trees in the surrounding areas. Merlin Hanbury-Tenison. Photo courtesy of Thousand Year Trust.

These 6 essential Juneteenth books deserve a spot on your TBR list

Black Cowboys. riding their horses along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Juneteenth celebrations also feature cultural fairs and exhibitions, artistic performances and historical reenactments.

Tucson Is Planting a Million Trees To Combat Climate Change

Any chance he'd get, Romero's father would take his wife and six kids to an 800-acre ranch in the Sierra Madre mountain range of Sonora, where they learned how to ride horses, direct cattle, and to respect the wildlife, such as bobcats and brown bears.

Good News This Week: May 11, 2024 - Dogs, Batteries, & Elmo

The National Park Service is reintroducing grizzly bears and no longer removing wild horses from parks. The.

15 American Women Athletes Who Broke Barriers

From Little League Baseball to tennis to horse racing and beyond, these women defied the odds and unapologetically dared to take risks that others would have shied away from.

From 'gerrymander' to 'dog whistle': A history of political words and jargon

Dark horse. In 19th-century horse racing, "dark horses" were contestants bettors knew very little about since they had been trained in secret or "in the dark."

92 Best Quotes About Animal Rights — To Help Fight Cruelty

“I call my horses ‘divine mirrors’ — they reflect back the emotions you put in. If you put in love and respect and kindness and curiosity, the horse will return that.”. — Allan Hamilton.

These are the best positive news stories you missed this week: June 15 Edition

As part of a rewilding project, three endangered horses traveled 3,000 miles to a nature preserve in their native homeland.

Good News This Week: July 5, 2025 - Turtles, Robots, & Crocodiles

Horses on a Kentucky farm are helping men live sober, train for jobs, and reunite with their families.

Leaving wilderness alone isn't always the best way to protect it, experts say. Here's what they suggest instead

People can walk, ride horses, canoe, fish, and camp temporarily in these areas, but. that’s about it. Millions of protected wilderness acres span US. There are 110 million acres of designated wilderness in the United States.

In Her Final Now-Viral Farewell, Woman Buys Off Strangers' Medical Debts: 'I'm So Lucky'

“I’m so sorry, it’s horsesh*t and we both know it.”. “I loved each and every one of you with my whole heart and I promise you, I knew how deeply I was loved.”.

Ultimate Calendar of Animal Holidays

National Horse Protection Day - March 1st. Meet the man who has. built prosthetics for birds, horses, sheep, camels, gazelles, and even elephants. International Rescue Cat Day - March 2nd. World Wildlife Day - March 3rd.

Ultimate List: 126 Animals That Start with H

Horned Adder. Horned Beetle. Horned Frog. Horned Grebe. Horned Lizard. Horned Viper. Hornet. Horse. Horse Mackerel. Horsefly. Horseshoe Crab. Houdan Chicken. House Centipede. House Finch. House Sparrow. House Spider. House Wren. Housefly. Hovasaurus.

Good News This Week: October 19, 2024 - Hospitals, Ballots, & Donations

A Navajo woman is using horses to help register voters and get people to the polls. Allie Young’s voter registration events will culminate with 100 Indigenous voters riding on horseback to a polling station in Arizona on election day. ​.

After a horse fell into an icy pond, local firefighters sprang to its rescue

After a horse fell into an icy pond, local firefighters sprang to its rescue. On January 7, fast-moving wildfires erupted in Southern California. , ripping across thousands of acres in Los Angeles.

Good News This Week: February 21, 2026 - Plants, Books, & Food Banks

The region was once home to thriving populations of wild horses, bison, roe deer, gray wolves, Eurasian lynx, and four species of vultures. ​.

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