Reddit Animals

JULY 18, 2023

Pets have been a part of human society for thousands of years, serving as companions, protectors, and even healers. From cats and dogs to birds and reptiles, pets have a unique ability to connect with humans in ways that are both profound and lasting.

Humane 40

Humane Pets Reptiles Emotional 40

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Years ago, I became a wildlife volunteer and advocate because of a cat who caught a bird. Back then, I didn’t know enough about birds, but I knew a lot about cats. I surprised her and she dropped the bird before vaporizing again. All of these afflictions are human-caused and largely preventable. I was mortified.

Cats 216

Cats Stray Cat Stray Wildlife Rehabilitation 216

10,000 Birds

JULY 18, 2014

Spring through summer is baby season, and the human population ventures outside and finds little creatures in their backyard, their garden, their porch, the edge of the trail, the sidewalk, the train platform, etc. Hence: Name That Bird. “He came from a pine tree above two of my vets’ driveway in a fairly heavily wooded area.

Wildlife Rehabilitation 230

Wildlife Rehabilitation Birds Georgia Kentucky 230

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Another item they feed on is hunting edible bird nest swiftlets, which are quite common in edible swiftlet houses in Sabah, Malaysia ( source ). Another paper reviews information on Oriental Pied Hornbills raiding the nests of various bird species in Singapore and even pet bird cages.

Rhinoceros 130

Rhinoceros Singapore Transported Hunting 130

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

It seemed whoever set the trap had ‘released’ the injured eagle upon finding him, as the bird could not have freed himself without the loss of the entire foot. This bird was lucky to be found and rescued by a Good Samaritan in this remote area. We immediately started the bird on Clavamox for infection, and Tramadol for pain.

Eagles 153

Eagles Wildlife Rehabilitation Utah Vet 153

4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

It’s that time of the year again when the humans start sniffling and sneezing! Not just dogs though, pet birds, ferrets, and even pet rats are all able to catch a cold from a person. Dogs who have colds exhibit similar symptoms to humans; lethargy, sneezing, runny noses, and watery eyes.

Dogs 100

Dogs Ferrets Vet Rats 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 29, 2011

SeaWorld vets removed the gasket, and happened to rescue, during the bird’s rehabilitation, a newly hatched Sandhill chick. Rather than risk the chick’s imprinting on humans, the team cleverly thought to pair their two charges.

Rescue 170

Rescue Compassion Vet Science 170