article thumbnail

What to Do at High Island When the Winds are South

10,000 Birds

It stops those thousands of migrating birds flying across the Gulf of Mexico and directs them right onto the trees, fields, sanctuaries, beaches along the Bolivar Peninsula, where they hopefully find food and fresh water. 9-mile route that takes you down the prairie uplands and salt marshes that make up much of the Bolivar Sanctuary.

Houston 233
article thumbnail

Organizations Putting Animals First

4 The Love Of Animals

Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Formed in 2007, this organization seeks to promote the humane treatment of animals by promoting effective animal sanctuary management. The group offers information on everything from how to start an accredited, recognized sanctuary, to the best was to acquire necessary resources.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Calling all animal lovers!

4 The Love Of Animals

Erubbermaids “Roughneck” homes create the perfect winter sanctuary for feral cats Opossums, raccoons and skunks. Some cats do not survive the winter due to frostbite, dehydration, starvation and exposure to toxic chemicals found under cars and in garages where cats seek shelter. If using food only visit shelter once or twice per day.

article thumbnail

Isla Isabel – Mexico’s Galapagos

10,000 Birds

Its amazing to me that there are still places on earth where wildlife is blissfully unafraid of humans. One of the sheltered bays on Isla Isabel. These mangroves function as a sanctuary for fish and other animals that then make their way as adults across the channel to the coral reefs that surround the island.

Whales 266
article thumbnail

1st Annual Washington DC Week for the Animals

4 The Love Of Animals

The week will bring underscore community spirit as people come together on behalf of the animals across the entire region of our nation’s capital. Myers military and so much more!

DC 100
article thumbnail

Good Idea: FlexPet

4 The Love Of Animals

Every FlexPet customer will receive a year membership to the Best Friends Animal Society which helps provide a year of quality care for an animal at the sanctuary. Special members-only rates for area accommodations should you or your gift recipient like to visit Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Quarterly newsletters.

Sanctuary 100
article thumbnail

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges

10,000 Birds

It provides shelter for many songbirds and water-associated animals, including the river otter, turtles, beaver, American pelicans, ospreys, and migratory songbirds. 31 to provide inviolate sanctuary for migratory birds. Please note that the Batchtown, Portage Island, Gilbert Lake, and most of the Calhoun Division are closed from Oct.

Fish 146