The thing that Kendra Kimbirauskas hadn’t expected were the trucks. As a small farmer who formerly worked with communities to resist large corporate farms, she knew a lot about how industrial chicken operations could affect a community. She knew about the putrid smell of animal waste, she knew it wasn’t safe to drink the local water. But, in April of 2023, as she visited a midwestern farmer whose home was surrounded by dozens of industrial chicken barns producing millions of chickens, it was the sight of the trucks hurtling down the narrow roads, one after the other, that was particularly jarring.

Factory Farms Make Bad Neighbors. Folks Are Fighting Back

Batavia, OH

For some dogs, it takes a long time to find the perfect home. Some might say that everything happens at the right time, but I can’t shake the idea that no dog should go that long without a family. Billy Bob was one of those dogs – almost nine...

Shy Dog Who Spent 1000+ Days In The Shelter Melts In Her New Dad’s Arms

TIME

Parliament has approved a controversial new law aimed at removing millions of stray dogs from its streets.

Turkey Passes 'Massacre Law' on Stray Dogs

Lake Mary, FL

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If you're a fan of hearty breakfasts and brunches in Florida, you might have had Keke’s Cafe on your radar. Known for its generous portions and friendly service, Keke’s has been a go-to spot for many. However, the Lake Mary location recently hit a bump in the road, resulting in a temporary shutdown following a state inspection that uncovered 15 violations.

Breakfast Eatery Closed in Florida for Roaches, Dirty Hands, and Cold Foods Over 41 Degrees

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has sadly determined that Asha, a young female Mexican gray wolf who ventured into northern New Mexico, will not be released back into the wild. Having been captured near the Valles Caldera National Preserve in the Jemez Mountains in December 2023, Asha has...

The Fate Of Asha: The Mexican Gray Wolf Captured & Denied Freedom In The Wild

Texas State

Fort Worth, TX

The summer has been unforgiving lately as the temperature continues to soar higher and higher. Humans and animals both try to seek some solace by staying indoors and consuming water to cool down. But there are some heartless folks out there who don't think twice before throwing out puppies to struggle under the scorching heat. One such incident took place in Texas lately. According to The Independent, the Texas police rescued 8 puppies who were abandoned in a carrier under the blistering heat wave.

Texas police rescue and rehome 8 puppies who were abandoned under the blistering heat

Arizona State

Phoenix, AZ

Sunny, a handsome cat with a fancy tuxedo pattern, is not your typical pet. Even though cats can be very skittish, this brave kitty is not afraid when it comes to keeping his family and his home in Phoenix, Arizona safe. Imagine him as a little captain of the neighborhood...

Brave ‘Street Cat’ Faces Down A Coyote Invader To Defend His Family’s Backyard

Coyote, NM

The Associated Press

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An exceptionally restless female Mexican gray wolf nicknamed Asha will be held in captivity with a potential mate through another breeding season in hopes of aiding the recovery of the species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Thursday. Asha captivated the public imagination...

Wandering wolf of the Southwest confined through 2025 breeding season in hopes of producing pups

Apple Valley, MN

A routine flight training session at the Minnesota Zoo turned tragic when a Eurasian eagle owl escaped its handler and landed in a tiger enclosure, where it was killed by one of the tigers, according to a U.S. Agriculture Department inspection report and zoo officials. The incident occurred on April 29 during a bird show training session at the zoo in Apple Valley, a suburb of the Twin Cities. The owl, which was in the early stages of its training, failed to return to its handler and instead flew into an outdoor enclosure housing tigers. The tiger in the enclosure preyed upon the owl before zoo staff could intervene, the inspection report stated.

Minnesota Zoo: Owl escapes handler, killed, and eaten by zoo’s tiger

Pine Mountain Club, CA

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Last week, California charter school teacher Elaine Salmon left her classroom for a few minutes to make some copies. When she returned, there was a pupil behind one of the desks that she hadn’t counted on: A young black bear. Worse, the bear had located the kids’ earthquake crisis kits, which contained snacks. When Salmon discovered the bear, it was midway through one of the emergency granola bars.

Teacher Finds Bear in Classroom Munching on Kids’ Granola Bars

A new short documentary titled Trapped at Six Flags has been released to shed light on the conditions faced by a particular elephant at Six Flags Great Adventure, a popular theme park located in New Jersey. Exposé on Elephant Treatment at Popular Theme Park. This documentary, narrated by Evanna...

Documentary Reveals Disturbing Reality of Elephant Care at Popular Theme Park

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Montana State

Red Lodge, MT

On Sunday night, a black bear mauled a three-year-old toddler who was sleeping inside her family’s tent at a campground in Montana, according to reports from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) and The Associated Press. The child is in the hospital, and there is currently no update on her condition.

Bear Mauls Toddler Inside a Tent at Montana Campground

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Cooking With Maryann

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

Parade Pets

She’s like, “hi, I’m the cutest thing you’ll see all day!”

Baby Duck 'Introduces' Herself to the Big Livestock in Her Sweetest Voice

Riverside County, CA

USA TODAY

Authorities became aware of the home while investigating the Nixon Fire in Riverside County. Animal Services later found pets living in terrible conditions.

More than 100 neglected dogs, horses, birds, pet cockroaches rescued from California home

Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. Odie, an American Eskimo dog, went from being abandoned at a shelter...

Abandoned Dog Now Lives the Best Life!

It’s absolutely tragic just how cruel some people can be to dogs and not feel any remorse for causing them pain. The worst kind of treatment is usually in some form of abuse or neglect, where the pup will suffer a lot at the hands of someone who was supposed to care for them.

Dog Spent All Her Life Caged But Then Everything Changed When She Met Someone Amazing

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Fighting Factory Farms

The American food system relies heavily on industrial animal agriculture. Thousands or tens of thousands of animals packed into one place have been justified by the...

Fighting Factory Farms

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