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Firefighters disassemble car dashboard to rescue trapped cat in Thurston County

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Cat owners know their feline friends often hide in small, cramped, and unusual spots — but one kitten’s hiding place recently required a fire crew to take part of a car apart. Southeast Thurston County Fire announced on social media this week that a kitten got stuck underneath the dashboard of a vehicle.

To free the trapped cat, firefighters had to disassemble the dashboard. “After some careful disassembly, a little patience, and a bit of firefighter ingenuity, crews were able to safely free the kitten and reunite it with its owner,” the post said. “We’re happy to report this rescue ended with one very small patient safely out of a very complicated hiding spot.”

Source: Firefighters disassemble car dashboard to rescue trapped cat in Thurston County

And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.
Luke 6:33

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Coyote with extremely swollen face in Studio City rescued by wildlife advocates

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A coyote with an extremely swollen face, seen roaming a San Fernando Valley neighborhood, is now receiving treatment at a wildlife rescue.  When Barbara Perrin’s son recently spotted the coyote in Studio City, he called his mom to come help. “I don’t know how she was surviving for that long,” said Perrin.  She posted about the coyote on social media and quickly found out she had been surviving in this condition for an entire year. Perrin said that neighbors have been trying to help the animal, even naming her Wendy. 

“I had this sweet newspaper boy on the route, and he would text me pictures,” Perrin said. “He would put water for her and little scraps. People really cared about her, which was amazing to see.” Neighbors said the coyote has been roaming their Studio City community with a swollen face for about a year.  Wildlife Care of Southern California Perrin usually rescues cats and dogs with the nonprofit Saving Grace LA, not coyotes. She connected with someone at Wildlife Care of Southern California and learned that the organization had already been tracking Wendy, following leads from worried neighbors since mid-July. 

Southern California Pitbull Rescue also joined the effort by providing some cameras in two locations where the coyote had recently been spotted.  This week, they rescued Wendy. The Wildlife Rescue of Southern California shared updates of Wendy stretched out on some soft blankets after taking her medicine.  “Last I heard, they were letting her settle down and giving her antibiotics and getting a little bit of nourishment and health,” Perrin said.  It’s still unclear how Wendy developed the swelling on her face.

Some neighbors believe she may have been hit by a car. Perrin thinks she could have developed a really bad infection in her face. The community has donated thousands of dollars to Wildlife Care of Southern California for her medical care. “I think Wendy is a testament to so many people caring and wanting to help and reaching out,” Perrin said.

Source: Coyote with extremely swollen face in Studio City rescued by wildlife advocates – CBS Los Angeles

Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.
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Mother bear, 3 cubs freed after getting trapped in La Verne water tank

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A mother bear and her three cubs were rescued after becoming trapped inside a large water storage tank in La Verne Saturday, prompting a large response from firefighters and wildlife officials. Officials said the bears were in distress for hours before one of the cubs managed to escape on its own. First responders dubbed the effort “Operation Care Bear” after the bears spent more than 12 hours inside the tank. The rescue happened near Claremont Wilderness Park’s 5-Mile Loop Trail. Firefighters shared video of the rescue, which ended with three bears emerging from the tank. The bears had apparently squeezed through a 1-foot-wide opening in the concrete structure and became trapped inside.

Crews used a saw to cut a larger hole in the tank and lowered a ladder to help the animals escape. “They were exhausted, so it took a few minutes for the first cub to come out, then the second cub got out, and then finally the mother,” said Keith Navarre with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The bears were spotted around 8 a.m. Saturday by Glendora residents Eric McDonald and Jamie Kirk. “We climbed up top, and there’s a small hole and right away we see a bear staring at us, kind of holding on to the walls because it was full of water,” Kirk said. McDonald said he and Kirk were concerned about the animals’ condition. “We were just concerned that, certainly they had water, but they would get hungry and there’s no telling how long they’d been in there,” he said. Tyler Christensen and Bradney Boli also encountered the bears and recorded video of the bears inside the tank. “I just stuck my head in the hole. One was all tucked up on the top.

There’s like a little pole. They were just scared to death,” Christensen said. “I think the bears got very lucky because it would not be easy to hear that,” Boli said. California Department of Fish and Wildlife drained water from the tank before firefighters from La Verne and Los Angeles County assisted in the rescue. The bears may have been seeking water during the hot and humid weather. One of the three cubs escaped the tank before rescuers arrived. That cub has since been reunited with its family.

Source: Mother bear, 3 cubs freed after getting trapped in La Verne water tank – ABC7 Los Angeles

Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, And whose hope is the LORD. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from yielding fruit.
Jeremiah 17:7-8

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Authorities seize 29 cats, 1 dog from condemned Brooklyn Park home

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Dozens of animals are beginning new lives after being rescued from a Twin Cities home last month. Twenty-nine cats and a dog were seized from the home of a 68-year-old Brooklyn Park woman. Investigators got a search warrant after years of complaints, some dating as far back as 2001.

According to a criminal complaint, the house has been condemned for being unsafe.  The woman living there was taken to the hospital. She has not been arrested, but does face animal mistreatment charges. Many of the pets have already been adopted. There are a few still available at the Animal Humane Society.

Source: Authorities seize 29 cats, 1 dog from condemned Brooklyn Park home – CBS Minnesota

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Windy’s Landing horse rescue, a sanctuary for the “least chosen”

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When I walk up the grassy drive toward the barn at Windy’s Landing, it’s the miniature horses Doc, Roxy, and Toby that catch my attention first. They graze contentedly in their small pasture but also startle a bit if you approach them on their blind side. They are three of five 1-eyed miniatures all sent to auction by their previous owners due to deformities and blinding infections or cancer in one of their eyes. They’ve been recently rescued from a Michigan kill pen by Nancy Parshall, founder of Windy’s Landing, a newly incorporated 501(c)(3) horse rescue and animal sanctuary in Lake Leelanau. “After I bailed each one out from the kill pen, I took them directly to a highly recommended Grand Rapids veterinarian, Dr. Bunn, to have their painfully infected eyes treated or removed,” Nancy explained. “It was clear they felt so much better after the surgery.

All of them were malnourished as well.” We watch Doc, the tiniest of the group, mischievously maneuver his head under fencing so he can reach the greener grass beckoning from the other side. Nancy tells me his tiny size categorizes him as a dwarf horse. He’s become the mascot. Black and white, and no bigger than a golden retriever, he is friendly, calm, inquisitive, perfect for visiting elders in nursing care facilities, she thinks. Doc, Roxy and Toby all have beautifully rounded bellies now. As I lift my gaze from their enclosure to take in the bucolic surroundings, I see all the larger horses in their pastures and feel a sense of deep peace in the presence of these rescued, physically and emotionally rehabilitated beings, each with their own dramatic, often harrowing backstory, their individual personality and presence. Undergirding that peace, however, is a tremendous amount of work, determination, expertise, and devoted care on the part of Nancy, her husband, Dave Bedford, and the expert equine veterinarian, Dr. Tanja Wittrock, who donates her time to Windy’s Landing. It’s not for the faint of heart bringing special needs horses back to health from the lip of the void.

When I ask Nancy about the origins of her drive to rescue animals, she responds, “If you haven’t experienced being the little kid chosen last for the baseball team, you might not understand how deep the impulse can be to rescue these least chosen horses. When I was a little kid, my mom used to tell me not to feed the neighborhood strays because then they’d stay. Well, of course I fed them so they would stay. Then came my love of horses. And much more recently, I’ve learned too much about what happens to all the neglected horses out there. Once in the kill pen, their time running out, they are the last of the least chosen.” If you’re not familiar, kill pens are holding areas for horses that fail to find a new owner through a horse dealer or subsequent auction, and instead are bought by livestock traders to be sold as meat. The U.S. stopped slaughtering horses in 2007, so the kill pens are the last stop before a hellacious truck ride (no stalls) to either Mexico or Canada for slaughter.

In a last attempt to find a home for these horses, video posted on social media by kill pen staff gives prospective rescuers a limited time opportunity to connect and “bail out” a horse. (“Bail” is more than the per pound price the horse would fetch as meat.) “The owners are sometimes unaware,” Nancy explains. “They can’t keep the horse for one reason or another—maybe they’ve had a drop in income—horses are expensive to keep, and so they send the horse off with the intention of finding a new home. But if the dealer can’t sell the horse for whatever reason, the horse goes to auction. If a private buyer doesn’t get them, then the meat buyers do.” Lottie was her first bail out. Her husband, Dave, had grown up caring for horses and livestock on a farm and had always wanted a draft horse. Nancy told me the story: “Lottie is part Percheron. She came from a stable that gave rides to the public. But she had developed an open, oozing spot at the top of her neck.

We thought there was a foreign object in there, and so took her to Grand Rapids for surgery. But there was no foreign object. Instead, the problem was with a damaged bursa that produced a fluid-filled lump, D-cup size, on each side of the neck brought on by overwork and strain. It could be cleaned out, but it would come back and it did. So, Tanja suggested and prescribed four straight rounds of antibiotics. After that treatment, it didn’t come back.” Nancy happened to see Windy, the namesake of Windy’s Landing, when she was at the kill pen to pick up a different horse.

“He was a registered quarter horse going downhill fast; he was skeletal, his eyes sunken and his nostrils were hugely dilated from heaves, a condition where the struggle to breathe leads to a shudder with each effort to draw breath. I turned to Dave and said that we couldn’t leave without him.” On the drive home, Nancy called Tanja, and on arrival Tanja did an urgent assessment. His body score (a scale from 0-10) was zero—he had no muscle, just skin and bones. His terrible case of heaves derived from allergies to things like hay dust. Tanja was pretty sure he wouldn’t make it, but she gave him an injection of steroids.

Three hours later he showed no benefit. She injected him again. That time, there was a response. He had to be kept under an open shelter in the pasture to avoid triggers from hay dust and fed special soaked hay pellets. It required months of vigilance and care, but bit by bit his episodes of heaves were further apart. Now, a year later, (“knock on wood,” Tanja says) he has gained over 250 pounds and has not had a reoccurrence. His dark coat gleams, and when Nancy and I walk into his pasture, he moves close to her and nuzzles her side. There is a longer backstory, of course, to the evolution of what would become Windy’s Landing.

Lottie, Windy, the miniature horses and other recent rescues had precursors. The experience and skill necessary to run a successful horse rescue as a dedicated forever home for animals with complex special needs grows and deepens slowly over time. Back in Leelanau County after 16 years living abroad, the last nine teaching English in Japan, recently married and dreading the long, northern Michigan winter of 2002-2003, Nancy happened upon an organization that had posted thumbnail photos of Premarin foals.

These foals were the offspring of mares that were kept in continuous pregnancy to extract estrogen from their urine. The resulting Premarin was then sold as an estrogen replacement drug for women. While this process has a bad rap now, back then it resulted in tens of thousands of horses considered “surplus” and frequently sold at auction, or sent to slaughter. Nancy wanted to adopt at least one of these foals. Dave was all in and they wound up committing to four. The foals were born in the spring of 2003 and would be ready for transport that following September. During that time they built the huge, beautiful barn on their acreage outside of Lake Leelanau.

They paid for the transport from Canada, and when the foals arrived, they were completely unhandled (except for the halters on them), wild as mustangs and full of all the worms their bodies could hold. Nancy and Dave sat for hours in the newly fenced small pastures with hay piled on their laps, keeping one hand holding a lead rope and clip under the hay. While a colt was eating, they gently clipped the lead rope to the halter. Each day, they would periodically grab a rope and try to walk a bit closer to a colt, working to build trust and ease. It took weeks, and for one, months, before Nancy or Dave could walk close enough to unclip the lead and actually touch them.

In the spring of 2004, they were ready to be released for the first time into a very large pasture. By then, Nancy was a full-time faculty member in the English department at Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) and a colleague of mine. She invited 40 people to the farm, a mixture of family, friends and colleagues, to watch the “running of the yearlings” as they entered their new pasture for the very first time. When she opened the gate, they moved tentatively at first into the wide-open space. Nancy had tied bits of cloth to the new fence so they would see it. Suddenly, one started to run, and in a flash they all burst into a run. We all gasped and could feel the earth thundering at our feet with the force of their collective full-tilt gallop.

Then they would wheel around and stop for a moment to rest before they took off again. It was a joy to witness the grace and power of their movement as they claimed the new pasture. Before the colts arrived, Nancy had contacted Tanja as the only experienced equine veterinarian in the county with a full-time practice. When they first spoke, Nancy said she was planning to adopt out two of the colts, but Tanja could tell she really wanted to keep all four.

The second time they met it was to spend a day castrating the colts, Nancy and Dave working under Tanja’s guidance. And they have worked together ever since. Most recently, Tanja stepped back from her full-time practice to become a full-time faculty member in the Science Department at NMC and donate all her equine veterinary expertise and experience to the rescued horses and animals at Windy’s Landing. The current census is nine horses, six miniature horses, five large dogs, six cats, 18 chickens, and a number of new chicks. And that’s close to full capacity for now. Key to a successful horse rescue and animal sanctuary is striking the right balance between the drive to rescue as many as possible, and making sure that each rescued animal has everything he or she needs to flourish over time. In the face of the overwhelming number of horses neglected and frequently abandoned to a dreadful fate out in the world, that balance can require a thoughtful restraint.

The intent behind incorporating as a nonprofit is to expand fundraising capacity, allowing for the leasing of land and thereby enabling the rescue of more horses. Medical treatment, medicines, special foods are all costly. Tanja emphasizes that Nancy and Dave’s diligence when taking on horses in the direst conditions and giving them all the love, care, resources and knowledge they need to heal and thrive has been inspiring to her. The three of them are the working heart of the sanctuary, and they have developed a powerful horse healing synergy that gives them all a keen sense of satisfaction.

NMC Visual Communications students developed the Windy’s Landing logo and NMC Business Technology students built the website, all as part of their coursework, which involves the practice of experiential learning across the curriculum. In a beautiful loop of reciprocity, the inspired work of teaching college students has also helped to create an animal rescue that in turn invites the sustained contribution and support of an entire community. If you’re an experienced horse person, you’ll find an opportunity to volunteer your time. If you’re simply interested in learning more, you’ll find an opportunity to help sustain the lives of these remarkable horses, and in so doing enliven your own heart energy.

Source: Windy’s Landing horse rescue, a sanctuary for the “least chosen” – Glen Arbor Sun

For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.
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Firefighters rescue 5 kittens from house fire in Spokane

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Five kittens were rescued from a house fire after crews responded within minutes on Monday to a single family home on East 5th Avenue, according to the Spokane Fire Department (SFD). Crews were first dispatched around 4:46 p.m. to the 2100 block of East 5th Avenue following a report from a neighbor who observed smoke coming from the residence.

Top Videos Upon arrival, crews found “moderate smoke” rising from the house. According to SFD officials, the fire was contained within 10 minutes, as crews worked in collaboration with Spokane Valley Fire Department personnel. “Firefighters found five kittens during their search and safely removed them from the home,” SFD officials said. “No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.”

Source: Firefighters rescue 5 kittens from house fire in Spokane | Washington Wildfires | khq.com

He who builds His layers in the sky, And has founded His strata in the earth; Who calls for the waters of the sea, And pours them out on the face of the earth— The LORD is His name.
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CT rescue fosters dogs from Middle East to help troops who saved them

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For South Windsor resident Jessica Waterhouse, caring for animals is her life passion. Five years ago, she opened an animal sanctuary and recently three “very special” puppies were delivered to her doorstep from thousands of miles away. Waterhouse, whose son serves in the U.S. Army and is currently deployed to the Middle East, said a phone call with him earlier this year led her to fostering three puppies found outside her son’s Army base. The puppies, named Valkyrie, Jordan and Whiskey, are all now in Connecticut after being rescued from the Middle East.

“My son, who is currently deployed, called me up and said his unit had found these puppies,” Waterhouse said. “He said they’re looking for fosters and that there’s an organization called Paws of War that would arrange everything. I had heard about these puppies for a while from my son. He said they were bringing the whole base so much joy and were a real morale boost for everyone and didn’t want the puppies to get stranded.” New York-based nonprofit Paws of War, who helps veterans work through post-traumatic stress and trauma using animal therapy, helped with the rescue effort, Waterhouse said. The nonprofit also has a rescue ranch in Connecticut that  assist veterans using equine therapy to help with stress, trauma and PTSD.

Many stray dogs in the Middle East have a life expectancy of only a few years, according to the nonprofit. They spend their lives searching for food, avoiding danger and rarely experience the safety of a home or the love of a family. “So when he asked if I would fill out the application to be a foster, of course I said yes,” Waterhouse said. “I knew I had to help rescue them.” Waterhouse founded Mazolu Animal Sanctuary in 2021, a nonprofit animal rescue in South Windsor, to heal and care for neglected, abused or abandoned animals. It sits on over four acres of land and runs on donations and volunteers. The idea, she said, is that while the soldiers continue their deployment, the puppies can be cared for until they can be reunited with the service members who saved their lives. The puppies were picked up by Paws of War in February before being dropped off at Waterhouse’s animal sanctuary on July 12, she said.

The puppies had to go through a quarantine period, receive medical care, evaluations and proper vaccinations, and await safe transport out of the Middle East. She said the war in Iran, which began in February, delayed the process of bringing them home. A fourth dog also came home to the family of one the soldiers who lives in Guilford, she said. “I have had them a month and they are the sweetest dogs,” Waterhouse said. “Once I sit down, they come right up to me. I cuddle with them all the time. They are just big fluffballs. “I kept the dogs separated from the other animals for a while to give them their space and not to overwhelm them,” she said. “Who knows what these dogs went through or seen? They are their own little pack right now, and I think it’s great they can adjust to the United States together.

When they landed in New York last month, that was the first time they had seen grass.” Waterhouse said slowly over the last month the puppies have been adjusting and getting more social. She said she has volunteers come to the animal rescue each week to purposefully socialize with them, helping them get introduced to new faces. She said that Valkyrie is the most fearless puppy with the most confidence, while Jordan and Whiskey are both a little shy. All three puppies are females, she said. “It’s the 3-3-3 rule for dogs, three days to decompress, three weeks to learn a new routine and three months to feel at home,” Waterhouse said. “They’re still in that feeling at home phase, but it’s been such a joy to see them relax and learn new routines and start to come out of their shells.” Waterhouse said her son, who is soon to return to the United States, will adopt Jordan. The other two dogs will be adopted by fellow service members who they bonded with when they were abroad.

“I can’t wait to see them reunited, it’s going to be a great reunion,” Waterhouse said. “I put one of his T-shirts with Jordan so he can remain familiar with him. I am so happy that I can help foster these dogs until they get adopted. Paws of War has been so great and helpful through this whole process. They made everything very smooth, and I cannot thank them enough for making this possible. “I think going forward, I would love to offer my animal sanctuary to military members who are deploying and have a dog that needs a temporary home,” Waterhouse said. “I would be able to take care of them until they return from deployment. I know my son is so excited to come home and see the puppy he saved. I can’t wait for them to be reunited.” Paws of War also operates other programs from its rescue ranch in Norwich. Veterans, first responders and their families participate in therapeutic programs there that strengthen emotional wellness, recovery and resilience. The main mission of the nonprofit remains to rescue and reunite animals for deployed troops and train service and support dogs for veterans and first responders, according to the organization’s website.

“These puppies had little chance of surviving when they were found,” said Robert Misseri, co-founder of Paws of War. “Our military members showed extraordinary compassion by refusing to leave them behind, even while serving in a dangerous environment. “At Paws of War, we believe these heroes deserve to know the animals they rescued will have the opportunity to live long, healthy, happy lives in America,” Misseri added. “Until they return home, their families are opening their hearts and homes to care for these puppies. When these deployments end, the reunions between these soldiers and the puppies they rescued will remind everyone of the incredible bond that develops between our service members and the animals whose lives they save.”

Source: CT rescue fosters dogs from Middle East to help troops who saved them

The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9

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81 dogs rescued from ‘horrific’ conditions at Kansas City, Kansas, home

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Eighty-one dogs were rescued from horrific conditions at a home in Kansas City, Kansas, over the weekend. Dogs of all ages were found with their fur matted and caked in their own urine and feces. When Kansas City Animal Services saw the severity of the situation, they called for backup. Volunteers from Pawsitive Tails Dog Rescue, Melissa’s Second Chances, and Great Plains SPCA answered at a moment’s notice. “It was the worst thing I’ve ever seen. It was horrific,” said Sara Burdick, a volunteer with Pawsitive Tails Dog Rescue.

“They’ve never been outside. Just imagine 81 dogs never getting to step outside.” Burdick said the smell was simply overwhelming. “It smelled horrible. Just feces and urine. Your eyes were burning. Your nose was burning,” Burdick said. “It’s literally a horror house is what it is for those dogs.” Burdick is fostering a family of three from the rescue. She named them Mama Ashley, Jennifer and Morgan after the volunteers who helped them. “She’s a great mom, too. She’s absolutely fantastic. It’s heart-wrenching to know the condition that she came in from,” Burdick said. “And they’re all this loving. They’re all super sweet. They’re all scared at first, but they’re coming out of their shell.” The rescued dogs are now on the road to recovery, but the volunteers are asking for community support to help with their care.

“The outpour from the community is what helps us to be able to get these dogs healthy, get them spayed, get them vetted, and just on to a new life,” Burdick said. Pawsitive Tails Dog Rescue and Great Plains SPCA are taking donations to cover the cost of care. Kansas City Animal Services is also accepting donations and applications for foster homes. The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department says they were called to the neighborhood early Saturday morning to the 2200 block of Lafayette Ave regarding aggressive dogs. When they made contact with the owner of one of the dogs involved, they discovered they had an additional 80 dogs in their home near the scene. She was then taken into custody on outstanding warrants and remains there now. The case is currently under investigation by the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit and Kansas City Animal Services.

Source: 81 dogs rescued from ‘horrific’ conditions at Kansas City, Kansas, home

And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.
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2 manatees rescued after beaching near New Smyrna Dunes Dog Beach

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Two manatees resting in shallow ocean water near a sandy beach

Two manatees beached near New Smyrna Dunes Dog Beach have been returned to the Indian River in New Smyrna Beach. A viewer told News 6 the manatees first beached themselves around 2 p.m. Witnesses say they began reaching out to wildlife authorities and marine rescue organizations at that time.

“We sent a crew down to investigate,” a New Smyrna Beach battalion chief told News 6 hours before the manatees made it back into the river at high tide. The manatees were ultimately able to return to the water as the tide rose later BY 11 p.m.

Anyone who spots a distressed, injured or stranded manatee is encouraged to call the FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline at 1-888-404-FWCC (3922).

Source: 2 manatees rescued after beaching near New Smyrna Dunes Dog Beach

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?
Mark 8:36

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Otter hit by car in Vacaville expected to recover, wildlife rescue says

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An otter hit by a car in Vacaville on Friday is expected to recover after being treated for head trauma, a local wildlife rescue said. The animal was struck near Leisure Town Road and Foxborough Road, an area Solano Wildlife Rescue and Education Center says is known for otters being hit by vehicles. “There are a lot of small waterways that the otters travel through,” the rescue center said on social media. The otter was treated for head trauma, including swelling around the brain.

He also had a small abrasion on his chin but avoided any broken bones. Late Friday afternoon, the rescue told CBS News Sacramento that the otter was stable. “As soon as the swelling goes down around his brain, we think he will be ready to go,” Solano Wildlife said. The organization estimates that could happen in about seven to 10 days. Solano Wildlife initially asked the public for donations to help pay for the otter’s medical care and rehabilitation. The rescue said it is continuing to care for the otter while he recovers.

Source: Otter hit by car in Vacaville expected to recover, wildlife rescue says – CBS Sacramento

But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5

Prayer for Boldness; Acts 4:24-31

When opposition rises against God’s people, the natural response is often fear. Yet the early church teaches us that the answer to intimidation is not retreat, but prayer to have supernatural…

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Lifeguard rescues dog at Hilton Head beach

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A Hilton Head Island lifeguard saved a beach-goer’s dog Thursday morning. Lifeguard Otávio Cunha from Hilton Head’s Shore Beach Service swam 60 yards to rescue the K-9, according to a Facebook post from the organization. The unfortunate dog swam after a flock of birds near the Alder Lane beach access, according to the post. Shore Beach Service captioned the post “Rescue of the Day” in honor of Cunha’s heroic actions. When Cunha wrapped one arm around the dog and pulled it ashore, the dog was tired and allowed itself to be rescued without a struggle, he said. Shore Beach Service’s lifeguards are a common sight on Hilton Head’s beaches, but you may not know much about them. Cunha is one of 80 lifeguards the service employs each year to keep residents and visitors safe on Hilton Head’s shores.

Lifeguards patrol around 13 and a half miles of Hilton Head beach each day. The service uses 10 red pick-up trucks to patrol, emblazoned with the service’s logo on its doors. Lifeguards also observe beaches from high-top chairs along the beach and from under umbrellas. The lifeguards are certified in CPR and first aid, and rigorously trained in weekly sessions. Lifeguards are hired from across the country and around the world. The service has previously employed lifeguards from 22 different countries including Sweden, Brazil, Poland, Egypt, Canada and more. Cunha himself is from Brazil and is a college swimming athlete at Lewis University in Illinois, Cunha said. The majority of lifeguards are college students or graduates, and work six days a week. 65 lifeguards are on duty now as some have returned to school, Patrol Director Mike Wagner said.

This is Cunha’s first year as a Hilton Head lifeguard. Lifeguards perform around 30 rescues per year, Wagner said. Most action taken is preventative, such as stopping swimmers from venturing too far, he said. Dog rescue is not something the service’s lifeguards train for, Wagner said, but it’s happened before. “They’re pretty used to jumping in on unusual situations,” Wagner said.

Source: Lifeguard rescues dog at Hilton Head beach | Hilton Head Island Packet

Can one walk on hot coals, And his feet not be seared?
Proverbs 6:28

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Bay Area animal rescue and zoo needs help to recover from severe storm damage

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CuriOdyssey, a San Mateo animal rescue and zoo is still cleaning up after being battered by the winter storms. The powerful storms also destroyed animals’ habitats, obscured walkways and made it dangerous for staff and visitors.

Source: Bay Area animal rescue and zoo needs help to recover from severe storm damage – YouTube

For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive.
1 Corinthians 15:22

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Baby mink rescued from Sonoma County backyard

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A furry case of mistaken identity occurred this week after a Sonoma County resident discovered what they thought was a baby otter in their backyard. Sonoma County Animal Services said its officers responded to the resident’s call and discovered that the otter was actually a tiny baby American mink. Both minks and otters are mustelids, a family of carnivores that also includes badgers, weasels, and wolverines.

Sonoma County Animal Services “This little cutie had wandered away from its riverbank home and was understandably confused to find itself in a yard with the resident dogs,” the agency said in a Facebook post Tuesday. The baby mink was placed in the care of Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue in Petaluma, which will care for the mink until it’s ready to be safely released back into its natural environment.

Source: Baby mink rescued from Sonoma County backyard – CBS San Francisco

Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
Philippians 4:5

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States That Allow Bible in the Classroom

Texas public schools will now require students to read Bible passages and stories as part of the latest conservative push to expand the role of religion in public education—a move bound to escalate wrangling over the separation of church and…

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Meet Casper, the Single Owl Mom Who Has Raised More Than 500 Orphaned Babies

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For the past 26 years, one remarkable owl in British Columbia has been quietly helping raise hundreds of orphaned babies and giving them a second chance at life in the wild. Casper / OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society Casper, a great horned owl living at the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society, has become something of a legend at the wildlife rehabilitation center after fostering more than 500 rescued owlets since 1999. And according to staff, she’s still going strong. Casper first arrived at the center after suffering injuries that made it impossible for her to survive on her own in the wild. While she could no longer be released, the team soon discovered she had a very special gift: she was a natural foster mom.

Since then, she has helped teach generations of rescued baby owls the skills they need before returning to nature. Right now, she’s caring for four more owlets. Casper and her foster babies / OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society Staff say Casper plays a critical role in preparing the babies for survival. The young owls learn by watching her fly, hunt, and react to the world around them. “They look up to her, they follow her, they mimic her,” said Rob Hope, manager of the rehabilitation society, in an interview with CBC.

Source: Meet Casper, the Single Owl Mom Who Has Raised More Than 500 Orphaned Babies

For “He who would love life And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it.”
1 Peter 3:10-11

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Matthew 4:7; It is Written

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Man Carries Stranded Moose Calf Across Busy Highway to Reunite It With Its Mother

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The drama unfolded near Prince George, BC, when a mother moose attempted to lead her newborn twin calves across Highway 97. While the mother successfully made it to the other side, her two calves became trapped in the highway’s center median, unable to climb over the concrete barrier separating the lanes. Motorist Sandie, who witnessed the scene and recorded video, said traffic began slowing as drivers noticed the stranded animals. The worried mother remained nearby, keeping a watchful eye on her babies from the opposite side of the highway. One of the calves eventually managed to scramble over the barrier on its own and reunite with its mother.

The second calf, however, remained stuck. As more time passed and traffic continued to back up, one bystander decided something had to be done. Duane Hogberg carefully approached the frightened newborn, lifted it over the concrete median, and then carried the tiny moose across to safety while its mother waited nearby. The touching moment was captured on video, showing the calf being reunited with its family after the rescue. Thanks to Hogberg’s actions, the young moose was able to safely reach its mother, bringing a stressful situation to a happy ending and earning praise from viewers who called the rescue both brave and compassionate.

Source: Man Carries Stranded Moose Calf Across Busy Highway to Reunite It With Its Mother

“Can anyone hide himself in secret places, So I shall not see him?” says the LORD; “Do I not fill heaven and earth?” says the LORD.
Jeremiah 23:24

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“Bordeaux” the sea lion rescued from Google campus in Sunnyvale released back into ocean

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While Irving the sea lion stole the spotlight earlier this month after he was found wandering the streets of San Francisco’s Sunset District, he wasn’t the only pup on the loose. Bordaeux was found on the Google campus in Sunnyvale last month and was just released into his natural habitat. This sea lion pup was found on the Google Campus in Sunnyvale, located on Bordeaux Drive. Hence his name, Bordeaux. Officers Joseph Bowles and Community Service Officer Robert Kerr were instrumental in guiding Bordeaux to safety after getting the initial call of a sea lion on the loose.

“I must say it was interesting listening to the dispatch because he was very vocal in the background,” Officer Bowles said. “As we were going to the scene, you can hear the officer putting out radio traffic saying they’re building a barrier for the sea lion to stay inside of and all you can hear is him talking.” This little guy was eventually picked up by the Marine Mammal Center, where he was treated for malnutrition, but getting him there was a challenge. “Our hope was that Bordeaux would stay in place in our little enclosure until the Marine Mammal Center could get there to safely take him into their protection,” Officer Bowles said. “Unfortunately, he had other plans and climbed over the structure we had built around him and he escaped the area.”

Source: “Bordeaux” the sea lion rescued from Google campus in Sunnyvale released back into ocean – CBS San Francisco

Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the LORD, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable.
Isaiah 40:28

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Rescued sea lion pup found on Sunnyvale street released back into wild

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After a period of intensive care and quarantine, along with some abnormal behavior that was later resolved, the sea lion began eating well with pen mates in a rehabilitation pool, the center said. Bordeaux was released back into the wild on Wednesday at Chimney Rock in Point Reyes National Seashore, according to the center. Young seals and sea lions that are separated from their mother too early face challenges in finding food due to underdeveloped foraging skills, which also can make them susceptible to additional health issues, the center said. “We’re thankful to the Sunnyvale DPS for their partnership in the rescue of Bordeaux and helping give him a second chance,” said Marine Mammal Center associate veterinarian Dr. Dane Whitaker in a prepared statement. “After receiving over a month of specialized rehabilitative care and responding well to treatment, we’re excited that Bordeaux is back in his ocean home!” The Marine Mammal Center reminded the public that if they see a marine mammal in distress to not intervene, keep a distance of at least 150 feet, and call the center’s at 415-289-SEAL (7325)

Source: Rescued sea lion pup found on Sunnyvale street released back into wild – CBS San Francisco

That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.
Philippians 3:10

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