Jane Fonda appears at New York City’s yearly animal blessing event and then enjoys some fried chicken from Harlem.
This time it’s Jane’s Jungle. Earlier this month, New York City’s grand Gothic cathedral marked the annual feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, celebrating the blessing of animals. It’s quite special, really. I used to host a similar event at St. John the Divine for over a decade until the pandemic came along and […]
See Jessica Tarlov Discuss the ‘Intellectual’ Advantages of Wearing an Inflatable Animal Costume to Protest ICE
Protests and Costumes: A Discussion on Activism Jessica Tarloff, a Democratic strategist and co-host of Fox News’ “The Five,” discussed the intellectual implications of protesters dressed as inflatable animals during a recent segment. As protests near an ICE facility in Portland continue, individuals donning costumes—like an inflatable frog—are drawing attention. Tarloff noted that this quirky […]
Chicago’s ‘rat hole’ probably caused by another animal, according to researchers
Oh, it’s a rat! Researchers have reportedly clarified the surprising origins of a unique landmark in Chicago, known as the “rat hole.” And it turns out, it’s not what many had imagined. It wasn’t hidden back alley bars or the rundown apartments associated with the city’s notorious gangsters. Instead, the rat hole is a full-length […]
Man believed to have been killed by a bear days after sending family pictures of the animal
Missouri Man Found Dead After Sending Family Photos from Arkansas Campsite A Missouri man was discovered dead just two days after he shared pictures from a campsite in Arkansas. The police located the 60-year-old’s body several hundred yards away from the camping area near Mount Jewish on Thursday. Signs of a struggle were evident, indicating […]
Build-A-Bear Workshop worker denies teenager’s request to name stuffed animal after Charlie Kirk, according to report
A teenage girl at a Build-A-Bear workshop in Washington State faced disappointment when store staff refused her request to name her newly created teddy bear after Charlie Kirk, a slain conservative activist. The outing started off as a fun trip to South Center Mall near Seattle for 16-year-old Evie McCormick and her friend, but things […]
Tyrese Gibson from ‘Transformers’ Did Not Surrender After Arrest Warrant Issued for Animal Cruelty
Actor’s Arrest Warrant Issued Following Dog Attack Authorities in Georgia reported that Tillise Gibson failed to surrender after an arrest warrant was issued due to an incident involving the attack and death of a neighbor’s dog in mid-September. This was confirmed by police on Tuesday. Fulton County Police Captain Nicole Dwyer stated that the warrant […]
Holtsville Ecology Center’s animal sanctuary, Long Island’s biggest zoo, to permanently shut down after 40 years amid serious abuse claims: ‘We wished for this’
Holtzville Zoo Set to Close, Animals to be Relocated Long Island’s largest and most contentious zoo will be shutting down, with all animals to be sent to rescue organizations, as the sanctuary is expected to “decay” by early next year, town officials announced on Monday. The Holtzville Ecology Center zoo, which is funded by taxpayers […]
14 animal shelter employees in Montana taken to the hospital after a meth burn mishap by the FBI
Fourteen workers at an animal shelter in Montana ended up in the hospital after inhaling smoke from a failed FBI drug incineration incident that occurred in their building, according to officials. On Wednesday, staff at the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter in Billings experienced health issues when smoke from an FBI operation infiltrated through a shared […]
New York dog caretakers face charges of animal cruelty after 21 dogs pass away while with them.
Authorities in upstate New York have charged two individuals with animal cruelty following the deaths of 21 dogs in their care. The couple, Robert Parlis, 48, and Anastasia Parlis, 38, were taken into custody at their dog boarding facility in Argyle after officers responded to reports about the conditions at the site. Upon arrival, officers […]
Animal hospital abandoned cherished dog, billed $2,500 per night
A Long Island couple is heartbroken, alleging that their cherished dog was neglected at a Nassau County veterinary hospital after undergoing an expensive hip surgery. Karen and Dave Freed say they were pushed to spend $15,000 on selective surgery for their 10-year-old Newfoundland named Poochbaud, hoping it would prolong his life. Your heart sinks here, […]