Hey everybody. Despair is always not a feeling. It's more of a decision.Right. In my in my work which I do for my NGO, um despair is very evident. It's pure. It's raw.And it's like you can see it all the time. This is in parallel to being which is my primary job. So despair is something which is pretty visible. Despair is something which is pretty evident.Now what do we do next. Right. That's where when you join your thoughts and when you think about things that can that can bring together a shift in moment ...

Core Insights - Pet Valu's philanthropic program, Companions for Change, has raised over $4.3 million in donations for Canadian animal organizations in 2025, surpassing last year's record [3][4] - Since its inception in 2010, the program has collected nearly $37 million, all of which is distributed to animal rescues, shelters, and charities across Canada [4] - The program has provided emergency assistance during natural disasters, donating essential pet supplies to organizations aiding displaced animals [4][5] Financial Contributions - In 2025, Pet Valu committed over $450,000 to sponsorships for larger capital projects benefiting Canadian animal organizations [5] - The Companions for Change program raised over $2.3 million during Pet Appreciation Month, marking its highest donations to date [8] Community Engagement - Pet Valu collaborates with local animal rescues to facilitate in-store adoption events, helping find homes for over 53,000 homeless pets since 2010, including more than 1,500 this year [8] - The program includes various fundraising initiatives, such as the "give-what-you-can" calendar, with all proceeds supporting the Companions for Change program [8] Support for Dog Guides - Pet Valu sponsors the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, contributing to their annual fundraising events and providing food for dogs in training [6]

Can we do sch snackles. Oh. Oh.It's just a really fantastic program where you can spend $25 to care for a turkey instead of having one on your plate. And it helps provide them with some really exceptional care, health care. It provides them with social and emotional care, uh, food, veterinarians.He's such a handsome guy. It's hard walking through the grocery store, especially at this time of year, knowing that I'm really good buddies with, you know, a good handful of turkeys. ...

¿Alguna [Música] [Aplausos] vez han recibido una llamada que les cambie la vida? Es justo la historia que vengo a contarles. Cuando pienso en Clementina es muy difícil simplificar lo que ella significa para mí. Es curioso decir que una vaca me rescató porque yo ya tenía una vida antes de ella. Tenía mi pareja, mi casa, mi trabajo, lo que muchos llamarían una vida normal, pero algo faltaba. Yo ya rescataba perros y gatos y uno que otro mini pig, que son esos cerdos pequeños de menos de 100 kg. Pero seguía fa ...

Industry Overview & Growth - The global shipping industry is worth approximately $2 trillion, while live export generates an estimated $120 to $150 million [5] - Australia, the world's largest exporter, shipped 24 million animals in 2019, driven by demand from China and other countries with cultural or religious preferences [4] - The live export industry was found to be two times as dangerous as the rest of the global merchant fleet in the 2010s, according to a 2020 investigation by The Guardian [6] Safety & Vessel Conditions - The average age of live export ships is about 30 years old, significantly higher than the average of 10 to 15 years for cargo vessels [6] - Gulf Livestock 1, a retrofitted cargo ship, had numerous issues flagged by various ports, particularly in 2019 [9] - Mechanical failures, such as an inoperable generator due to a defective seawater cooling pump, were reported but not adequately addressed [26] Regulatory & Ethical Concerns - The sinking of Gulf Livestock 1 highlighted the potential dangers of the live export trade, leading to bans in some countries like New Zealand [31][32] - New Zealand banned live export of cattle, but a new government is considering reinstatement, raising concerns about the country's reputation [32] - Australia decided to pursue only a partial ban, ceasing live sheep exports from May 2028 due to welfare concerns, but will continue cattle exports [33] Animal Welfare & Industry Practices - Exporters in New Zealand were legally allowed to stop feeding cattle for up to 12 hours before loading to reduce their weight [27] - The industry faces scrutiny regarding animal welfare, with concerns about suffering and stress during transport [38] - Some companies are using purpose-built ships for live export, which are more stable than converted vessels, as a safety measure [37]

Theme Park Concerns - Dolphin Discovery theme park in Cancún is associated with negative outcomes, specifically dead animals [1] Social Media Impact - The theme park generates vacation photos and Instagram posts, masking potential negative aspects [1]

[Music] For years, it was said to be the seaorld of Canada, >> a place of joy for people and animals. >> But those days seemingly a relic of time long gone. Animals, including more than two dozen beluga whales, are still on the property, but the park is no longer open to visitors.And in a stunning letter obtained by NBC News, Marineland says they are bankrupt, out of cash, and could be forced to euthanize 30 of their beluga whales. >> Marineland wanted to relocate and sell their beluga whales to an aquarium ...

A mystery in Los Angeles. Two trained Hawks missing after they were stolen at Sofi Stadium during a LA Rams game. I'm just exhausted. I've been I'm so exhausted. I've been I've been looking for them.Falconer Charles Coger says his hawks Alice and Bubba patrol the skies above the stadium. It's a popular way to scare off aggressive seagulls. Something that's long been a problem at outdoor sports venues nationwide with birds making a mess on the crowd and snatching up food.But instead, he says two of his birds ...

Illegal Wildlife Trade & Confiscation - US Fish and Wildlife Service intercepted over 72,000 live animals in the last 6 years, with over 26,000 being endangered species [1] - Illegal animal trade is linked to wealth, unique desires, illicit activities like drug trafficking, human trafficking, weapons, and money laundering [1] - Animals are also confiscated due to uneducated tourists or bad paperwork [1] Challenges for Zoos & Aquariums - Zoos face challenges including slipping attendance, tight budgets, and calls for boycotts, further complicated by the surge in confiscated animals [1] - There is no national system for finding new homes for confiscated animals, making the process complex [2] Proposed Solutions & Support - Association of Zoos and Aquariums piloted a wildlife confiscation network in Southern California [3] - Legislation is slowly progressing through Congress to create a national wildlife confiscation network, requesting $5 million annually [4] - The administration views wildlife trafficking as a national security and economic threat [7]

The lonely life - and death - of Delhi's only African elephant https://t.co/HULCU2xRJf ...