¿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 ...

This live export ship should have never been allowed to leave port. Really safe. Really, really safe.And then we didn’t get any other messages. And that was it. That was it.It’s really hard to live a life where you’re constantly questioning something so tragic. This story is a prime but unfortunate example of a company in financial distress and the terrible decisions that people make despite having lives on the line. My brother was Will Mainprize.He was a stockman on live export ships. Oh my God. I just got ...

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 ...

Animal Welfare Crisis & Industry Limitations - Domestic animal welfare is in a state of crisis, with 33 million dogs surrendered to shelters yearly in the US, behavioral reasons being a leading concern [2] - Mainstream dog training relies on conditioning methods that are primarily effective for puppies but become limiting and ineffective as dogs mature, failing to address cognitive abilities [3][4][7] - The industry debates center around reinforcements used in conditioning, neglecting alternative methods that respect animals as sentient beings [13][14] Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as an Alternative - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers a method grounded in cognitive exercises that reset the brain, prevent unhealthy thought patterns, and encourage processing, decision-making, and understanding emotions [15][16] - CBT resonates with dogs by fostering understanding, self-regulation, and emotional control, leading to intrinsic motivation, contrasting with the limitations of conditioning methods [16][24] - Scientific studies could see an increase in the human-canine bond and a decrease in unwanted behavior by using cognitive exercises instead of reinforcements [17] Industry Resistance & Emerging Solutions - Organizations influencing dog trainers have dismissed alternative solutions, perpetuating debates based on reinforcements and hindering progress in addressing the core issues [13][14] - Experts acknowledge challenges in using conditioning methods during adolescence and with street dogs, but often recommend coping mechanisms instead of exploring alternative approaches [18][19][20] - Integration programs using cognitive exercises show high success rates, emphasizing mindfulness, mental health, and therapy, promoting acceptance of animals as sentient beings [22] Call to Action & Future Directions - There is a need to move beyond justifying current practices and rectify the situation for dogs in shelters, rescue systems, and on the streets [25][26] - The Institute of K9 Psychotherapy encourages free-thinking and empowers individuals with skills to make a local and global impact [27] - The global movement for sentience for all animals is a call to action, urging individuals to break free from limitations and empower themselves to contribute to a collective mission [30]

Ethical Concerns - Tourist pouring beer down elephant's trunk in Kenya sparks anger [1] Tourism Impact - Incident raises concerns about responsible tourism practices in Kenya [1]

Joy after rescued yacht dog spared euthanasia in South Africa https://t.co/b62cJTtKw2 ...