All articles tagged with #animal sanctuary
Originally Published 8 days ago — by BBC
After over 1,000 days at Woodside Animal Welfare Trust, greyhound Bobby was finally adopted by Peter Hart, highlighting the challenges faced by overlooked rescue dogs and the joy of finding a loving home.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by ABC News
A missing wallaby named Rex was found safe near a Walmart in Williamstown, New Jersey, after escaping from the Lots of Love Farm animal sanctuary. The escape occurred when Rex's enclosure was not fully secured due to cold weather, but he was quickly spotted and returned with the help of volunteers and local police. Rex's safe return was celebrated, and the sanctuary humorously suggested he could be Walmart's mascot.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by BBC
Sarah Fisher, a dedicated animal welfare advocate and founder of Tilley Farm sanctuary, has passed away at 61. She was celebrated for her compassionate work supporting animals and her community, leaving a lasting legacy through her efforts with various charities and her family. Tributes highlight her kindness and tireless dedication to animals in need.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Philly
"Ricardo" the bull is recovering at the Skylands Animal Sanctuary & Rescue in Sussex County, New Jersey, after being captured from the train tracks at Newark Penn Station. The bull, which caused delays in NJ Transit service, was successfully corralled by sanctuary workers and police. The sanctuary provides care for farm animals that have escaped slaughter and advocates for animal welfare issues.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gothamist
Ricardo, a red Texas Longhorn, gained social media fame after escaping onto the tracks at Newark Penn Station. The bull's striking appearance and defiant stance made him an instant star. After being apprehended, Ricardo was taken to Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue in New Jersey. The sanctuary is home to several other escaped farm animals, including the famous Canarsie calf and Freddie the bull. Some were not amused by Ricardo's escape, including a representative from a nearby slaughterhouse. The sanctuary opens for tours on May 15.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WPVI-TV
A bull was spotted running on the New Jersey Transit train tracks near Newark Penn Station before being safely captured and taken to an animal sanctuary. The nearly 800-pound animal, named Ricardo, was tranquilized and is now recovering at Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue. No injuries were reported during the incident, but there were delays in train service due to the police activity.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Ricardo, a Texas Longhorn bull, caused chaos for New Jersey commuters when he escaped a slaughterhouse and ran across Newark's Penn Station train tracks. After being captured by police, he was sent to Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue where he will live out the rest of his life. The bull was photographed waking up in the sanctuary after being heavily sedated. The sanctuary encouraged people to go vegan and the story garnered overwhelming reactions from social media users who were amazed by the bull's beauty and courage.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Ricardo, the Texas Longhorn bull who escaped a slaughterhouse and caused a commotion on train tracks in Newark, New Jersey, has been gently woken from sedation at his new home, Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue. Named after one of the cops who helped bring him to safety, Ricardo is seen resting in a bed of hay, recovering from his ordeal. The sanctuary's founder, Mike Stura, assures him that he is safe now and encourages him to drink water and get better. Ricardo will be quarantined for a few days before being introduced to other animals at the sanctuary.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NJ.com
A bull that caused delays at Newark Penn Station by running along the train tracks has been relocated to an animal sanctuary in Sussex County. The bull, named Ricardo, is now living at the Skylands Animal Sanctuary in Wantage. After a long day of evading capture, Ricardo was tranquilized and safely transported to his new home. The bull's presence caused disruptions to NJ Transit and Amtrak trains, but no injuries were reported. The exact origin of the bull is unknown, but it is believed to have escaped from a nearby slaughterhouse.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
A Texas Longhorn steer named Ricardo disrupted train service between New Jersey and New York City when he wandered onto the tracks at Newark's Penn Station. After a chaotic scene, Ricardo was tranquilized and taken to the Skyland Animal Sanctuary and Rescue, where he will spend the rest of his days. The sanctuary's founder and president, Mike Stura, reported that Ricardo is recovering well and will remain in quarantine until cleared by a veterinarian to join other animals. It is believed that Ricardo escaped from a local slaughterhouse before his adventure on the train tracks.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 1010 WINS
A bull caused major delays between Newark and New York City on NJ Transit after escaping from a livestock facility. The bull was eventually captured and will be sent to an animal sanctuary.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS New York
A bull ran onto New Jersey TRANSIT tracks in Newark, causing delays for riders into Manhattan. The bull was eventually corralled into a fenced-in area and will be taken care of by a local animal sanctuary. It is unclear where the bull came from.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WABC-TV
A bull was spotted running on the New Jersey Transit train tracks near Newark Penn Station before being safely captured and contained by multiple agencies. The bull was tranquilized and will be retrieved by a local animal sanctuary. No injuries were reported, but there were delays of up to 45 minutes due to the police activity.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A TikTok video of a 22-year-old woman attempting to take a photo with elephants at an animal sanctuary in Thailand has gone viral after she was thrown to the ground by the animals. The video has received over 11 million views and more than a million likes. The woman, Julia Candela, does not appear to have been injured in the incident and has gained over 22,000 TikTok followers as a result.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
An animal sanctuary in Oregon, The Asher House, is thanking TikTok users for their support in covering vet bills after several dogs contracted a rare type of pneumonia. The sanctuary, which rescues and rehabilitates abused animals, experienced an outbreak of the illness, resulting in the death of one dog and hospitalization of four others. The owner, Lee Asher, expressed gratitude for the $50,000 in donations received from his 1.2 million TikTok followers. The cause of the outbreak remains unknown, and the state veterinarian is investigating. Asher is focusing on the animals' recovery and mourning the loss of one of his dogs.