top of page

The SAN Rescue Network, Wildlife Aid TV, Official PETA TV, Flying Fur Animal Rescue, Animals Asia, ASPCA, Hope For PAWS, Beagle Freedom Project...


Update from Australia on wildlife efforts in wake of catastrophic bushfires. Like so many around the world we have been deeply affected by the bushfire crisis in Australia. The fires which have been burning since September have torched more than 15.6 million acres of land, leaving over 1,400 homes destroyed and wildlife devastated.

Meet Maryanne, a koala that survived a raging fire in Queensland, Australia. She is currently being cared for at RSPCA Queensland wildlife hospital. Thanks to generous WWF supporters around the world, we have been able to deploy emergency funds to the wildlife hospital to help specialist veterinarians treat wildlife injured by the Australian bushfires.

Learn more about the devastating Australian bushfires and what you can do to help: https://wwf.to/2RvSsXE


Amid the devastation of the raging Australian bushfires, one fortunate family is amazed and delighted by the return of Angel, their pet cat who ran away over a week ago as her guardians’ house burned to the ground.


Ben Symonds and his family thought they lost both of their two pet cats, Angel and Mickey, when the felines disappeared from their burning home in Bega Valley, New South Wales. They ran into nearby bushland.


“We had to leave them when the fire descended whilst we were packing to evacuate,” Ben posted on Reddit.

After fighting the flames, which destroyed most of their property, the Symonds family searched for their beloved cats, tempting them with food. When their efforts failed, the family accepted the awful reality that they’d probably never see them again.


Seven days later, however, Ben and his family discovered Angel in a ditch close to their burned down house. They believe she survived by hiding in a wombat hole to escape the fire. Luckily, she wasn’t severely injured but did suffer scorched fur, ears and whiskers.

“Our cat came home after missing in the fires for seven nights,” Ben wrote. “She’s burnt but should live. We thought [she was] lost when the fire consumed most of our property. Best feeling ever to walk out and see her alive.”


“It’s an amazing feeling after we accepted her loss,” he added. “Her ears are the only things that really got injured, her feet are not even burnt, she’s happy and super cuddly.”

Symonds recently reported that Angel is now “almost back to normal.” Since Angel managed to survive in the bush for so long, Ben and his family are hoping that Mickey will also return soon.

SWAN VS MAN! Can we rescue it?!

Swan rescues are quickly becoming a common callout here at Wildlife Aid. Whether it's up a tree or in the middle of the M25, these feisty birds find themselves in some very odd situations! We were recently called out to rescue a swan that had become a little lost and had found its way into a suburban garden. As Simon was in a meeting at the time, Lawrie set off to help!


Hedgehog in FIGHT to SURVIVE being covered in tar!

This hedgehog arrived after being found covered in tar and unable to move! Maru quickly got to work removing the substance and after 6 long weeks of recovery, it was finally time for him to return to the wild.


#SaveSudanLions - The first treatment day

Yesterday our team started emergency treatment of lioness Kandaka, she is emaciated, weak and on the brink of coma. This was the first step on the long road to a possible recovery. The team on-site was relieved to see that the infusion therapy seemed to show the first positive results. They are fascinated by the strength the lioness shows. Still, we all need to prepare that this could change any minute. The health of the animals at Al Qurashi Family Park zoo is extremely fragile. Please keep your fingers crossed and support us ➡ http://bit.ly/sudan-lions


Ben's new beginnings

Ben has spent his whole life in a small cage in a backyard. All he could see were bars and concrete walls. In December 2019, our team from FOUR PAWS Viet rescued Ben and brought him to our BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh. Now Ben can finally be a proper bear! He is still exploring his new life with caution and his greatest interest is food 🥦🍅🥕 As soon as Ben feels safer in his new environment, he will be released into a large outdoor enclosure.

Lioness Kandaka

The FOUR PAWS team on the ground continues to work tirelessly to improve the health conditions of the animals at Al Qurashi Family Park zoo.


Lioness Kandaka is slowly improving and responding positively to the therapy. The team are providing her with food with medication inside it, which she is accepting well. She was even eagerly waiting for the team to feed her this morning. The team is taking this as a positive sign! Kandaka is a real queen like her name suggests.


"Kandaka” is the title given to the Nubian queens of ancient Sudan whose gift to their descendants is a legacy of empowered women who fight hard for their country and their rights. In more recent times Sudanese were referring to female protestors in the 2019 revolution as “Kandakas”.


We want to thank all of you for your comments, reactions and shares. Support us here: http://bit.ly/sudan-lions


Lion Mansour

Mansour, one of the two lions in especially critical condition, seems to be responding positively to the therapy which was started after his medical examination performed by Dr. Frank Goeritz, the FOUR PAWS team together with local vets. Like Kandaka, Mansour is looking much better and was eagerly waiting for his meals. The team is very pleased with the response of the animals to the treatment and their unstoppable will to survive.


This Dog Was Abandoned and Stuck After Taal Volcano Eruptions

His leg was trapped and he was stuck for almost a week. Thanks to @PETAAsia’s relentless efforts to help animals after the Taal Volcano eruptions, Pedro was rescued! You have to see the look on his face once he realizes he's safe. You can contribute to the rescue efforts at PETA.org/Volcano.


PETA’s Animal Shelter and Field Team: Rescuing Animals Day and Night

Every day and night, in all weather extremes, including hurricane conditions and nor’easters, PETA’s Community Animal Project fieldworkers answer calls for help from people living in some of the poorest communities in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, where animals have no one else to help them. Meet our field staff and some of the animals they serve.


Volunteer with the Animal Rescue Team

One of the most commonly asked questions for our Animal Rescue Team is, “How can I volunteer?” Our team has—and relies on—a strong network of volunteers to help us make a real difference for animals in rescue and disaster relief work. We truly depend on them to help us get this important, lifesaving work done.

One of the most common mistakes prospective volunteers make is waiting until a natural or man-made disaster strikes to begin the application process and to begin proper training and preparation for becoming an Animal Rescue Team volunteer. Unfortunately, by then, it’s too late. If you want to volunteer, it’s important to apply before a disaster. If you get everything done early, you, like our many other volunteers, will be ready to deploy when animals need our help.

I can’t speak enough to the impact people feel from saving animals in need. If you want to make a difference, this is a way to do it. I encourage you to start your application today. With hurricane season on the horizon, our team will be ready to deploy at a moment’s notice - The Humane Society of the United States





On The Rampage w/ Don Lichterman admits that he used the wrong name for Joe Biden's kid, Alan Dershowitz assessment of the constitution that not only gives the Presidential Judiciary branch no rule of law, he also sets a 75% approval hurdle for impeachment. Jared Kushner's Israeli Peace deal, how AI technology is fueling China's "data colonialism", the Recipe of the Week, Animal crimes, Wildlife law suits & much more on today's podcast!

Podbean
Spreaker
Mixcloud
Tune In

Spotify


Chili Cheese Fries

For the Fries:

  • 5-6 potatoes

  • cooking spray

For the Seasoning:

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • sea salt and pepper to taste

For the Chilli:

  • 1 medium/big onion, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced

  • 1 green pepper, chopped

  • 1 small/medium carrot, grated

  • 1 can chopped tomatoes

  • 6 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 can kidney beans

  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup

  • spices: 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 3/4 tsp salt or less if you use vegetable broth, 1/2 teaspoon, black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon hot chili powder

  • 1-2 hot red chili peppers

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil


For the Vegan Cheese:

  • 2 cup freshly grated vegan cheese

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 1/4–1/2 cup almond milk

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation

  1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into about 1/2 inch-wide fries

  2. Preheat oven to 425°F and line 1 large baking tray with parchment paper.

  3. Coat fries with the seasonings. Spray fries with cooking oil

  4. Spread the fries into a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for about 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Flip halfway through.Meanwhile, start making the chili. In a large pan or pot over medium heat, add in the oil. Sauté the onion and pepper for about 3-4 minutes.

  5. Add the garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. Mix in the chopped tomatoes and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.Now add all remaining ingredients, increase the heat and simmer for about 30-40 until thickened, stirring occasionally.

  7. To make the cheese sauce, combine cheese and cornstarch in a small pot. Heat over medium low  heat and stir until cheddar begins to melt.

  8. Add 1/4 cup almond milk, paprika, and garlic powder, stir until mixture comes together. Add more milk, 1-2 tablespoon at a time, to reach a pourable nacho cheese.

  9. Serve the fries on a plate, place some chilli over them and top with a layer of cheese sauce

  10. Enjoy immediately!

Ingredients

  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon vegan garlic butter (optional)

  • 2 large slices sourdough bread

  • 1/4 cup vegan cheddar or pepperjack shreds

  • 2-3 slices vegan cheddar slices

  • 1 tomato, sliced

  • 1 cup spinach leaves, more or less, as desired

  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

  • Ketchup and/or hot sauce, to serve (optional)


Preparation

  1. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat, then bring down to medium-low and add the oil until it's warmed.

  2. Add the slices of bread, and spread butter on the inner sides if you like. On one of the slices of bread: add the vegan cheese shreds, then top with tomato slices, spinach, and vegan cheddar slices. Place the other slice of bread on top of all of this and press down.Cook the sandwich for 2-3 minutes, then carefully flip the whole thing over. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until all the cheese has started to melt and the bread is getting brown and crispy. Be careful it doesn't burn, though! A technique to keep everything from burning, but still getting the cheese nice and melty, is to turn off the heat once the bread is browned, then put a lid on the pan and take it off the burner. This essentially steams the whole thing so it finished melting the cheese but doesn't burn the bread. I leave this for 2-3 minutes, then it's ready! (Another option is to simply throw the sandwich in the microwave.)

  3. Serve with ketchup, hot sauce, or whatever you like

Activism and Sustainability:

  • Gun Safety & Gun Laws

  • Cruelty Free

  • Death Penalty

  • Demand Action

  • Sustainable Action Network

Fairness and Equality:

  • Grammy District Advocacy

  • Privatization

  • Voters Issues & Gerrymandering

  • Private Prisons & the War on Drugs

  • Finance, Housing & the Economy

Corporate Responsibility:

  • Candidates, Bills, Laws & Protections

  • Wildlife & Oceania

  • Labeling & Transparency

  • Comprehensive Captivity & Hunting Results Databases




bottom of page