Animal world
News about animals, shelter activities, adoption stories, and volunteer efforts.
The customs authorities in Mumbai detained a man carrying live "cargo" from Thailand.
On June 1, customs officers in Mumbai detained an Indian citizen who arrived from Thailand and attempted to smuggle dozens of venomous snakes and rare reptiles into the country. The confiscated animals were handed over to specialists for care.
Humane treatment of stray cats in Sunny Beach
The volunteer organization "Dog Shadow" is engaged in the capture, medical treatment and sterilization of stray cats in the resort town of Sunny Beach. The local residents actively participate in this initiative, but they need additional financial support to continue to help these animals.
A charity organization helps hundreds of stray animals along the Black Sea coast.
The volunteer association "Dog Shadow" from Sveti Vlas has sterilized over 800 cats and kittens along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast in the last two years. The organization has found new homes and sent over 200 animals, including 55 dogs and 160 cats, to Germany. They provide food and water daily for hundreds of stray cats.
The Varna Foundation is fighting for humane treatment of stray animals
The Animal Hope Varna Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise public awareness against animal cruelty and provide assistance to homeless animals in Varna. The Foundation relies entirely on volunteers and donations to provide veterinary assistance, shelters, adoptions, and care for animals in need.
Varnenski organization saves abandoned cats and kittens
The non-governmental organization "Tenth Life", based in Varna, Bulgaria, is dedicated to rescuing injured cats and kittens. It provides shelter, medical care, and homes for these animals in need.
A hungry elephant bursts into a store and takes breakfast in Thailand
In northeastern Thailand, an elephant named Plai Biang Lek enters a convenience store, takes a rice cracker, and eats it. The local residents react with a sense of humor, as encounters with elephants in the area are not uncommon, although such situations are rare.
Shooting of household dogs in Sliven, one animal injured
Local residents in the "Rechitsa" neighborhood in Sliven are alerting about shooting at pet dogs. One of the animals, a Labrador, was injured and saved after a difficult operation, while the other dog, a beagle, is missing. The owners claim that combat weapons were used, and the police are investigating the case.