Welcome back to The Rescue Revolution. Today, you’ll meet Tim Maile, the founder of Pawtographs for Pooches and Fox City Paranormal Team. In a pivotal moment that changed his life forever, Tim shares how his dog, Murray, saved him from a suicide attempt in 2007. 

Through Murray, Tim founded Pawtographs for Pooches in 2013 which holds events nationwide in which all proceeds go to local rescues near the event. Tim also discusses how a paranormal event in his own home led to the establishment of Fox City Paranormal Team in 2008.  This team was featured on Syfy’s Paranormal Witness in an episode titled, “The Innocent”.  Here, Tim and his team do a two-year residential paranormal investigation that uncovers a decades-old murder of a child  which involved a major coverup back in 1967. This team has done 300+ residential investigations in over 15 years and counting.  Together with Pawtographs for Pooches, they have raised over $116,000 dollars benefiting animal shelters nationwide.

Join me as Tim and I discuss 4 different amazing rescue stories. Please donate to ⁠pawtographsforpooches.com⁠ to continue Murray’s legacy where you can help save a life today.

Donations:

pawtographsforpooches.com

#therescuerevolution #savinglives #animalrescue #dog

Welcome back to another episode of The Rescue Revolution. Today, we’ll be discussing American Greyhounds and their cousins, the Spanish Galgos with Dr. Karen Michalski.  As a veterinarian and the founder of Serenity Animal Hospital in Stirling Heights, Michigan, she has made it her life’s work to specialize in greyhounds.  This is why she is now famously known as The Greyhound Doc. 

In addition to her work with the American Greyhound, Dr. Michalski has traveled to Spain to help rescue and bring back galgos to the United States.  Due to the lack of animal protection laws in Spain to help neglected and abused galgos, she has been advocating for them to be included under these protection laws in the upcoming law review. Episode 4 (SOS Galgos--Rescuing the Spanish Greyhound), from a previous broadcast, covers the plight of the galgos in more detail.

Furthermore, the Greyhound Doc will touch on the American Greyhound and dog racing , including the impact this practice has had on these dogs’ lives.  

Unfortunately, after this episode was recorded, the Spanish government decided NOT to include galgos under animal protection laws in the Spring of 2023. This is a huge setback to everyone that has been lobbying to protect these dogs.  Stick around, learn more and find out how you can help to save a life today.

Please donate to Serenity Animal Hospital:

serenityanimalhospital.net

Adoption information for pets from Serenity Animal Hospital:

serenityanimalhospital.net

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As a Florida native, co-existing with manatees was a normal part of everyday life. Also known as  sea cows, they are extremely important for our ecosystem and are in grave danger of being enlisted as an endangered species.  Many around the world do not know about the perils facing manatees today.  They are currently dying by the 100s off the coast of Florida due mostly to seagrass die-offs and algal blooms.

Today, I will be speaking with Irene Arpayoglou, a Marine biologist in Florida, regarding manatees. Irene has a dual master’s degree in marine biology and coastal zone management.  She has worked conducting sea turtle surveys on Florida’s east coast for 10 years, while teaching marine biology and environmental science to college students. As a marine biologist, she has assisted state agencies in manatee rescues and works to protect the habitats that these animals live in. The “unusual mortality event” that occurred in Florida and Georgia led state agencies to research sea grass losses throughout the manatees’ region. Irene has collaborated on these efforts along with other researchers.  She currently works with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as a Regional Aquatic Preserve Manager.

Did you know:

1) The manatee’s closest relative is the elephant? (myfwc.com)

2) A manatee can swim leisurely at 5mph, is a versatile swimmer and has a voracious appetite? (worldanimalprotection.us)

3) Even though they have a small brain, manatees are highly intelligent.  They have been shown to perform just as well as dolphins when given a certain task. (worldanimalprotection.us)

4) Manatees have no natural predators and, therefore, live a long life at 60 years or more.  (worldanimalprotection.us)

5) Despite their long lifespan, manatees tend to have low reproductive rates where a female’s gestation period is 13 months, giving birth to an average of one calf every three to five years. As more and more manatees die off during this unusual mortality event, it will take some time for the population to bounce back once again. (worldanimalprotection.us) 

6) A manatee can move each side of its lip pads independently. (myfwc.com)

7) Manatees do not have eyelids or eyelashes. Their eye muscles close in a circular motion, similar to a camera. (myfwc.com)

8) They don't have any biting teeth, only grinding teeth. (myfwc.com)

9) The bones in a manatee's flippers are similar to a human hand. (myfwc.com)

10) They only have 6 neck bones, unlike most other mammals who have 7. This is the reason why they are unable to turn their heads sideways and must turn their entire body around to look behind them. (myfwc.com)

Join me now to learn more about these docile creatures, the current unusual mortality event and how YOU can help save a manatee today.

For more information or to Donate:

Save the Manatee at savethemanatee.org

The Manatee Education Center

#savinglives #animalrescue #therescuerevolution #manatee #marinebiology

Meet Dawn Griffard, the CEO of World Bird Sanctuary, the world's largest bird sanctuary specializing in raptors or birds of prey. Located outside of St. Louis, Missouri, this non-profit (501c3) organization is found on 305 acres of Missouri hardwood forest. On the grounds, you'll find aviaries housing birds from all over the world, educational bird shows, up close and personal bird encounters, natural trails, as well as picnic pavilions. The large outdoor avian exhibits provide housing for a variety of non-releasable birds and the on-site hospital helps to rehabilitate injured birds of prey. True to its mission, World Bird Sanctuary practices the following four pillars: Conservation, Rehabilitation, Education and Advocacy.

On today’s episode, we’ll be discussing America’s symbol of freedom, the bald eagle alongside the world’s much needed cleaning crew, vultures. You’ll learn how World Bird Sanctuary helped to remove the bald eagle from the endangered species list. You’ll also discover the importance of vultures in our ecosystem and how 95-98% of the world’s vulture population has been decimated, causing a catastrophic effect on world health. Without vultures, illnesses will run rampant and people will suffer from rabies, botulism, anthrax and other serious infectious diseases which can be deadly. You'll learn about India's first-hand experience with the loss of its vultures due to the use of diclofenac, an anti-inflammatory medication for its livestock. As a result, an astronomical outbreak of rabies consumed the nation, which costed the Indian government $30 billion. Moreover, you'll learn about major vulture population losses found in Europe, Africa and Asia. 

In order to help with the vulture population crisis, World Bird Sanctuary recently formed a partnership with VulPro, an organization based in South Africa. We'll hear about Dawn's recent adventure out there and the valuable information she brought back to the United States. The collaboration between these two organizations will help to save the vulture, restore a healthy ecosystem and stabilize habitats across the world.

It is important to note that birds are indispensable. Dawn Griffard describes this in her own words: “The loss of just one species can cause a domino effect, affecting entire habitats, and the animals and humans that live within. If we save the birds, we preserve the future.” Please take time to learn about these birds. By preserving them, we are preserving our own collective existence.

**You can help by donating to:

1) www.worldbirdsanctuary.org

2) Facebook: World Bird Sanctuary

3) Instagram: World Bird Sanctuary

4) Sponsor/adopt a bird

5) Visiting World Bird Sanctuary

You can also help by avoiding the use of the following;

1) rat poisons or other hazardous poisons

2) diclofenac

3) lead bullets/ammunition

4) pesticides

Known as the world’s largest bear and the Arctic’s top predator, polar bears serve as an indicator species for climate change. Because it resides largely within the Arctic Circle, many people will never see a polar bear in its natural habitat. But one sanctuary gives you an utmost marvelous chance to see these beautiful bears roaming around 24 acres of pristine, natural environment, which is as close to the wild as one can possibly get.

Located in Cochrane, Ontario, The Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat is the only sanctuary in the world to house polar bears, where they are free to live their lives as they choose. The sanctuary’s efforts are focused on the welfare of the polar bears, participating in conservation projects, fundraising and education. These amazing animals are avid swimmers and can swim for days at a time from one piece of ice to another. They have been clocked to swim up to 10 kph (6 mph) and can swim 100km (62 miles) in a single event with ease. How is that for stamina?

On today’s episode of The Rescue Revolution, I’ll be speaking with Amy Baxendell, the manager of The Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat. Amy has worked with five of the eight extant species of bears, and is now concentrating on the conservation of polar bears. She will share her extensive knowledge about these wondrous bears and their habitats, describe their unique features and share fun facts about polar bears. One fun fact we will be discussing is the polar bear’s color. Did you know that polar bears are actually black? Did you also know that polar bear fur is not actually white? Amy will also discuss how climate change is affecting their future survival, the importance of having them on our planet and how this sanctuary is making a difference in polar bear conservation.

Stick with me, Iman Goueli, to learn more about this nature’s special gift to us and how we can contribute to its conservation. Together, we can save the polar bear on planet EARTH.

10 Fun Polar Bear Facts:

1) Polar bears can sniff out their prey from up to 1 km away! (wwf.org.uk)

2) Polar bear fur is actually transparent with a hollow core that reflects light. (Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat)

3) Although polar bear skin is black, they are born with pink skin. (Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat)

4) Polar bears do not hibernate but live in ice dens with their cubs until they are ready to leave the den. (Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat)

5) Polar bears are classified as marine mammals b/c they live mostly on the sea ice. (Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat)

6) Chemical secreting foot glands help males track females by sniffing their footprints. (rcinet.ca)

7) Less than 2% of polar bear hunts are successful. (Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat)

8) Scientists can extract polar bear DNA just from their footprints. (wwf.org.uk)

9) Polar bear fertilized eggs do not implant immediately after mating. They wait until the conditions are right to increase implantation/survival rates. (Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat)

10) Polar bears have a 2-to-4 inch layer of fat around their bodies to keep them warm. (Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat)

Did you know that the polar bear is a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as classified by the United States Government? The loss of polar bear habitat, or sea ice, puts the polar bear at risk of becoming endangered with extinction in the foreseeable future. This is defined as 45 years from the time of ESA listing, which is the standard established by the ESA for designating a threatened species. (Polarbearagreement.org)

***This is a non-profit organization. Please donate at: https://www.polarbearhabitat.ca/

Facebook & Instagram: People for Polar Bears.

#polarbears #bearconservation #climatechange #Cochranepolarbearhabitat

Meet Mark Meyers, the founder of Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue (PVDR), who leads the world's largest donkey rescue organization in the world.  He was listed as a 2019 Top Ten CNN Hero and manages his own film production company called Peaceful Valley Productions, used to educate the community about wild burros and the environment. Mark has dedicated his life to bringing awareness to an extremely misunderstood animal. Despite the historical fallacious beliefs and misconceptions plaguing donkeys, they are extremely intelligent, loving creatures with extraordinarily close social bonds to both animals and humans alike. He will share true stories of perseverance and resilience, proving that a donkey is one of the best animals around who will touch and enrich your life in a way you never thought was possible.

Because Mark rescues donkeys in the United States and internationally, you will learn about the mass slaughter of donkeys in the region of Australia called The Kimberley, where he filmed a documentary called "Without a Voice" to draw international attention to this senseless act. As a result of the eradication of millions of donkeys and other megafauna, Australia erupted in sweeping fires that destroyed far-reaching areas, which placed many animals on the endangered species list. You will get a closer look at this Australian government's massive undertaking to remove these creatures and the "Judas Method" they employed to catch their wild burro population. This eradication began just several years ago and is still going on today. Because Australia is home to 70% of the world's wild burro population, grasping the significance of this story and the resulting consequences will leave you breathless.

Mark also shares how he carried out another rescue mission in Hawaii, where he transported 120 donkeys via plane to California. He also collaborates with the federal government on various projects for the protection and conservation of wild burros. These include private ranches along the Mexican border, The Mohave National Preserve, Death Valley National Park, The BLM Sale Burro Project, NASA, and the US Army.  He will give us a glimpse of how he rescues donkeys in the wild and the way they are processed, vetted and rehabilitated.  All animals are branded via a painless method called "freeze branding", which is used to keep tabs on the animal, along with a microchip and ear tag. (A video demonstration of freeze branding is provided on in this episode and on PVDR's main website).  He even goes as far as to fit two donkeys with prosthetic legs to save their lives.

PVDR is a non-profit (501c3) organization and is accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. This rescue has been operating for 21 years and currently has over 3,000 donkeys under its care distributed throughout 75 locations in America and the Caribbean. Please share in this mission to rescue the wild burro population by DONATING to PVDR at:

DONATIONS:  www.donkeyrescue.org

You can also watch the documentary, "Without a Voice" on the main rescue page or with the link below:

www.withoutavoice.movie

Part 2 of 2.

This episode is a continuation of The Primary Sanctuary Part 1. Carmen Presti introduces the audience to Sarah, the black and white capuchin monkey, who was a pet surrender.  Learn about her story and how she currently aids the sanctuary in various educational programs which help to benefit her friends. You'll meet Emily, Sarah's enclosure buddy who was rescued out of Buffalo, New York. Prior to her rescue, Emily would threaten her owner and force her to hide in the bathroom.  Every primate comes with an intriguing story which highlights his or her resilience and perseverance to survive.  You will enjoy hearing about the monkey business these primates have been conducting throughout their lives.  A discussion about Travis, the Chimp, who made headlines back in 2009 for mauling his owner's friend in Connecticut will surely leave you breathless. He was shot by police on the scene. Travis is Kiko's half-brother who currently resides at The Primate Sanctuary. This story reached the Oprah Winfrey Show where Oprah interviewed the disfigured woman, Charla, who shared her survival story of how she lost her face and hands. Learn why this unfortunate event happened and how it could have been prevented as the chimp should not have been a pet in the first place. Mr. Presti also shares the sanctuary's relocation plans to Wilson, NY and how it is being configured with the public in mind.  In addition, you will further discover more about the following:

*Safety around monkeys as Mr. Presti, himself, was attacked by them in the past

*Understand primate family and social structure/dynamics

*The strong and gentle sides of a chimpanzee

*How medical procedures/care happens with the primates

*The difficulties the sanctuary endures and how TikTok/social media sensationalizes monkeys

*The Primate Education Program

*Volunteering

*How you can help with relocation costs, sponsorships and donations!!

Donate to the sanctuary at www.theprimarysanctuary.com.

Facebook: The Primate Sanctuary--no percentage taken out on Facebook for donations

Venmo: @kikoapeman

Paypal: The primary sanctuary, inc.  Email: [email protected]

****This podcast is on Spotify and Apple Podcasts****

This is part 1 of 2.

Join Iman Goueli as she interviews Carmen Presti, the founder of The Primate Sanctuary. This sanctuary is located in Niagara Falls, New York and is the only primate sanctuary in the Northeastern part of the United States. It has been around since the 1980s and became a non-profit 501c3 organization in the year 2000. The sanctuary is dedicated to rescuing unwanted, abused ex-pets and research monkeys and apes. Mr. Presti and his primates have appeared on numerous television shows including "Animal Planet" and "Live with Regis and Kathy Lee" in the late 1990s. At that time, Charlie, was their main star who has since retired from being the "Karate Chimp". "National Geographic Explorer's" footage of Charlie's martial arts expertise is online today and is still licensed to help raise funds for the sanctuary.  See Charlie's karate kick via the link below.  You can also see Koko and Charlie's intelligent manipulation of tools and a drill by also clicking on the same link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ekd-2bbobkw

In addition, you will meet Pauly, the marmoset monkey, and gain first-hand insight of self-mutilation and mental health when dealing with primates. Topics discussed in this episode include the following:

*Old and New World Monkeys and Prosimians

*Costs of maintaining a healthy primate

*The laws governing primate ownership

*The dark side of exotic pet auctions and breeding facilities--(money is everything at the cost of pulling primate babies away from moms)

*Personal Primate stories and how they were rescued.

*Primate family hierarchy, understanding that primate breeding is a learned behavior

*Primate Canines and the dangers of owning a monkey

*Monkey self-mutilation, rocking, and mental issues arising from captivity

*Labs and primate research

FOLLOW for PART 2: You won't want to miss this!

****The interview is for 2 hours as there was a plethora of important information to cover. Therefore, it has been separated into two parts.  Don't forget to go to part 2 to meet the other monkeys, learn their stories, and find out how you can help.****

Website:

www.theprimatesanctuary.com

https://theprimatesanc.wpengine.com

Follow Iman Goueli as she navigates the world in search of true rescue stories that will capture your mind and uplift your heart. With her zoology degree in hand, alongside her three rescue horses and two shelter dogs, Iman will embark on a journey to educate the community about the rescue world. You will learn about saving animals and people as Iman speaks to angels among us. She will be your exclusive backstage pass to breathtaking local, national, and global rescues and sanctuaries. Her mission will be to do her small part in publicizing the work of true saints engaged in the quintessential conservation and protection of animals and people. Come explore our planet side by side with those sharing heroic chronicles of selfless acts of kindness and compassion. Reside in a world where your heart and soul find sustenance through the unbridled beauty of humanity. Share in Iman's belief that paying it forward is not a choice, it's a fundamental obligation of being human.