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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Meet French Fry, a pointer mix with a sizzling amount of energy
Preview all of the adoptable pets at To meet or adopt a pet located at SPCA Florida, stop by the Adoption Center Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prior to adoption, all pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines and come with a month of flea and heartworm prevention. For questions, contact SPCA Florida's Adoption Center at 863-577-4615 or adopt@ Breed: Pointer/Mix Gender: Female Weight: 48 pounds Age: 1 year Orphaned Since: Dec. 18 Adoption Fee: $250 Would you like a French Fry? This year-old pointer mix is uber-energetic and ready to mix it up with leash walks and play dates at the park. You can bond during couch chillathons during French Fry's favorite activity ― belly rubs. Stop in soon to visit and adopt this glass-half-full, four-pawed optimist. Breed: Bulldog Gender: Male Weight: 53 pounds Age: 4 years Orphaned Since: May 2 Adoption Fee: $150 For Oreo, both the cookie and the dog, it's all about the black and white markings ― white surrounded by black on both sides. For canine Oreo, it's all about the fun and yes, food. Spoiler alert: If it fits inside his mouth, edible or not, Oreo will grab it, and if it's tasty, he may coat it with drool. Oreo is happy when he's near his person and ecstatic if his human plies him with a treat or two. He's more than ready for a one-way trip home. Breed: Domestic Shorthair Gender: Male Weight: 11 ½ pounds Age: 8 months Orphaned Since: Oct. 23 Adoption Fee: $75 The name Barney brings to mind a kaleidoscope of characters: Barney, the kid-favorite, purple dinosaur; and for adults, the clumsy deputy in Mayberry, Barney Fife. But Barney, a former resident of Polk County Animal Control, personifies a people-pleasing feline who works the room at SPCA Florida's Tinker's Legacy. Twirl a wand toy, and it's game on for this energetic kitty who's ready to bulldoze his sweet self into your heart. He's ready for a play date ending in a trip home to his forever family. Breed: Domestic Longhair Gender: Male Weight: 10 pounds Age: 2 years Orphaned Since: March 4 Adoption Fee: $75 At first, he might play hard to get but give him a little time and a few gentle pets, and he'll show you his sweet, playful side. Johan loves toys, affection and mealtime (he never misses a snack). Once you earn his trust, you'll have a loyal companion who greets you with purrs and playful pounces. If you're looking for a low-key best friend with a soft spot for treats and snuggles, Johan's your guy. This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Meet this week's SPCA pets: French Fry, Oreo, Barney and Johan
The Citizen
12 hours ago
- General
- The Citizen
From Gordon's Bay to Simon's Town: Elephant seal's travels raise questions
The appearance of a southern elephant seal at the naval base in Simon's Town – days after he was rescued wandering the streets of Gordon's Bay – has led to speculation about why the marine mammal enjoys time on land. A comment on the Cape of Good Hope SPCA Facebook page suggested elephant seals come ashore to shed their skin once a year. The comment was accompanied by a question: Is this seal not trying to stay on land to do just that? The SPCA, who assisted with the nearly nine-hour rescue operation to return the seal (who has since been dubbed 'Gordy) to the sea, responded: 'Exactly! Gordy likely came ashore to molt, which is completely natural — but his location in Gordon's Bay put him at risk from human activity. That's why we stepped in to relocate him safely, so he could continue the process undisturbed.' Watch his Simon's Town visit: As Gordy keeps his lips 'sealed', we'll never know the true reason why this magnificent marine mammal enjoys a stroll off the beach. However, judging by the love spread on social media, his land adventures will always be welcomed. In true South African fashion, memes, sharp comments (like Shudley Daniels asking on Facebook if he is now a 'navy seal') and quirky adverts have since popped into the social media stream. Fidelity ADT posted this image with the caption: 'Let's address the Elephant Seal in the room. You never know what you may encounter on Mzansi's streets but at least you know Fidelity has your back. #FidelityKeepsYouSafe' SJC Security Services joined the action and posted this photo with the caption: ' The seal saga continues… This slippery guy escaped the sea twice and stirred up suburbia like a true seal-lebrity on tour. We weren't called, but like the rest of Mzanzi — we're loving the drama If Gordy goes on a third mission… we'll be ready. Happy Friday Fam! .' Over to you, Nando's! Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Miami Herald
a day ago
- Health
- Miami Herald
Dalmatian was ‘clinging to life' tied up in a back alley. But she's a ‘survivor'
A gentle dog has a long road of recovery ahead of her in Philadelphia after being rescued right in the nick of time. The Dalmatian was discovered in dire condition by officials for the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) with barely any light left in her eyes, the shelter said. 'Her name is Brandy. And she is a survivor,' the shelter said in a May 30 Facebook post. The shelter's animal law enforcement team was called to an alley for a report of a dog tied up. What they found, the shelter said in its post, broke their hearts. 'Brandy, a beautiful Dalmatian, was barely clinging to life. She was emaciated, with two heavy nylon leads hanging from her neck,' the shelter said. 'Fly eggs clung to her coat. Every step she tried to take ended in a stumble. Her body temperature had dropped so low, she was hypothermic.' Photos that are attached to the post show a gorgeous dog who has been severely neglected, with her ribs visibly protruding through her spotted coat. 'We immediately rushed Brandy to our shelter hospital where our veterinary team started heat support, IV fluids, and critical medications. Her condition was dire,' the shelter said. 'Luckily, Brandy didn't give up. She fought with all she had and she's still fighting.' Even though the photos show a weary Brandy, the shelter notes that she is currently on the mend. 'She is now stable, but she is far from healed. The road ahead is long, and she will need continued care, patience, and love,' the shelter said. For more information on Brandy, visit the shelter's Facebook page.
The Citizen
a day ago
- General
- The Citizen
Watch: Meme-worthy seal ‘Gordy' sparks buzz after Simon's Town visit
The appearance of a southern elephant seal at the naval base in Simon's Town – two days after he was rescued wandering the streets of Gordon's Bay – has led to speculation about why the marine mammal enjoys time on land. A comment on the Cape of Good Hope SPCA Facebook page suggests that elephant seals come ashore to shed their skin annually. A question accompanied the comment: Is this seal not trying to stay on land to do just that? The SPCA, which assisted with the nearly nine-hour rescue operation to return the seal (who has since been dubbed 'Gordy') to the sea on Tuesday, responded: 'Exactly! Gordy likely came ashore to moult, which is completely natural – but his location in Gordon's Bay put him at risk from human activity. That's why we stepped in to relocate him safely, so he could continue the process undisturbed.' Watch his Simon's Town visit: As Gordy keeps his lips 'sealed', we'll never know the true reason why this magnificent marine mammal was so determined to have a stroll. However, judging by the love spread on social media, his land adventures will always be welcomed. In true South African fashion, memes, clever comments (like Shudley Daniels asking on Facebook if he is now a 'navy seal') and quirky adverts have since popped up across social media. Fidelity ADT posted this image with the caption: 'Let's address the Elephant Seal in the room. You never know what you may encounter on Mzansi's streets, but at least you know Fidelity has your back. #FidelityKeepsYouSafe' SJC Security Services joined the action and posted this photo with the caption: ' The seal saga continues… This slippery guy escaped the sea twice and stirred up suburbia like a true seal-lebrity on tour. We weren't called, but like the rest of Mzanzi — we're loving the drama If Gordy goes on a third mission… we'll be ready. Happy Friday Fam! .' Over to you, Nando's! Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Straits Times
2 days ago
- General
- Straits Times
Oh, Gordy: 2,000kg elephant seal takes a wrong turn, ends up in South African suburb
A 2,000kg elephant seal that ended up in a Cape Town suburb resting his head on the hood of a police car. PHOTO: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE SPCA Signed, sealed and delivered. After nine hours of drama and cuteness overload, an elephant seal the size of a small car was herded back to the sea after lumbering across a coastal town in South Africa. The young bull was reported to have lost its way and ended up along a street in Gordon's Bay near Cape Town, startling residents there who then began owning him and calling him 'Gordy'. 'This is unreal. Hi, bro, how did you get here?' one woman asked. The seal was first spotted early in the morning on May 27, already 1km inland. The local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) said it was likely he swam over 1,500km to end up in Gordon's Bay. Police and a local security company tried to corral the seal by parking patrol cars around him. The 2,000kg creature rested his huge head on the hood of one car and half-climbed over another before slipping free, crossing a road and carrying on up a sidewalk. He stopped next to a shopping mall. He was also sighted on a small lawn outside a house. Animal welfare officials had worried he was too far from the ocean to find his way back and might become exhausted and dehydrated. 'Wild animals don't always follow the script, and this seal's unexpected journey into a residential area created real cause for concern,' Ms Belinda Abraham, an SPCA spokesman, said in a statement. 'With so many moving parts – traffic, onlookers and a massive marine mammal in distress – it took rapid coordination and clear focus to keep everyone safe,' she said. Police and animal welfare and marine wildlife specialists worked for nine hours to get a 2,000kg elephant seal back to the sea. PHOTO: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE SPCA A team of marine wildlife specialists and a city veterinarian sedated the seal and guided him into an animal transport trailer. By late afternoon, the vet gave the all-clear, and the seal was transported to Kogel Bay, where his recovery from sedation was closely monitored. As soon as he was fully awake, Gordy hopped his way back towards the sea. 'Sea you later,' the Cape of Good Hope SPCA said in a send-off video. The SPCA later reported that Gordy was again spotted on land, near a naval base in Simon's Town, and that he was in a 'safe and secure location with no immediate threats to his well-being'. 'It truly takes a village,' said Ms Abraham. 'We're incredibly grateful to everyone who stepped up today, for their professionalism, their compassion and their quick response to an animal in distress.' Southern elephant seals are the world's largest seal species and are commonly found in sub-Antarctic regions, not South Africa. But every once in a while, lone elephant seals – usually young males – find their way to South Africa's coast. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
