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Fire fighters are always ready. At any given moment, they must respond quickly. When a fire erupted on October 30, 2019, in a residential neighborhood of Long Beach, California, th...
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“It takes a village to raise a child” is an African proverb meaning an entire community of people must interact with children for those children to experience and grow in a safe an...
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In many parts of the country, springtime is a warm, welcomed breeze following the long winter months. It seems to breathe new life into the world. It is a time of blooming trees an...
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There is no doubt everyone loves a puppy. They are bubbly, with an abundance of energy and love to give and like most puppies, they require a great deal of attention and love in re...
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Where is the sun?
The sky seems to have gone too. A thick blanket of hazardous smoke has covered the skies.
It’s been around the world and back. The air we breathe is toxic and tai...
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A safe haven for hundreds of birds, a century old ficus tree, across from the U.S. Postal Service in downtown Oakland, California, was a rookery tree for nesting Black-Crowned Nigh...
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Animal rescuers around the globe come from different backgrounds and cultures, but they all possess the same quality, a big heart. Sadly, it is this big heart which shatters over a...
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There are few animals on this planet who invoke more blood curdling fear than sharks. Movies depict them invading shallow waters and terrorizing the masses, but in reality, human...
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The superstition of rabbits being regarded as lucky dates back to the Celtics in 600 BC. In today’s society it isn’t uncommon to see people post “Rabbit, Rabbit” on twitter on the...
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She was the answer to a family’s prayers; when they needed her the most. A mere 16 weeks old, this precious pup named Cookie Dough would bring love to a family and receive the sam...
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Horse auctions are held every week across the United States. An unthinkable fate can await horses sold at auctions. These auctions attract many attendees for vastly different reaso...
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Incredible, loving, even-tempered, easy to handle and trusting are only a few of the words used to describe Mouse, by her rescuer Meow Parlour Cats.
Mouse’s story is so compelling...
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Skippy was found on the streets of East Los Angeles, dragging his injured legs through traffic. Rescued by a Good Samaritan, taken in by Live Love Animal Rescue and given an ISF gr...
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Grace was born to a stray mother. As a puppy, she learned to scavenge for food on the streets, mostly in neighborhood trash cans. On day, tragedy struck Grace's world. Thankfully,...
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Big Honey is a beautiful fourteen-year-old Clydesdale horse with a wonderful disposition who was in desperate need of assistance. Prior to being rescued from a neglectful owner, Bi...
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Scattered throughout the world there are foundations which aggressively support grassroots initiatives as a way to bring communities together, engaging them in a wide range of issu...
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Small in stature, but mighty in spirit resonates throughout Milis’ incredible journey of survival. Milis suffered horrific injuries resulting in a severely broken body, yet his spi...
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Whether spelled with an X or a Z, Zena is truly a warrior's name. There aren't many creatures who can match the bravery shown by our feline heroine, Zena, who was forced to deal wi...
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Organizations working to preserve the dignity and life of animals can be found throughout the world. The American Society for the Preservation of Animals is a formidable opponent a...
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It’s no surprise that a Mardi Gras Ball benefitting the Ian Somerhalder Foundation must include dogs!
ISF's first-ever Mardi Gras Ball, Mutts to Models, hosted by Ian Somerhalder a...
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In the late 1960s, a side effect of industrial development called smog was becoming an enormous problem. Children were stricken with developmental delays due to the amount of smog...
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Climate change is having devastating effects on our oceans and our planet and is affecting populations of wildlife including fish, marine mammals and corals. One of the biggest po...
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The BP oil spill began on April 20, 2010 and 8 years later the area is still showing devastating effects. NOAA, (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) considers it the...
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Ten Years after being rescued from Michael Vick’s “Bad Newz kennels”
It has been ten years since the 15 acre Virginia property, owned by then NFL Quarterback Michael Vick, was sear...
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Coral reefs are often the “rainforests of the sea”. They are one of the most biodiverse habitats in the world and support about 25% of our ocean creatures. They also serve as home...
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Citizen science; the public’s involvement in discovering new scientific knowledge, which can involve an infinite amount of people, who are all working towards the common goal of di...
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For a few days every February, bird and nature enthusiasts, as well as curious citizens, participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). This year’s event takes place Friday,...
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During the summer, Cape Cod Bay is alive with an abundant food supply, feeding the many marine inhabitants in the area, including the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles, who travel north fo...
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When people think of rescue animals they often envision cats and dogs, but there are so many others in need of our help, too! Jedan, for instance, is an adorable Big Brown Bat with...
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The most endangered marine mammal is the vaquita, and there are less than 30 of these animals left on the planet. The time to help them is now and their populations are endangered...
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The biggest threat to marine mammals in our oceans isn’t predators, it’s pollution. Pollution from land as well as toxic chemicals and PCB’s are having detrimental effects on mari...
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Country roads can be lonely and the drive boring at times, but for Kate Harms, her Sunday evening drive on November 6, 2016 was far from boring.
She stopped her car when the lights...
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Summer is right around the corner and everyday it becomes more and more apparent… birds and bees you didn’t notice even a few weeks ago are suddenly happily chirping and flying aro...
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The Ian Somerhalder Foundation is deeply invested in the protection of Earth and her creatures. The health of the oceans and waterways are a major contributor to her overall well-b...
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The Origin of Meatless May
The concept of Meatless Monday started during the First World War, when the United States Food Administration asked that families reduce their consumptio...
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Do you know the #TRUECOST of your choices? Before you buy, stop and think. Here are some of ISF Staff's top picks for cruelty free products and labels you can look for to make in...
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A meatless diet is no laughing matter. Choosing to abstain from eating meat benefits your health, and the environment in many ways, not to mention all the lives you are saving!
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Stemming off of Born Free USA's Fur for the Animals program, ISF and Born Free USA partnered with Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary for an ISF Volunteer Youth Campaign called "Give it B...
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Even when its not May, our journey to educate you on the many benefits of a meatless diet will continue year round! As you may know, one of the central beliefs of ISF is that EVERY...
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Dr. Hannibal Lecter: First and worst sign of sociopathic behavior: cruelty to animals.
Jack Crawford: Well, that doesn't apply in the kitchen.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter: I have no taste...
Shrimp was frightened and in pain, but her will to live and feisty spirit instantly touched their hearts. TLLF immediately brought her to see a vet who took x-rays and gave her antibiotics and pain medication. There was a big cost looming though, as Shrimp needed femoral head ostectomy (FHO) surgery to repair her broken hip. FHO is a complicated procedure; the head and neck are removed from the femur in order to alleviate severe pain which can't be fixed in any other way. The surgery is highly effective, but very expensive! TLLF contacted the Ian Somerhalder Foundation for help and we were so happy to offer assistance.
