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11 • 30 • 2019
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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11 • 29 • 2019
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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10 • 10 • 2019
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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09 • 07 • 2019
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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09 • 07 • 2019
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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06 • 24 • 2019
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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03 • 18 • 2019
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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03 • 05 • 2019
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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01 • 10 • 2019
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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10 • 22 • 2018
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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10 • 02 • 2018
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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09 • 14 • 2018
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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09 • 14 • 2018
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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07 • 13 • 2018
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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06 • 08 • 2018
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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04 • 21 • 2018
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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04 • 18 • 2018
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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04 • 18 • 2018
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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04 • 06 • 2018
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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03 • 25 • 2018
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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03 • 13 • 2018
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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02 • 13 • 2018
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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01 • 25 • 2018
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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12 • 14 • 2017
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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12 • 03 • 2017
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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12 • 03 • 2017
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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10 • 05 • 2017
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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09 • 01 • 2017
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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08 • 31 • 2017
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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08 • 30 • 2017
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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08 • 30 • 2017
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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08 • 30 • 2017
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!
ISF...
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08 • 28 • 2017
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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08 • 28 • 2017
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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08 • 28 • 2017
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...
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08 • 28 • 2017
The Monarch butterfly is simply an amazing creature that survives by migrating and hibernating each year. They are the only insect that survives by making a 2500 mile journey ever...
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08 • 27 • 2017
According to the Reuters news agency, 30 percent of American bee hives and 20% in some European countries have been affected by Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)1, a mysterious disord...
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08 • 22 • 2017
If you've never seen a Weimaraner dog, you're missing out. They're large, beautiful, regal looking creatures who will just make your heart melt. Tickled Pink Weimaraner Rescue (TPW...
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08 • 22 • 2017
Social media is here to stay. It’s the informational super highway connecting us to families, people and cultures all over the world. Every day we have the ability to voice our o...
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08 • 08 • 2017
Truffle, a 5 year old female border collie mix, was hit by a car and left to die on February 1, 2016. She was picked up by a Good Samaritan and taken to Philadelphia Animal Contro...