Miracle spaniel survives after falling off southern England’s 300-feet sheer cliffs to sea

Flying spaniel survives 300-foot fall off UK cliff

LONDON – British rescuers say a dog that chased a seagull and fell off a 300-foot (90-meter) cliff into the sea has survived with only minor injuries.
Paul Legendre of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution search and rescue service says the springer spaniel was rescued Feb. 14 after it … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Miracle spaniel survives after falling off southern England’s 300-feet sheer cliffs to sea.

Wildlife officials operate on 11ft King cobra in Bhopal

BHOPAL – In a unique attempt, wildlife officials in Madhya Pradesh operated on a King Cobra, seized from a snake charmer, to resurrect its damaged fangs.

Officials of the Van Vihar national park in Bhopal operated on the 11-feet long cobra after they found that the reptile was … Read : Wildlife officials operate on 11ft King cobra in Bhopal.

Woman pleads guilty to selling 2 children to Louisiana couple for a cockatoo and $175 cash

La. woman pleads to selling 2 kids for bird, cash

VILLE PLATTE, La. – A 52-year-old Louisiana woman has pleaded guilty to two counts of sale of a minor for trading two children to a couple in exchange for an exotic pet bird and $175.
Donna Louise Greenwell received 15 months of hard labor on each count … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Woman pleads guilty to selling 2 children to Louisiana couple for a cockatoo and $175 cash.

Snake serum, dubbed ‘Botox in a bottle’, a hit in UK

NEW YORK – A snake venom that claims to reduce fine lines and wrinkles has become the latest beauty craze in the UK.

The new Glamoxy Snake Serum from Rodial was said to be working its charm on the ladies with apparent waitlists of more than 10,000 women.
The so-called “Botox in a bottle”, costing 160 dollars … Original article on : Snake serum, dubbed ‘Botox in a bottle’, a hit in UK.

Build special crossing for frogs, toads, French say!

LONDON – An animal protection group has called upon French authorities to have special crossings for frogs so that they are saved from being squashed on the country’s roads.

“For frogs, toads and newts, the most visible cause of death is undoubtedly road traffic: the animals try to reach the damp areas they need to reproduce …. Source  : Build special crossing for frogs, toads, French say!.

Central Garden & Pet says it increased size of 2018 debt offering to $400M from $300M

Central Garden & Pet prices sale of $400M in notes

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Central Garden & Pet Co. said Friday it priced an offering of $400 million in senior notes due 2018.
The lawn, garden and pet supply company said Monday it planned to sell $300 million in notes.
The proceeds will be used to buy back …. Source article  : Central Garden & Pet says it increased size of 2018 debt offering to $400M from $300M.

50pc Kiwis can risk their life to save pets

Melbourne, Feb 26 (ANI): A new study has found that over 50 per cent of pet owners can risk their life to save their pets.
The New Zealand-based poll, conducted by Steve Glassey, a distance education student at Charles Sturt University in NSW, … Read : 50pc Kiwis can risk their life to save pets.