The first day of spring is usually celebrated on March 21. However, in 2025, the spring equinox occurred at 5:01 AM EST on March 20. Additionally, the thirteenth World Happiness Report 2025 was released on March 20, coinciding with the UN-designated International Day of Happiness,...
WellBeing International was founded on the premise that "a responsible caretaker of our world must safeguard people, animals, and the environment, as each element is connected to and dependent on the well-being of the others."The bond between a Veteran and their service dog personifies this...
The 2025 Oscar-winning animated masterpiece Flow tells a beautiful story about nature and animals. The film weaves many emotions and subplots among its animal characters, blending morals, adventure, pathos, and humor. As the Best Animated Feature Film Oscar winner at the 2025 Academy Awards, Flow...
Numerous predictions exist about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on various aspects of human life. One significant area where AI is already making a difference is language translation. It is being used for everything from providing subtitles for video productions to helping tourists communicate...
The first time we met Mason, he was six weeks old, having just arrived at the airport like some high-maintenance celebrity. And by that, I mean he incessantly barked his little Westie head off while waiting for us in the holding area. The attendant handed...
Video credit: Tamer ALKIS, iStockIn 1999, the West Nile Virus was introduced to the eastern United States through an unknown route. The virus was particularly lethal to crows and their relatives, such as blue jays. Experts estimated that the crow population in the U.S. declined...
Just over 20 years ago, on Saturday, October 2, 2004, thirteen people participated in a free, timed 5 km run at Bushy Park in West London. This event marked the launch of the Parkrun charity, which has since grown to an annual budget of around...
Jonathan Birch is a philosopher at the London School of Economics who has dedicated significant time and effort to studying sentience and how to identify sentient beings or systems reliably. He was the lead author of a report that advised the UK Government on the...
This occasional series "Changemakers" honors individuals who have made a positive impact on the health and well-being of their community's animals, people, and environment—a triad that forms the foundation of WellBeing International's mission.Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is an extraordinary Ugandan veterinarian whose life’s work meets at...
[caption id="attachment_12440" align="alignleft" width="296"] Helena who escaped Kherson with only her dog Kuzma gets a pet carrier from Save the Dogs. Dated 3/20/22. | Photo credit: Save the Dogs & Other Animals.[/caption]As the Ukraine Rescue, Relief, and Rebuild (U3R) coalition prepares for another year of...
