Julia K Cole

Source:   HACKENSACK, N.J. (AP)   Offers of support have been pouring in from around the nation for a formerly homeless New Jersey man whose good deed proved costly. James Brady of Hackensack was notified recently that his government benefits were being suspended after he failed to report as income the $850 he had found on a sidewalk and turned over to police. Brady, who was homeless when he found the money on a sidewalk in April after leaving a local homeless shelter, turned the cash over to police. He was allowed to keep it six months later after no one claimed it during a mandated waiting period. But the Hackensack Human Services Department denied him General Assistance and Medicaid benefits through Dec. 31 because he failed to report the cash as new income. The director of human services said the agency was just following the rules. The 59 year-old Brady is a former photographer and market data analyst who has suffered from depression since losing his job a decade ago, acc...

The Better Business Bureau is warning customers of a new utility scam. The BBB said customers are receiving calls by scammers, who tell them their payments are overdue. Scammers as customers to make those overdue payments by “green dot money pack carsd” in the next hour, or their utilities will be disconnected. Charlie Mattingly, Louisville Better Business Bureau, said those cards act as cash and are untraceable, meaning the customers lose their money. Mattingly also said the scammers sometimes ID spoof the calls, so the caller ID may say that they are calling from a local number, when they are actually out of the country. SOURCE :   WHAS

Preventable diseases like kennel cough or feline herpesvirus can stop an adoption in its tracks – not to mention being a danger to unprotected populations in the shelter. Vaccinations are costly and may reduce the number of pets that a shelter or rescue group can afford to save. Greatergood.org and Petfinder Foundation have teamed up to change that. Working with our corporate partners and supporters like you, we will vaccinate 2 million shelter animals in just two years, protecting them from common, contagious, preventable diseases. Adorable (shown here) and her brother Imp were just two puppies who received their Bordatella vaccination this year courtesy of A Shot At Life. A grant to Humane Society of Elmore County enabled the group to vaccinate two hundred puppies and dogs, including Adorable and Imp, against kennel cough earlier this year. The vaccination not only helped the puppies to stay healthy at the shelter but it also meant that they were quickly adopted. Your ...

It's a sad day for nature lovers and really the entire planet. The western black rhinoceros is officially extinct according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The last time one was seen was in 2006. The IUCN says the extinction of these magnificent beasts could've been avoided if proper conservation methods had been implemented. That wasn't the only bad news for rhinos in their report. Africa's northern white rhino and Asia's Javan rhino are fighting for survival due to poaching and a lack of conservation efforts. The report suggests managing and strengthening habitats could save the remaining rhino subspecies from extinction Click HERE to Read More Article by:  Nick Mangione

With both his new television show and research foundation, Michael J. Fox is raising visibility and shifting perceptions and prejudices around people living with disabilities and chronic illness. His breakthrough work promotes freedom for all people to have dignified choices about work, and the choice to live at home. With optimism and determination, Michael is leading important work - and  we are celebrating his hard work by personally delivering a super-sized thank you card to him on November 9th. Click HERE to sign the Thank You Card

Halloween can be a fun event for families and their pets. However, if safety precautions aren’t taken, it can also be a hazardous time for our four-legged companions. According to Dr. Justine Lee, a critical care specialist and associate director of Veterinary Services at Pet Poison Helpline, calls increase by 12 percent during the week of Halloween, making it the call center’s busiest time of year. Here are some practical yet potentially life-saving tips that can help protect your pets on Halloween. 1. Dangerous Pet Costumes Your safest choice in a pet Halloween costume would be a loosely tied bandana; however, if you choose to dress up your pet, outfit your dog or cat with a simple approach. Pets can become tangled in elaborate, tight-fitting costumes with strings, ties, belts and sashes. Difficulty in mobility can lead to bodily injury, including strangulation. Never leave a pet unattended while wearing a costume. Small (or large) parts of a costume can become chew...