A heartbreaking situation has unfolded in Metairie, Louisiana. Two Iguanas were found with their arms duct-taped behind their backs and left to die on the side of the road.
Not only do Louisianans have to prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime cicada surge, but these historic broods may lead to people calling 911 or contacting local police.
There is still one piece of the puzzle missing that the victim's family and members of the community would like found. Brandon Touchet's dog is missing, and his family is pleading that she be returned safely.
For only the second time in history, a human has tested positive for bird flu. This case was reported in Texas, where they issued a warning that their poultry farms and cattle farms were being affected. This particular strain of avian influenza virus is highly deadly to livestock, poultry, and wild birds.
What they found was beyond shocking: 51 guinea pigs and 11 rabbits, all lifeless, scattered throughout the car. The tragic reality of animal abuse unfolded further as authorities learned that the couple had even more animals at their residence and a nearby hotel.
Matthew Baker, the founder of Heroes Everywhere Animal Rescue, is taking on a unique fundraising effort to build a much-needed animal shelter equipped with a spay/neuter clinic in Evangeline Parish. His mission is to raise $250,000 and the way he has decided to fun raise the money proves just how dedicated he is to the cause.
Louisiana is know for excellent hunting and fishing. When Brett Delcambre first started Southern Drone Recovery it's primary goal was to help hunters locate their deer using drones. These are not any ordinary drones, they use thermal technology to determine the location of the deer. Now using that same method and technology he has shifted some of his focus to helping Louisiana families find their lost pets because "our pets are like family" Delcambre said in a interview with WAFB.