#Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl whose escape from the #CentralParkZoo & subsequent life on the loose in #Manhattan captured the public’s attention, died Fri night after apparently striking a building on the Upper West Side, ofcls said.
The #Wildlife#Conservation Society, which operates the #zoo, said in a statement that Flaco had been found on the ground after hitting a building on West 89th Street.
Building residents contacted the #WildBirdFund, a #rescue org, whose staff members responded quickly, retrieved him & declared him dead a short time later, the society said.
#Zoo employees took him to the #BronxZoo, where a necropsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. He would have turned 14 next month.
Hi all, I’m Charlotte! 👋🏻
I’m a NICU #nurse, caring for sick and premature babies and their families. I’m also a mum and step-mum. Married to @harrybo93
Together we live on a (non-working) farm in the UK, with our menagerie of #rescue farm animals, plus our Brittany spaniel Dexter and three-legged cat Mona.
"The Kiss"
Miss Meggie really loves her 'human daddy'. Every day she gives him a little lick/kiss on the forehead, just because... It's unusual, if not unknown, for her to do this to me - but hubby is HER human; she chose him at the Shelter & he is the favoured one. (I'm just the 'Get One Free' in her BOGOF deal)
I finally managed to capture the 'evidence' of how much she loves him. It's a memory we will want to keep. #CatsOfMastodon#Mastocats#BlackCats#Rescue#AdoptDontShop#Cats
Emergency personnel evacuate a woman at the site where an apartment block was heavily damaged by a Russian missile strike, in #Dnipro, #Ukraine, January 15, 2023. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
Young Laurie is so good at playing football (being ambidextrous gives him impressive ball control) that I recently decided to show him a new trick.
I put a treat in my closed hand & hold it out to him. He has to pat my hand to get the treat. He soon got the idea! So far so good.
Today I was sitting enjoying a slice of toasted cheese - suddenly Laurie jumped up beside me & started tapping my hand (he really likes cheese). I couldn’t refuse after I’ve taught him that tapping gets rewarded, could I?
I think I’ve been outsmarted. 🤣
N70VC was parked over there for quite awhile on the ground (an hour?) it's torrential rain and pouring wind. I suspect the were waiting for an opening to mosey back to quarters. Heading off now. #helicopter#N70VC#SAR#Rescue#VenturaCounty
Good morning & Happy #Caturday everyone. Lots of Luv & Purrs from Meggie & Laurie, & hugs from me.
As usual, Meggie disapproved of having her photo taken - and it shows in her expression. Laurie is more co-operative - as long as it doesn't interfere with whatever he happens to be doing at the time. A very faint reflection of the garden can be seen in his eye.
Three weeks ago we adopted a 60 lb male rescue puppy. Even with his physical and emotional issues, he is settling into our home and routine. His cone should come off later this week as his wounds are healing. He is quickly attaching and loves to snuggle and take long walks.