bhutan, gross national happiness, pet rescue and adoption

Citizens of Bhutan Asked to Adopt a Dog to Celebrate the King’s Birthday

Lotay Tshering, the Prime Minister of Bhutan, has asked the public to adopt a dog as a way to honor the birthday of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. The King turned 40 years old on February 21. Adopting pets in Bhutan “At an individual level, Prime Minister said one can choose to plant a tree ...

March 14, 2020

Raven Montmorency

California Cross Country High School Team Runs With Shelter Dogs

The cross-country team at St. Joseph High School in Orcutt, California, has a unique tradition. One day a year, every member of the team practices with shelter dogs. For this, the school has partnered with the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter. The tradition has been in place since 2016. Taking out the dogs The idea ...

October 19, 2019

Raven Montmorency