‘While others might think my condition is a hindrance, I know that I was born to stand out’: A woman who is aging EIGHT TIMES FASTER than normal is the oldest survivor of her condition in history

Growing up, Tiffany Wedekind always knew she was different. Petite like her mum, she never questioned her build, but when she started to lose her teeth and hair in her early 20s, she was sure there had to be an explanation. It wasn’t until her older brother, Chad, became ill that she finally got some […]

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Help the Firefighters in Australia

Australia is facing an unprecedented disaster. Historic fires are raging across much of the country. People are fleeing from their homes and scientists believe half a billion animals are dead. A new petition on Change, org urges us all the take action. The petition, started by Tamara Key and has 165,000 signatures, writes: We ask […]

5 Ways To Help Rescue Animals in L.A.

As Los Angeles’ homeless population soars, so too does the rate of animals discarded. Many animals, who once had a home, find themselves dumped at a local shelter due to having a negligent owner. Humans have the ability to understand their surroundings and the processing skills required to accept that life is a rollercoaster, filled […]

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Animal Rescues: Happily-Ever-Afters 

Everyone loves a happy ending and for these rescues, they got just that! These dogs and cats, who were previously housed at the Animal Wellness Foundation, now have a place to call home — and love galore, making their new life just purr-fect.         Pearla Pearla is a South LA rescue. Pearla […]

Fighting for little Ricky

When Ricky was just one, he was surrendered into the South Los Angeles shelter. The sweet, shy Collie Terrier mix was riddled with health issues including abdomen fluid, whipworm parasite, and anemia. The little warrior is now being brought to good health by the Animal Wellness Foundation and needs a loving foster home while he […]