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BBC News
02-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Puppies dumped in graveyard 'lucky to survive hot weather'
A litter of four, day-old puppies found dumped in a shoebox in a graveyard are lucky to have survived the hot spell of weather, the RSPCA has four puppies, all males, were handed in to the RSPCA Solent Branch, Fareham, Hampshire, after they were found by a member of the public in the Portsmouth area on 24 charity said they were "very lucky" they were found as they need feeding every two hours and "due to the hot weather this could have had a very different outcome".Staff at the centre have set up a puppy rota to hand rear the litter. They will be placed into foster homes in the coming weeks before being put up for adoption once they reach eight weeks old. The charity said: "As always, our amazing team here at The Ark, immediately got to action in caring for these sweet boys. "All four puppies are bottle feeding well, gaining weight and just about to open their eyes."Although our dedicated staff are volunteering round-the-clock care every few hours, time away from their biological mum at this critical time will be having an impact on their development - both physically and psychologically."The staff are highly concerned for the welfare of mum who has been separated from her puppies. This must be a distressing time for her." The centre added it would be able to establish their breed "in the coming weeks when more of their characteristics come through".After taking in the litter the charity started a fundraising appeal to help cover food and care for the puppies and their further needs, including vaccinations, microchipping and Solent Branch, known as The Stubbington Ark, is an independent branch of the RSPCA, and a separately registered charity. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
CBC
25-06-2025
- Climate
- CBC
A Maryland pet shelter lost its AC in a heat wave. Then the community stepped up
A community in Maryland rallied to the aid of a local animal shelter after its air conditioning suddenly failed on Monday due to a mechanical issue amid an extreme heat wave. The Montgomery County Office of Animal Services put out an emergency call for foster care as temperatures spiked in the facility. In the end more than 40 animals were placed in temporary foster homes during the emergency, according to local media.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fact Check: Yes, Christian Bale is building homes in California to keep foster siblings together
Claim: Actor Christian Bale is building 12 homes in a $22 million village in Palmdale, California, that aims to keep siblings in the foster-care system together. Rating: In June 2025, a claim (archived) circulated online that Batman actor Christian Bale was building 12 homes in a $22 million village in Palmdale, California, that aimed to keep siblings in the foster-care system together. One popular Facebook claim read: "Christian Bale Is Building 12 Foster Homes That Aim to Keep Siblings in the Foster Care System Together and Under the Same Roof." The claim circulated on X (archived), Instagram (archived) and Bluesky (archived), where posts included an alleged $22 million price for the development. Snopes readers also searched our site for more information about the rumor. The heartwarming claim is true. Bale and Together California, a charity founded by the actor; his wife, Sibi; and University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Eric Esrailian, broke ground on the project in 2024. According to Together California, the village, located near Palmdale, will feature 12 homes and a community center. The project was estimated to cost $22 million at the time of the groundbreaking, according to international media. According to Together California's Facebook page (archived), construction remained ongoing in June 2025. In May 2025, CBS reported the village was hoping to welcome its first children "next year." CBS also reported that "trained foster parents" would take care of the children living in the village. According to AC Martin, the architects on the project, Together California's "Village for Brothers and Sisters" will feature 12 town house units for children in foster care, two studio units for young adults transitioning out of the foster-care system, a 7,000-square-foot community building and outdoor space. Bale first got involved with the U.S. foster-care system in 2008, according to CBS, after considering what would happen to his own daughter if she were left without her parents. DALTON, ANDREW. "Christian Bale Breaks Ground on Foster Homes He's Fought for 16 Years to See Built." AP News, 7 Feb. 2024, Gardner, Chris. "Christian Bale Breaks Ground on 16-Year Passion Project: 12 New Homes for Foster Children." The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Feb. 2024, "Our Village." Together California, Accessed 19 June 2025. Shoard, Catherine. "Christian Bale Unveils Plans to Build 12 Foster Homes in California." The Guardian, 8 Feb. 2024. The Guardian, Smith, Tracy, and Jennifer Earl. Christian Bale's on a Mission to Keep Foster Siblings Together. For Him, It's the Role of a Lifetime. - CBS News. 18 May 2025, Together California. "Together California Had the Incredible Opportunity to Sit down with CBS Sunday Morning and Speak about the Mission That Drives Us Every Day. ." Facebook, 7 June 2025, Together California: A Village for Brothers & Sisters. Accessed 19 June 2025. Williams, Martha. "Christian Bale Breaks Ground on 12 Foster Homes in California." Mail Online, 9 Feb. 2024,
