singles ad allegedly placed in the Atlanta Journal newspaper that said that a “SINGLE BLACK FEMALE” sought companionship. The story says the phone number turned out to be for the Atlanta Humane Society and the ad was really for a dog. Fifteen-thousand calls were said to have been made to the Society.
St. Bernard Dogs are Being Used For Table Meat in China-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The email is a petition asking that St. Bernard dogs not be exported from other countries to China because they are being tortured, killed, and eaten. The Truth: According to numerous reports from news organizations and animal rights …
St. Bernards are being served as food in China-Truth! Read More »
A forwarded email with photos of a captured snake saying that a gigantic Eastern diamondback rattlesnake measuring 15 feet in length was caught in St. Augusta, Florida.
The Seagull That Steals Doritos-Truth! Summary of eRumor: An animated file that shows a seagull walking through the open door of a market and stealing a bag of Dorito chips. It is said to happen at a store in Scotland and that the gull does it on a regular basis. The Truth: The pictures are …
A dog owner from New York said she and her 7 dogs all experienced side effects from ProMeris flea and tick treatment.
Protests over a video of a U.S. Marine tossing a puppy to its death in a rockey ravine.
Picture of a Snake Pulling a Kangaroo From a River-Truth! Summary of eRumor: This eRumor is mostly a picture but includes commend that it was taken in Western Australia. It shows a large snake hanging from the side of a rock face and trying to pull what looks like a kangaroo from the water. The …
This is a video an entranced rabbit getting a bath in a sink. It was posted on YouTube and, thanks to social networking, went viral on the Internet. Viewers are asking if the video is real.
Picture of Rattlesnake-More than 9 Feet Long and Weighing Nearly 100 Pounds-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A picture of what appears to be a large rattlesnake said to have been found near Medicine Lodge, Kansas. Other versions say it was found near Amarillo, Texas. The Truth: We’ve not found a source or confirmation of …
Rattlesnake more than 9 feet long and nearly 100 pounds-Unproven! Read More »
the story and photos of a tiny deer named Rupert who was delivered by Caesarean section at a wildlife hospital after his mother was killed by a car. The premature deer is being kept alive by incubators and professional care and is expected to make a full recovery.
