Author name: Brandy Arnold

Like most animal lovers, Brandy's love for our non-human friends began at an early age, when she brought home every stray cat and dog (and even a few wild animals) that she could find. But it was in her early twenties, while volunteering for an animal shelter, that Brandy realized her true passion for animal advocacy. Seeking to build stronger bonds with her own pets, she studied animal behavior and cognition through Duke University and enrolled in dozens of animal training courses. These studies further confirmed what Brandy already knew, that cats are sentient beings, capable of feeling and showing love. That they thrive on companionship, and that they need more than just food and water to be happy. When it comes to caring for cats, she's passionate about nutrition, enrichment, and safety. Her scholarly pursuit of understanding our non-human friends underscores her deep-rooted love for all things wild and domestic. At home, Brandy's life is filled with the companionship of two Golden retrievers whose loyalty is only matched by the sass of a certain calico named Betty, the true ruler of the roost. Even Gene Swimmons, her Betta fish, knows who runs the show. Brandy's travels often lead her to mountains, rivers, and forests, where hiking and kayaking are her outlets for adventure.

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RECALL ALERT: BioLifePet Probiotics for Dogs and Cats Recalled Over Potential Contamination With Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Livia Global, Inc a health and wellness company that offers LiviaOne Liquid Probiotics & BioLifePet Liquid Probiotics, today announced that it is voluntarily recalling two lots of its liquid probiotics due to the possibility of contamination by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a microorganism found in the environment that, if ingested, can cause life-threatening infection

Animal Advocates, Front Page News

YouTube Sued Over Refusal to Remove Animal Abuse Videos from Platform

A months-long investigation into YouTube found thousands of videos depicting graphic cruelty to animals, with billions of video views, and the potential for the video hosting site to earn millions of dollars in advertising sales. Animal Advocacy group, Lady Freethinker, filed a lawsuit alleging that the Google-owned YouTube knowingly distributes videos displaying explicit animal abuse,

Animal Advocates, FRONT PAGE, Front Page News

Virginia Becomes 4th State to Ban Cosmetics Testing on Animals

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed a bill this month banning cosmetics testing on animals, including a statewide ban on the sale of cosmetics that were tested on animals. House Bill 2250, sponsored by Delegate Kaye Kory, and Senate Bill 1379 sponsored by Senator Jennifer Boysko, prohibit the testing of cosmetics on animals and the selling of cosmetics that

Front Page News, Health and Wellness, Staying Healthy

5 Tips to Keep Pets Safe During COVID-19 Pandemic

Amid the growing concerns around the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is providing information on keeping animals safe during a human health crisis and encouraging pet owners to include pets in their emergency plans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 infection results from

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