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 […]
Believe it or not, cats can be trained! And now, thousands of shelter cats across the country are being taught ‘Cat Daddy’ Jackson Galaxy’s Cat Pawsitive techniques – including the “high-five” to decrease their stress, increase engagement, and most importantly, make them more adoptable! And now you can teach your cat this cool trick – and get a chance
The city of Los Angeles, California has made its animal shelters no-kill thanks to the efforts of Best Friends Animal Society, the city, L.A. Animal Services, several animal welfare organizations, animal-loving leaders, and a dedicated community. When Best Friends Animal Society first launched the NKLA (No-Kill Los Angeles) initiative in 2012, only 56 percent of
Austin became the first city in the state of Texas to ban the declawing of cats for aesthetic reasons or for the convenience of the owner. In other words, no more declawing cats because they scratch your sofa. Austin City Council unanimously passed the ordinance last week after two years of meetings with veterinarians, advocacy
Let’s get ready to SNUUUUGGGLLLLLE!! We’re just days away from the Hallmark Channel’s eighth annual Kitten Bowl! And, while you may have plans to watch some other game that’s happening on the same day, Kitten Bowl takes place hours before it, so don’t worry! You’ll be able to watch them both! On Super Bowl Sunday, Feb.
Guardians of Rescue seeks help from the public this Veteran’s Day to rescue the cat of an Army sergeant. Being deployed to the Middle East can be challenging for any U.S. soldier. But when you get difficult family news from back home, it can make getting through that period even more difficult. When Army Sergeant
Over 600 adoptable cats and dogs were flown from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland, making Paws Across the Pacific the largest pet rescue flight in history. The healthy and loving pets were moved from overcrowded pet shelters on five islands across Hawaii and flown to shelters in Washington state, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana where they’ll available for adoption into
Watch the “Wedding of the Quarantine” LIVE on Saturday, May 23rd by clicking here. It was love at first sight when Santa Monica resident SCOTT PERRY met OLIVIA LE CHAT at Best Friends Animal Society in July 2015. Olivia, a 2-year old medium hair mix previously named Collette, hopped into Perry’s girlfriend’s lap, and straight into their
For thousands of years, our companion animals have been our best friends in good times and bad. Now, as we face one of the worst pandemics in modern history, accompanied by the fear and loneliness that come hand in hand with the isolation of mandatory quarantining, we have a chance to make a difference in
Under a newly proposed bill, New York may join Maryland and California to become the third state in the nation to ban the sale of puppies, kittens, and rabbits from retail pet stores. In an effort to target puppy and kitten mills, backyard breeders, and to reduce the vast number of animals euthanized in New
