Do you know the animal protection laws in your area? Every single state, district, or territory has their own set of laws, definitions, and statutes in place for protecting animals. If you’ve noticed a neighbor mistreating their pet, discovered what you believe is an illegal puppy or kitten mill or dog fighting ring, witnessed inhumane […]
Getting a new pet is an exciting experience. You are entrusted with taking care of a cute little ball of fluff, and you want to do everything right. However, the idea of caring for your new friend’s every need might feel a little overwhelming, especially if you’ve never owned a pet before. Nearly every new
Of the estimated 7.5 million pets entering animal shelters every year, more than 2.5 million are former family pets that were surrendered, most often by owners that either weren’t fully prepared for the responsibility of pet ownership or didn’t take the time and effort necessary to integrate a new pet into the home. As important
You may not realize it, but some skincare and beauty companies still test their products on animals and not in a sustainable fashion. This cruel practice has been around for a long time and companies will test their products for toxicity, allergic reactions, and UV reactivity, among other things, that end up harming or even
Paws of War is on a mission to help soldier and Bubba the cat While she didn’t set out to be, Army Sergeant Rode became an angel to a cat while serving in the Middle East. She’s on a mission to help Paws of War with the costs of rescuing her cat, which she named
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
Instead of finding an explosive device inside a suspicious duffle bag left on a doorstep, a bomb squad unit called to a church in Ohio found a mother cat and a litter of kittens inside. The suspicious-looking package was left on the doorstep of a Church in New Miami. So, the Butler County Bomb Unit
