Scores of 2,000-year-old Roman roof tiles were found in Gloucester, England in an archeological dig in 1969, but an archaeologist just recently noticed a cat’s footprint on one of the tiles while sifting through them in the city museum, thus proving what cat parents have known for centuries – that cats will walk across whatever we’re working […]
Many of the residents rescued from the collapsed Champlain Towers South condo near Miami Beach are missing their treasured pets. The 12-story building collapsed last Thursday at about 1:30 in the morning while most residents were sleeping in their beds. At least 35 people were immediately rescued from the building, 12 have been found dead,
Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. of San Diego, CA, is voluntarily recalling the cat food products listed below due to possible contamination with Salmonella. This was discovered from a routine state surveillance sample from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Products were distributed nationwide in the U.S. via both retail and online distribution. No customer complaints or
Orrville, OH – The J. M. Smucker Co. today announced a limited, voluntary recall of two lots of Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food (30LB bag) due to potential salmonella contamination. The Company has received no reports of pet illness or adverse reaction and has issued this recall out of an abundance of caution. The impacted
Maryland will soon become the 5th state in the nation to ban cosmetics testing on animals and initiate a statewide ban on the sale of cosmetics that were tested on animals. On Monday night, lawmakers voted to prohibit new tests on animals for cosmetics and all sales of newly-animal-tested cosmetics beginning July 2022 by unanimously
Multiple brands, varieties, and sizes of both dog and cat food manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods have been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. In total 208 different products and packages are included in this recall. Please, check your labels carefully and PAW it forward. Midwestern Pet Foods, Evansville, Indiana is issuing a voluntary recall
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
