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
Despite 75,000 complaints and reports of 1,700 pet deaths, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not issued a warning to pet parents using the nation’s most popular flea and tick collar. An investigative report published by USA Today found that the EPA has documented 75,000 complaints against Bayer’s Seresto flea and tick collar. Among those,
A Texas lawyer who accidentally appeared as a kitten on a Zoom legal proceeding couldn’t get the filter to go away. The video can only be described as hiss-terical! What is normally a very solemn affair turned comical when attorney Rod Ponton accidentally tuned in wearing one of Zoom’s built-in filters — and then couldn’t
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.
Super Bowl 55 kicks off on Sunday night, and with many planning get-togethers for the big game, doctors from Lauderdale Veterinary Specialists are warning pet owners about potential dangers to pets. Unsecured foods, crowded rooms and constantly opening doors are all hazards to a pet’s health, and pet owners should have a defensive game plan
Another Super Bowl is this weekend, and as millions tune in to watch the Bucs and the Chiefs battle it out on the field, guess what we will be looking out for? That’s right, commercials featuring CATS! While we wait for the newest ads from the companies that shell out $5.5 million for 30 seconds
Does your cat look absolutely adorable in bunny ears? Snap a pic and he could snag a spot in Cadbury’s newest “Bunny Tryouts” commercial! Pets nationwide brought us joy this past year – as coworkers, roommates, companions, and more – and to give them some much deserved recognition, Cadbury, America’s top Easter brand, is inviting ‘pawrents’ to
