- Pet News Ohio clears way for first responders to treat injured petsOhio has become one of the first states to enact new legislation allowing first responders and other paramedics to provide first aid for pets rescued from house fires and auto accidents as well as...
- Dogs Abused pit bull saved when shelter fakes her deathBefore coming to the United States, Lucy was trapped in a terribly abusive situation in Egypt. Workers at a local animal shelter knew of her dire circumstances, but were helpless to do anything...
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- A day for feral catsEstablished in 2001, National Feral Cat Day was organized by Alley Cat Allies located in Bethesda, Maryland and it is the only national advocacy organization dedicated to the protection and humane treatment of cats. Their goal is to take one day...
- Dog severely injured after being dragged by moving vanA dog was left with widespread, painful injuries after he was dragged by a moving van for a half mile in Lowell, Massachusetts, reported Friday's ABC 13 News. The dog, named "Buddy," sustained the injuries on Sunday when his owner,...
- Outerbridge Cowboy charges with animal crueltyTod “Doc” Mishler, aka the “Outerbridge Cowboy” had been charged with animal cruelty after his two horses, Charity 2 and Hope 2 were taken into custody by police after he was given a summons for riding them across the...
- Dogs and fireworks: Tips for keeping pets calm during the Fourth of JulyThe Fourth of July weekend is upon us, and many pet owners know that means trouble for their dogs. Fireworks are a common source of anxiety, fear and frustration for pets, and the sound can quickly cause dogs to run under a bed for shelter as well...
- Much loved and respected Clay County veterinarian returnsIt’s like finding an excellent doctor, when you find one you keep them forever. Dr. Broadhurst is the golden doctor in the veterinarian world in North East Florida. Her name is Doctor Jennifer Broadhurst, and she is well-respected among her...
- With head misshapen nor barely any body mass, Cane Corso remains a gentle giantIt's impossible to even guess what kind of horrors Gunther has been through in his past life, but his misshapen head and his total lack of muscle mass indicate the six-year-old purebred Cane Corso may have been starved for an extended period...
- C'Mon People! No pets left in a car-EVERIt seems that every day I read a story of a child, or pet found dead in a sweltering car. I apologize for being blunt, but this happens all over the country, and it is all the worse here in South Florida. I was on my way into the grocery store one...
- Common ancestor of reptiles, birds & mammals in genes of feathers, hair, scalesA common ancestor of modern birds, reptiles and mammals has been confirmed by showing that a common toolkit of genes operates in the skin of those modern animals to produce feathers, scales or hair.The authors of a study published online June 24,...
- Man accused of dragging puppy behind van also faces drug chargesAccording to Thursday's publication of Bangor Daily News, a man who is accused of dragging a puppy behind a moving vehicle will also be facing drug charges. Brewer, Maine, resident 31-year-oldJeffrey Mayhew, allegedly dragged a six-month-old...
- Vicktory dog 'Tug' has passed away: Watch Michael Vick's dogs 'The Champions'Tug, one of the dogs who has happily lived at Best Friends after having been rescued from the property of Michael Vick, has passed away, announced the Best Friends Organization on their blog Thursday afternoon.He was humanely euthanized as he was...
- If the odds are correct, only 2 of these puppies will find their way to a homeOn Thursday morning, an animal control agency in Arkansas shared a heartbreaking statement to followers of its Facebook page. The post, along with multiple photos, highlights the desperate situation facing homeless dogs, their puppies, and animal...
- Breeder's Cup winning trainer charged with animal crueltyThe Kentucky Department of Agriculture has charged horse farm owner Chuck Borell and his trainer daughter Maria with 43 counts of 2nd degree animal cruelty (a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum penalty is up to one year in jail) after...
- Animal cruelty charges filed by NYPD for man's 2 horses as he rode over bridgeNot much can surprise New Yorkers, but the site of an elderly cowboy dressed in Western gear riding a horse over Staten Island's Outerbridge Crossing on Tuesday, caused quite a stir followed by animal cruelty charges, reports the SILiveNews...
- Best Friends says good-bye to another 'Vicktory' dogOn Thursday, Best Friends Animal Society announced the passing of a "Vicktory" dog named Tug. Tug was one of the dogs who was rescued from Michael Vick's Bad Newz Kennels property and after he was freed from his former life of...
- Police officer busts out car window to save newborn pup from hot interiorNobody, aside from perhaps the owners of a car, were upset with a Pensacola, Florida, police officer used his baton to break out a window to save a newborn puppy from dying of heatstroke. On June 28, the Pensacola Police Department posted a...