Apr 22, 2013:
Arkansas joined a growing number of states restricting private ownership of chimpanzees and other apes.
Jan 31, 2013:
Starting in March, all cosmetics including toiletries and beauty products from soap to toothpaste must be certified cruelty free.
Dec 20, 2012:
More than 60 airlines worldwide refuse shipments of primates — and in some cases all animals — destined for laboratory experiments.
Dec 17, 2012:
A bitterant is being added to antifreeze in all 50 states to save countless cats and dogs attracted by the sweet smell.
Aug 2, 2012:
New laws enacted in the State of New York will better protect animals from the grisly animal fighting industry.
Jul 11, 2012:
Academy Award-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg, the voice of a macaw in“Rio” and its upcoming sequel “Rio 2,” speaks out for the birds. Watch the video!
Jun 14, 2012:
Humane Society International intends to use the international Rio+20 conference on sustainable development to champion "Meatless Monday."
Jun 7, 2012:
The new one-hour film, SEAL WARS, follows Sea Shepherd Conservation Society's 2011 mission in Namibia to save seal pups from slaughter. It airs June 8 on The Animal Planet. Watch a preview here.
Jun 6, 2012:
Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed the state's Dangerous Wild Animal Act into law this month. Introduced by state Sen. Troy Balderson, R-Zanesville, the bill was passed by the Ohio State Senate in April and by the Ohio House of Representatives on May 22.
Jun 6, 2012:
Encounters between civilians and "exotic pets" have become such a problem in the United Arab Emirates that the authorities are considering how to end the wildlife trade.
May 24, 2012:
Living at a truck stop is no life for a tiger, says Gina Miller, International Fund for Animal Welfare’s legal policy analyst.
May 22, 2012:
The Humane Society of the United States' first puppy mills-themed video contest, “Why Puppy Mills Stink," created a number of new online responses to the problem of irresponsible breeding.
Apr 5, 2012:
With help from IFAW, Nikita and Tasha, two privately owned "big cats," moved from a 300 square-foot cage to an expansive 8,000 square-foot free roaming habitat filled with perches, caves, and water features.
Mar 28, 2012:
The Rise of the Planet of the Apes won one of many awards given at the recent Genesis Awards, a ceremony hosted by the Humane Society of the United States to recognize media that is promoting positive animal causes, The Associated Press reports.
Mar 27, 2012:
Horse racing has long been a popular sport across the nation, but the attention it got recently was not necessarily positive.
Mar 26, 2012:
Fast food chain Wendy's announced recently that it will require its U.S. and Canadian pork suppliers to phase out the use of gestation crates for female pigs, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) reports.
Mar 23, 2012:
You can rent an apartment or buy a used laptop on Facebook, but soon enough, you won't be able to buy puppies bred in puppy mills.
Mar 21, 2012:
Makeup manufacturer L'Oreal recently put $1.2 million toward chemical tests that could save animals from being the subjects of trials of cosmetics, AFP reports.
Mar 16, 2012:
Animal rights advocates are up in arms over the recent decision by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that will allow as many as 92 California sea lions to be killed each year in order to protect the Columbia River salmon, which swims in Oregon and Washington, Reuters reports.
Mar 7, 2012:
As the local food movement takes hold, a number of Americans are inspired to raise their own chickens, hens and other farm animals in order to be more sustainable.
Mar 7, 2012:
This weekend, hundreds of dogs will embark upon the "Last Great Race on Earth," during which they will cover 1,100 miles of frozen tundra across Alaska.
Mar 5, 2012:
The United Kingdom Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs has announced that proposals the organization put forward will effectively bar circuses from featuring wild animals.
Feb 24, 2012:
Horse Plus Humane Society of Oroville, California, recently bought 24 baby horses from a livestock auction, saving them from slaughter, ABC News affiliate News 10 reports.
Feb 21, 2012:
The Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association recently announced a ban on cosmetic cropping of dogs' ears, stating that it is "unnecessary in the canine species, causing pain and distress to the patient without any medical benefit," AFP reports.
Feb 16, 2012:
Animal abuse at carnivals, circuses and other spectacles is far from over, but horses at Atlantic City's Steel Pier amusement park will not have to make a 40-foot plunge into a pool for the amusement of visitors, Reuters reports.
Feb 15, 2012:
Scraping together allowances, funds from the Tooth Fairy and other spare change, children at Ashland Elementary School in Virginia raised $800 to help animals through the Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART), a local nonprofit organization that works to save animals and find adoptable pets homes, InsideNova.com reports.
Feb 14, 2012:
Pregnant female pigs at McDonald's pork suppliers in the U.S. will no longer be kept in crates that a number of animal rights advocates have deemed inhumane, The Associated Press reports.
Feb 13, 2012:
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association recently sponsored a Spay Day event with a goal of sterilizing 200 feral cats in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Feb 8, 2012:
Children from the Boys & Girls Clubs in Las Crucens, New Mexico, are sending messages of love to get dogs off chains in their backyards and into their homes, the Las Curces Sun-News reports.
Feb 7, 2012:
A recent McDonalds advertisement put the fast food chain in hot water with animal rescue advocates when it implied that petting a stray pit bull is unsafe, The Associated Press reports.
Feb 6, 2012:
A representative from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) attended the annual shareholder meeting of Tyson Foods on Friday to urge the meat corporation to move away from gestation crates at their facilities.
Jan 31, 2012:
Seven animal rights groups submitted public comments recently urging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect all chimpanzees, captive and wild, by designating them all as endangered.
Jan 30, 2012:
Jim and Donita Clark have owned four capuchin monkeys for 10 years, rearing them and allowing them a meaningful place in their family.
Jan 26, 2012:
Most people have heard of the problems Americans are facing with their weight - obesity has risen to "epidemic" proportions, with 35.7 percent of adults classified as obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Jan 26, 2012:
Watch the Humane Society International's video to learn more about how animals can and should be helped around the world.
Jan 18, 2012:
Revisions to The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals have caused an uproar among scientists and animal rights advocates.
Jan 10, 2012:
Military Working Dogs (MWDs) cannot be classified as manpower by the Department of Defense, so they are put into the "equipment" group, an identification that does not give them many privileges once they retire from service, the Military Times reports.
Jan 9, 2012:
After being separated from his service dog in December, a disabled, retired Chicago police officer was reunited with the pit bull mix, Snickers, NBC Chicago reports.
Jan 5, 2012:
A wind-power development company in Oregon may be allowed to kill golden eagles because of a permit by the federal government, MSNBC reports.
Dec 30, 2011:
The public's perception of pit bulls is improving in small steps, The Huffington Post reports. This breed of dog, which was originally bred to fight other dogs and animals, still maintains a negative reputation because of what the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) calls pit bull bias.
Dec 19, 2011:
Harp seals are the primary target of Canada's commercial seal hunt, but now that the Russian Federation, Kazakcstan and Belarus has prohibited further import and export of fur from the animals, Canada is under pressure to do the same.
Dec 16, 2011:
After decades of debate, the Institute of Medicine recently announced that the use of chimpanzees for invasive biomedical research is not scientifically necessary, the Humane Society of the United States reports.
Dec 14, 2011:
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is working to fight the holiday rush to pet stores this season in an effort to save animals that are bred in puppy mills, The Huffington Post reports.
Dec 14, 2011:
The Elvis monkey, a self-cloning skunk and a Limestone leaf warbler are some of the 208 species that were found and described for the first time recently in a new World Wildlife Fund (WWF) report.
Dec 12, 2011:
Two rhinoceroses are in critical condition in South Africa after they were dehorned in an attack by poachers, AFP reports.
Dec 7, 2011:
When airport baggage handler Lynn Jones saw an emaciated, wounded dog coming through her loading zone at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport in Reno, Nevada, last month, she refused to load it onto its owner's plane, worried about animal abuse and fearing that it would not survive the flight to Corpus-Christi, Texas, The Associated Press reports.
Dec 5, 2011:
Six Chinese fishermen were charged with poaching endangered sea turtles off the coast of the Philippines recently, The Huffington Post reports.
Nov 30, 2011:
The parent company of Ringling Bros. circus will pay $270,000 to settle a lawsuit that alleged the show had violated the Animal Welfare Act on several occasions between June 2007 and August 2011, CNN reports.
Nov 29, 2011:
The Humane Society of the Unites States (HSUS) recently filed a complaint after identifying an "epidemic" of false advertising in the faux fur industry.
Nov 28, 2011:
After spending decades in scientific laboratories, five elderly chimpanzees were brought to the Chimp Haven sanctuary in Keithville, Louisiana, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) reports.
Nov 22, 2011:
Following in the footsteps of California, the European Union is on its way to ban the practice of shark finning, stating that they want to protect the animals, the AFP reports.
Nov 21, 2011:
McDonald's and Target announced that they will no longer accept eggs from Sparboe Farms, one of the nation's biggest egg suppliers, after learning about animal cruelty and FDA violations at the suppliers farms, AFP News reports.
Nov 21, 2011:
Dogs were recently given special protection for their sentimental value to their owners by an appeals court in Texas, PetMD.com reports.
Nov 17, 2011:
Veterinarians at SeaWorld have developed a custom-fitting back brace for a female pilot whale at the amusement park that suffers from severe scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Nov 17, 2011:
A dolphin at an amusement park aquarium in Switzerland was found dead after a large techno party was held about 50 meters away, The Local reports.
Nov 15, 2011:
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus companies are fighting back over a bill proposed in Congress that would outlaw exotic or wild animals from performances if they have been traveling within the previous 15 days, AFP reports.
Nov 15, 2011:
Despite claims of the contrary, more than 100 pet stories in New York were caught buying animals from puppy mills - inhumane, commercial large scale breeders that have often failed inspections by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or have been cited for their violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act because of the conditions that the dogs are kept in.
Nov 9, 2011:
Conservationists are urging Zulu people in South Africa to replace real leopard pelts used in ceremonies with fake ones in order to conserve the diminishing leopard population, NBC Chicago reports.
Nov 8, 2011:
Veterans Day is a time to recognize and appreciate the incredible work that is done and sacrifices that are made by America's Armed Forces so that the entire nation can live freely.
Nov 4, 2011:
Officials from the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission discussed a plan that will decide whether or not wolves will become delisted as an endangered species in the state, the Associated Press reports.
Nov 3, 2011:
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) recently filed a complaint against McDonald's pork supplier Smithfield Foods, stating that the company is making false claims about the way it treats it animals.
Nov 3, 2011:
People around the world who choose not to eat foods that come from animals came together to celebrate World Vegan Day on November 1, The Huffington Post reports.
Nov 1, 2011:
Young children from a school in Syracuse, New York, formed a club with the goal of ending the Canadian seal hunt, during which the Canadian government allows hundreds of thousands of baby seals to be killed for fur each year, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) reports.
Oct 31, 2011:
The contributions made by Cooper the military working dog in Iraq will not be forgotten, just as the work of his handler, Corporal Kory Wiens, will not be, the Washington Post reports.
Oct 25, 2011:
October 22 was National Pit Bull Awareness Day, a time to celebrate the good qualities of the breed that has an unfairly negative reputation, Dogster.com reports.
Oct 25, 2011:
Animal rights groups have accused the Ukranian government of using illegal and inhumane methods of killing stray dogs, the Associated Press reports.
Oct 25, 2011:
Live monkeys used in dangerous and harmful Army chemical warfare training will be replaced by non-animal alternatives, the U.S. Army recently announced.
Oct 24, 2011:
The director of the Detroit Zoo, Ron Kagan, is trying to put a stop to the proposed changes of Senate Bill 210.
Oct 21, 2011:
The herd of exotic animals that was set loose in Ohio last week has spurred many animal rights activists and organizations to call for stricter pet laws.
Oct 20, 2011:
The U.S. District Court recently ruled that importing polar bear trophies such as rugs into the United States is illegal, citing that their status as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, GlobalAnimal.org reports.
Oct 17, 2011:
Animal rights activists stepped in to save almost 1,000 dogs from slaughterhouses in southwestern China recently, MyFox New York reports.
Oct 17, 2011:
An animal rescue shelter in Lafayette, Indiana, is working to curb the negative stereotype surrounding "bully breeds" in order to match them with the loving homes they deserve, JCOnline.com reports.
Oct 14, 2011:
Moving from California to Tennesse, Rebecca Helwig couldn't help but be concerned about the lack of laws regarding the tethering or chaining of dogs, the Tennessean reports.
Oct 13, 2011:
The commissioners of Manatee County in Florida has adopted a no-kill policy at its animal shelter, influencing other area shelters to take the same measures, Bradenton Patch reports.
Oct 12, 2011:
Wild horse populations have developed across the American West since settlers brought them to the Americas and used them during Westward Expansion.
Oct 12, 2011:
More than 280 events across all 50 United States will recognize National Feral Cat Awareness Day this week, USA Today reports.
Oct 11, 2011:
Many people participate in fundraisers and other events in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month during the month of October in order to fight against the disease that kills thousands of women each year.
Oct 11, 2011:
It is easy enough for humans to be horrified by the conditions of many puppy mills - dirty facilities and inhumane practices are likely to emotionally scar those who see them.
Oct 10, 2011:
Governor Jerry Brown recently signed legislation that makes California the fourth state in the nation to ban the practice of shark finning, the Humane Society of the United States reports.
Oct 10, 2011:
Animal welfare group Born Free USA recently attacked the practice of trapping wild animals with a video showing a number of methods they considered inhumane, The Times Leader reports.
Oct 4, 2011:
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) filed a petition asking the White House to crack down on puppy mills, and less than 10 days later it had 10,600 signatures, double the amount it needed to get an official response from the federal government.
Oct 4, 2011:
People all over the world celebrate animals on October 4 each year, which has been designated World Animal Day, The Boston Globe reports.
Oct 3, 2011:
Citizens from many communities rally together for legislation that will help their kids' schools, environment or other rights, but those in San Francisco are lobbying for the rights of their four-legged friends, the Associated Press reports.
Oct 3, 2011:
The feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi is celebrated each year on October 4, and churches around the world honored this patron saint of animals and the environment Sunday October 2 by bringing their animals to church to be blessed, the Huffington Post reports.
Sep 30, 2011:
Researchers from the University of Florida recently found that a single dose of the immunocontraceptive vaccine GonaCon limits fertility for multiple years in adult female cats, CatChannel.com reports.
Sep 30, 2011:
Pet food banks sprung up everywhere in 2008 as the crashing economy caused people unanticipated financial struggles.
Sep 29, 2011:
Pet oxygen masks are crucial to save animals from home fires, and a set was recently donated to the Teaneck, New Jersey Fire Department on behalf of Companion Animal Advocates (CAA), a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting the welfare of pets, NorthJersey.com reports.
Sep 29, 2011:
After rescuing dozens of pit bulls from two suspected dog fighting rings in North Carolina, Hello Bully, an American pit bull rescue and rehabilitation organization, took 14 in and rehabilitated them. They are now ready for adoption, Cranberry Patch reports.
Sep 20, 2011:
A cigarette-smoking orangutan will be forced to kick her habit now that she has been rescued from the zoo where officials said she was kept in poor conditions, AFP reports.
Sep 16, 2011:
An organization dedicated to opening a leash-free beach in Santa Monica is holding its second fundraiser of the season this Saturday, the Santa Monica Daily Press reports.
Sep 15, 2011:
Alligator hunting season has begun in the southern states where these massive reptiles dwell, but some are concerned about their status as a protected species and worry about how the hunting is affecting it, WSFA News reports.Alligator hunting season has begun in the southern states where these massive reptiles dwell, but some are concerned about their status as a protected species and worry about how the hunting is affecting it, WSFA News reports.
Sep 14, 2011:
A potential dogfighting operation in western Maine is under investigation after multiple reports of stolen dogs, barking and gunshots have been reported, the Bangor Daily News reports.
Sep 13, 2011:
Joe Massey, police chief of Waterville, Maine, recently told WABI TV that he would like to see the city prohibit residents from owning certain breeds.
Sep 6, 2011:
When economic conditions make it difficult for owners to feed animals that they love and care for, adoption does not have to be the answer.
Sep 1, 2011:
Julia Fentem, Ph.D. of Unilever, recently received the 2011 Russell & Burch Award from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) for her contributions to the advancement of alternative methods in animal testing.
Aug 30, 2011:
Chaining or tethering a dog in a way that causes abuse or neglect will be illegal in Forsyth County, North Carolina, after the board of commissioners heard arguments on both sides and voted 4-3 to pass the amendment to the county's animal control ordinance, the News & Record reports.
Aug 26, 2011:
A pet store chain in Canada recently announced it would stop selling animals at all of its 41 locations across the country, the Huffington Post reports.
Aug 25, 2011:
The United Kingdom charity K9 Crusaders wants to add education about dogs to school curricula in order to teach children the issues surrounding dog care and humane treatment of animals, the BBC reports.
Aug 23, 2011:
Residents in Portland, Texas, are fighting over whether feeding feral cats near Sunset Lake Park should be banned.
Aug 19, 2011:
San Francisco was criticized in June for its bill, "The Humane Pet Proposal," which seeks to ban the sale of live animals as pets.
Aug 18, 2011:
The owner of a wolf-dog hybrid breed in South Carolina was charged with animal cruelty for keeping the canine in cramped, unsanitary conditions and was also charged for his failure to inoculate the animal against rabies, The Island Packet reports.
Aug 15, 2011:
Supporters of animal rights gave three cheers for Rise of the Planet of the Apes recently, applauding the filmmakers for using computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create the apes on screen instead of using real animals.
Aug 15, 2011:
California's state capitol will see supporters and opponents of a new bill that was proposed to ban shark finning today, as the Senate Appropriations Committee decides whether to pass it on to the full Senate, the Public News Service reports.
Aug 5, 2011:
Pit bulls have gotten a bad reputation over the years, stemming from their use in the illegal dogfighting ring in the United States.
Aug 1, 2011:
In April of 2011, wolves in the Western United States lost their endangered species status when legislation delisting the animals was passed.
Jul 29, 2011:
A formal protest was filed against the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) by the Sierra Club, Center for Biological Diversity and Los Padres Forest Watch today.
Jul 28, 2011:
SeaWorld is standing by its commitment to help save animals in the ocean as it finishes up a new dolphin medical facility next to its park in Orlando, Florida, reports the Orlando Sentinel.
Jul 26, 2011:
When Yao Ming, a Chinese international figure and NBA All-Star, was asked about having shark fin soup served at his wedding in 2007, he soundly rejected the notion.
Jul 20, 2011:
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick appeared on Capitol Hill yesterday to lobby members of Congress to pass the Humane Society of the United States'-supported Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, the Huffington Post reports.
Jul 13, 2011:
A study by animal control officer Courtney Bacon in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, may make summer months safer for dogs, especially those who are traveling, the Portsmouth Herald reports.
Jul 13, 2011:
Two U.S. representatives have introduced bi-partisan federal legislation that would make it illegal to knowingly spectate organized animal fights, and would impose additional penalties for causing a minor to attend such an event, the Humane Society of the United States reports.
Jul 11, 2011:
No one will be able to shoot endangered antelopes without individual permits if a rule proposed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service gets passed, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) reports.
Jul 7, 2011:
The Michigan Human Society's Cruelty Investigation and Rescue Department recently investigated five cases of dogs that have embedded collars, chains or cables in their skin as a result of being tethered and unsupervised, Clickon Detroit reports.
Jul 7, 2011:
Pet stores in the West Village of New York City have banned the purchase of puppies by people who have been drinking alcohol, DNA Info.com reports.
Jul 6, 2011:
The Oregon legislature recently passed several animal protection bills, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) reports.
Jun 16, 2011:
Many viewers of Animal Planet are likely to be enraged once they see a new documentary special on captive hunting, where animals - including endangered species - are hunted in Texas and even New York.
Jun 13, 2011:
Gina Browning, the director of public relations of the SPCA Serving Erie County, believes that many animal owners are making a mistake by taking their pets on inappropriate excursions.
Apr 14, 2011:
A federal judge, Donald Molloy, has rejected a plan to remove wolves from the Endangered Species Act, according to Reuters.
Mar 29, 2011:
Debbie McMullen, who wrote a book called "How Many Dogs?! Using Positive Reinforcement to Manage a Multiple Dog Household," now works as a trainer for those with multiple canines, according to the Seattle Times.
Mar 29, 2011:
The Spay/Neuter Industry Professionals (SNIP!) Summit will be held at The Grove Park Inn from March 31 to April 2, in Asheville, North Carolina.
Mar 29, 2011:
The Equine Rescue League recently saved a horse named Serena with the help of philanthropist Scott Kovak, according to WTKR News.
Mar 28, 2011:
A dog named Barney swallowed a family heirloom in the form of a 100-year-old diamond ring, but survived because his owner, Karen Woolley, quickly rushed him to the hospital, according to PeoplePets.com.
Mar 25, 2011:
An update from the Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support (JEARS) organization has confirmed that Tashirojima, an island in Japan famous for having an abundant number of cats, is ding well post-earthquake, according to Discovery News.
Mar 25, 2011:
Pets can get into trouble with other animals and with inanimate objects, but sometimes the pets are hurt while trying to rescue their human companions, according to PeoplePets.com.
Mar 25, 2011:
Canine influenza virus can be prevented with vaccines and a new grant from Petfinder.com has enabled the S.A.F.E. Animal Rescue center in Thousand Oaks, California, to better take care of its dogs, according to the Thousand Oaks Acorn.
Mar 25, 2011:
Shoppers at a Port Clinton grocery store in Ohio had unexpected company in the form of a beaver, according to the Mansfield News Journal.
Mar 24, 2011:
An exhausted and muddy spaniel with a silver collar is shown on video footage leading rescuers to a fellow injured canine following the devastating earthquake in Japan on March 11, according to Metro News U.K.
Mar 24, 2011:
Sarge's Animal Rescue group in Waynesville is anticipating the opening of a new adoption center with about 14,000 square feet of outdoor playing area for dogs, according to the Citizen-Times.com.
Mar 24, 2011:
Connery is a tiny owl that is less than 7 inches tall and weighs under 3 ounces, at full size, but he already has a Facebook page that is helping draw attention to animal rescue efforts, according to the Herald Extra News.
Mar 22, 2011:
Whether one has the time, money, desire or simply discarded newspapers, there are multiple ways that one can assist and contribute to animal rescue centers, according to a new report from PetAnim.com.
Mar 21, 2011:
A cat named Fern was stuck in a tree from Sunday to Thursday morning, in Concord, Massachusetts, when he was finally brought down by animal rescue at around 11 a.m. on March 17, according to The Boston Globe.
Mar 21, 2011:
Tonya Moser and Chris Weil run Weil Coyote Siberian Husky & Large Breed Rescue, Inc., an animal rescue program that spawned from Moser's long time love for Siberian Huskies, according to ENCToday.com.
Mar 18, 2011:
Impact Motion Pictures has optioned a book called On Toby's Terms, written by Charmaine Hammond.
Mar 17, 2011:
The first ever Mardi Gras-themed event for the Our House of Hope Rescue animal shelter was held in Mundelein, Illinois, and was dubbed "Mardi Pawz," according to the Lake County Sun Times.
Mar 11, 2011:
There is the UN and then there is the UAN - the United Animal Nations. UAN is a California-based animal advocacy organization that has sent eleven volunteers - and plans to send 14 more - to Franklin County, Ohio, in order to help 350 dogs recently rescued from a poorly maintained animal shelter, according to New Carlisle News.
Mar 7, 2011:
Firefighters in Long Beach, California, entered a house on fire and rescued the family's dog, according to NBC Los Angeles.
Mar 4, 2011:
Despite some controversy and potential footnotes, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) declared on Wednesday, March 2, that the eastern cougar is extinct, according to the Christian Science Monitor.
Mar 2, 2011:
A recent report from the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University suggests that there are many cases of accidental pet poisoning in the United States.
Feb 25, 2011:
A new study from the University of Vienna shows that cats have control over their human-cat relationships, much in the same way as human children have a say in how parents take care of them, according to Discovery News.
Feb 25, 2011:
Animal lovers who are feeding their dogs and cats food items such as steak, cheese, chicken and ice cream are causing many American pets to be overweight, according to a recent report from The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.
Feb 25, 2011:
An 11-year-old Doberman in Marco Islands, Florida, was missing for more than 15 hours when residents were alerted to his location by dolphins making loud splashing sounds, according to the United Press International (UPI).
Feb 25, 2011:
An animal rescue in the European Union's future tallest building involved a red fox named Romeo, who was found living atop the 72-story Shard building. The animal had been there for about two weeks, according to MyFox New York.
Feb 24, 2011:
Dr. Alan Rabinowitz, President and CEO of Panthera, talked about how animals saved his life in a recent feature on CNN's Human Factor.
Feb 23, 2011:
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has successfully forced Japan's whale hunt to end early, according to CNN News.
Feb 23, 2011:
Beginning on March 1, residents of Pittsburgh can apply to have their pets spayed and neutered for free, according to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
Feb 23, 2011:
On February 22, otherwise known as National "Spay Day," the St. Augustine Humane Society of St. Augustine, Florida, offered a special deal for discounts on cat spaying and neutering, according to the Historic City News.
Feb 23, 2011:
Zach Skow, the founder of Marley's Mutts, a local animal rescue in Tehachapi, California, will be featured in the March 2011 issue of O Magazine, according to 23ABC, the Bakersfield and Kern County, California, news station.
Feb 22, 2011:
Prevent Homeless Pets, a nonprofit organization, will team with the Benton Franklin Humane Society, Pet Over Population Prevention and numerous veterinarians to support feral cat animal rescue on Tuesday, February 22, according to The News Tribune.
Feb 22, 2011:
A 3 to 4-year-old Plott Hound named Duchess, of the Dunedin Doggie Rescue organization, has been featured on an ABC Action News special, reports the news source from Dunedin, Florida.
Feb 21, 2011:
The Massachusetts School of Law, which has animal advocacy law program, will honor firefighter Tim Wareham, of Newbury Massachusetts, who rescued a dog.
Feb 21, 2011:
More than 260 dogs paraded on the streets of Alton, Illinois, some in costume, at the 2nd Mardi Gras Pet Parade on Sunday February 20, according to The Telegraph.
Feb 21, 2011:
A special feature on man's best friend will air on Nat Geo Wild Channel on Monday, February 21, at 8 p.m. ET, according to PEOPLEPets.com.
Feb 18, 2011:
Dr. Karen Sorenmo, a veterinary oncologist, started a group called the Shelter Canine Mammary Tumor Program that treats rescue dogs who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Feb 18, 2011:
According to a new CNN report on shark catching and overfishing, one third of shark species are in danger of extinction.
Feb 18, 2011:
When more than 100 dogs were rescued from terrible conditions in a Chippewa Lake home in early February, the Medina Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) implored residents to help in the rescue effort, reported Fox8.com.
Feb 17, 2011:
When 25 lions arrived in the U.S. from Bolivia on February 16, they were greeted by at least one famous American celebrity, reports the Daily Mail.
Feb 16, 2011:
Craig's Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado, is set to welcome 25 lions rescued from Bolivian circuses, according to NewsCore.
Feb 11, 2011:
There is a great need for animal rescue in Egypt as thousands of pets become the forgotten victims of recent riots in the nation, reports People Pets.
Feb 9, 2011:
As Valentine's Day approaches, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recently released guidelines to ensure pet safety amidst the holiday chocolate, flowers and cocktails.
Jan 26, 2011:
The Chinese New Year falls on February 3 this year, and the impending holiday has some animal rights activists worried. The day will mark the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit, which may encourage some people to purchase a pet bunny without thoroughly considering the time or commitment of owning a pet, according to The Associated Free Press.
Jan 24, 2011:
Animal rights advocates are warning would-be pet owners to refrain from purchasing micro pigs, small swines that recently surged in popularity. The animals may not make good pets and are often abandoned by their owners, according to the BBC.
Jan 21, 2011:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is being sued by The Center for Biological Diversity, which claims that the government organization did not consult wildlife officials when regulating pesticide usage. The plaintiff claims that failure to discuss pesticide effects with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials could have serious effects on endangered animals and their natural habitats, according to Reuters.
Jan 20, 2011:
A group of 25 circus lions were recently rescued from where they were being kept in Bolivia. The big cats will be relocated to the U.S., where they will be taken into an environment much more suitable for wildlife, according to CatChannel.com.
Jan 18, 2011:
Dog owners in the San Francisco area are raising their haunches in protest at a proposed leash law produced by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). The legislation would restrict owners from allowing their four-legged friends to roam parks without a leash, reports The San Francisco Chronicle.
Jan 7, 2011:
Those who visit New York City often partake in one of the metropolis' most notable tourist attractions - a horse-drawn carriage ride. However, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) would prefer they didn't.
Jan 2, 2011:
While some dog owners have undoubtedly found their four-legged family members from a pet store, animal rights activists do their best to implore the public to look elsewhere. Pet stores often purchase canines from puppy mills, breeding grounds that increase a pooch's risk of health complications.
Jan 2, 2011:
Animal rights activists can rejoice - Salt Lake City has passed a new ordinance that will place further restrictions on dog breeding, Fox 13 News reports.
Dec 23, 2010:
It looks as though the days of chowing down on Big Macs are over for former President Bill Clinton. According to Politico.com, the 42nd leader of the free world was just honored by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for adopting a vegan diet.
Dec 22, 2010:
It looks as though the Empire State is doing their part to help animals within their borders. According to the New York Daily News, an anti-tethering law may soon be put into action.
Dec 12, 2010:
The Circus Animal Rights Coalition in Malta has once again took to the streets in the name of animal rights, the Independent Reports.
Nov 12, 2010:
At first glance, it may be difficult to tell that Charlie, a 5-year-old Bichon Frise, has led quite the harrowing existence. The canine was rescued, along with 850 other pooches, from a Missouri puppy mill this past Halloween.
Nov 4, 2010:
Animal Advocates of West Virginia is undertaking an initiative where they plan on promoting the humane treatment of animals through advocacy and educational programs.
Oct 27, 2010:
One brave high school student has waged a battle against school officials, all in the name of animal rights, KSN News reports.
Oct 22, 2010:
Missouri voters will be heading to the polls in a few weeks to cast their ballots during this midterm election season, and one law on the sheet may put tighter restrictions on the state's dog breeders.
Oct 19, 2010:
It's widely known that Ellen DeGeneres has a soft spot for animals, and now the funnylady is once again lending her efforts to another great cause.
Oct 7, 2010:
While a house fire can be devastating, people who have pets are especially at risk for emotional toil. Often, animals left alone in a home perish from smoke inhalation.
Sep 29, 2010:
Logan's Law: What it prohibits, what it allows, what it requires, and more about devocalization surgery, how animals can be affected, and what you can do about it.
Sep 24, 2010:
Several of the world's leading wildlife conservation organizations came together this year to create a report on wild cats and canids, "The Fading Call of the Wild." The report highlights fifteen species of wild cats and canids (which include wild dogs, wolves, foxes, and jackals) in dire need of protection.
Sep 22, 2010:
Katrina Bowden is best known as the ditzy darling on NBC's hit comedy 30 Rock, but when it comes to animal rights, it looks as though she's one smart cookie.
Sep 17, 2010:
Victoria Horton is a walking horse encyclopedia according to her mother, Pandy. Her desire to help animals knows no bounds and it is apparent in her work with a horse rescue farm.
Aug 31, 2010:
People who adore animals often dream about owning some strange creatures, but some Chinese citizens may be letting their imagination get the best of them.
Aug 30, 2010:
If there's one thing Mary Bale will never do again, it's mess with an animal. The British woman, who was caught on tape last week unexpectedly throwing an innocent cat into a garbage bin, has been vilified by the public ever since.
Aug 24, 2010:
Lawmakers in New York's Suffolk County are considering new initiatives that would help animals while imposing stricter laws on individuals who abuse them, The Long Island Press reports.
Jul 31, 2010:
A groundbreaking humane law just took effect, making Massachusetts the first state to ban devocalization surgery to suppress or remove the voice of a dog or cat.
Jul 19, 2010:
Many states have passed laws regulating or banning puppy mills, prompting animal rescue officials in Texas to start voicing their concern that the state may become a haven for unregulated facilities, The Dallas Morning News reports.
Jul 7, 2010:
Olivia Wilde is undoubtedly gorgeous, but the stunning actress can now claim the title of the Sexiest Vegetarian Alive.
Jun 17, 2010:
Some celebrities are known for being animal rights activists, but which one of them is the sexiest?
Jun 9, 2010:
There's no doubt that dogs and cats are like children to pet owners. Still, when our four-legged friends become ill, it affects our pockets as well as our psyches.
Jun 4, 2010:
West Hollywood has jumped on the animal rights bandwagon as they are now restricting the sale of dogs and cats in retail stores, reports MSNBC.
Jun 3, 2010:
Leona Lewis is a true beauty - inside and out. The X-Factor champion and Bleeding Love chanteuse has not only wooed the world with her incredible voice, but is putting her best foot forward for animal rights.
May 24, 2010:
Scores of animal rights activists raised their voice for a special marine animal this weekend, according to the Los Angeles Times.
May 12, 2010:
Under the recommendations of the Chicago City Council Health Committee, the city of Chicago may soon be offering low-cost distemper shots for the dogs and cats of the Windy City, according to the Chicago Tribune.
May 6, 2010:
Massachusetts has become the first state to ban the devocalization of dogs and cats with a bill that was recently signed into law by Governor Deval Patrick, reports WickedLocal.com.
May 5, 2010:
Residents of Missouri are seeking to get a ballot initiative approved that would introduce restrictions on dog breeders to curtail any harsh or cruel treatment towards dogs in the state, reports USA Today.
Apr 28, 2010:
Many animal rescue shelters offer a refuge for cats and dogs who have lost their way and need a new home, but when animals that aren't traditionally pets need care or shelter, it's often difficult to find the right place for them.
Apr 22, 2010:
Say what you will about Spencer Pratt, but it looks like his sister Stephanie is doing some good for our furry friends.
Apr 16, 2010:
Farmers around the U.S. have begun taking proactive steps to update and improve the animal welfare polices they practice on their ranches, after receiving pressure from the U.S. Humane Society.
Apr 16, 2010:
The U.S. Humane Society recently released some undercover footage that revealed the less-than ideal conditions that chickens were living in at one of the largest egg farms in America.
Apr 13, 2010:
New York City officials are making a concerted effort to get more people to adopt animals by teaming up with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
Apr 12, 2010:
A safari theme park in Thailand that features orangutan kickboxing matches - complete with boxing gloves, spin kicks, and bikini-clad females of the species displaying cards with the round number - has drawn both the glee of some tourists and the ire of some animal rights activists.
Apr 8, 2010:
To play donkey basketball, or not to play donkey basketball? That is the question being debated by school officials, a local business owner and an animal rights activists in Snohomish, Washington.
Apr 7, 2010:
On Monday, April 5, Hawaii's House Judiciary Committee decided to shelve a proposal to recognize cockfighting for its cultural significance in the state, evidently deciding that the measure would have far too great implications on animal rights.
Apr 2, 2010:
With Easter right around the corner, many observers are looking forward to getting a basket full of bunnies and chicks - but hopefully only those of the chocolate and marshmallow variety.
Mar 25, 2010:
The Wisconsin Humane Society had been hoping to raise about $6 million to build a new animal shelter on the west side of Saukville. Earlier this week, the animal rights group took a huge leap toward achieving that goal when Saukville residents John and Elizabeth Feith donated $1 million to the project.
Mar 22, 2010:
We're all familiar with gym rats, but are beavers the rodents most truly dedicated to their fitness regimens? One beaver in Spokane, Washington, has been living at his gym for a year, undiscovered – and he wasn't even paying dues.
Mar 19, 2010:
Though feral cats are not always depicted in the most flattering ways, some animal rights advocates are at work lauding the efforts of the millions of Americans who treat strays like their own prized pets.
Mar 17, 2010:
Old wisdom suggests that dogs are man's best friend, but anyone who has ever spent time with a horse knows that they make for loyal, interactive and steadfast companions.
Mar 17, 2010:
The quest for peace and human rights in the Middle East has been an international effort for decades. While these lofty endeavors continue, world leaders are currently taking time to address the treatment of animals in the war-torn region.
Mar 12, 2010:
Do you need a little motivation to get out there and volunteer at one of your local animal rescue shelters?
Mar 12, 2010:
Many animal lovers would do almost anything to prevent their pet from being kidnapped or lost - from spending hours taping up posters of their lost pooch to visiting every animal rescue shelter in their area.
Mar 11, 2010:
Calling animal rights activist Ann Van Dyk a "cat person" may be a bit of an understatement.
Mar 5, 2010:
Many animal lovers like to cruise the web for stories about animal rescues, brave dogs and tiny kittens. But would you read a blog kept by an abandoned dog?
Mar 4, 2010:
For certain crimes, offenders are added to a list, which is open to the public, that catalogues the names and whereabouts of the criminals.
Mar 4, 2010:
In a real-life tale that mirrors the story of Little Orphan Annie, a five-year-old, abandoned on the streets, was able to make a name for himself on the Broadway stage. But there's one key difference - this little orphan was a terrier named Fred.
Mar 2, 2010:
Oscar season is approaching, which has many movie buffs focusing on their favorite films.
Feb 27, 2010:
Bob Barker, the legendary host of the price is right, has a soft spot for animals. He has worked to help animals for years, and the tragic death of a SeaWorld trainer recently prompted him to spring into action again.
Feb 23, 2010:
For his participation in an illegal dog fighting ring, the notorious quarterback Michael Vick has spent 19 months in prison, two months in home confinement and missed out on millions of dollars in contracts and endorsements.
Feb 23, 2010:
How do you get Leona Lewis to take her clothes off? Support animal rights!
Feb 19, 2010:
It seems like a noble idea to change laws so that animal rescue groups could provide care for a population of wild cats, but some decision makers in Athens, Georgia, say the move could cause more harm than good.
Feb 19, 2010:
After students at Grant Elementary School in Wisconsin donated animal food and cleaning supplies to a nearby animal rescue shelter, they were treated to a tour of the facility so they could see up-close the animals who had benefited from their efforts, according to the Wisconsin Rapids Tribune.
Feb 12, 2010:
It might not seem like much of a sacrifice, but California natives can help animals by imbibing a few cocktails over the Valentine's Day weekend.
Feb 10, 2010:
Maybe it's childhood memories of "Charlotte's Web," or perhaps it's because the intelligent animals love to interact with people, but many kids (and adults) can't help but find pigs endearing.
Feb 5, 2010:
Animal lovers might be pretty conflicted over how they choose to spend their Super Bowl weekend when they hear the details of The Puppy Bowl VI, which promises to be "300 percent more adorable" than last year, according to the Miami News Times.
This March, celebrities like Ke$ha, Colbie Caillat, Michael Vartan, Daniella Alonso, Francia Raisa, Torrey DeVitto, Fiona Gubelmann and Joanna Krupa are asking their fans to shop cruelty-free for their cosmetics and other beauty products.
