With Easter a little over a week away, shelter officials and animal rescue groups in Riverside County are urging people not to buy rabbits as holiday gifts for children. They say that what begins as a well-meaning gesture often leads to abandoned animals when the novelty wears off and families realize they’re not equipped to […]
Animal welfare advocates will keep trying to expand veterinary care, telehealth
A coalition of animal welfare advocates said it is not giving up on its efforts to expand care. The Vet Care Coalition says it will try again next year to get the state Legislature to create a new position and enable more use of telehealth. The Dumb Friends League is one of the organizations that […]
Animal Advocates Should Turn Their Attention To Hollywood
including those focused on the welfare of farmed animals —should turn their attention to film. Getty Images “Coffee Wars,” a new movie starring singer, actor, and vegan activist Kate Nash hit streaming services last month, to the delight of certain plant-based corners of the internet. The story follows a down-on-her-luck vegan café owner (Nash) as […]
Animal welfare advocates disappointed with ‘watered down’ testing transparency bill – The Virginian-Pilot
A bill intended to increase transparency at animal testing facilities is heading to the governor’s desk — but advocates say it’s been gutted almost past the point of recognition. “I am disappointed that it was so watered down,” said Sen. Jennifer Boysko, a Fairfax Democrat who introduced the measure. The legislation, co-sponsored by Franklin Republican […]
Animal welfare advocates call on Gov. Hochul to sign puppy mill ban
Animal welfare advocates are asking Governor Kathy Hochul to sign a bill that would ban the sale of puppies, kittens and rabbits from so-called puppy mills, which opponents say use inhumane practices to breed pets for sale in pet stores. The bill, which passed nearly unanimously in the State Legislature, would end the sale of […]
Another successful election for animal advocates
As we continue to watch for final election results in several key races across the country, we first want to say thank you. Thank you for voting. Thank you for being concerned citizens weighing candidates’ positions on animal protection issues when you cast your ballot. And thank you for participating in one of the most […]
Animal Advocates Honored at PALS’ Inaugural Compassion Awards
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams The Professional & Animal Lovers (PALS)’s Inaugural Compassion Awards honored three local animal advocates for their respective work on behalf of animals at PALS’ Inaugural Compassion Awards on Oct. 11. With about 100 guests in attendance at […]
Animal advocates seek prosecution for Snapchat kitten killers
LAFAYETTE CO., Miss. (WMC) – An animal advocacy group is taking action to make sure two North Mississippi men accused of killing cats and filming it on social media will be prosecuted to the highest level. Senior coordinator of In Defense of Animals, Doll Stanley, says she’s not done seeking justice for the kittens killed. Her […]