WAUKESHA — Local animal shelters and volunteers are preparing for the arrival of more than 100 shelter pets impacted by Hurricane Helene on Wednesday morning at the Waukesha County Airport. “They might not make it down there, and we’re giving them another chance at life,” said Cindy Szymek, a volunteer with the Humane Animal Welfare […]
Animals milked dry before illegal slaughter, investigation shows
Animal Equality’s investigation uncovers widespread cruelty in India’s dairy-linked slaughterhouses. Abuse was documented at six facilities in Maharashtra and Kerala from October to December 2023. Violations of India’s animal cruelty laws and court orders were observed. The investigation exposes links between India’s dairy and meat industries. Workers were seen slitting cows’ and buffaloes’ throats, beating […]
Remember: Animals can’t vote, so yours is the one that counts. Register today!
Whether you’re looking left, right, in the middle, up, or down, the signs are clear—this is a big election year. There are significant things at stake as we prepare to elect candidates to offices at every level of government. The decisions that the successful elected officials will make every day will powerfully impact the lives […]
Trump is Bad for Animals
Recently a few self-described SHARK supporters have indicated they are withholding donations because we spoke out against Donald Trump. Allow us to respond as clearly as possible. SHARK is not a political organization. We work to end animal cruelty. If politicians are involved in animal cruelty, such as when US Senator Jim Inhofe held live […]
Compassionate care for animals across Ontario
With 12 animal centres located across the province, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society aims to provide care, comfort and compassion to animals in need across Ontario. In addition to finding loving homes for animals, the Ontario SPCA strives to keep pets and families together and does so through a variety of community support services, […]
Climate Change And Animals
Earth was hotter than ever in 2023—about 1.45ºC (2.61ºF) warmer than the pre-industrial average. The year also broke records for ocean heat, greenhouse gas levels, sea level rise, glacier retreat, and Antarctic sea ice loss.1 What do these alarming climate change indicators imply for animals’ lives and wellbeing? Here, we’ll explore the impacts of climate […]
The Role of Digital Marketing in Advancing the Welfare of Animals
Gone are the days when discussions about animal welfare were confined to the sidelines of society, whispered among the compassionate few over cups of ethically sourced coffee. Today, we’re witnessing a seismic shift, where the welfare of both farmed and wild animals is not just a topic of conversation but a rallying cry for change […]
Achievements for Animals in 2024
In February, thanks to the generous donor support of ACE’s Recommended Charity Fund, we were able to award $1,394,955 to our 2023 Recommended Charities. This was our second-largest disbursement ever! Those 11 organizations have updated us on how they’ve used their grant to help animals, and we’re excited to share their achievements with you. By […]
8 animals that reproduce without mating |
Some animals are capable of reproducing without mating, a phenomenon known as parthenogenesis. In this process, a female creates an embryo from an unfertilized egg, resulting in offspring either all male or all female. When this method is the only mode of reproduction for an animal, it’s called obligate parthenogenesis. Here are the 8 such […]
See which animals are up for adoption at OC Animal Care – NBC Los Angeles
OC Animal Care in Tustin is caring for all kinds of furry and feathered friends who are waiting to be adopted by loving families. In addition to some 200 dogs along with cats as old as age 9, the shelter even has bunnies, tortoises and a rooster for those looking for unconventional pets. “The rooster, […]