[ad_1] A raccoon in the US was euthanized and tested for rabies after a woman brought it into a pet store for a nail trim and some customers kissed it, state wildlife authorities said. The raccoon tested negative for the disease, and there is no rabies risk to the public, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries […]
Beyond Factory Farms: A New Look at the Rights of Animals
[ad_1] Peter Singer has been called one of the most influential — and controversial — philosophers alive today. His pioneering work Animal Liberation: A New Ethics for Our Treatment of Animals, which vividly portrayed the harsh conditions for livestock on factory farms, helped spark the animal rights movement. The book, published in 1975, has now […]
El Paso Animal Services says strep zoo and distemper cleared from shelter
[ad_1] El Paso, Texas (CBS4) — El Paso Animal Services said they were able to “clear distemper and strep zoo” from its shelter. The City of El Paso Animals Services reported that it had an outbreak back in February. The outbreak also caused Animal Services to move to an emergency-only admissions schedule until further notice, […]
What Does ‘No Animals Were Harmed’ Mean?
[ad_1] Special effects operators controlled the fire in this scene, keeping it at a safe distance so no smoke or fumes endangered the dog. Teresa Ann Miller/Animals4Film The American Human Association monitors roughly 70% of animal action in Hollywood productions. Only the AHA can say “No animals were harmed” but it can’t vouch for specific […]
Leave a Lasting Legacy: Protect Animals for Generations to Come
[ad_1] Animal Equality has partnered with FreeWill to provide an opportunity for individuals to leave a meaningful legacy behind. Your generosity will provide crucial support for our work, advocating for animal rights, promoting animal protections, and pushing for meaningful change in factory farming. When you invest in the well-being of farmed animals, you are investing […]
How a future animal welfare facility will improve the life of pets at the shelter
[ad_1] Built in the 1950s, the Abilene Animal Shelter was never meant for animals to stay for extended periods of time. The kennels are small, it’s loud, and it’s hard to keep clean. “If you can just imagine, it’s absorbed 70 plus years of waste at this point,” said Andrea Robison, the board president for […]
Pet expo draws animal lovers aplenty but rescues have a warning
[ad_1] Thousands of Aucklanders have flocked to this year’s Pet Expo, some hoping to find a new family member to take home. But there are concerns Kiwis are finding pets too expensive, which is putting extra pressure on animal shelters. From bunnies to birds, all the animals a family could want are on display at […]
Walnut Creek’s Animals on Broadway pet walk next weekend
[ad_1] WALNUT CREEK The Animal Rescue Foundation’s 23rd annual Animals on Broadway pet walk and festival will return May 7 to Walnut Creek’s Broadway Plaza. The free event attracts hundreds of animal-lovers and their furry friends in celebration of the human-animal bond, all while raising funds for ARF’s lifesaving and life-enriching programs. This year’s festival […]
What happens to animals who die at the zoo?
[ad_1] SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — When your family pet dies, you likely work through your veterinarian on a cremation plan or head to the backyard to find a final resting place. But when the local zoo loses a resident, the next steps can be a little more secretive. Early in April 2023, the Sioux […]
Am I ready to get a dog? Animal behaviour expert Karen Wild answers
[ad_1] Animal behaviour expert Karen Wild discusses what you need to consider if you are getting a pet Adding a furry friend to your household is a big decision, and it’s important to understand the responsibilities and commitment involved. In the United Kingdom, there are currently over 12 million households that own a pet, with […]