[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Every year, our Humane Awards recognize elected officials who help animals through public policy efforts in the U.S. Congress. As sponsors of positive legislation, and as champions of strong regulatory reforms, these legislators are in the vanguard of the fight for creating more protections for animals. In addition […]
Here’s how the Biden administration should help animals this year
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block We recently celebrated progress toward protecting wolves, bears, coyotes, cougars, foxes, bobcats and other native carnivores living on the vast U.S. National Wildlife Refuge System, when the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service advanced a rule that would protect them from lethal and flawed “predator control” programs. Until the […]
How animals would be impacted by U.S. federal funding package
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Ahead of a looming U.S. government shutdown, congressional leaders have unveiled the first of two packages of bills to keep federal government funded through September 30 (the end of fiscal year 2024). This first package of funding and directives for several agencies contains many key items with positive […]
Animal rescue experts mistake statue for stricken dog
[ad_1] Lifestyle By SWNS Published March 4, 2024, 11:13 a.m. ET Animal rescue volunteers raced to save a stricken dog trapped in a ditch at a holiday park — only to find it was a mutt-shaped statue. Staff at Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue said they received ‘multiple reports’ that a pooch was stuck in the muddy […]
Stray Animals: BJP Alleges Negligence of AAP-led MCD and Mayor Shelly Oberoi in Stray Animal Killing in Khanpur Ward of Delhi | Delhi News
[ad_1] New Delhi: Delhi BJP on Saturday alleged that the responsibility of a stray animal killing a man in Khanpur ward of the city lies on the negligence of the AAP-led Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and mayor Shelly Oberoi because there was no action despite the issue being raised by BJP councillors before the […]
Homeless pet owners need better options to protect their animals • Earth.com
[ad_1] A scoping review has brought to light five key ways in which the health of homeless pet owners and their animals can be significantly improved. Despite the fact that around 10% of homeless individuals have pets, detailed information on how to effectively support their health has been scarce. These pets often serve as the […]
5 ways to defend animals during National Justice for Animals Week
[ad_1] This National Justice for Animals Week, show your support for farmed animals by taking these five simple actions. It’s that time of the year again! This week marks National Justice for Animals Week, an initiative by the Animal Legal Defense Fund which raises awareness about animal cruelty. Through this annual campaign, advocates are demanding […]
Migrating animal species in trouble, says first ever UN report on migratory animals
[ad_1] File: Australia’s Christmas Island red crab migration underway The annual migration of millions of red crabs from the rainforests of Australia’s Christmas Island to the coast is underway. SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan – The first “State of the World’s Migratory Species” report by the United Nations found that one in five migratory animals face extinction. The […]
One-fifth of migratory animal species on brink of extinction: UN report
[ad_1] A new report released by the United Nations alarming trend that over 20% of the world’s migratory species are teetering on the brink of extinction. This stark warning comes as billions of animals undertake their annual epic journeys across various terrains and oceans to fulfill their life cycles of breeding and feeding. The comprehensive […]
Proposed monkey warehouse in Georgia would be a step backward for animals and science
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block A company called “Safer Human Medicine” is proposing to build a monkey breeding warehouse in the small town of Bainbridge, Georgia. At full capacity, the proposed facility, at a significant cost to taxpayers, would be the largest in the U.S., holding up to 30,000 long-tailed macaques bred for […]