[ad_1] In a cultural pivot reflecting shifting societal values, Spain on Friday, May 3, announced a landmark decision to abolish its annual national bullfighting award, igniting a fierce debate between traditionalists and advocates for animal welfare. The decision, announced by Spain’s Culture Ministry, comes amidst mounting concerns for animal welfare and a declining interest in […]
Eighth annual Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Award applications open
[ad_1] Orange County Animal Services has opened applications for the eighth annual Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Award until Oct. 8. The grant — sponsored by the Friends of the Orange County Animal Shelter — awards up to $500 to an organization that wants to start or continue to grow a program supporting the welfare of […]
Idaho Animal Rescue Network Selected to Receive ‘Spirit of Idaho’ Award from Senator Mike Crapo | Idaho
[ad_1] LEWISTON – The Idaho Animal Rescue Network has been nominated and selected to receive the “Spirit of Idaho” award from U.S. Senator Mike Crapo. IARN will be presented the award on October 27. The Spirit of Idaho Award was created by Crapo in 2000 to honor the acts of service by Idahoans for their […]
ifaw’s 2022 Animal Action Award winners
[ad_1] drones search for lost dogs Probably the most innovative of our winners is Graham Burton who set up the Drone SAR for Lost Dogs Facebook group, which brings together a network of volunteers now numbering over 3,000 drone pilots and 2,500 ground level searchers to help find missing dogs and other animals. This free […]
Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Award applications due Oct. 15, winner announced next month
[ad_1] Applications for the Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Award — a yearly grant that provides $500 to an organization that actively helps animals in the community — will close this Saturday, Oct. 15. Pat Sanford, the award’s namesake and former executive director of the Animal Protection Society of Orange County, was an activist for humane […]