Awareness

DVS Sabah holds event to increase animal welfare awareness in the state

KOTA KINABALU: The Veterinary Services Department (DVS) in Sabah hopes to foster better work relations with animal welfare groups and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to enhance animal welfare in the state. DVS Sabah Chief Senior Assistant Director Dr Zul Bahar Abdul Rashid said awareness and collaboration between state and private sectors in protecting animal welfare is […]

5 Cool Facts about Penguins for Penguin Awareness Day

It’s Penguin Awareness Day today! Here are five cool facts about penguins to celebrate. Emperor penguins don’t build nests. Instead, the male emperor penguin balances the egg on his feet and covers it with a warm layer of feathered skin called a brood pouch. African penguins are also called jackass penguins. They make donkey-like braying […]

Annual Canine Crawl features fun, animal awareness

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The 22nd annual Canine Crawl kicked off at Town Common on Sunday. Animal lovers and their furry friends enjoyed some live music, vendors and games at the Town Common. The Humane Society of Eastern Carolina puts the event together in an effort to raise funds for a good cause and spread […]

Student activists spread awareness about shelter animals – Iowa State Daily

Students have created their own service project and campaign, “Adopt Don’t Shop,” as a part of the learning and leadership sciences minor. The minor encourages students to build on their leadership skills while also focusing on what they can contribute to society. Under this minor, students are required to complete a service learning project that […]

Chandigarh: Animal body launches awareness drive highlighting adverse impact of crackers on stray animals

The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) launched an awareness drive highlighting the adverse impact of crackers on stray animals, in Sector 38 of Chandigarh Saturday. “The continuous loud bursts are literally nerve-wracking to them. The pollution of crackers not only kills the environment but tortures animals to the point where they end […]

Pit Bull Awareness Month addresses negative stigma surrounding breed

UPPER MICHIGAN, Mich. (WLUC) – October is Pit Bull Awareness Month. It is a chance for shelters and owners of Pit Bulls to shed light on the misunderstood breed. Alger County Animal Shelter Animal Caregiver Alexis Downing says Pit Bulls are like any other dog breed and have a lot of tail wagging and love […]

This Is Why We’re Calling Bull on “Pit Bull” Awareness Campaigns

It’s October. It’s pumpkin spice latte (well, pumpkin spice everything) and Halloween time. If you’re a dog lover, especially if you’re a dog parent whose pup might end up a target of breed specific legislation, this month also means that it’s “Pit Bull” Awareness Month. If you’ve been a follower of Animal Farm Foundation’s work […]

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