There’s a special episode of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation being recorded in January–and you’re invited. By Zazie Todd PhD In January, Kristi Benson and I are recording a special episode of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation–and you are invited to submit questions and/or to attend. We’ll be answering listeners’ questions about dogs, cats, and […]
U.S. Congress has new chance to better protect animals with game-changing bill
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Responsibility for animals’ welfare rests with us all, including the federal government. Our work spans a range of federal agencies, all of which can do something to support the prevention of animal cruelty and suffering. A whole-of-government approach is consistent with the growth of our movement and its influence, […]
Breaking: U.S. Congress has new chance to stop horse soring
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In 1970, the U.S. Congress passed the Horse Protection Act to end the cruel practice of horse soring, which is the use of caustic chemicals, chains, weighted shoes, hard objects, cutting and other painful techniques to force horses to perform the artificial, high-stepping gait known as the “Big Lick” […]
Dog owner withdraws animal cruelty complaint: ‘I will give him a second chance’
By: Pegeen Maisie Sararana – 2 mins ago Gina Lucido checks on her dog, who was a victim of animal cruelty in Cebu City. | contributed photo CEBU CITY, Philippines — The complainant in an animal cruelty incident has decided not to pursue a case against a man who hurt her dog. Gina Lucido, the […]
Bakersfield Animal Care Center sends more dogs to Canada giving them a 2nd chance
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — To help cut down on potential euthanizations, the Bakersfield Animal Care Center partnered with “Wings of Rescue” and sent 35 dogs to Alberta, Canada Friday morning. The dogs are being placed in foster homes that will hopefully adopt them and become their forever homes. Never miss a story – Make KGET.com […]
‘Strut Your Mutt’ fundraiser animal society gives dogs chance to dress to impress – Daily News
Best Friends Animal Society held a fundraising dog walk — called “Strut You Mutt” — on Saturday, Oct. 22, at Warner Park in Woodland Hills. The event included contests for dogs for the best costume, best kisser and best trick. Participants were able to visit the “Pooch Pavilion” to ask a question from a veterinarian […]
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A Chance to Stop Rodeo Suffering
When she enters the arena, she circles the outskirts in an attempt to escape. The black Angus cow is already confused and exhausted. It’s a hot and dusty day. The crowd’s cheers are deafening to her sensitive ears. She’s never left the ranch she was born on, and she’s suddenly all alone in the wide […]