RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Animal League (RAL) hosted its first-ever rescue roundup on Saturday to help find homes for furry friends in need. On Saturday, July 20, RAL hosted its rescue roundup at the lawn next to the organization’s shelter, located at 11401 International Drive in Richmond, which featured dogs available for adoption. Allana […]
New Guidelines Say Don’t Use of Imagery of Dogs With Extreme Conformation: The Infographic
There are new guidelines for advertisers and any organization that uses images of dogs in public communications. Here’s the infographic that explains them. The Welsh Corgi is one of the breeds that often has an extreme conformation, meaning care should be taken if choosing this breed to use in advertising, according to the new guidelines. […]
‘World’s worst animal abuser’: Zoologist Adam Britton faces 249-year jail for raping, killing over 40 dogs
NEW DELHI: Zoologist Adam Britton is facing a 249-year jail term after he admitted to 60 charges including abusing 42 dogs, out of which 39 died. He also filmed and posted videos of the act.The crocodile expert faces charges including eight counts of bestiality, punishable by up to three years, four counts of possessing and […]
Join Your Favourite Authors of Books About Dogs and Cats at Bark! Fest
Love your pets and love to read about animals? This upcoming book festival is for you! By Zazie Todd PhD Nothing is better than relaxing on the couch with your dog or cat and reading a book by one of your favourite authors. Except maybe listening to your favourite author talk about that book… Well […]
Archaeologists Find Roman Centurions’ Letters in Ancient Animal Cemetery
Archaeologists have found a collection of ancient letters written on papyrus seemingly featuring correspondence between Roman military commanders in an “extremely rare” discovery. The documents were uncovered by a team of Polish researchers alongside other remains—such as Roman coins and ceramics—at the site of an ancient animal cemetery, website Science in Poland reported. The cemetery, […]
What Age Should Dogs Be Spayed/Neutered to Avoid Increased Health Risks?
New research adds more dog breeds to the list of those for which there are guidelines on when to spay or neuter them based on the health risks. Photo: Victoria Rak/Shutterstock By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. […]
Animal control removes 83 dogs, 1 cat from rowhome
Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter is looking for help after taking in 83 dogs who were found in a rowhome in the Cylburn/Pimlico neighborhood, covered in excrement and roaches. The Baltimore Health Department Office of Animal Control removed the dogs – and one cat – from the home Thursday with help from the Baltimore […]
Flat-faced Dogs and Cats with Dr. Dan O’Neill and Dr. Rowena Packer
What are the disorders that tend to affect brachycephalic (flat-faced) pets, and what can be done to help with guests Dr. Dan O’Neill and Dr. Rowena Packer of the Royal Veterinary College. Watch episode 17 of The Pawsitive Post in Conversation below or on Youtube, listen below or via your favourite podcast app (including Apple), […]
Maryland woman adopts dog from Afghanistan in support of Kabul animal rescue
An Olney, Maryland, woman adopting a dog from Afghanistan aims to help a group raise funds to get other animals from there to their forever homes in the U.S. Poppy. Best puppy? Or ‘bestest’ puppy? It is impossible to say. (Courtesy Kabul Small Animal Rescue) Courtesy Kabul Small Animal Rescue Poppy, a stray dog from […]
Miami-Dade Animal Services addresses concerns about Medley shelter dogs without AC
MIAMI – Residents in South Florida are not the only ones sweltering in the heat, pets are too. CBS News Miami went inside a Medley shelter after people raised concerns on social media about some 150 dogs under extreme heat and without air conditioning. Two-year-old Nance, a terrier mix, loves diving in the water. […]