With Easter a little over a week away, shelter officials and animal rescue groups in Riverside County are urging people not to buy rabbits as holiday gifts for children. They say that what begins as a well-meaning gesture often leads to abandoned animals when the novelty wears off and families realize they’re not equipped to […]
Giving animal husbandry a future
Share on: 03/02/2024 10:49 Giving animal husbandry a future The two-day “Livestock Forum” at the Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN) focussed on animal welfare and brought together high-calibre experts from politics, practice and research. “What is the future of livestock farming? How can politics, society, agricultural practice and research work better together and […]
Donate toward Island Animal Haven Sanctuary’s animal care through Fair Giving
Donate toward Island Animal Haven Sanctuary’s animal care through Fair Giving Contributed photo by Island Animal Haven Sanctuary Venus is in need of dental care. Submitted by Island Animal Haven Sanctuary. Venus, our 32-year-old Icelandic horse (pictured at right), needs dental work and blood tests done before winter. Rayon and Oreo, our seven-year-old goats, require […]
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 […]
4 Quick & Easy Giving Tuesday Actions to Help Animals
Do you want to make a difference for animals this Giving Tuesday? Follow these 4 easy actions to help create a future for farmed animals where they are respected and protected! Giving Tuesday started out as a simple idea: a day to encourage people to do good. Over the years, it has grown into a […]
Sri Lankan animal experts warn public against giving stray dogs anti-parasite drug for rashes
Sri Lankan animal experts have warned against giving stray dogs a type of anti-parasite medication for skin rashes, after social media users shared posts on Facebook that recommended the treatment. Improper use of the drug can lead to poor kidney function in dogs, which can be lethal, the experts said. The claim that the anti-parasite […]
We’re Giving Away Giant Posters and Here’s Why You Need Them
You’ve heard us say all dogs are individuals. You’ve heard us say looks don’t equal behavior. You may be on board with that, which is great, we love that, but you’re unsure of how to get your shelter staff and volunteers to accept the science that breed isn’t indicative of a dog’s personality. We’ve got […]
Giving Tuesday!
Giving Tuesday, which takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Last year, more than 45,000 organizations in 98 countries came together to celebrate #GivingTuesday. Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has inspired giving around the world, resulting in greater donations, volunteer […]