PHOENIX – The city of Phoenix made changes to its animal cruelty rules amid extreme heat in the Valley. The Phoenix City Council passed two ordinances regarding adequate shelter and types of restraints that people can use to restrain pets. Owners are now banned from using chains to tether animals. “Restraint means a rope, tether, […]
The FDA Will No Longer Require Animal Testing for New Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will no longer require all drugs to be tested on animals, thanks to the FDA Modernization Act 2.0. The new law has everyone from Sen. Rand Paul (R–Ky.) to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) cheering. The FDA Modernization Act 2.0 was passed as part of the […]
Heber Valley Animal Shelter no longer accepting pets surrendered by owners
The Heber Valley Animal Shelter is a no-kill shelter servicing Wasatch County. Earlier this month the shelter said it will no longer accept owner surrenders. The shelter says rapid population growth in the county and limited space necessitated the new policy. According to a report by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to […]
How to live longer: Cutting back on animal products lowers risk of death by 30% – study
Diet plays a huge role in our health and wellbeing. Without certain vitamins and nutrients we can succumb to certain illnesses, while eating too much fatty and sugary foods can cause problems. However, research has shown eating animal products can also impact your longevity. A study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, revealed […]