[ad_1] Election Day—Tuesday, November 5th—is just around the corner. But in-person voting doesn’t only happen on Election Day. In fact, an increasing number of election officials and political campaigns around the country are treating November 5th as the last day to vote. In many states, it is possible to use the next week to vote […]
It’s National Dog Day and your new best friend could be waiting at the Ontario SPCA
[ad_1] IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (Aug. 26, 2024) – Today is National Dog Day and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has more than 200 dogs in its care across the province who are waiting for homes. If you’ve been thinking of adopting a dog, today is the perfect day to visit your local Ontario […]
Baton Rouge animal shelter waives adoption fees for sheltered pets for national campaign
[ad_1] BATON ROUGE — Pet adoptions were free all week for animals from the Companion Animal Alliance in Baton Rouge. CAA waived adoption fees for spayed and neutered shelter animals in partnership with Bissell Pet Foundation’s national campaign, “Empty The Shelter” week. Sunday was the last day of the event where people could have their fees […]
131 wild animals dead, 97 rescued in Kaziranga National Park
[ad_1] Guwahati: At least 131 wild animals have died so far in floods in the Kaziranga National Park while 96 others have been rescued, an official said on Monday. The dead animals include six rhinos, 117 hog deer, including 98 by drowning, two by vehicle hits and 17 during treatment, two sambar, a rhesus macaque […]
Some progress for protecting animals on Alaska’s national preserves—but not nearly enough
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block The U.S. National Park Service has finalized a rule that bans using bait such as piles of donuts, dog food and meat scraps to attract and subsequently kill brown and black bears on Alaska’s national preserves. While we are pleased the Park Service has recognized the inherent danger […]
PHOTOS: Two New Giant Pandas Coming to the National Zoo
[ad_1] Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, D.C. will welcome two giant pandas from China at the end of the year! The pandas, Bao Li [BOW-lee] and Qing Bao [ching-BOW], are both two years old. Two-year-old male giant panda Bao Li in his habitat at Shenshuping Base in Wolong, China, May 16. […]
National Trust hosting rare hands-on animal experience at one of its Cambs estates
[ad_1] A beloved National Trust estate in Cambridgeshire is hosting a pop up experience where families can interact with animals this May half term. Anglesey Abbey is located in the village of Lode, five miles from Cambridge, and is one of the National Trust’s most impressive estates in Cambridgeshire. A Jacobean-style house full of rich […]
Spain abolishes national bullfighting award amid growing animal welfare concerns
[ad_1] In a cultural pivot reflecting shifting societal values, Spain on Friday, May 3, announced a landmark decision to abolish its annual national bullfighting award, igniting a fierce debate between traditionalists and advocates for animal welfare. The decision, announced by Spain’s Culture Ministry, comes amidst mounting concerns for animal welfare and a declining interest in […]
Animal protection bills introduced in Brazilian National Congress
[ad_1] In partnership with Animal Equality, Federal Deputy Luciene Cavalcante introduced two animal protection bills in the Brazilian National Congress in March 2024. If passed, Bill (PL) 783/2024 would ban the killing of male chicks, a common practice in the egg industry due to their inability to lay eggs. This bill proposes the use of […]
5 ways to defend animals during National Justice for Animals Week
[ad_1] This National Justice for Animals Week, show your support for farmed animals by taking these five simple actions. It’s that time of the year again! This week marks National Justice for Animals Week, an initiative by the Animal Legal Defense Fund which raises awareness about animal cruelty. Through this annual campaign, advocates are demanding […]