CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Corpus Christi has plans for a full assessment of Corpus Christi Animal Care Services. It is to determine how CCACS operates, which is now a stand-alone department. Officials said the assessment is expected to take six months and provides an outside perspective. Joel Skidmore, CCACS program manager, said […]
For the first time, birds receive protection under the Animal Welfare Act
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In a monumental step forward for birds who are often exploited in the pet trade, exhibitions and breeding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has just enacted federal protections for birds used in commerce. This win is the result of a decades-long legal effort by animal organizations. Now these birds […]
Van Buren animal shelter to receive $93,000 in funding
VAN BUREN, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Van Buren City Council approved $93,000 in funding for an animal shelter in its meeting on Jan. 23. The Almost Home Shelter and Rescue says the current conditions have volunteers and dogs feeling unsafe, but they will now be able to expand the shelter and renovate indoor pens to […]
Ukrainian embassies receive ‘bloody packages’ containing animal eyes – Kyiv
KYIV/MADRID, Dec 2 (Reuters) – Ukraine’s embassy in Madrid received a parcel containing animal eyes on Friday, the latest in a series of similar “bloody packages” sent to its diplomatic missions across Europe, Ukrainian and Spanish officials said. Police cordoned off the compound in the Spanish capital and started searching the area with sniffer dogs. […]
Idaho Animal Rescue Network Selected to Receive ‘Spirit of Idaho’ Award from Senator Mike Crapo | Idaho
LEWISTON – The Idaho Animal Rescue Network has been nominated and selected to receive the “Spirit of Idaho” award from U.S. Senator Mike Crapo. IARN will be presented the award on October 27. The Spirit of Idaho Award was created by Crapo in 2000 to honor the acts of service by Idahoans for their commitment […]