[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In a major advance in our long fight against the abuse of captive big cats, the U.S. Senate just passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/ S. 1210), a bill we have championed for years because it prohibits keeping big cats as pets and also bans […]
UW, Other Schools Face Calls to Improve Animal Safety in Research Labs
[ad_1] The University of Wisconsin won a recent legal battle tied to accusations of animal abuse within its research facilities. Activists hope that doesn’t end the conversation – or the scrutiny. The case had to do with the university restricting social media comments critical of certain conditions. Those comments were posted by Maddie Krasno, who […]
Animal Chronicles: Safety net for pets — and the people who love them
[ad_1] By JOE LISELLA We see it far too often: A member of our community who hits a rough patch in life surrenders their much-loved pet to the Animal Protective Foundation (APF) because they are having trouble providing their pet with the essential care they need and deserve. Whether it be a job loss, an […]
The Ultimate Pet Safety With GPS Trackers
[ad_1] Imagine: you are playing catch with your pet in an open space. You cannot always hold onto the leash, and as soon as you give your furry friend some free reign, they will make a run for it. Soon enough, your pet is out of your sight, and you do not know what to […]