Animal Welfare News
Get the scoop on news pertaining to animal issues and welfare, including animal rescue, extinction and mistreatment. Features information about charity events, initiatives, products and services that benefit animals of all kinds.
PAWS NY Releases Spanish-Language Video as Part of Maddie’s Fund Open Arms Challenge
The organization continues its outreach to Spanish-speaking New Yorkers, after releasing a webpage and printed materials in Spanish for those in need. - April 18, 2023 - PAWS NY
PAWS NY Returns to Monarch Rooftop for 2023 Barks & Blooms Benefit to Raise Money for People and Pets in Need
This year’s fundraising event, sponsored by PetPlate, will take place on Tuesday, April 25, from 6:30-9:00pm, and tickets are now on sale. - March 21, 2023 - PAWS NY
Gallant Deepens Its Bench by Adding Dr. Valentine Williams as Senior Vice President of Clinical Development and Regulatory
Furthering its mission to bring regenerative medicine to all pets, animal biotech company Gallant Therapeutics welcomes an industry leader, Dr. Val Williams, to its pioneering team. - March 17, 2023 - Gallant
PAWS NY Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has been named an Official Charity Partner for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, November 5. PAWS NY will be among more than 550 official charity partners providing thousands of runners the opportunity to run in the world’s... - February 21, 2023 - PAWS NY
Author Jazmyn Marie Bowman Eberts's New Audiobook, "Battle of the Plastics," Reveals the Ways in Which Plastic Pollution Damages the Environment & Harms Innocent Animals
Recent audiobook release “Battle of the Plastics: The Animals Story,” from Audiobook Network author Jazmyn Marie Bowman Eberts, is an engaging tale to help young readers understand the consequences that human pollution has on nature. As Eberts's story follows various animals hurt by garbage, each one encourages readers to do their part and in stopping pollution to help animals stop their suffering. - January 13, 2023 - Audiobook Network
New Animated Short, The Bridge, Spotlights Life-Saving Power of Pets
PAWS NY film inspired by true story about abandoned dog that pushes man suffering from depression back from the edge. - January 12, 2023 - PAWS NY
PAWS NY Raises $114,000 to Support Work Leading into 2023
All funds raised will allow the organization to continue to provide pet care support to older adults and other New Yorkers in need. - January 09, 2023 - PAWS NY
Free Solutionary Guidebook Gives Teachers the Tools to Help Students Create a Better World
The Institute for Humane Education (IHE) has produced a newly-revised version of its downloadable Solutionary Guidebook. - October 28, 2022 - Institute for Humane Education
Globally Renowned Animal Communicator Sue London Gives Back to Pets in Need
Sue London has been sharing her abilities with local communities in Ridgeway, Fort Erie, St. Catharines, Crystal Beach and other parts of Southern Ontario. She has also partnered with PetValu in St. Catharines for a series of talks, events, and hands-on healing. She will teach attendees about reiki and how to decipher signs from their pets (living and crossed over). - October 18, 2022 - ExV Agency
End of Year Brings New Hope as Patchwork Pastures Animal Sanctuary Hosts Its Second Annual Christmas in October Barn Sale
Fill your heart with holiday magic and jump start your holiday shopping experience on October 29 & October 30. Donations of gently used or new items will be accepted up through October 28. Let's fill that barn. - October 14, 2022 - Patchwork Pastures Animal Sanctuary
Kenda Press Announces Launch for "Blazes & Brimstone," Inspired by a Historic Michigan Fire
An uplifting middle-grade historical novel about children who show courage, humor and stamina in the face of a natural disaster. - September 28, 2022 - Linda Gruenberg
The Heigl Foundation's Dog Adoption Fair in Long Beach is Coming Up. Help Clear the Animal Shelters.
The Jason Heigl Foundation is hosting their first Heigl Hounds of Hope Halloween Harvest Adoption Fair. The event will be in Long Beach, CA on Saturday, October 22, 2022. There will be 75+ dogs available for immediate adoption. The event begins at 10am and will end at 3pm. It will be located at the Gelson's Market parking lot at 6255 2nd St., Long Beach, CA 90803. - September 23, 2022 - Jason Debus Heigl Foundation
17th Annual Wag-O-Ween Returns to Downtown Savannah & Starland District Oct. 22 & 23
The pet trick-or-treating fundraiser is hosted by The Hipster Hound and Renegade Paws Rescue. - September 17, 2022 - Wag-O-Ween Savannah
Bird Dog Hospitality Acquires AmericInn Hotel in Park Rapids, MN
The Name Remains, but Improvements, Expanded Job Opportunities Come With New Ownership. - August 29, 2022 - Bird Dog Hospitality
Search Underway in Missouri to Rescue Tito the Otterhound, One of the World’s Most Endangered Dogs, One of Less Than 600 Left in the World
A massive search is underway to rescue one of the planet’s most endangered dogs, the rare and almost extinct otterhound. Some estimate that there are less than 600 otterhounds left in the world, making it more rare than the white rhino or the giant panda. Now, one of those 600, "Tito" the Champion Otterhound, is lost in St. Louis, Missouri and a rescue mission is underway. - August 28, 2022 - MER Legal
What Are the Psychiatric Service Dog Tasks/Works? A List Shared by Service Dog Training School International Will Help You Learn More Details.
Service Dog Training School International (SDTSI), a dog training school born by the dream of providing dog-friendly, valid, and effective service dog training courses worldwide, now happy to share a list of psychiatric service dog tasks/works. - August 24, 2022 - Service Dog Training School International
NoviSign Digital Signage Japan Deploys On-Prem Screens to Improve Cat Adoptions and Donations in Japan
Tokyo Cat Guardian, a pet rescue organization, implements digital signage to improve communications around cat adoption - August 05, 2022 - NoviSign
Watch Out for Harmful Algal Blooms This Fourth of July Holiday Weekend
Lakes Across the Country Plagued by Cyanobacteria Outbreaks. - June 30, 2022 - BlueGreen Water Technologies Ltd.
Coffee Company Supporting Dog Rescues Throughout the U.S.
Specialty Coffee Company, The Bully Bean Coffee, has announced that a portion of their proceeds will go to help rescue dogs as well as police dogs and military dogs after retirement. Many rescues are in great need of funds so when The Bully Bean learned how great the need was, they were quick to... - June 26, 2022 - The Bully Bean
The Whale Carbon Plus Project™ Ethical AI and Diverse Ocean Stakeholders Bring Whales to the Blue Carbon Market in an Unprecedented New Way
The Whale Carbon Plus Project™: First-of-a-kind project across North America uniting governmental organizations, environmental organizations, and the private sector to develop an innovative carbon credit system centered around the protection of whales. Linking environment and finance, The Whale Carbon Plus Project™ aims to translate the value of whales into financial incentives for organizations to protect them as a way to reach their net-zero and environmental goals. - June 03, 2022 - Whale Seeker
The PAWS NY 2022 Annual Spring Benefit Raises $60,500 with Support from Community and Dedicated Volunteers
130 People Came Together at the Monarch Rooftop to Raise Funds and Awareness for People and Pets in Need. - May 26, 2022 - PAWS NY
Balto Token Launched with Plans to Change Crypto for Good
Altcoin Balto Token brings charity to crypto with 2% donated to animal organizations. - May 22, 2022 - Balto Token
Southington, CT Junk Removal Company Saves Local Animals
Junk Bear, a Southington-based junk removal company, has recently added "animal rescue" to its long list of credentials, rescuing kittens, a dog, and even raccoons over the past month. - May 19, 2022 - Junk Bear
Perpetual Equestrian LLC Acquires Intrepid International
Intrepid International is under new management. - May 18, 2022 - Perpetual Equestrian
Over 70 Brussels Griffons Look Woofing Awesome in NYC Kentucky Derby Spectacular
The NYC Griffs, a Brussels Griffon dogs appreciation club, held the Kentucky Derby-themed event held on May 7th, 2022, to celebrate the visit and wedding of Texan Griffons and TikTok stars Twixie and Cowboy. Warning: Pictures of cute dogs a-plenty. Over 70 Brussels Griffon dogs in costumes were in... - May 18, 2022 - NYC Griffs
North American Pet Insurance Market More Than Doubles in Four Years
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) announced that the pet insurance sector exceeded $2.83 B USD at year end 2021, and industry growth more than doubled over the past four years (2018 - 2021). NAPHIA’s 2022 State of the Industry Report shows a record $2.837 billion USD in total in-force premiums in 2021 (up over 30.5% from $2.175 billion USD in 2020) and over 4.41 million insured pets across North America (up 27.7% from over 3.45 million pets insured in 2020). - May 17, 2022 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Would Your Pet Make It Home? Check. Update. Protect. National Pet ID Week Savings at DogTuff
Leading Online Retailer, DogTuff, Shows Its Support for National Pet ID Week with Discounted Premium Pet IDs, so every pet can make it home. - April 20, 2022 - DogTuff
March 2022 - Coffee & Farming & Art & Space Travel
Free Fresh Gourmet Coffee - Rooster Farms is small permaculture farm & coffee roastery cross-pollinated with science and art. To celebrate a recent success resulting in the symbiosis of art and science, Rooster Farms is giving away free samples of their freshly roasted, small-batch coffee. - March 11, 2022 - Rooster Farms
Calling All Dog Lovers: The Success Corps Announces Its New Mission, How Looking Through the Eyes of a Canine Can Emotionally Bond Dog and Human for Life
The Success Corps is proud to announce, in collaboration with World Renowned Animal Behaviorist, David Kurlander, the release of his highly anticipated book, "Through The Eyes Of A Canine." - March 09, 2022 - The Success Corps
Proceeds from New Pint Bottles to Benefit Shark Research
50 cents from each bottle sold will go to The Atlantic Shark Institute. - March 07, 2022 - Daytoon, Inc.
Once Homeless Dogs, Now Service Dogs
Rescued dogs get a second chance as service dogs for people experiencing disabilities. Once surrendered, after months of training, 6 dogs graduate as service dogs. They are ready for their new life, helping a person with a disability gain independence, security, and confidence. Medical Mutts Service Dogs is celebrating their new teams in their upcoming graduation ceremony. - February 19, 2022 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
Attend a Free Love and Healing with the Beluga Whales Meditation Feb. 11 in Honor of Valentine's Day
World renowned spiritual teacher and healer of 49 years, Laurie Grant, also known as Maa Uri, is joining with Suzanne Steinert, Founder of the Beluga Whale Alliance to facilitate a Love and Heal the Belugas meditation and virtual event on Fri., Feb. 11 at 10:00 am Pacific time, in honor of upcoming Valentines day. - February 08, 2022 - SaveAnimalsFund.com
14 Year Old Volunteer of the Micah 6:8 Initiative Challenges Vets and Kennels to Take in Homeless Pets
While people have emergency shelters they can retreat to, most shelters don't have pet accommodations, which could be life-threatening if they can’t find shelter. Fourteen-year-old Chaise Schillinger of Rogers has reached out to more than 20 Benton County veterinary clinics and kennels, asking to use their open kennel space for the homeless pets as needed. - January 15, 2022 - Micah 6:8 Initiative
Healthy Paws Herbal Labs is Making a $5K Donation for the Betty White Challenge
Healthy Paws Herbal Labs is donating $5,000 worth of product for new adoptions struggling with anxiety, fungal infections, allergies, or pain. Plus $5 for every product sold now through January 17 (Betty White’s 100th Birthday) to Wagmor Pet Rescue. Customers receive 50% off the CBD line with the code: Betty. - January 14, 2022 - Healthy Paws Herbal Labs
PAWS NY Joins the 2022 United Airlines NYC Half as a Charity Partner
The organization has participated as a Charity Partner for the United Airlines NYC Half each year since 2016. - December 12, 2021 - PAWS NY
Canine Center Announces 2022 Fulfilled Life Drive
The 2022 Fulfilled Life Drive aims to provide additional Canine Centers that are needed in more communities around the country in order to serve the sheer volume of at-risk dogs that can desperately benefit from our programming. - December 11, 2021 - Canine Center
Archimedes' Printing Shoppe's New Books Just in Time for the Holidays
Two books. Two true stories. Two very different audiences. Melt into the pages of the gorgeously illustrated children's book, "A Wabi-Sabi World," where perfection is joyously found in imperfection, then tuck in the kiddos and dive into the adult parody, "For the Love of A**holes," a can't-we-all-just-get-along ode to the jerks in your life. - November 19, 2021 - Archimedes' Printing Shoppe & Sundry Goodes
Save Animals Fund Launches - Fundraising for Animals Made Easy with New Campaign Site
Save Animals Fund, an online fundraising platform to raise money for animals, launches specifically for animal campaigns, from medical treatment to habitat preservation. - November 13, 2021 - TheVirtualLemonadeStand.com
Dog Chits Pet Products Company Expands Line of Natural Treats & Relaunches E-Commerce Site
New all-natural treats made from free-range livestock and farm-raised animals released. - November 01, 2021 - Willard Powell
Cavallo Horse & Rider Benefits Horses Displaced During Northwest Forest Fires
This fall's forest fires affected families, property and livestock. Cavallo Horse & Rider donated hoof boots to help affected horses. - October 30, 2021 - Cavallo Horse and Rider
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania Named a Bird Town by The National Audubon Society
Wildlife enthusiasts invited to observe bald eagles, hawks, herons, yellow warblers and more. - October 18, 2021 - Visit Potter-Tioga
PAWS NY Resumes Housecall Program to Help Clients and Pets in Need
The organization also launches “No PAW Left Behind,” a campaign to fulfill all current client needs. - October 14, 2021 - PAWS NY
Medical Mutts Service Dogs Holds Open House with Demonstrations, Live Music, and Dog Costume Contest
On October 16th, 3-7:00pm, Medical Mutts Service Dogs, invites the local community to meet their staff and service dogs in training. Medical Mutts is a service dog organization specialized in training rescue dogs as service dogs for people who suffer from conditions such as diabetes, seizures or... - October 02, 2021 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
A Runt-of-the-Litter Pup Becomes a Tae Kwon Do Master, Helping Other Down-and-Out Dogs Find Their Power Within in This Inspiring Debut Middle-Grade Series Title
"Tae Kwon Dog - The Power Within"; A wonderful story of perseverance and determination is the backdrop to this new series spotlighting the peaceful yet powerful Korean martial art. - September 28, 2021 - Tae Kwon Dog Books
PAWS NY, Animal Haven and Search and Care Receive Three-Year $400,000 Grant from PetSmart Charities® to Help Keep Pets and People Together
PetSmart Charities has awarded a three-year, $400,000 grant to three New York City-based organizations as part of their Preserving Families Initiative. The grant will support a new partnership between Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY, Animal Haven and Search and Care. The funding promises to... - September 28, 2021 - PAWS NY
16th Annual Wag-O-Ween Expands to the Starland District
This year’s Halloween-themed fundraiser to feature two new kick-off events. - September 23, 2021 - Wag-O-Ween Savannah
A “Very Special Cat” Loses an Eye and Wins Hearts in a Picture Book Launching on National Cat Day
"Frazier: The Very Special Cat," authored by Faye Rapoport DesPres and illustrated by Laurel McKinstry Petersen (Writer's Coffee Bar Press, 2021 - Book 3 in the Stray Cat Stories Series), is a heartwarming children's book based on a true story. A big orange tom cat who was visiting an outdoor feeding station ended up finding a happy home despite having just one eye (after all, what matters is having a great big heart). The book will be released on October 29, 2021 - National Cat Day. - September 13, 2021 - Faye Rapoport DesPres
StreamHorseTV Opens Exclusive Investment Window
StreamHorseTV is excited to announce that it has opened an exclusive one-time investment window to accelerate its plans to become a household equine media brand name. StreamHorseTV is the premier international digital community where horse enthusiasts join to expand their horizons in equine sports... - August 13, 2021 - StreamHorseTV
Blue Shark Vodka and Atlantic Shark Institute Find Vulnerabilities in Shark Populations
Throughout June and July Blue Shark Vodka’s shark research mission with The Atlantic Shark Institute was unable to locate any female blue sharks, pointing to extreme vulnerabilities in the species’ population. Blue Shark Vodka’s intention was, in addition to funding needed... - August 05, 2021 - Daytoon, Inc.
Shire Productions' British Actress Narrates Dogsledding Documentary "Heartprints in the Snow"
Janine Gateland gives an exceptional performance narrating the dogsledding documentary "Heartprints in the Snow." She said, "It's a very moving documentary that shows you so much about the sport that I never personally knew. I had so much fun working on the project and being a part... - July 20, 2021 - Janine Gateland