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.

Even Keel Tattoo Parlor Partners with Non-Profit, Shark Allies, for 5th Annual Shark Weekend Fundraiser

Even Keel Tattoo Parlor Partners with Non-Profit, Shark Allies, for 5th Annual Shark Weekend Fundraiser

Shark Allies and Even Keel Tattoo partner for the 5th Annual Shark Weekend event to raise funds for 501c3 non-profit, to help protect sharks. - July 14, 2021 - Shark Allies

URICIDE® Solves Pet Odor Problems with Amazing New Technology

URICIDE® Solves Pet Odor Problems with Amazing New Technology

Remarkable New Technology Completely Eliminates Pet Odors - July 07, 2021 - URICIDE

OC Wellness Solutions Releases 4th of July "Happy Pet" CBD Bundle

OC Wellness Solutions Releases 4th of July "Happy Pet" CBD Bundle

OC Wellness Solutions releases a 4th of July calming CBD Pet Bundle to help pets deal with the stress of fireworks over the upcoming weeks. - June 25, 2021 - OC Wellness Solutions

One Week Left to Nominate a Therapeutic Riding Center to Receive a Barn-Boosting Prize Package — Deadline June 30, 2021

Therapeutic riding centers make an incredible difference in the lives of so many. Hope in the Saddle, along with prize partners Nutrena®, a division of Cargill, Inc., and Tractor Supply Company, are helping recognize their amazing work through the second-annual Tack Room Makeover contest. Show... - June 25, 2021 - Equine Network, LLC

PharmAbbie, Inc. Announces the Launch of a Reg D-506(c) Common Stock Offering

PharmAbbie, Inc. Announces the Launch of a Reg D-506(c) Common Stock Offering

PharmAbbie, Inc. is pleased to announce today that it will offer up to 3,191,489 shares of its Class D Common Stock at an offering price of $4.70 per share for an aggregate offering amount of $15,000,000. The shares will be offered to accredited investors only pursuant to Regulation D, Rule 506(c)... - June 09, 2021 - PharmAbbie, Inc.

World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Announces Collaboration with Animal Hero Kids Foundation Prior to the Release of the New Australian Film, Emu Runner

World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (WWMPC) (formerly OTCBB: WWMO) is proud to announce a collaboration with Animal Hero Kids, a kindness education youth empowerment charity (AHK) prior to the theatrical release of the award-winning Feature Film Emu Runner (emurunner.com), with the support of... - June 03, 2021 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation

Nonprofit Releases 2020 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics - Attacks by Bull Breeds Increase and Trends from the 16 Year Data Set

Nonprofit Releases 2020 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics - Attacks by Bull Breeds Increase and Trends from the 16 Year Data Set

In 2020, canines inflicted at least 46 deadly human attacks. Pit bulls contributed to 72% (33) of these deaths. Overall, fatal dog mauling statistics in 2020 were dominated by bull breeds and mastiff-type dogs. When breed was known, only 3 fatal dog attacks did not involve these breeds. - June 01, 2021 - DogsBite.org Incorporated

VA Dog Sitting Company Tells Why Your Dog is Suddenly Marking in the House

Paw Pals, a Northern Virginia dog walking company, released a blog discussing why dogs begin marking in the house suddenly. The new blog focuses on explaining why dogs mark their territory and what could cause this sudden change. - April 14, 2021 - Paw Pals Pet Sitting, LLC

Dog Calendar Contest to Benefit Douglas County Canine Resuce

Dog Calendar Contest to Benefit Douglas County Canine Resuce

Bina Photography is working on the second annual “Rescued and Amazing 2022” calendar contest to benefit the Douglas County Canine Rescue. - April 12, 2021 - Bina Photography, Inc

Lambert Vet Supply Donates Microchips to Weather Affected Sea Turtle Rehabilitation

Lambert Vet Supply Donates Microchips to Weather Affected Sea Turtle Rehabilitation

Severe weather in February in New England, following in Texas, affected thousands of endangered sea turtles. The influx of cold-stunned sea turtles to rehabilitation centers, including Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton, FL resulted in a taxing time on organization supply inventory, including microchips for tracking rehabilitated sea turtles after release. Lambert Vet Supply is excited to assist in the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation mission through their donation of 2,000 ADEQID mini microchips. - April 10, 2021 - Lambert Vet Supply

PAWS NY Hosts Virtual Benefit: Spring Forward with Hope

PAWS NY Hosts Virtual Benefit: Spring Forward with Hope

The online fundraiser event will take place on Tuesday, May 11, from 6:30-7:15pm, and registration is now open to all attendees. - March 29, 2021 - PAWS NY

The Red Dog Dash - The Little Red Dog, Inc. Rescue Aims to Help All Pet Parents Tackle Training Issues and Ensure All Dogs Are Walked Twice a Day

The Red Dog Dash - The Little Red Dog, Inc. Rescue Aims to Help All Pet Parents Tackle Training Issues and Ensure All Dogs Are Walked Twice a Day

Not-to-be-Missed Educational Event will Benefit Dog owners everywhere and support the Lifesaving Work of Local Orange County-Based The Little Red Dog, Inc. - March 16, 2021 - The Little Red Dog, Inc.

Use Your WingPet to Get Dates Online: FetchaDate - Where Pet Lovers Meet

Use Your WingPet to Get Dates Online: FetchaDate - Where Pet Lovers Meet

Thirty-Nine percent of people admit to swiping right on dating profiles with someone’s dog. Why? They want to meet the dog more than they want to meet the person. But on a pet-dating app like FetchaDate: where pet lovers meet, users just get it. They’re dog lovers already. And downloading this app means singles see the pet first and then choose whether they want to see the human behind the animal. It's where you can Fetch - Match - Date pet lovers. - February 16, 2021 - FetchaDate

President Biden: Will You Save America’s Heritage Wild Horses?

President Biden: Will You Save America’s Heritage Wild Horses?

An open letter to the President of the United States of America - Joseph R. Biden Jr. about the Bureau of Land Management's mismanagement of native-species American wild horses. - February 10, 2021 - Wildhorse Ranch Productions

World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Announces Collaboration with the American Emu Association Prior to the Release of the New Australian Film, Emu Runner

World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (WWMPC) (formerly OTCBB: WWMO) is proud to announce a collaboration with the American Emu Association (AEA) in anticipation of the theatrical release of the award-winning feature film Emu Runner (emurunner.com). With the support of the AEA, WWMPC hopes to... - January 27, 2021 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation

Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc. Moves Operations to a New and Larger Location to Support Rapid Growth

Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc. Moves Operations to a New and Larger Location to Support Rapid Growth

Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc, a leader in service dog training, has relocated to a new home on the North East side of Indianapolis, IN. The new location provides 2400 square feet of shared office space, conference room and intake area as well as 3000 square foot kennels for expanded training,... - January 16, 2021 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc

Elephant Cooperation Launches Elephants to the Rescue

Sonance founder appeals for help to feed African families impacted by COVID-19 disruptions. - December 24, 2020 - Elephant Cooperation

From Tradition to "Camel Economics" Saudi Arabia is a Global Hotspot for Modern Camel Industry

From Tradition to "Camel Economics" Saudi Arabia is a Global Hotspot for Modern Camel Industry

Saudi Arabia leads global effort to organize the camel industry. - December 23, 2020 - Camel Club

Local Animal Rescues Team Up for Pet Food Drive This Friday

Pet food drive will benefit Operation Pet Solutions, keeping pets in loving homes. - November 12, 2020 - Renegade Paws Rescue

Animal Action Night for Dogs Saving Dogs from Death Row

Animal Action events aim to raise awareness, appreciation and respect for all animals. - October 16, 2020 - AA Xpose Media

Former Tampa News Anchor Sarina Fazan Among Producers for Investigation Discovery’s Joe Exotic: Tigers, Lies and Cover-Up

Former Tampa News Anchor Sarina Fazan Among Producers for Investigation Discovery’s Joe Exotic: Tigers, Lies and Cover-Up

Sarina Fazan, a four-time Emmy Award winning television anchor and reporter with over 23 years of industry experience, is now a nationally recognized producer. In addition to appearing in Investigation Discovery’s Joe Exotic: Tigers, Lies and Cover-Up, she earned a producing credit for her... - September 25, 2020 - Sarina Fazan Media

Leading Artists from Across the World Come Together for African Painted Dog Conservation

Leading Artists from Across the World Come Together for African Painted Dog Conservation

Launching on Tuesday 15 September, a Global Art Fundraiser "LYCAON – Artists for Painted Dogs" features over 30 international artists and photographers, who have come together to raise awareness and funds globally, for the endangered African Painted Dog (aka Painted Wolves or African Wild Dogs). A century ago, approximately 500,000 Painted Dogs roamed the African continent. Less than 6,600 including around 700 breeding pairs, remain in the wild today. - September 15, 2020 - Artists for Painted Dogs

LA Nonprofit CatCafe Lounge in Danger of Closure

Organization saves hundreds of cats each year from euthanization; COVID’s impact has reduced attendance and donations. - September 10, 2020 - CatCafe Lounge

Southern Pines Police K9s Receive Donation of Body Armor and Heat Monitoring Systems

Southern Pines Police Department’s three K9s have received custom bullet and stab protective vests through a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Project Paws Alive, Inc. The vests were anonymously sponsored by a donor from Texas and are embroidered with “Gifted by Axel... - August 06, 2020 - Project Paws Alive

Meals On Wheels St. Petersburg and Friends of Strays Deliver Pet Food to Homebound and Seniors

New partnership developed to provide pet food assistance for Pinellas County recipients. - July 29, 2020 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger

DIY Service Dogs? Medical Mutts Launches Online Service Dog Classes

DIY Service Dogs? Medical Mutts Launches Online Service Dog Classes

Dog owners all over the country can now learn how to train their own service dogs. Live and interactive, this step by step course is an innovative option for those who can't afford the wait or the cost of a fully trained service dog. - July 25, 2020 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc

Guide Dogs of America Merges with Tender Loving Canines

Guide Dogs of America, a non-profit organization that empowers the blind and visually impaired to live with greater confidence, mobility and independence, recently announced their merger with Tender Loving Canines in an effort to provide even more services to Veterans, Individuals with Autism and... - July 23, 2020 - Guide Dogs of America

Nonprofit Releases 2019 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics - Attacks and Adult Victims Rise and Trends from the 15-Year Data Set

Nonprofit Releases 2019 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics - Attacks and Adult Victims Rise and Trends from the 15-Year Data Set

In 2019, canines killed 48 Americans, the highest annual death count on record. Several other new records were also set in 2019: victims in the 30-49 age group outnumbered the 0-4 age group for the first time, multi-dog attacks comprised 63% of deaths and off-property attacks soared 75% above the 14-year average. - July 16, 2020 - DogsBite.org Incorporated

Puptown Charlotte Creates Music Video to Win $10K in National Grant Competition

Puptown Charlotte is a doggie daycare and boarding facility that wrote a song and created a music video to earn a $10K grant in Lendio's 2020 Small Business Grant competition. - July 15, 2020 - Puptown Charlotte

Children’s Book Supports Healthy Grieving for Families Experiencing the Death of a Pet

Children’s Book Supports Healthy Grieving for Families Experiencing the Death of a Pet

Loveland Pet Loss Counselor/Author wins International Indie Book Award for “Dear Brave Friend.” - July 07, 2020 - Mourning to Light Pet Loss, LLC.

BlogPaws Returns; Launches Sister Brand All Pet Voices

BlogPaws Returns; Launches Sister Brand All Pet Voices

The new brand, All Pet Voices, continues the mission to create and share quality content benefiting the pets we love. - June 16, 2020 - All Pet Voices

Michele J. Stebbins-Towns Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Michele J. Stebbins-Towns Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Michele J. Stebbins-Towns of Port Richey, Florida has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of animal care. About Michele J. Stebbins-Towns Michele Stebbins-Towns has... - May 06, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide

Homescape Pets Relocates to Austin, Texas

Homescape Pets Relocates to Austin, Texas

Pet wellness brand with innovative hemp-derived products for mobility, relaxation, and inflammation is proud to call Texas their new home. - May 05, 2020 - Homescape Pets

Marlena Holter Named ALPCO’s Winter 2020 Diabetes Research Travel Grant Recipient

Marlena Holter Named ALPCO’s Winter 2020 Diabetes Research Travel Grant Recipient

ALPCO's Winter 2020 Diabetes Research Travel Grant has been awarded to Marlena Holter, a DVM/PhD candidate from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Ms. Holter’s novel research focuses on GLP-1 regulated glucose regulation following vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery to define the mechanisms underlying type 2 diabetes remission and metabolic improvement following bariatric surgery. - April 14, 2020 - ALPCO

Equine Rider Training Program: "Comprehensive Video Lessons"

Equine Rider Training Program: "Comprehensive Video Lessons"

In a period where large group events are Science Of Motion with their "Comprehensive Video Lesson" program with Jean Luc Cornille. - April 04, 2020 - Science Of Motion LLC

Local Pest Control Company in Burlington County Welcomes Newest Member of K9 Division for Bedbugs

Flea Flicker Pest Control, a local pest exterminator headquartered in Mount Holly, NJ, is introducing its newest team member: a bedbug-sniffing dog named Luke. Available throughout New Jersey’s Burlington and Camden counties for residential and commercial customers, Luke’s... - April 03, 2020 - Flea Flicker Pest Control

National Mill Dog Rescue Welcomes 15,000th Dog

National Mill Dog Rescue is celebrating the rescue of their 15,000th dog this Thursday as they return from their most recent rescue. The public and media are invited to NMDR’s location in Peyton on Thursday to help welcome the 15,000th rescued dog since 2007. Visitors will have the... - March 12, 2020 - National Mill Dog Rescue

Cell4pets.com is Paying Top Dollar for Your Used Cell Phones & Tech

The mission at cell4pets.com is to find responsible and loving homes for the millions of abandoned and abused dogs and cats. They achieve this by buying then reselling your device and taking a portion of every sale and donating it to a no-kill animal shelter. - February 21, 2020 - cell4pets.com

Junior League of the Palm Beaches and Celebrated Artist Susan Cushing Hold “Into the Wild” Art Clinic with the De George Boys & Girls Club

Junior League of the Palm Beaches and Celebrated Artist Susan Cushing Hold “Into the Wild” Art Clinic with the De George Boys & Girls Club

Junior League of the Palm Beaches Inc. (JLPB) and Susan Cushing celebrated artist and Honorary Chair of the JLPB’s upcoming inaugural Into the Wild Gala recently held an art clinic with children from the De George Boys and Girls Club. - February 14, 2020 - Junior League of the Palm Beaches

Vital Essentials Hosts 4th Annual Love Your Pet Photo Contest

Vital Essentials® will be celebrating Love Your Pet Day with its 4th Annual Love Your Pet Photo Contest, February 14 through February 20, 2020. Winners will be selected and announced on February 21, 2020. Entering the contest is easy and fun. - February 09, 2020 - Vital Essentials

Dope Dog's 2020 Impact Initiative Supports Los Angeles Rescues

Dope Dog's 2020 Impact Initiative Supports Los Angeles Rescues

CBD Brand Dope Dog Commits to a Year Long Partnership with Deity Animal Rescue in Los Angeles in 2020. - January 31, 2020 - Dope Dog

WowPetsDeals Launches New Online Pet Shop in Europe

WowPetsDeals Launches New Online Pet Shop in Europe

WowPetsDeals announced the official launch of its online shop offering a wide assortment of pet products and supplies. The website is easy to navigate and all products can be found in just two clicks. WowPetsDealas pet collection includes feeding accessories, playing, training, pet grooming, and... - January 25, 2020 - WowPetsDeals

A Handsome Stray Cat Takes Center Stage with His Book Launch on National Love Your Pet Day

A Handsome Stray Cat Takes Center Stage with His Book Launch on National Love Your Pet Day

One lucky stray who found a family will be celebrated on National Love Your Pet Day (Feb. 20, 2020), with the release of the children’s book, “Tribbs: The Very Handsome Cat.” A portion of all proceeds from the book, authored by Faye Rapoport DesPres, illustrated by Laurel McKinstry Petersen, and designed and edited by MaryChris Bradley, will be donated to non-profit animal rescue organizations. - January 16, 2020 - Faye Rapoport DesPres

An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - February 17, 2020

An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - February 17, 2020

Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Lubbock, Texas on February 17, 2020. - December 18, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Announcing FemAle Brew Fest(TM) 2020 - South Florida’s 4th Annual Beer Festival Celebrating Women in the Brewing Industry

In 2020, this pioneering festival celebrating women in brewing will be hosted at South Florida’s newest retail and entertainment destination, Dania Pointe. - December 11, 2019 - FemAle Brew Fest

Red Pill CBD CEO Says He Was Pleased to Get a Warning Letter from the FDA

Red Pill CBD CEO Says He Was Pleased to Get a Warning Letter from the FDA

On November 25, 2019, the FDA posted on their site 15 companies that received warning letters for illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD), Red Pill Medical, Inc. was one of them. “I know it may sound crazy, but I was pleased with the FDA warning letter,” said Gregory A. - November 28, 2019 - Red Pill Medical, Inc.

Northern VA Dog Walking Company Lists Poisonous Outdoor Plants for Dogs

Paw Pals, a Northern VA dog walking company recently released a blog listing poisonous outdoor plants for dogs to avoid. Because dogs are so naturally inquisitive, it's important to recognize and keep them away from poisonous plants to avoid illness. Beautiful plants can have a devastating effect... - November 28, 2019 - Paw Pals Pet Sitting, LLC

A Widow and 13 Year Old Son Are Launching Their New Weekly National Television Show on the NOW Network This Thanksgiving Day 11 ET Called the Path to Healing Show

A Widow and 13 Year Old Son Are Launching Their New Weekly National Television Show on the NOW Network This Thanksgiving Day 11 ET Called the Path to Healing Show

A Widow and 13 year old son are launching their new national weekly television show on the NOW Network this Thanksgiving Day at 11 ET in the hopes of bringing hope and healing to the over 11 million widows, 19 million fatherless kids in the country. - November 27, 2019 - Elijah's Path to Healing Foundation

Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Aleck, a 9-year-old boy from Idaho Falls, ID received a very special delivery of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Aleck’s service dog, Walter, will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Aleck’s parents are looking forward to having... - November 20, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Kids Adopt A Shelter Announces Its 2019 Annual Holiday Drive

Kids Adopt a Shelter (or K.A.S.) announces their 2019 Annual Holiday Drive. The Holiday Drive benefits animals who are in the shelter to stay comfortable while waiting for their forever homes, as well as assisting people who are facing financial hardship to feed their pets. - November 15, 2019 - Kids Adopt A Shelter

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