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.
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner! Children’s Picture Book with Pudgy Poultry is a Satisfying Bedtime Snack
For pooped-out parents who pine for brief bedtime reads, this funny and fast-paced children’s picture book with a zoo full of anxious animals raining rapidly is just what the veterinarian ordered. Author/illustrator Sherry West and good friend/co-illustrator Larkin Stephens-Avery share an... - November 08, 2019 - Sherry West Art
SDWR Delivers Diabetic Alert Dog to Lucky Boy in Torrington, CT
Logan, a 13-year-old boy in Torrington, CT, received a very special delivery today of his very own Diabetic Alert Service Dog from SDWR. Based in Madison, Virginia, SDWR has a mission to provide specially-bred and trained dogs for people of all ages that struggle with living with invisible... - November 05, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Bark For Life Flagler
The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Flagler is sponsoring a dog walk to help save lives. Bark For Life Flagler is a fun community event, for dogs and their owners. With best costume contest demonstrations, games and more. A $25.00 tax-deductible donation supports lifesaving cancer research and treatments. - October 25, 2019 - Relay For Life Flagler
Introducing Populum’s Zen Pets Hemp CBD Chews: A New Way to Give Your Pet CBD
As pet owners, Arizona based CBD brand Populum knows how important it is to keep our furry friends happy and healthy. Today, Populum is excited to launch its newest pet treats: Zen Pets Hemp CBD Chews (MSRP $49). Formulated with wild Alaskan salmon, apples, and domestically sourced full-spectrum... - October 23, 2019 - Populum
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - December 10, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Omaha, NE on December 10, 2019. - October 18, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
An Individualized Path to Healing Through Equine Therapy
How Horses Healed a Mother and Her Son After a Devastating Loss - October 11, 2019 - Elijah's Path to Healing Foundation
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Presents Sixth Annual Giving Day for Apes October 15, 2019
Annual Day of Giving Will Benefit Thirty-Three Ape Sanctuaries and Rescue Centers in Africa, Asia, and North America. - October 11, 2019 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
New Age Marketing Goes Above and Beyond in the Charlotte Community
Toys for Pups - October 10, 2019 - New Age Marketing Inc.
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Oceanside, NY
Mason, a 6-year-old little boy from Oceanside, NY received a very special delivery of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Mason’s service dog, Doris, will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mason’s parents are looking forward to having... - October 04, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - October 23, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Minneapolis, MN on October 23, 2019. - October 02, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
National Mill Dog Rescue Announces their 7th Annual Dog Jog and Open House
National Mill Dog Rescue is holding their 7th Annual Dog Jog and Open House at their facility in Peyton, Colorado on October 6th from noon - 4pm. - October 02, 2019 - National Mill Dog Rescue
Oprah Backs Established CBD Pet Line: Dope Dog
Dope Dog's CBD pet products are gaining popularity after being featured on The O-List in the October 2019 issue of Oprah Magazine. The item featured is the "Dope Dropper" which contains 500mg of CBD suspended in biologically appropriate MCT coconut oil. According to their website, the Dope Dropper is popular for helping with separation anxiety, reducing inflammation, and promoting calmness and balance. - October 01, 2019 - Dope Dog
Sammy's Hope Holds 2nd Annual Fun Run and Walk on October 26 in Sayreville, NJ
Sammy’s Hope Animal Welfare & Adoption Center in Sayreville, NJ will hold its second annual “Happy Tails” Fun Run and Walk to benefit the dogs and cats. The event will be held on Saturday, October 26 at the Capik Nature Preserve off of Bordentown Ave (615) in Sayreville, between Browns Road and Cheesequake Road. - September 24, 2019 - Sammy's Hope
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Monroe, NJ
Michael, an 8-year-old little boy from Monroe, NJ, received a very special delivery today of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Michael’s service dog, Kelly will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Michael’s parents are looking forward to... - September 17, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Psychiatric Service Dog Delivered by True Blue Service Dogs (TBSD) to a Very Lucky Woman in Tacoma, WA
Joanna D. received a very special delivery of her own Service Dog from True Blue Service Dogs, Inc. (TBSD). Joanna's service dog, a Golden Retriever named Brava, will be able to accompany her everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. - September 12, 2019 - True Blue Service Dogs, Inc.
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - November 7, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Noblesville, IN on November 7, 2019. - September 10, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - October 30, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Portland, OR on October 30, 2019. - September 09, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Future Service Dog Named in Memory of Tyngsborough Police Officer
Service Dogs by SDWR has a mission to provide specially-bred dogs for individuals of all ages with invisible disabilities like Diabetes, PTSD, Autism and Seizure Disorder. In addition to the nearly 600 working dogs already placed, there are several hundred more actively enrolled in SDWR’s... - September 02, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Special Delivery for a Very Lucky Mayville Resident
A fifteen year-old Mayville resident will be welcoming into her home and heart a service dog. The dog named Hawk is being provided by SDWR, a non-profit organization based in Virginia, with a mission to provide specially-bred and trained dogs for adults and children with invisible disabilities like... - September 02, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Recently Opened Long Beach Dispensary Modern Buds Introduces "Dog Hospitality"
Modern Buds Creates Dog Friendly Marijuana Dispensary. - August 23, 2019 - Modern Buds
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - October 18, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Kansas City, KS on October 18, 2019. - August 23, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - September 29, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Columbus, OH on September 29, 2019. - August 01, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Mane 'n Tail Celebrates the One-Year Anniversary of Its Best-Selling Ultimate Gloss Shampoo and Conditioner
The proven collection will add brilliant shine to any horse’s coat, mane, and tail. - July 28, 2019 - Straight Arrow
Vital Essentials® Vital Cat™ Frozen Cat Food Now Available in Resealable Containers
Vital Essentials® Vital Cat™ Frozen Raw Cat Food is now available in resealable 14 oz. freezer-safe containers, which maintains the quality and freshness of the food. The Vital Cat line of frozen and freeze-dried cat food provides the ultimate limited ingredient, all-natural diet for the... - July 25, 2019 - Vital Essentials
Family from Prescott, AZ is Showing Their Way of Paying It Forward Through an SDWR Service Dog Volunteer Experience
The Nelson family knows all about how important service dogs can be for an individual and family. Their son was the recipient of the SDWR diabetic alert dog, Endy in 2018. Endy is providing the comfort and reassurance necessary for the Nelsons and helping their son manage and face the everyday... - July 25, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Assist Family in Roseville, CA
A very lucky 7-year-old girl from Roseville, CA received a special delivery today of her very own Service Dog from SDWR. - July 21, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Door Opens for Rewilding America’s Wild Horses Via FY2020 Interior Appropriations Budget
Half a Decade of Research and Political Collaboration Yields New Vision on Wild Horse Management Via Rewilding - June 27, 2019 - Wildhorse Ranch Productions
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 7-Year-Old Girl in Mississippi
Katy was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at 2 years old. Her family is hopeful that a service dog will provide assistance to calm Katy during times of anxiety and be a constant friend. The dog is named after fallen officer Senior Deputy Jessica Laura Hollis. - June 22, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Keep Your Dogs Calm, Comfortable and Safe on July 4
Pet Wants Olathe, a local pet food and products company, provides suggestions on how to help dogs get through Independence Day. - June 21, 2019 - Pet Wants Olathe
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Behavior & Autism - August 13, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Fayetteville, AR on August 13, 2019. - June 16, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Zeyra C. Couceiro Recognized as a Woman of the Month for May 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Zeyra C. Couceiro of Miami, Florida has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for May 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the fields of retail grocery and dog breeding. Each month, they... - June 04, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Turkey Burgers Seen as the Better Option on National Hamburger Day, May 28
New Book “The No Mammal Manifesto” asks Americans to go “cold turkey” on the cow and stick to non-beef alternatives - May 28, 2019 - Adam Rogers
Medical Mutts Helps Owner Train Her Own Seizure Alert Dog and Get Her Life Back
Dublin is a very special basset hound. This unusual service dog never misses a seizure and alerts Olivia so that she can prepare and get to a safe place. With him by her side, Olivia has been able to get her life back. Diagnosed with epileptic seizures after high school, Olivia, now in her... - May 21, 2019 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
A Fireman and His Rescue Dog on a Mission
Penelope, an Australian shepherd mix, has an important mission: helping her person cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Nathan is a fire fighter. Over the past decade, his family had noticed a significant change in his behavior at home and interactions with his loved ones. Years of... - May 14, 2019 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
Foster Homes Needed for Exceptional Dogs
Medical Mutts, a nonprofit service dog training organization, specializing in training dogs to help with diabetes, seizures or PTSD, is looking for very special people to foster their dogs. “Our dogs need to spend times in regular homes,” explains Melissa Morris, Director of training at... - May 09, 2019 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Behavior & Autism - June 3, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting an evening with Temple Grandin in New Orleans on June 3, 2019. - April 04, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Vegan Fashion Brand Announces Collaboration to Support Animal Welfare Programs
Meet the Vegan Accessories Brand Committed to Cruelty-Free Fashion and Giving Back to Animals in Need. - April 02, 2019 - White Rhino Bags
Dogs Prove There is a Scent Associated to Epileptic Seizures
A collaborative study between a French research team of the University of Rennes and an Indiana-based service dog organization, Medical Mutts, showed that dogs are able to detect an odor collected from patients during an epileptic seizure. These results will open a large field of research on the... - March 29, 2019 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
Vinum Cellars Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary with Special Throwback Bottling of CNW and PETS
Winesellers Ltd., the family-owned, global importer and marketer of fine wines, is proud to announce Vinum Cellars will be releasing a Twentieth Anniversary edition of CNW (Chard-No-Way!) Cuvee – Chenin Blanc and PETS - Petite Sirah from Clarksburg, California. These new releases come in screen printed bottles with the original throwback labels that celebrate Vinum Cellars’ story, founded in 1997 by first-generation California winemakers Richard Bruno and Chris Condos. - February 13, 2019 - Winesellers, Ltd.
Accomplished American Filmmaker, Dwight H. Little to Direct Tiger Heart; a Revealing Project Centered Around Tiger Poaching, to be Filmed in India in 2019
Most known for directing Hollywood blockbusters Marked for Death, Rapid Fire, Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, Murder at 1600, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and Anaconda 2; Little has also found success directing highly acclaimed US television series such as 24, Sleepy Hollow, Prison... - February 12, 2019 - Roaming Rickshaw Films
Casa Dorada Celebrates 11th Anniversary with Big Promotion and Amenities for Its Guests
In addition to creating lifelong Cabo memories, the resort continues to get involved in the local community through eco-initiatives, keeping its turtle conservation program as an example of philanthropy around the locality. - February 10, 2019 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
The Score's Season 2 Kicked Off with Spencer Mitchell
The Team Roping Journal's hit podcast "The Score" launched its second season Thursday, January 24 with two-time National Finals Rodeo header Spencer Mitchell. The Score is The Team Roping Journal's semi-weekly podcast, highlighting the team roping industry's top talents and influencers... - February 04, 2019 - Equine Network, LLC
Big Cat Rescue Launches PSA Campaign to End Cub Petting at Roadside Zoos and Exhibits
The public is misled by cub petting exploiters into thinking that petting cubs somehow supports conservation. The State Department has confirmed that the rampant untracked breeding in this country impairs their efforts to oppose countries that would like to legalize trade in tiger parts. PSA demonstrates how cub petting contributes to a vicious life cycle (behind the scenes) that often ends very badly for tiger cubs. - February 01, 2019 - Big Cat Rescue
Holocaust Survivor & Founder of F.A.R.M Calls for End to All Oppression on Holocaust Remembrance Day
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a survivor of the infamous Warsaw Ghetto, Dr. Alex Hershaft, calls for an end to all forms of oppression, including our own killing of animals for food on his website neveragain.global. - January 27, 2019 - Farm Animal Rights Movement
World Renowned Horsewoman Lets Her Students Tell the Story in New Horsemanship Book
Students of Reach Out to Horses, a comprehensive program for horse enthusiasts to learn more about the language of the horse, compile their stories of discovery in a new book. "Escaping Tradition: The Next Generation of Horsemanship" journeys with 10 students of ROTH and founder, Anna Twinney, as they share their life-altering and illuminating experiences. - December 20, 2018 - Reach Out to Horses
Sitters4Critters Teams Up with "Fear Free" to Become Certified in Providing Stress-Free Pet Care
"Our fear free coaching will allow us to apply our knowledge and tools when we face our wonderful clients’ every day," says Tristan Hamburg Owner, Sitters4Critters. - December 19, 2018 - Sitters4Critters
Sitters4Critters Pet Care Announces New Pet Store and Partnership with pawTree
Sitters4Critters is excited to announce its partnership with pawTree, an all-natural pet nutrition pet store. They are breaking this news in excitement for better animal care products proudly made in the USA. Now, even picky eaters will love these food supplement add-ons. - November 17, 2018 - Sitters4Critters
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Behavior & Autism - January 15, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting an evening with Temple Grandin January 15, 2019. - November 16, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Indian Filmmakers Seeking to Unite the Fight Against Poaching & Illegal Wildlife Trade Take Their Fight to the Streets of Mumbai
Power Couple Amit Sarin and Vineesha Arora-Sarin Utilize Their International Influence to Promote Be Free Street Art; Raising Awareness to Numerous Social Causes Including Poaching & Illegal Wildlife Trade - November 06, 2018 - Roaming Rickshaw Films
Canine Company Launches Campaign to Find a Home for Dog That's Spent 500 Days in a Shelter
Adopt-a-Dog gets help from Canine Company on adoption package and digital campaign to find a family for Thumbelina the dog. - October 18, 2018 - Canine Company