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Safe Pet Alert Launches Life Saving Mobile App
As a response to growing numbers of family pets being attacked by wild predators, Safe Pet Alert has developed a mobile app which provides an early warning notification system. - September 23, 2015 - Safe Pet Alert
Today's American Woman Goes on a Mission to Promote Adopting Rescue Dogs
Today's American Woman National Elegant Mrs. 2015 has gone on a mission to promote adopting rescue animals. - September 16, 2015 - Todays American Woman National Elegant Mrs.
MillionDogsClub Launches New Social Website That Offers a Creative and Meaningful Way to Donate to Dogs in Need
Today MillionDogsClub.com launched the first ever 1,000,000 dogs club. The goal of the MillionDogsClub is to create a unique community of dog lovers and raise awareness around the growing epidemic of animal cruelty by donating to organizations that help dogs who suffer and die every year due to negligence and abuse. - September 10, 2015 - MillionDogsClub
Pet Insurance Really Does Pay: North America’s Most Common Medical Conditions
Each September, the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) celebrates Pet Health Insurance month, educating pet owners about the importance of insurance and how it works and its benefits. This year, the organization is marking the month by releasing a new report which illustrates the most common medical conditions for cats and dogs – as claimed by pet insurance policyholders in 2014. - September 03, 2015 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Today's American Woman National Elegant Mrs. 2015 Speaks Up for Spaying and Neutering Animals
Today's American Woman National Elegant Mrs. 2015 speaks up for spaying and Neutering Animals. With the pet overpopulation, please consider spaying and neutering your pets. - August 27, 2015 - Todays American Woman National Elegant Mrs.
CATalyst Council Announces Happy Cat Month This September
This September, CATalyst Council celebrates Happy Cat Month, an event that serves to educate and inform cat owners in regards to what they can do to ensure their pet is happy. CATalyst Council created the annual event to assist in spreading the word about the health, welfare, and value of... - August 27, 2015 - CATalyst Council
Free Family Event at Cat Care Society: Festival of Felines Celebrates Shelter Cats and 2015 Painted Cats
The Cat Care Society (CCS) Festival of Felines is returning Saturday, August 29, 2015, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the CCS shelter, 5787 W. Sixth Avenue. The announcement is made by CCS President Gail Tinianow who says these free, family-oriented activities will be available for Festival attendees: *... - August 21, 2015 - Cat Care Society
Lights. Camera. Adopt! Perfect Exposure for Kansas City Shelter Animals
HeARTs Speak is a 501c3, global network of animal photographers, graphic designers, writers, illustrators, painters and advocates who provide their time and professional services, pro-bono, to animal welfare organizations in their communities. Its mission is to create a united voice for animals through art. - August 07, 2015 - HeARTs Speak
eGumball, Inc. Proudly Sponsors the Black Jaguar White Tiger Foundation
eGumball proudly sponsors the Black Jaguar White Tiger Foundation, a big cat sanctuary in Mexico that rescues troubled animals. - August 06, 2015 - eGumball, Inc.
Push Media Group, Mad Rose Tavern Present Players and Pets BLACKOUT Celebrity Party Featuring DJ Skribble and Catcher Wilson Ramos
Looking for a way to make a difference in the life of a rescued animal? Join a cause that we all love, supporting animal adoption. This is a special opportunity to obtain individual tickets or VIP packages/group tables to a Party for a Purpose. Come mingle with a crowd of first class athletes and... - August 05, 2015 - Push Media Group
Israel Patent Allowance for GH, IGF-1 and Obesity Vaccines to Braasch Biotech
Israel Patent Office allows patent for treatment of hormone deficiencies and obesity in humans and pets. - August 01, 2015 - Braasch Biotech LLC
President of TFI Envision Participates in Service & Assistance Dog Appreciation Day on August 1st
Honey, the office Havanese, and her human partner, Elizabeth P. Ball, President and Creative Director of TFI Envision, Inc. will be representing the canine Therapy Animal Program at the upcoming Service & Assistance Dog Appreciation Day event on August 1st at the Kellogg Environmental... - July 25, 2015 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Europe's First Chain of Vegan Shoe Stores Opens EU-Wide Online Shop
German vegan and ethical shoes retailer, avesu opened its new dedicated online shop for customers across the EU. Vegans and ethical consumers from outside Germany can now visit www.avesu.eu to order from avesu’s carefully selected and currently unrivalled range of vegan and ethically manufactured shoes. - July 16, 2015 - avesu
Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Gives $750K Grant to SavingSpecies
$750,000 grant to Durham-based conservation non-profit will support habitat protection and restoration for endangered and rare species. - July 15, 2015 - SavingSpecies, Inc
The Orange County SPCA Rescues a Mother Dog and Her Pups from Deadly Situation
Recently, the Orange County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OCSPCA) took custody of Coco, a pit mix and her three remaining pups, after rescuing them from a deadly situation. Coco was severely beaten, having taken several hits to the face, and of her seven puppies four were allegedly drowned before help could arrive. Since being removed from the situation Coco and her pups, only a week old at the time of their rescue, have been living in temporary boarding at an animal hospital - July 09, 2015 - Orange County SPCA
New Dr. Dental Infographic Highlights Ocean’s Toothiest Creatures, Just Ahead of Shark Week
Leading Northeastern dental care provider launches shark tooth infographic for the 2015 Discovery Channel Shark Week series. - July 08, 2015 - Dr. Dental
Amazing Pet Expos Passes Over 1.2 Million in Total Attendance with Their 110th Pet-Friendly Event
2015 Seattle Pet Expo marks a significant milestone for St. Louis based Amazing Pet Expos; 110 Pet Expos since 2009 and over 1.2 million in total attendance. - June 30, 2015 - Amazing Pet Expos
The Internet of Stings; WiFi for Your Beehive
New Zealand based beekeeping technology company, Hivemind Ltd, have released a new WiFi beehive scale and smartphone app that will allow urban beekeepers, bee educators and researchers, to better monitor their bees and more easily share their knowledge about these vitally important pollinators. A crowdfunding campaign for the product is currently live on the indiegogo platform here: www.indiegogo.com/at/wifibees - June 30, 2015 - Hivemind
Daxton's Friends Billboard Campaign is First Ever to Highlight Fatal Dog Attacks
Daxton’s Friends for Canine Education & Awareness was formed in honor of Daxton Borchardt, who passed away on March 6, 2013 due to severe injuries sustained in a dog attack. Daxton’s Friends would like to educate the public about the importance of understanding dog breeds and how, with proper education and pet care, the number of dog-related incidents can be reduced. - June 26, 2015 - Daxton's Friends For Canine Education & Awareness
Northern Virginia Company to Build Elephant Prosthetic
Animal Orthocare, LLC is a small business based out of Chantilly, VA that specializes in developing mobility devices, which include prosthetics, for any type of animal. On July 2, they plan to raise the bar to the next level by traveling to Thailand to fit an adult elephant with a new leg prosthetic. - June 21, 2015 - Animal Orthocare, LLC
Marine Mammal Fundraiser Gets Support from Reviva Labs
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, Brigantine, N.J., its staff, and patients has expressed their gratitude to Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., for their continuing support of the non-profit organization. Recently Reviva Labs gave their Vitamin E Sticks to runners participating in MMSC’s... - June 12, 2015 - Reviva Labs
FoEverMeow Awarded Prestigious Best Friends Grant for Kitten Nursery
ForEverMeow Cat Rescue and Kitten Nursery has partnered with local shelters to help end the euthanasia of underage kittens in Coachella Valley shelters and move towards NoKillCV. - June 10, 2015 - ForEverMeow
Blind Dog Rescue Alliance Announces the Launch of Its Monthly Newsletter
Along with their 400th rescue this past winter, the dedicated volunteers wish to educate the public with the launch of their newsletter. - June 10, 2015 - BDRA - Blind Dog Rescue Alliance
Santiago, the New "It Dog" Celebrates One Hundred Thousand Likes by Saving Homeless Pets
Santiago, the Old English Sheepdog, a cheery 11 month old nearly deaf puppy living in downtown Chicago, celebrates as he reaches over 100,000 Facebook page likes in less than 2 months. Although Santiago's main joy in life is to make humans happy, he is not just another cute face. Santiago takes charity work seriously and is currently fundraising for the 15th Annual Run for Their Lives, in support of PAWS Chicago's mission to build a No Kill community. - May 22, 2015 - Santiago, the Old English Sheepdog
Love Sami Organization Helps Grieving Suicide Survivors to Heal
Love Sami Organization, a non profit dedicated to suicide prevention, advocacy and awareness, helps suicide survivors by providing funding for these individuals to experience unique one a a kind interactions which have a therapeutic healing effect: swimming with a baby tiger cub or swimming with a dolphin. - May 19, 2015 - Love Sami Organization
New Loan Program Promotes Opportunity to Adopt
First-time homeowners give second chances to shelter animals. - May 16, 2015 - Humane Society of Utah
Avets Receives VECCS Certification as Level I Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Facility
24-hour referral veterinary hospital, Avets, has been certified as a Level I VECCS emergency veterinary facility. - May 08, 2015 - Avets
Humanitarian Award to Reviva Labs
A major humanitarian recognition was made to Reviva Labs, Inc., and its founder/president Stephen Strassler recently. The award was from the prestigious Chapel of the Four Chaplains, a national known non-denominational non-profit that advocates tolerance and cultural harmony for all... - April 09, 2015 - Reviva Labs
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds Brings Agility to Pets and Pet Owners at the Edmond Dog Park
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds adds agility, strength and obedience to the, already entertaining, Bickham-Rudkin Edmond Dog Park with the addition of a BarkPark™ Intermediate Dog Park Agility Course. Bickham-Rudkin Dog Park of Edmond, located at E. 33rd and Rankin Terrace, was... - April 07, 2015 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
Giving Rabbits, Chicks as Easter Prizes Warrants Concern for the Humane Society of Utah
The Humane Society of Utah is worried about the welfare of animals given as prizes. - April 02, 2015 - Humane Society of Utah
State of Nevada Signs Agreement to Protect Historic Horses of the Virginia Range
Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund announces the signing of a landmark agreement between the State of Nevada Department of Agriculture and wild horse advocates to humanely manage the historic horses of the Virginia Range. - March 24, 2015 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
China Patent for Therapeutic Vaccine Treatment of Obesity to be Granted to Braasch Biotech
China's State Intellectual Property Office to grant Braasch Biotech's patent on Therapeutic treatment of human and pet obesity. - March 13, 2015 - Braasch Biotech LLC
MotoFuze and Gary Crossley Ford Host BarQ After Dark Fundraiser
Large turnout and donations benefit Midwest Animal ResQ in big ways. - March 05, 2015 - Motofuze
NCVMA Presents $5,000 High Five Grant to Support New Stokes County Animal Shelter
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Bolsters Fundraising for Stokes County Animal Shelter New Building Fund - March 04, 2015 - NCVMA
HSU Adds $3,000 Reward to Dog, Cow Killings
Additional reward for information leading to arrest in Iron County investigation - February 27, 2015 - Humane Society of Utah
NCVMA Awards High Five Grant to Friends of Madison County Animals
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Nonprofit Dedicated to Increasing the Well-Being of Animals. - February 25, 2015 - NCVMA
Whispering Hope Stables Gets an “A” in Horse Care: Hay Analysis Shows Competitive Advantage
Whispering Hope Stables is a premier horse boarding facility located just 10 minutes from downtown Raleigh that defines its competitive advantage around horse care and the community. Most recently, Whispering Hope Stables had an independent nutritional analysis conducted on their Timothy hay, out... - February 24, 2015 - Whispering Hope Stables
World Spay Day Cat Vouchers at HSU
Reduce homeless pets through spay/neuter. - February 23, 2015 - Humane Society of Utah
NCVMA Presents $5,000 High Five Grant to Conservators Center
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Preservation Center in Burlington. - February 20, 2015 - NCVMA
MLS® Laser Therapy by ASAlaser: Effective Response to the Treatment of Pathologies of Companion Animals
As an innovative therapy, MLS® and its devices (Mphi Vet and Mphi Vet Orange) is among the therapeutic solutions adopted with increasing frequency by Veterinary professionals. In Italy as in the World. What’s the goal? To ensure our 4-legged friends a "tailored" cure to go back to feeling good. - February 19, 2015 - ASA srl
Coming Home Rescue is Looking for a Large SUV or Mini Van
Coming Home Rescue is looking for a donation of a large, reliable and well-maintained SUV or Mini Van where the seats can be reclined to a flat position. The dog rescue group regularly hosts adoption events on weekends at various locations in Morris, Passaic and Essex counties and needs the vehicle... - February 15, 2015 - Coming Home Rescue
NCVMA Awards High Five Grant to Coalition to Unchain Dogs
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Durham Nonprofit Dedicated to Improving the Welfare of Dogs - February 14, 2015 - NCVMA
Crisis Situation: 212 Animals Are Losing Their Home. The Clock is Ticking for One of the Largest Equine and Animal Sanctuaries in North America.
Villa Chardonnay Equine and Animal Sanctuary, one of the largest in North America, is a safe haven focusing on elderly and "special needs" animals. Unexpectedly they are losing their home and the deadline to move out is April 2015. The "Forever Home Legacy Campaign" has been launched to raise funds for a new home. - February 11, 2015 - Villa Chardonnay, Horses with Wings, Inc.
Not Feeling the Love This Valentine’s Day? 14 Reasons "The One" for You May Have 4 Legs
“The One” Promotion Offers Reduced-Fee Pet Adoptions Feb 13-16 from Flagler Humane Society and Best Friends Animal Society® - February 07, 2015 - Flagler Humane Society
A Rescued Dog from the Streets Helps a High School Senior with Type 1 Diabetes Gain Her Independence
Amy & Juniper are inseparable. Amy is a high school senior from Pekin IL, with Type 1 diabetes. Juniper, is a dog, a husky mix found on the streets of Indianapolis. Together they go to school, to show choir rehearsals and to doctors appointments. This unlikely service dog has been trained to detect changes in Amy's glucose levels. She'll make sure that Amy is safe as she transitions from home to college. Without Juniper, Amy would have to stay home where mom can check on her at night. - January 09, 2015 - Medical Mutts
Animal Care Institute is the Premier Dedicated Animal Imaging Center Including High Field MRI in the Tampa Bay Area
Animal Care Institute has just opened in Tampa. ACI is the premier animal imaging center in the area, offering Tampa's only dedicated animal MRI system. ACI has a 1.5 GE High Field MRI system that practicing veterinarians can send their patients to for the appropriate imaging approach for dogs, cats and other small pets. - December 18, 2014 - Animal Care Institute
Win a Luxury Dog Home for the Holidays
Need a gift for Fido? The National Association of the Remodeling Industry Greater Dallas Chapter's creative custom dog houses benefit animal welfare agency by offering participants an opportunity to enter, vote on-line and (possibly) win one of six luxury dog homes for a furry friend through Dec. 8th. - December 07, 2014 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Cat Care Society Encourages Year-End Giving on Colorado Gives Day, Throughout December
The Cat Care Society (CCS) will once again participate in Colorado Gives Day, which takes place this year on Tuesday, December 9. The annual statewide movement celebrates and increases philanthropy in Colorado through online giving opportunities benefitting local nonprofit organizations. In... - December 06, 2014 - Cat Care Society
Take a Selfie with a Horse & You May Win a Prize
Save the Horses Rescue Farm is encouraging visitors and volunteers to take Selfies with the horses and other animals that call their farm home throughout the month of November. - November 28, 2014 - Save the Horses
GFAS Ready to Support Citywide Bans on Carriage Horses
GFAS, an international sanctuary and rescue center accreditation body, has offered to support finding sanctuary for any retired carriage horses as part of any citywide ban in the U.S. - November 28, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries