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.
The GAL Project Sets Out to Give Animals a Better Life Through the Law
The Global Animal Law (GAL) Project, an initiative that focuses on using the law to create a better world for animals, is now online at www.globalanimallaw.org. The GAL Project is the brainchild of the Swiss lawyer Antoine F. Goetschel (President) and the French lawyer Sabine Brels (Manager). This... - November 20, 2014 - Global Animal Law GAL
NCVMA Presents $2,500 Animal Welfare Grant to Wilson County Animal Shelter
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Local Animal Shelter. - November 19, 2014 - NCVMA
Virginia Horse Rescue Presented with Global Award for Sanctuary Excellence
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) presented the sixth Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence an during an open house at White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue Saturday on November 8. Many supporters were in attendance in support of the award presentation and to visit the rescued... - November 13, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Frida – Dog Mayor of San Francisco
Come one, come all with your dogs of course to San Francisco City Hall at 4:00 p.m. on November 18th, 2014 and support Dog Mayor Frida and she proclaims to the city that all dogs should be created equal. - November 08, 2014 - Dean Clark Store
Coming Home Rescue to Hold 5th Annual Wreath, Ornament and Grave Blanket Fundraiser to Benefit Homeless Dogs
Coming Home Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit dog rescue organization, will hold its fifth annual Holiday Wreath & Ornament Fundraiser through November 22, 2014. New this year is a limited quantity of Grave Blankets. - November 06, 2014 - Coming Home Rescue
Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Co-Hosts 2014 Potomac Regional Veterinary Conference
Fourth Annual Collaborative Veterinary Conference to be Held at Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor in Baltimore Nov. 7-9. - November 06, 2014 - Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
New Low Cost Spay Clinic Opens in Holmdel
The Spay & Neuter Center of New Jersey, a private veterinary clinic located in Holmdel NJ, opened its doors on October 6th. Their mission is to provide high quality, low cost spay or neuter surgery for all animals- whether they are an owned pet, shelter or rescue animal, or a TNR cat. Dr. - October 25, 2014 - The Spay & Neuter Center of New Jersey
Golden Collar Awards Creator and Pet-Friendly Companies to Create Life Saving Programs
Alan Siskind, creator of the Golden Collar Awards, and Golden Collar Entertainment LLC, have launched Profiting From Pets, a life-saving cause marketing company. Profiting from Pets works closely with national pet-friendly retailers and consumer companies to develop sales and brand loyalty programs targeting their pet owning customers. A portion of the revenues generated from these programs will be used to support no kill animal shelters and organizations. - October 21, 2014 - Golden Collar Entertainment
Shelter Hope Pet Shop Commemorating Over 1000 Lives Saved
Over a Thousand Dogs Adopted. Shelter Hope Pet Shop at Janss Marketplace Celebrates 3-Year Anniversary with Calendar Release. Volunteers go naked to bring awareness to animal adoption. - October 06, 2014 - Shelter Hope Pet Shop
Freedom Ride Through Pilots n Paws
Hundreds of animals saved from high kill shelters through the joint efforts of Pilots n Paws and volunteer animal rescue groups. - October 03, 2014 - Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue
The World’s Largest Dog Training Company Helps You & Your Pooch Enjoy "National Walk Your Dog Week" October 1 - 7
With October 1 - 7 being National Walk Your Dog Week, Bark Busters Home Dog Training is celebrating exercising with some great tips. - October 02, 2014 - Bark Busters Home Dog Training
Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando 23rd Annual Furball: Rescue
Celebrating Animals and the Heroic People Who Save Their Lives - September 24, 2014 - Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando
Audubon Nature Institute President and CEO Ron Forman Takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Responding to a challenge from Audubon Nature Institute staff, President and CEO Ron Forman and members of the organization’s executive management team took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in a big way Tuesday morning, standing beneath the giant White Gator inside Audubon Zoo’s Cool Zoo... - August 26, 2014 - Audubon Nature Institute
Pet Partners® Names New Board of Directors Chairperson
Dr. Mary Craig, veterinarian and Founder of Gentle Goodbye Veterinary Hospice and At-home Euthanasia LLC, has been named Chairperson of the Pet Partners Board of Directors. Dr. Craig’s veterinary practice, based in Stamford, Connecticut, specializes in care for end-of-life conditions and... - August 23, 2014 - Pet Partners
Casa Dorada on the Forefront of Sea Turtle Conservation Efforts in Los Cabos
July marks the beginning of sea turtle nesting season on the coasts of Los Cabos, Mexico and Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort and Spa, a five-star beachfront resort in Cabo San Lucas, leads the way in protecting these marvelous creatures. Having created the Casa Dorada Sanctuary Project back in 2008... - July 28, 2014 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Local Pet Safety Duo Chiapuzio & Fleck Achieve Finalist Status as Pet Industry Woman of the Year
Women in the Pet Industry Network (WIPIN) Recognizes two Extraordinary Southern California Women from the Same Organization! - July 17, 2014 - Sunny-dog Ink
H.E.A.R.T. Animal Rescue and The Painting Vine Team up for Charity
On Saturday, July 12th, H.E.A.R.T. Animal Rescue and the Merchants of the Renaissance Building located in Destin, will be hosting an event to support the animal rescue. The event will consist of a wine-walkabout throughout the shops of Ella Madison Boutique, Sadie Lane Revolving Loft, Dippin Dots, and The Painting Vine. The Painting Vine will host an art and gift raffle, along with wine for purchase. Paint Your Pet, painting party will be at 7pm. All proceeds go to H.E.A.R.T. - July 09, 2014 - The Painting Vine
Junction Applauds the Adams County SPCA on Groundbreaking
Junction Creative is pleased to help the local SPCA expand and renovate. - July 04, 2014 - Junction Creative Solutions
The "OctoMellerium" Exhibit and Meller Manor Chameleon Project Comes to Prehistoric Pets in Fountain Valley, California
Some of the world's most interesting animals are coming to a permanent exhibit at Prehistoric Pets in Fountain Valley, California. The ambitious "OctoMellerium" Project will bring together the largest captive collection in the world of free-ranging Meller's Chameleons. If you've never seen a Meller's Chameleon they are up to three feet long, live in trees and range in colors from banana yellow, to white, to orange to jungle green. - June 29, 2014 - Exhibit Adventures
NCVMA Presents $2,500 Animal Welfare Grant to the Mitchell County Animal Rescue
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Local Animal Rescue - June 27, 2014 - NCVMA
June Marks the 10th Anniversary of Raleigh Pet Sitters Inc
Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Service covering the Downtown Raleigh and North Hills area celebrates 10 years in Business. - June 26, 2014 - Raleigh Pet Sitters
Tri-County Humane Society Executive Director Appointed to National Board
Vicki Davis, Executive Director of Tri-County Humane Society in St. Cloud has accepted a nomination to the Board of Directors of the National Federation of Humane Societies. This group meets typically six times each year, most frequently via conference call with one in-person meeting each year in... - June 20, 2014 - Tri-County Humane Society
Gbark to Build New Rescue Kennel
Greyhound Boarding & Retirement Kamp (GBARK) seeks to fund new kennel facility to house 25 dogs. - June 15, 2014 - GBARK
Hair Ball Event/Chicago Cat Rescue
The Chicago Cat Rescue would like to present The Hair Ball on June Friday the 13th. Please come support all cats in Chicago with a fabulous wig contest at Exit Bar on W. North Avenue. - June 05, 2014 - Chicago Cat Rescue
Current Species Loss 1000 Times Higher Than Normal, Say SavingSpecies Scientists
A new scientific study shows extinction rates are much higher than normal, but technology and innovation provide hope for conservation. - May 30, 2014 - SavingSpecies, Inc
Every Dog That Brings a Human Gets a Free Doggy Yo
The 3rd Annual Dog Days of Summer Event Starts Monday, June 2nd, at Loreta's Frozen Yogurt in Greenville, North Carolina partnering with local Animal Rescue Groups offering Dogs for Adoption every Monday from 6-8PM while Raising Money for area Rescue Organizations. - May 28, 2014 - Loreta's Frozen Yogurt
Pet Health Insurance Professionals Attend DC Summit
Summit is the one time each year you’ll find the top dogs in pet health insurance all in the same room. Add in the coolest cats in marketing from other key industries, and you’ve got a powerful pack charged with all the news you need to know about this growing field. This year’s... - May 28, 2014 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Pet Partners® Welcomes New President / CEO
Pet Partners, a leader in promoting the health benefits of the human-animal bond, is excited to announce that Catherine “Annie” Magnant is their new President and CEO. A visionary leader, strategic thinker and exceptional communicator, Magnant brings more than 20 years of leadership... - May 27, 2014 - Pet Partners
The Anti-Cruelty Society Takes on 2014 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge
Community Support Needed for Chance to Win $100,000 Grand Prize and Save More Lives - May 16, 2014 - The Anti-Cruelty Society
Hartland Elementary Students in a Race Against Time to Rebuild Habitat for Endangered Migratory Bird
Every spring for more than a decade, an estimated 1,000 Chimney Swifts have made the long return flight from their winter home in South America to a 40 foot chimney at the White Elm Nursery in the small village of Hartland, Wisconsin. This summer, unless a new nesting structure can be built before... - May 14, 2014 - Hartland Chimney Swift Roost Fund
Trakehner Inspections Crisscross the U.S. in 2014
This year’s American Trakehner Association inspections are concentrated in the United States. - May 07, 2014 - American Trakehner Association
Aspca’s National Help a Horse Day Event Hits Reno This Saturday as Mayor Makes Proclamation of Importance of Wild Horses
Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund is celebrating ASPCA's Help A Horse Day with the Free 1st Annual Helping Horses Expo at Bartley Ranch Horse Arena, 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd, Reno on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Gates open 1 - 5 pm. Opening ceremonies will feature country singer-song writer Lacy J Dalton, horse training demonstrations by Midori Morgan, Megan Lowry, and Willis Lamm, and demonstrations by Least Resistance Training Concepts Wild Horse Mentors Large Animal Rescue Squad. - April 22, 2014 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
Equine Outreach Celebrates ASPCA Help a Horse Day on April 26th
Equine Outreach Inc. will be celebrating the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) national Help A Horse Day on April 26 and competing for a chance to win one of five $10,000 grant prizes to assist with their efforts to protect horses. To celebrate the day, Equine Outreach will kick off the event at 11:30 am with a ribbon cutting, celebrating the completion of phase one of their new multi-purpose barn. - April 18, 2014 - Equine Outreach Inc.
2014 Seattle Pet Expo Brings Serious Pet Power to Seattle Pet Community
National pet celebrities will appear at this free event which takes place on Saturday, April 26, at Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall and will introduce pet lovers to all the pet resources that the Seattle - and national - community has to offer. - April 18, 2014 - Amazing Expos
Calcoic.com Presents "Cove Red," a Whale Rights Music Video Retort to "Earth Day" & Celebrity Boycotts of Whale Captivity
Michael Parish of Calcoic.com casts out a new rock music video with real whale sounds set to popular whale footage to declare a new environmental campaign targeting what Michael calls, "anemic pittance to the earth, non-humans and future generations via Earth Day and celebrity boycotts... meanwhile the human legacy for stewardship on this planet is literally a criminal crying shame." - April 11, 2014 - Calcoic.com
Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Announces 2014 Veterinary Service Award
Dr. Richard L. “Chip” Godine Receives Award in Recognition of Extensive Contributions to Virginia Veterinary Medicine Profession. - April 11, 2014 - Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
The Feed You Need at a Price You’ll Love in Sun Roads Farmory's Pasture in a Box Systems
With water shortages and inclement weather ravaging our country, Sun Roads Farmory is pleased to offer an alternative feed source to keep your herd healthy and happy. Sun Roads systems produce feed with a very constant quality! This gives the producer the ability to provide a consistently high nutrient, 100% organic green feed to their animals regardless of weather or market conditions. All of this comes with an exciting, added bonus: using this feed system can cut your feed costs by half! - April 04, 2014 - Sun Roads Farmory
Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Announces 2014 Distinguished Virginia Veterinarian Award
Dr. Richard Wilkes Receives Honor for Standard of Excellence and Dedicated Service to the Profession of Veterinary Medicine. - April 02, 2014 - Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
Children's Benefit Horse Show to Include Alex's Lemonade Stand
UPHA Chapter 15's Children's Benefit Horse Show to include Alex's Lemonade Stand, event will contribute to fight against childhood cancer. In an effort to join the battle against childhood cancer, the annual Children's Benefit Horse Show will host an Alex's Lemonade Stand as part of the... - March 28, 2014 - UPHA Chapter 15
A Home For Every Horse Unveils First Equine Comeback Challenge
What do you get when you combine the thrill of a horse training challenge with the heartwarming cause of helping rescue horses? The premier of The Equine Comeback Challenge, that’s what, sponsored by A Home For Every Horse and held March 9 in Denver at the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo. Horse... - March 21, 2014 - Equine Network, LLC
UntoldAnimalStories.org Announces Award-Winning Author Karla McLaren as Guest Blogger
Pioneering educator and award-winning author Karla McLaren lends her voice to www.untoldanimalstories.org's blog. - March 08, 2014 - Untold Animal Stories
EQUUS Magazine: New Website Offers More Features for Readers
The Equine Network’s EQUUS Magazine, the ultimate resource for horse owners, is proud to announce a new look to their website at http://equusmagazine.com that delivers a more user-friendly experience. "We spent a great deal of time researching web designs that offered an intuitive feel... - March 07, 2014 - Equine Network, LLC
NCVMA Presents $5,000 High Five Grant to Pamlico Animal Welfare Society for Third Consecutive Year
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Nonprofit Organization Providing Spaying and Neutering Services. - March 01, 2014 - NCVMA
Tonight Show and Letterman Comedian to Headline U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
Comedian Myq (pronounced “Mike”) Kaplan will be among those scheduled to take the mic at the 4th annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, March 1-2 in Manhattan. Kaplan delivers his stand-up routines in comedy clubs all over the country. He has performed on the Tonight Show with... - February 27, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Legal Experts Join Line-Up of Speakers at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
Laying down the law for animal welfare and good health… It’s a topic that will be addressed by two law professors at this year’s NYC Vegetarian Food Festival, March 1-2 in Manhattan. Mariann Sullivan, who teaches Animal Law at Columbia Law School and Cardozo Law School, will... - February 26, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
NCVMA Presents $5,000 High Five Grant to Friends of Madison County Animals
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Organization Advocating for Responsible Pet Ownership. - February 19, 2014 - NCVMA
Project Blue Collar is an Official Merchant Sponsor of the One Million Pibble March
Project Blue Collar, a company devoted to improving the perception of shelter dogs and encouraging adoption as the first option, has chosen to be a merchant sponsor of the One Million Pibble March on Washington D.C. One Million Pibble March, headed by comedian Rebecca Corry and sponsored by her foundation, Stand Up for Pits is the first ever national march for pit bulls and will feature a rally of supporters from across the country along with special guests and keynote speakers. - February 15, 2014 - Project Blue Collar
Cat Care Society Names Mary Jo Baker as Director of Major and Planned Gifts
Mary Jo Baker has joined Cat Care Society (CCS) in Lakewood as the Director of Major and Planned Gifts. Ms. Baker brings nearly 20 years of experience to CCS, having worked with various non-profits in the Denver area during that time. - February 09, 2014 - Cat Care Society
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Presents $5,000 High Five Grant to Tiger World
State Veterinary Medical Association Supports Nonprofit Animal Conservation And Educational Center - February 05, 2014 - NCVMA
Raleigh’s Top Dressage Trainer and Whispering Hope Stables High Ranking Horses
Whispering Hope Sporthorses is pleased to announce the availability of two Dressage Horses for sale that have been trained by Raleigh’s Top Dressage Trainer, Laurie Hutchinson. Ms. Hutchinson is based in Raleigh, NC at Whispering Hope Stables. Whispering Hope Stables is Raleigh’s best... - January 30, 2014 - Whispering Hope Stables