Defective plush toy order from China winds up as playthings for shelter dogs in Illinois March 11, 2024 We’ve all ordered things online only to be disappointed when they arrive. They’re defective. They don’t fit. Or, they’re just plain wrong. For Ron… Continue Reading
Comedian Ricky Gervais donates a whopping £1.9 million to animal charities December 5, 2023 Comedian — and animal rights advocate — Ricky Gervais has donated £1.9 million ($3.2-million Canadian) to various charities dedicated to supporting and protecting animals…. Continue Reading
Scotland passes bill banning fox hunting with packs of hounds January 26, 2023 A new law to prevent trail hunting with packs of dogs has been passed by Scottish Parliament in a n historic step animal welfare… Continue Reading
University cats? New study show they may be more useful on campus than dog visitations October 31, 2022 Post secondary education is always stressful for students and in recent years, campuses have been organizing visits with dogs to help alleviate some of… Continue Reading
Man allegedly climbs fence to break into animal shelter and frees 150+ dogs August 30, 2022 A 38-year-old man was arrested in Texas on Friday after police say he broke into the Abilene/Taylor County Animal Services building and freed “many”… Continue Reading
Clothing company creates clothes for pets that blow cold air on them August 2, 2022 Clothing company Sweet Mommy has teamed up with veterinarians to create a wearable fan for dogs and cats to wear on their backs. The… Continue Reading
Be Kind. Your dog knows when you’re being mean if you’re not giving them treats July 28, 2022 A new study has found dogs are better at understanding our intentions than previously thought and know when they’re being denied treats on purpose…. Continue Reading
Detector dogs on the job as summer travel ramps up July 6, 2022 With international tourism resuming to near pre-pandemic levels, it means detector dogs are back in a big way. Canada Border Services Agency, for one,… Continue Reading
Animal testing breeder gives up 23 beagles to Animal Humane Society in Minnesota June 28, 2022 Veterinarians in Minnesota are now assessing 23 dogs relinquished by an unnamed facility that breeds animals for testing. The dogs, all beagles ranging in… Continue Reading
Happy ending for “odd couple” BFF dogs left out in the cold February 14, 2022 During a brutal North Carolina deep freeze, Charlie and Diamond were left outside locked in a wire crate on a porch. As the temperature… Continue Reading