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.
Dance4Critters is Partnering Up with the Helen Woodward Animal Center to Host a Zumbathon Charity Event for Animals in Need
100% of All Proceeds Raided at the event will be Donated in Support of Helen Woodward Equine and Other Valuable Animal Programs. - May 18, 2018 - Dance4Critters
Armed Forces Day Event to be Held in Savannah. "Barks & Brews," Will be Held May 19th from 11am – 3pm at 1733 E. President Street in Savannah
“Barks & Brews,” an event for Armed Forces Day will be held May 19th from 11am – 3pm at 1733 E. President Street in Savannah. This is a fundraising event supporting “Companions For Heroes.” C4H is partnered with Georgia Land & Cattle. - May 17, 2018 - Infield Media & Promotion, Inc.
Generation Bee: On a Mission to Save the Bees
Beekeeper, Michael Nastepniak, turns a passion for saving the bees into an all-natural skincare line that is turning heads and winning awards. - May 16, 2018 - Generation Bee
Spectrum International 2018, the Best Paso Fino Horse-Show Returns to Miami Next Week
In less than a week one of the major events of the U.S., Paso Fino horse shows will be taking place at the Equestrian Center of the Tropical Park: Spectrum International 2018. A unique event filled with the energy and passion of our Paso Fino Horse enthusiasts! Where professional riders, breeders, and amateur horse owners meet to enjoy the brisk march and brio of more than 600 Paso Fino horses. In Miami from May 23rd to 27th at the Tropical Park - Equestrian Center. - May 16, 2018 - Florida Paso Fino Horse Association, Inc.
TigerThing - Online Clothes, Jewellery and Charity Store Has Launched
TigerThing, a popular brand selling Tiger inspired jewellery, clothing and household items, has launched an online store and will be donating five percent of their profits to Save Tigers Now. - May 16, 2018 - Tiger Thing
Georgia Land & Cattle Sponsors Armed Forces Day (May 19th) Event Supporting Companions for Heroes
Georgia Land & Cattle Presents “Barks & Brews,” an event for Armed Forces Day. The event will be held May 19th from 11am – 3pm at 1733 E. President Street in Savannah. This is a fundraising event supporting “Companions For Heroes.” Companions for Heroes and... - May 09, 2018 - Infield Media & Promotion, Inc.
More Than 2 Million Pets Now Insured in North America, According to 2018 NAPHIA Report
North America’s pet health insurance sector posted another record year in 2017 with the total number of pets insured in the U.S. and Canada reaching over 2 million. This represents a market average increase of almost 17 percent year over year, according to the just released 2018 NAPHIA State... - April 27, 2018 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Fundraising Event This Weekend in Sleepy Hollow to Support Companions For Heroes
The Relief United Team, working with the Sleepy Hollow Board of Trustees has partnered with Companions for Heroes and Infield Media & Promotions to present a Fundraising Event called “Project Hero.” This event will directly benefit Companions For Heroes (C4H) and is being held this... - April 25, 2018 - Infield Media & Promotion, Inc.
Sitters4Critters Celebrates Five Years, Launches New Mobile Vet Tech Service
What started with a single client from a veterinarian’s referral has since grown into a booming pet sitter and dog walker business boasting upwards of 500 clients and more than 15 employees. Compassion is at the core of everything Sitters4Critters does, with the aim of making life easier and happier for pets and their owners alike. - April 08, 2018 - Sitters4Critters
Georgia Land & Cattle Presents “Barks & Brews,” a Fundraising Event Supporting “Companions For Heroes” on Armed Forces Day in Savannah, Georgia
Infield Media & Promotions has partnered with Companions for Heroes and Georgia Land & Cattle to present and promote a Fundraising Event called “Barks & Brews.” This event will be held on May 19th at 1733 E. President St, Savannah, GA 31404. The event will be held from 11:00... - April 07, 2018 - Infield Media & Promotion, Inc.
Relief Team United Hosts Fundraiser for Companions for Heroes April 27th at Kingsland Park in Sleepy Hollow, NY
Infield Media & Promotions has partnered with Companions for Heroes and The Relief United Team to present and promote a Fundraising Event called “Project Hero.” This event will be held on April 27th, 2018 at the Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow, NY. The event will be held from 5:30 to 10:00 PM. The Relief United Team has pledged 100% of the donations and profits will go directly to Companions For Heroes. - April 05, 2018 - Infield Media & Promotion, Inc.
Pet Stores Are the Most Humane Source of Puppies According to PetStorePuppies.com
PetStorePuppies.com confirms that pet store puppies are the most regulated and safest source to purchase from. - April 04, 2018 - Pet Store Puppies
Jayamma Mane: A Home for Destitutes in Rural Bangalore by VOSD for People
VOSD for People today announced that it will start a home for destitutes in Doddaballapur Taluk in Rural Bangalore. The home will be called "Jayamma Mane" (Jayamma’s Home), and will have up to 50 full time residents in Phase 1 of operations. "VOSD for People" runs large... - March 28, 2018 - TWB_
AWA Celebrates 70 Years of Animal Welfare Leadership
Animal Welfare Association (AWA) celebrates 70 years as a pioneer in progressive animal welfare services in South Jersey. To mark this milestone, AWA is planning a series of promotions and special programs throughout the year that will serve even more of the pets and their people in the community. - March 14, 2018 - Animal Welfare Association
Nonprofit Releases 2017 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics and Trends from 13-Year Fatality Data Set (2005 to 2017)
In 2017, canines killed 39 Americans. Pit bulls contributed to 74% of these deaths. Over the last 13 years, canines killed 433 citizens. Two dog breeds, pit bulls (284) and rottweilers (45), contributed to 76% of the total recorded deaths. - February 28, 2018 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Legendary Street Artists Donating Iconic Work for "Art for Dogs" Auction Benefitting the Little Red Dog Rescue
The Little Red Dog, Inc. (TLRD) today announced it is partnering with legendary street artists for an exhibition and auction titled “Art for Dogs” at The Forest & Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach on Saturday, March 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. Proceeds from the event and auction will support... - February 28, 2018 - The Little Red Dog, Inc.
Make Your Pet a Hypoallergenic Pet
For Human Allergies. Given to your Dog or Cat. - February 22, 2018 - Pet Allergen Reducer
Retired Las Vegas 911 Dispatcher Turns Successful Realtor with Bentley Realty Group and Pays It Forward in K-9 Community
After Erika Bentley retired from being a 911 dispatcher she launched a new career in 2016 – real estate. She and her partner, John Kelley, decided to give back to the community when her real estate business started to take off. In 2017, alone, Bentley did $10 million in sales and within 16 months she was named one of the top 10 agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise for the state of Nevada. - January 31, 2018 - Bentley Realty Group
Pewaukee Organization and Airline Employees Working to Save Animals
Doobert.com, the software platform for animal rescue, has once again revolutionized animal rescue transport to now include airline employees. Airline employees can fly for free and now they can use their benefits to save animals in need. Airline employees can create a free profile at... - January 21, 2018 - Doobert
Custom Trained Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to Family in Kettering, Ohio
SDWR, a nonprofit service dog organization based in Madison, VA, delivered a custom trained Diabetic Alert Service Dog to a family in Kettering, OH. - January 06, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Twinpanzee 4 Chimpanzees! Twinpanzee Brewing Co & Kristi Odom Photography to Host “Primates 4 Primates” Fundraiser for Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue & Protection Feb 11, 2018
Twinpanzee Brewing Co and Kristi Odom Photography to Host “Primates 4 Primates” Fundraiser for Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue & Protection: Fundraiser Party Sunday, February 11, 2018 3pm-6pm - January 03, 2018 - Twinpanzee Brewing Company
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Behavior & Autism - February 1, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin February 1, 2018. - January 03, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
MySafeHorse Introduces Artificial Intelligence to Surveillance Video: The Future of Nanny Cams
MySafeHorse.Net is a 24/7 monitoring and alert system that uses Artificial Intelligence to learn about your horse and distinguish between normal activity and dangerous or distressed behavior. A typical system uses one camera in the stall and one in the paddock to ensure that your horse is being monitored around the clock. - December 24, 2017 - MySafeHorse.net
Flamenco Soleá to Save the Arctic
ArcticCry, a soleá to “give voice” to the Arctic. - December 07, 2017 - Eva718
Female Owned and Operated Start-Up, LIVEKINDLY, Trailblazing a Vegan Revolution
In just six months, LIVEKINDLY has garnered an international audience, reaching more than six million people per week on Facebook, the world’s premier social platform. The site reached a milestone 250,000 followers on Facebook this month. With a focus on news, videos, opinions, recipes and... - November 28, 2017 - LIVEKINDLY
Public Interest Group Calls on Trump to Pardon the Innocents (Turkeys)
The Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) calls on President Trump and others to pardon the innocents, particularly the turkeys, for this Thanksgiving observance. The organization will deliver this message on Monday, November 20 through Wednesday, November 22, with a rolling billboard touring downtown... - November 17, 2017 - Farm Animal Rights Movement
Billboards Call Attention to Dairy Cruelty
Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) has launched an outdoor billboard anti-dairy campaign that runs through the end of the year in reaction to recent reports of animal atrocities at a Florida dairy farm. - November 09, 2017 - Farm Animal Rights Movement
New Life-Saving Sweets Arrive in Time for Halloween
Bottle-feeding orphaned kittens is the lifesaving issue behind Cappuccino Kitten, the new white chocolate bar recently introduced by Rescue Chocolate. Animal shelters are often inundated with litters of homeless kittens that are too young to eat on their own. For the very labor-intensive task of... - October 28, 2017 - Rescue Chocolate
Central Island Healthcare Invites HorseAbility Miniature Therapy Ponies Aiden and Pearl to the Facility
HorseAbility’s miniature therapy ponies Aiden and Pearl are visiting Central Island Healthcare on Thursday, November 9th at 2:15 PM. - October 27, 2017 - Central Island Healthcare
First Annual The Bonfire Texas November 4th in Cat Spring, Texas - Festival “Gone to the Dogs” Supports Animal Rescues
The Bonfire Texas – Festival Gone to the Dogs is the first annual festival November 4, 2017 at Blisswood Bed & Breakfast benefitting All Border Collie Rescue and Fosters of Blisswood. The Bonfire Texas is for “kids” of all ages who want to enjoy being surrounded by a working ranch, the great outdoors, all while supporting animal rescue, and a big bonfire to gather around. For tickets, visit www.thebonfiretexas.com. - October 27, 2017 - The Bonfire Texas
Kathleen R. Smith Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kathleen R. Smith of Easton, Kansas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of canine breeding. About Kathleen R. Smith Ms. Smith is a Breeder and Trainer of Golden... - October 12, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
KNEKT TV Announces Hooked on Fashion Tour Date in Hollywood
Focused on Social Good, the Award Winning KNEKT TV announces a Hollywood, California Tour Date of October 20, 2017 at Le Jardin in Hollywood. - October 11, 2017 - KNEKT®tv
Tri-County Humane Society Executive Director Receives Scholarship
Vicki Davis, CAWA, Executive Director of Tri-County Humane Society in St. Cloud, will attend the 2017 SAWA Annual Conference in Miami, Florida, this November as a Legacy of Leadership Scholarship recipient. The 2017 conference topics include the National Council on Pet Population 2017 Research... - October 08, 2017 - Tri-County Humane Society
Elephant Aid International (EAI) Working with Puerto Rico Government to Retire Zoo Elephant to Georgia, USA, Refuge
EAI is coordinating with the Puerto Rico government to retire Mundi, a 34-year-old female African elephant, to EAI’s new refuge in Attapulgus, GA; launching fundraising campaign to cover the cost of the move. - October 04, 2017 - Elephant Aid International
North American Pet Health Insurance Association Elect New President, Executive
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) recently elected a number of new positions, including Rick Faucher as the association’s new President, Rob Jackson as its Vice President, Bob Capobianco as the Secretary, and Chris Middleton as the association’s new Treasurer. - September 28, 2017 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation to Recognize Retiring Seattle Police Department K9 Patrol Dog Ziva on Oct. 14; SPD’s 1st Female Generalist Patrol Dog Served 7.5 Years
With more than 5000 police calls, 81 felony arrests, 23 misdemeanor arrests and more under her collar, Seattle Police Department’s K9-3 Ziva is ready for retirement this fall before her 10th birthday on Nov.15. In addition to her crime fighting, with her partner A/Sergeant Mark Wong, Ziva’s helped raise more than $40,000 over the years for local animal organizations, including the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation. SASF will recognize Ziva on Oct. 14 at Raining Cats & Dogs Auction. - September 25, 2017 - Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation
National Band & Tag Company Donates 15,000 I.D. Tags to Help Promote Identification of Pets Displaced by Hurricane Harvey
National Band & Tag Company, a leading provider of identification bands and tags and advocate of accurately identifying animals, is giving back to the Texas community with a donation of 15,000 Texas shaped tags stamped with an I.D. number and “Hearts Bigger Than Harvey.” Tags are... - September 20, 2017 - National Band & Tag
Workplace Safety Trainer, CertifyMe.net, Issues Statement of Concern for Harvey Victims and Shares Essential Flood Safety Tips
Following the devastating flooding in southeast Texas and Louisiana, the safety experts at CertifyMe.net have put together flood safety resources for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. In the midst of widespread home and building loss, storm victims don’t have to lose their lives or the... - September 11, 2017 - CertifyMe.net
Vulnerable Species of Eupleridae (Fossa) Born at Catoctin Wildlife Preserve
Now 10-weeks old, the male and female pair of pups are the second group born at the Preserve in two years. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists the species as “Vulnerable,” with their greatest threat in the wild coming from habitat destruction. Fossa are their own unique species, but closely related to Mongoose and meercats. - August 31, 2017 - Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo
Steve’s Real Food Introduces Two New Ways to Effortlessly Enhance a Kibble Diet Using Freeze Dried Eggs and Goat Milk
Innovations in pet food - August 30, 2017 - Steve's Real Food
HandsOn Gloves Takes Top Honors in Innovative Grooming Products Awards at SuperZoo National Pet Industry Trade Show
The animals in our lives - whether we're talking about the world's most accomplished equine athletes or the most pampered pugs, poodles or calico cats in town - absolutely adore being bathed, groomed, petted and patted with these remarkable gloves. Now there's winning proof that the animals we love aren't the only ones who love HandsOn® Gloves. - August 29, 2017 - HandsOn Gloves
BioExpedition Publishing Announces New Website Launch
The new and completely redesigned website offers visitors richer insight into the world of Dolphins and their activities. - August 06, 2017 - Bioexpedition
Sarah Daane-Froehlich, DVM Honored as a Top Doctor by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sarah Daane-Froehlich, DVM of Casper, Wyoming has been honored as a Top 100 Doctor by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 30 years in the field of veterinary medicine. About Sarah Daane-Froehlich, DVM Dr. Sarah... - August 04, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Farm Animal Rights Movement to Rally Thousands of Animal Right Activists in the Nation's Capital
What: 2,000 animal rights activists representing 90 organizations from 12 countries When: August 3rd - 6th, 2017 Where: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22311 Why: To train, to network, and to plan strategies for the coming year More: 80 sessions,... - July 31, 2017 - Farm Animal Rights Movement
Michael Schoeff: "In 2017, Pup Pee Poo Palace Attends SuperZoo, the Most Popular Trade Show for Pet Industry in U.S."
Pup Pee Poo Palace participates at SuperZoo, one of the most successful events produced by World Pet Association and held in Las Vegas, during July 25-27, 2017. - July 14, 2017 - Michael Schoeff
Monkey Around at the Zoo with Homes for Autism
Homes for Autism will host Monkey Around at the Zoo on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak, Michigan. Participants can register at www.crowdrise.com/monkey-around-at-the-zoo. Monkey Around at The Zoo will be a family-friendly "FUN DAY" coordinated and contained... - July 13, 2017 - Homes for Autism
"Missionary Dog" by Sarah Perry Available in Hardcover and Kindle
A fun, exciting way to teach children about God’s mission to spread the Good News throughout the world. - June 21, 2017 - Bush Publishing and Associates
Veterans, CA Assemblymen Join Forces to Host 1st Annual Vegan Festival in San Jose July 1st
George, Stephanie Caruthers and CA Assembly member Ash Kalra will be hosting the CA Summer Veg Fest at the Santa Clara Fairgrounds on July 1st 2017 from 11am to 7pm. Sponsored by the CA Endowment. “I want the attendees to know to truths. That the planet we live in is in danger from all... - June 18, 2017 - Summer Veg Fest
Long Awaited Sanctuary to Benefit the Virginia Range Wild Horses
Equine Legacy Ranch (ELR) announces the purchase of over 650 acres of land north of Reno, Nevada, to be used as a sanctuary for Virginia Range wild horses removed from the range and a center for wellness and healing. A partnership between ERL and Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund will create the largest private wild horse rescue operation and sanctuary in northwest Nevada. Many volunteer opportunities will be created through the establishment of this extraordinary sanctuary. - June 16, 2017 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
Sonja R. Ethun Honored as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sonja R. Ethun of Elk River, Minnesota has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the fields of publishing and online media. About Sonja R. Ethun Ms. Ethun is the Owner of sunnypetsnow.com,... - June 14, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide