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.
Twin Valley Zoo Adds to Reputation as Most Popular Visitor Destination in Brantford, Ontario with New Trip Advisor Award
Twin Valley Zoo in Brantford, Ontario has recently enhanced its reputation as one of the leading tourism spots in the city with the receipt of the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence award for 2013. The Trip Advisor award is given to local Canadian destinations that receive the highest visitor... - August 20, 2013 - Twin Valley Zoo
Talking Dog Reporters in Your Community
Picture A Moment Pet Productions' new website is part of a new and unique Canine Barketing Strategy that brings fun solutions to reduce pet overpopulation. - August 14, 2013 - Picture A Moment Pet Productions LLC
Dog Author Donates Book Profits to Help Animals and Children
"Reading this book was like getting to pet this inspirational pup in real life. Two opposable thumbs up!” --Aaron Jackson, CNN Hero & Co-founder of Planting Peace - August 08, 2013 - Michelle Jansick
Twin Valley Zoo Now One of the Few Venues in Ontario to with Baby Black Bear Exhibits
Twin Valley Zoo, one of the leading venues in Ontario for witnessing some of nature’s rarest creatures, has announced that three baby black bears were recently born. The zoo’s baby black bears are now in a large enclosure with their mama and papa bear and have already begun delighting... - August 04, 2013 - Twin Valley Zoo
Texas Pit Bull Rescue to Get a Sweet Deal
Saving the death row dogs of Texas will be the focus in August for the Rescue Chocolate company, which recently named Don’t Bully Me Rescue (DBMR) as the group to receive a month’s worth of profits from chocolate sales. - July 31, 2013 - Rescue Chocolate
NCVMA Awards Animal Welfare Grant to Tri-County Animal Shelter
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Edenton-Area Animal Control Group - July 31, 2013 - NCVMA
A One Stop Guide for Iguana Care Now Available
Iguanacareof.com launches a new proven system to enable pet owners learn the secrets of raising a happy healthy iguana. - July 26, 2013 - iguanacareof.com
The Penthouse Club New Orleans to Host "Paint a Pet" Charity Event
The Penthouse Club New Orleans is hosting a “Paint a Pet” charity event to support local charity, Creative Expressions. - July 24, 2013 - The Penthouse Club
The SILK Program Launches its Inaugural Heroes Campaign
SILK has launched its Heroes Campaign to honor those that donate their time and effort on the front line doing amazing things to help animals in need. Shelters that we have personally verified are doing good work, yet struggling to survive. For its inaugural campaign, SILK is honoring Lynn Donovan and her family, volunteers for Castoff Pet Rescue of Blairsville, Georgia. http://www.silkprogram.org/Our_Heroes.html - July 11, 2013 - The Silk Program
Publicist Launches Free Shared Animal Biographies Web Site Enabling Others to Honor Beloved Pets on 8th Birth Anniversary of Her Dog
Maxfield Papillon – a small dog with a big purpose - site shares testimonies of how animal companions help teach important life lessons. - June 25, 2013 - Massing PR, LLC
Camp Bow Wow Goes Green... Literally; Camp Bow Wow: The Only Dog Care Facility in the Greater Rochester Area with Modular Turf
Camp Bow Wow is all about the dogs, but this newest upgrade is also beneficial for the environment! Camp Bow Wow recently made the decision to replace the gravel in its outdoor play yards with new synthetic turf. - June 24, 2013 - Camp Bow Wow Rochester
Dr. Marty Becker Joins Animal Radio®
America’s Veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker will be joining the nationally syndicated Animal Radio® show on XM Satellite Radio and 107 AM/FM stations across the U.S. Starting the end of June, Dr. Becker will be giving great advice and suggestions for a healthier pet to over 350,000 listeners... - June 22, 2013 - Animal Radio Network™ LLC
Texas Sporting Breed Rescue, Inc. Partners with Petfinder on Summer Pet Safety Campaign
Summer brings about hotter temperatures, outdoor fun and family trips – but for pets, it could also bring about safety hazards unbeknownst to pet parents. - June 22, 2013 - Texas Sporting Breed Rescue, Inc.
San Diego CA Retired Army First Sergeant Opens Wildlife Control Business
As a wildlife management professional, Vince Piyamanothamkul believes it is important to give people accurate information about the animals that inhabit Southern California. Although sometimes a nuisance, these animals are just trying to find a place to live, to forage for food, and nurture their young. - June 14, 2013 - A All Animal Control
Alaska Hooksetters Lodge LLC. Announces Their "Spawn On" Initiative
Alaska Hooksetters Lodge, (www.alaskahooksetters.com), an all-inclusive lodge in Kenai, Alaska is spearheading a catch and release program, Spawn On, that is now mandatory on the famous Kenai River, with an opportunity to spread to other locations around the world. - June 06, 2013 - The Kenai Peninsula
Pizza & Pups: Grimaldi’s Pizzeria to Host Inaugural Lowcountry Lab Rescue Adoption Event at Mount Pleasant Towne Center
Grimaldi's Pizzeria will partner with Lowcountry Lab Rescue on June 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for their inaugural adoption event on behalf of the Charleston no-kill animal welfare organization. Lowcountry Lab Rescue depends on community support to save the lives of hundreds of dogs each year. - June 05, 2013 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Bay Area Veterinary Hospital Hosts Pet Disaster Preparedness Seminar
Renowned local veterinary hospital Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care is teaming up with the San Ramon Fire Department to host a free community seminar on how to plan to care for your pet in case of a disaster. - May 24, 2013 - Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care
SPCA Tampa Bay to Host 12-Hour Pawjama Adoption Party May 11th
When: Saturday, May 11, 12 p.m.- Midnight Where: SPCA Tampa Bay ~ 9099 130th Avenue North, Largo SPCA Tampa Bay is hosting the area’s first-ever twelve hour adoption event on Saturday May 11th from noon until midnight. The Largo shelter expects to have more than 60 pets available for... - May 10, 2013 - SPCA Tampa Bay
More Than 6,000 Pounds of Pet Food Shipped to West, TX
Rescue Bank delivered nine pallets (6,033 lbs) of donated pet food to Waco, Texas, on April 25 – a delivery made possible by millions of animal lovers clicking at GreaterGood's The Animal Rescue Site. The donated food is being used by the Humane Society of Central Texas to feed pets displaced... - May 09, 2013 - GreaterGood
Whispering Hope Stables – Horse Boarding in Raleigh, NC
Whispering Hope Stables is a premier equestrian facility located just minutes from downtown Raleigh. Their mission is to provide an exclusive sanctuary for equestrian athletes and their discerning owners. - May 01, 2013 - Whispering Hope Stables
New Mobile Vet Service Opens in Southwest Florida
Dr. Andrea Bivens, the Punta Gorda veterinarian voted best vet in Charlotte County in 2010, 2011 and 2012 has sold her bricks and mortar practice and opened a mobile veterinary practice called Medi-Waggin' that will operate throughout Southwest Florida. The University of Florida graduate and... - April 29, 2013 - Bivens & Bivens DVM, PA
Long® Fence Sponsors Montgomery County Humane Society Paws in the Park Event
Long® Fence is proud to support the Montgomery County Humane Society (MCHS) by sponsoring the 15th annual Paws in the Park fundraising event. The event will be held April 28, 2013 from noon to 4PM and is held at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm in Gaithersburg, MD. Paws in the Park is family-... - April 24, 2013 - Long Fence
Brantford, Ontario Based Twin Valley Zoo Announces Addition of New Siberian Tigers
Highly acclaimed Brantford, Ontario based attraction Twin Valley Zoo has just announced an exciting new addition to their collection of animals. The zoo is now the new home to a pair of Siberian tigers. These majestic animals will take center stage this summer season as Twin Valley Zoo continues... - April 20, 2013 - Twin Valley Zoo
One Picture Saves a Life Workshops Make Shelter Pets Into Photo Stars
Famed pet photographer Seth Casteel visits shelters across United States to teach free workshops on how to photograph pets, encourage volunteers, and increase adoption rates. - April 19, 2013 - GreaterGood
Columbus OH Basement and Crawl Space Contractor Helps CAHS Animal Rescue
Ron Greenbaum, The Basement Doctor, is proud to participate in the Capital Area Humane Society's 11th Annual Celebrity Chef. Guests will experience a night of food, music and fun, with all proceeds from the event to benefit homeless and abused animals in the community. - April 17, 2013 - The Basement Doctor
RALF (Restoration Aquatic Life Filtration) Provides a New Solution During a Power Outage to Help the 13 Million Households with Aquariums Sustain Healthy Aquatic Life
Health- Tech Sales is the first company to offer battery powered multi-stage filtration (patent pending) which can be used during power outage emergencies. RALF will make its debut at Booth G5 at the Marine Aquarium Expo at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California on April 6 - 7, 2013. - April 02, 2013 - Health-Tech Sales, LLC
Gov. Pat McCrory Proclaims 2013 as Year of the Veterinarian in North Carolina
Governor Commends Observance by N.C. Citizens of Veterinarian Impact on Public Health and Safety - March 30, 2013 - NCVMA
Report Shows Changes in Animal Research, Says Charles L. Starr III
Alternatives to animal testing being explored in many arenas, reports Charles L. Starr III. - March 27, 2013 - Charles L. Starr III
NCVMA Members Provide Veterinary Care to More Than 60 Dogs Rescued from Sampson County Commercial Dog Breeder
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Dedicated to Providing Compassionate Animal Care and Quality Medicine to Rescued Dogs - March 01, 2013 - NCVMA
Kickstarter Campaign Launching to Bring "Free Willy" Star Back to Hollywood
Blue Carpet Event Will Celebrate 20th Anniversary of the Hit Film “Free Willy” and the World Premiere New Documentary About Orca at Historic Egyptian Theater - February 25, 2013 - Keiko the Untold Story of the Star of Free Willy
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Celebrates Fifth Annual Veterinarians’ Day at The Capital
Event Brings Together Veterinarians and State Legislators to Address Important Issues Facing Animal Health and Wellness - February 22, 2013 - NCVMA
Trakehner Siblings, Stallion Repeat Winning Breed History
American Trakehner Association's 2012 Year-End Merit Awards Announced. - February 20, 2013 - American Trakehner Association
New One of a Kind Pet Career Training Course Offered at Hudson Valley Community College
HVCC partners with P.E.T.S. Mary Lynn Gagnon, owner of Pet Estates Inc., and leader in the pet business field for more than 23 years are excited to announce a new vision for the pet world: The first pet career school for students called Pet Educational Training Services (P.E.T.S) beginning... - February 13, 2013 - Pet Estates Inc.
Friends of the NCVMA Foundation Supports The Francis Fund of Haywood County
Philanthropic Arm of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Makes $750 Donation to Nonprofit Animal Care Organization - February 13, 2013 - NCVMA
"Doo-Doo Guru" Marks 25 Years
Pioneer in the "professional pooper-scooper" business marks 25 years in the dog-waste removal service industry. - February 08, 2013 - Pooper-Scooper.com
Cupid’s Cronies Professional Matchmakers Host Valentine’s Day Party to Benefit Humane Society in Golden Valley
Upscale matchmaking service hosts Valentine's Day fundraiser is Minneapolis to benefit Humane Society in Golden Valley. Invitation is open to all singles and anyone wishing to support a worthy cause. - February 07, 2013 - Cupid's Cronies
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Equine Seminar on Feb. 23
NCVMA Equine Seminar in Pinehurst Offers Eight Hours of Continuing Education - February 03, 2013 - NCVMA
Local Veterinary Hospital Holds Pet Weight Loss Contest
Renowned local veterinary hospital Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care is taking on the challenge of the national pet obesity epidemic by holding a “Biggest Loser” pet weight loss contest to help encourage owners to get their pets in shape and lose weight. - February 01, 2013 - Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care
Irvine Homeless Pets Receive Holiday Donations from Stanbridge College
Stanbridge College staff and students donated over $1,500 and food, toys and kennel supplies to the Irvine Pet Complex’s charity donation drive for the Irvine Animal Care Center for homeless and abused pets. - February 01, 2013 - Stanbridge University
Jusani Culture Donates to the New Fairfield/Sherman Animal Welfare Society
Jusani Culture, an online shop dedicated to helping U.S. animal shelters, is supporting the New Fairfield/Sherman Animal Welfare Society as part of its give-back-to-shelters mission. - January 14, 2013 - Jusani Culture
DogsBite.org Releases 2012 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics, Features Two New Tracking Categories and Trends About Child Deaths
In 2012, 38 dog bite-related fatalities were recorded. Nearly one-third of these attacks, 32%, occurred while the victim was either visiting or living temporarily with the dog's owner. - January 11, 2013 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Bama Bully Rescue to Get a Sweet Deal from Rescue Chocolate
The “bully” dog breeds in Alabama will be the focus in January for the Rescue Chocolate company, which recently named Bama Bully Rescue (BBR) to receive a month’s worth of profits from chocolate sales. - December 21, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate
Shopping Mall MyReviewsNow.net Spotlights Atlantis Resort and Casino Free Dolphin Swim Offer
Shopping mall MyReviewsNow.net’s affiliate partner Atlantis Resort & Casino is offering guests the opportunity to swim with dolphins at no additional charge, when they shop online and book their Bahamas getaway this holiday season. - December 20, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Animal Advocates Honored as 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit
Animal Advocates announced today that it has been honored with the prestigious 2012 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, a leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. - December 06, 2012 - Animal Advocates
Cat Care Society's Santa Paws Festival is Coming to Town: November 30 and December 1
The Cat Care Society (CCS) in Lakewood will hold its annual "Santa Paws Festival," Friday, November 30, and Saturday, December 1. The Santa Paws Festival is a holiday tradition at CCS, and the time when dedicated Cat Care Society volunteers show off their amazing baking skills -- and this year, wreath making talents, to raise funds for the shelter's cat residents and community outreach programs. - November 20, 2012 - Cat Care Society
Dog Training Professionals Annual Conference
Dog obedience instructors and trainers will meet in Oklahoma City, OK on March 2-3 for the 2013 Conference, sponsored by the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI). - November 19, 2012 - National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
Animal Welfare Activist Files Updated on ConsumerBase
Consumer and business market mailing lists contain demographic and firmographic data for charitable organizations and activists. - November 19, 2012 - Exact Data ConsumerBase LLC
They're Back for a Third Year: Cat Care Society Announces 2013 Tails of the Painted Cats Artists, Sponsors and Design Concepts
"Tails of the Painted Cats" artwork cats are back for the third year, again raising funds for the shelter cats and community outreach programs at Cat Care Society (CCS) in Lakewood. Painted Cat creation occurs through April and in May the 2013 Tails of the Painted Cats debut at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery prior to going on tour throughout the community until the Gala Dinner & Auction July 20th at Pinehurst Country Club. - November 17, 2012 - Cat Care Society
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Broken and Sprained Bones
Dr. Scotty Gibbs Discusses Common Pet Injuries - November 11, 2012 - NCVMA
Lexington Writer Heading to South Africa for Primate Conservation
Lexington writer Fiona Young-Brown is about to embark upon her most ambitious writing project yet, and she has taken to the internet to find funders. “I’m Not Monkeying Around” will combine a love of primates, volunteerism in South Africa, and a background in teaching to create... - November 08, 2012 - Fiona Young-Brown