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.

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

North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Pet Dentistry

Dr. Kathy Queck Discusses Animal Dental Care and Hygiene - November 04, 2012 - NCVMA

Special Post Sandy Halloween Pet Safety Warnings

The 2012 Halloween Festivities May be Rendered More Dangerous for Some Pet Owners Impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Pet Emergency Management Organization Provides Recommendations. - November 02, 2012 - Wag'N Pet Emergency Management

Dog Trainer Shows Pet Owners How Use Positive Training for Their New Puppy

Trainer and animal expert, Beth Duman is pleased to announce the promotion of her dog training book, The Evolution of Charlie Darwin: Partner With Your Dog Using Positive Training. Duman takes readers step-by-step through training and living with their new dog by chronicling her first year's... - October 23, 2012 - Beth Duman

North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Animal Ear Infections

NCVMA President Dr. Scotty Gibbs Explains That Ear Infections Often Indicate More Serious Conditions - October 20, 2012 - NCVMA

Rescue Chocolate Donates to St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center All November

St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center has been named the November 2012 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. Founded in 1939, St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center is dedicated to the humane treatment... - October 17, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate

Farm Animals to Benefit from Rescue Chocolate Sales in October

Can chocolate benefit farm animals? The answer is a qualified yes, as Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) will be the Rescue Chocolate beneficiary for October 2012. The dark chocolate company, whose products are only for human consumption, selects a different animal rescue organization to receive... - September 27, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate

Virginia Veterinary Medical Association to Co-Host 2012 Potomac Regional Veterinary Conference

Second Annual Collaborative Veterinary Conference to Be Held in Arlington - September 26, 2012 - Virginia Veterinary Medical Association

Wonder Pet Expo "Hoofs" Its Way to Dallas the Free, Fun-for-the-Entire Family Event - Including Your Pet - Makes Its Debut in Dallas

The Dallas Derby Devils (Roller Derby Team) will help host Wonder Pet Expo Dallas Oct. 20 at the Dallas Market Hall in Downtown Dallas. The event not only has free admission but free parking as well. Wonder Pet Expo Dallas is promoting animal health and wellness along with rescue and responsible pet ownership. - September 19, 2012 - Wonder Pet Expo

Beauty Goes Green in Manhattan to Benefit Animal Charity PETA

Beautiful faces and humane hearts will come together at the US Veg Corp’s “Beauty Goes Green” event on Monday, September 24, 7-9:30 p.m., at the Bar at the Dream Hotel in Midtown. - September 19, 2012 - U.S. Veg Corp.

Talk Fusion Founder & CEO Bob Reina Cuts Red Ribbon at Grand Opening of Humane Society of Tampa Bay Animal Health Center

Nearly one year after donating $1 million to start construction of new center, visionary for industry-leading video communication products company honored at opening ceremony & presents $75,000 check to make family’s dream come true. - September 15, 2012 - Talk Fusion

Lions Tigers and Bears to Begin Fundraising for New Bear Habitat

With donations from the public, “Meatball” the black bear will have a new habitat in San Diego. - September 14, 2012 - Lions Tigers and Bears

Video Campaign Exceeds Goals, Raises $55,000 for Homeless Animals

Inspired by a series of fun, quirky webisodes by On the Leesh Productions, animal lovers contributed more than $55,000 to the "You Can Do This" campaign to help homeless animals on The Animal Rescue Site. - August 31, 2012 - GreaterGood

New Facility Grand Opening for Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption is pleased to announce the local organization’s recent expansion into a new location at 4874 South Atlanta Road in Smyrna. - August 29, 2012 - Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption

MyHorse Daily Releases Free Guide on Horse Jobs

A Guide on How to Find Ways to Work with Horses and Grow Your Equine Career - August 29, 2012 - Equine Network, LLC

New Photo Book Fundraiser for the Horse Shelter in Santa Fe

Fine art photographer Craig Varjabedian and the University of New Mexico Press are pleased to announce a very special event to benefit The Horse Shelter in Santa Fe. Mr Varjabedian's new book Landscape Dreams, A New Mexico Portrait will officially be available on October 1, 2012. They are offering four autographed pre-release copies of the book to horse lovers who provide a donation of $250 or more to the Horse Shelter in Santa Fe. - August 27, 2012 - Craig Varjabedian Photography, LLC

Talk Fusion Founder & CEO Bob Reina Gives Back to Local Cat Lovers & Community

Leader of global video communication company featured on Bay News 9 after reuniting lost cat with family of disabled veteran; leads early charge to save feral cat population in Hillsborough County & beyond. - August 23, 2012 - Talk Fusion

Award Winning Host Bob Barker Guests Hosts on Animal Radio®

Former television host Bob Barker will be guest hosting America’s most-listened-to pet talk, Animal Radio®, August 25th, airing on 102 AM/FM stations and XM Satellite Radio. Bob Barker, the 19-time Emmy Award-winning host of The Price is Right, has been taking care of the animals since... - August 23, 2012 - Animal Radio Network™ LLC

NJ Appliance Repair Company to Donate to Monmouth County SPCA Through Facebook Event

Immediate Appliance Service, Inc. Will Donate $1 for Each Facebook Like to the Monmouth County SPCA for Needy Animals - August 17, 2012 - Immediate Appliance Service, Inc.

North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Mini Education Destination at Kiawah Island

NCVMA Education Destination Serves as Seven Hours of Continuing Education Credit at Resort - August 02, 2012 - NCVMA

Larkin Veterinary Center Announces Launch of Wellness Plans That Offer Up to 60% Off Services

Berks County, PA first veterinary hospital to offer clients wellness plans that are deeply discounted up to 60% off of regular wellness services. Pet owners can also spread the cost out over 12 months. - August 01, 2012 - Larkin Veterinary Center

Mocamomo iPhone Case Protects Sharks Too

Proceeds from sale of Mocamomo's specially illustrated iPhone case supports shark conservation programs administered by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), WildAID International, and Shark Truth. - July 30, 2012 - Mocamomo Co. Ltd.

MyHorse Daily to Host Free Webinar with Renee Tucker, DVM, Author of “Where Does My Horse Hurt?”

MyHorse Books, the online, no-obligation book club of MyHorse Daily, will host a live “Ask the Author” webinar with Renee Tucker, DVM, author of “Where Does My Horse Hurt?” at 9 pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 15. Register for this free webinar by visiting... - July 29, 2012 - Equine Network, LLC

Exclusive Website Comes to the Rescue of Thousands of Cats and Dogs

The answer to this problem is developing an efficient placement service that easily connects those who, for whatever reason can no longer keep their pets, with those who are interested in having a new pet. Typically, people have had to resort to newspapers, church bulletin boards, animal shelters and rescue shelters. Even worse are the larger websites which sell everything from antiques to video games, and where an animal in need of a new home is all but invisible. - July 26, 2012 - Home for my pet.net

New York Animal Rescue Group to Benefit from Rescue Chocolate in August

Bobbi & the Strays has been named the August 2012 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. Founded in 1995 by a single individual who witnessed a horrific hit-and-run incident involving a dog, Bobbi &... - July 26, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate

Final Auction July 28th: Cat Care Society's 2012 Tails of the Painted Cats

Tails of the Painted Advanced online bidding closes at noon (MDT) on Wednesday, July 25. The final auction occurs at the July 28th Gala Dinner & Auction at the Lakewood Country Club, 5 to 9 p.m. - July 23, 2012 - Cat Care Society

Austin Dog Alliance Receives Planet Dog Foundation Grant

The Austin Dog Alliance received a grant from nationally known Planet Dog Foundation to continue its work using therapy dogs to teach social skills to youth on the autism spectrum, among other programs. - July 21, 2012 - Austin Dog Alliance

Groomer SuperShow Attracts International Audience with “Super” Competitions & Educational Programming

SuperZoo in Las Vegas is attracting international attention with its Groomer SuperShow, the part of the trade show containing competitions, celebrity speakers, educational opportunities, awards, and product exhibitions geared toward pet groomers. - July 11, 2012 - World Pet Association

Vegetarian-Themed Children's Book, Harmony on the Farm by Sean R. Smith, Now Available on Amazon

Harmony on the Farm, the much-anticipated children's book about a young girl's path to vegetarianism by Sean R. Smith, is now available on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Harmony-Farm-Sean-R-Smith/dp/1477582630. - June 28, 2012 - Harmony Prime

North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Appalachian Mountain Veterinary Conference

NCVMA Veterinary Conference Serves as 20 Hours of Companion Animal Continuing Education - June 24, 2012 - NCVMA

The Wags and Menace Foundation Partnered with Lifeline Puppy Rescue to Launch a New Medical Fund to Provide Critical Lifesaving Care

The Wags and Menace Foundation to launch new medical fund to help save more lives. - June 21, 2012 - Lifeline Puppy Rescue

Westminster's Aar River Gallery Hosts Cat Care Society "Tails of the Painted Cats" Wine & Cheese Reception June 29th, Featuring Cat Care Vineyards Wine Tasting

Cat Care Society's larger-than-life Painted Cats will be on display at Aar River Gallery, 3707 W 73rd Ave in Westminster, for a Wine & Cheese Reception June 29th – 6 to 8 p.m. Cat Care Vineyards six wine selections will be available for tasting. Admission is $10 per person at the door. - June 11, 2012 - Cat Care Society

World Oceans Day Media Advisory: OceanElders, WildAid and theBlu to Host Global Online Celebration

What: OceanElders, WildAid, and theBlu.com are holding a global online celebration at theblu.com, in honor of World Oceans Day, June 8, 2012. Entitled, "If You Love The Ocean, Download It!" Interested parties are encouraged to start registering immediately to ensure best interaction with... - June 08, 2012 - The Blu

Dr. Mark E. Peterson Co-Authors Book on Canine and Feline Endocrinology

Dr. Peterson and the Animal Endocrine Clinic present the 4th edition of the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Endocrinology. - June 08, 2012 - Animal Endocrine Clinic

Early Registration Deadline for Michigan No Kill Conference

Early registration for the Michigan Pet Fund Alliance’s second annual Michigan No Kill Conference ends Thursday, May 31. Opening session keynote speaker Nathan Winograd, noted animal advocate, author and director of the No Kill Advocacy Center in Oakland, CA, will assure that this... - May 31, 2012 - Michigan Pet Fund Alliance

E-Training for Dogs Announces New Ground Breaking Online Seminar to Help Shelters, Rescues and Foster Families Help Prepare Dogs for More Successful Adoptions

E-Training for Dogs, announces a new ground breaking seminar designed to help shelter, rescue and foster family individuals prepare their rescued dogs for more successful adoptions. Also available on our Facebook page-a free 5 minute trick tip sheet and a chance to win the free online seminar, ‘Working with Shelter or Rescue Dogs: When Love Isn’t Enough’ contest will run from May 15, 2012 - June 15, 2012. - May 21, 2012 - E-Training For Dogs, Inc.

Soap Opera Actress and Celebrity Animal Trainer Gives Media- Weary Horses a Forever Home

Sandra Dee Robinson and Jessie Danielson answered a desperate call from animal activist, Karin Hauenstein last week with a request to deliver her horses to a safe home. - May 18, 2012 - Charisma on Camera

Skin Care Mfg. Aids Center That Saves Ocean Mammals

Health Food Stores nationally, along with their customers, have been invited to join in a campaign to help save injured seals, giant sea turtles, dolphins and whales that wash ashore on New Jersey beaches. The effort has been initiated by Reviva Labs, manufacturer of all-natural skin care... - May 16, 2012 - Reviva Labs

Super Smiley: Shelter Dog from Pet Life Radio’s A Super Smiley Adventure Wins Visionary Award

“Super Smiley Flash Mob – A Dogumentary” Happy Campaign Tour for Pet Adoption Fetches Visionary Award at Awareness Film Festival - May 15, 2012 - Pet Life Radio

Gov. Beverly Perdue Proclaims Wednesday, May 23 as North Carolina Veterinarians Day

Governor Commends Observance by N.C. Citizens of Veterinarian Impact on Health And Safety - May 10, 2012 - NCVMA

The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Sister Seraphim Memorial Museum

Please join the Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter to dedicate the official opening of The Sister Seraphim Memorial Museum at the shelter on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 5-7pm. After much effort, they have finally been able to give Sister Seraphim the honor she deserves by sharing her story and that of... - May 09, 2012 - The Hermitage Cat Shelter

New York City Rescued Kitties to Benefit from Rescue Chocolate

New York City Rescued Kitties (NYCRK) has been named the May 2012 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. - April 27, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate

EquiSearch.com and EQUUS Magazine to Host “Laminitis Lessons: A Webinar for Every Horse Owner,” Free Webinar with Donald Walsh, DVM

In this hour-long presentation, Dr. Walsh will explain what laminitis is and helps you determine if your horse is at risk for the condition. - April 26, 2012 - Equine Network, LLC

NCVMA High Five Grant Helps Marshall Nonprofit Host Successful Training Session

Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Awareness Level Training a Success - April 19, 2012 - NCVMA

Rescue Chocolate to Sponsor Los Angeles' Swanky 3rd Annual Fluffball

Rescue Chocolate will be among the companies represented at the 3rd annual Fluffball, on Saturday, April 28, at a private Los Angeles estate. Money raised at the invitation-only event will benefit Best Friends Animal Society. According to organizer Beth Doane, last year’s Fluffball was... - April 14, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate