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.
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
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
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.
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
NCVMA Presents $5,000 High Five Grant to Phoenix Landing Bird Rescue
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Parrot Rescue Organization - January 25, 2014 - NCVMA
Minnesota Matchmakers, Cupid’s Cronies, Hosts "Puppy Love" Valentine’s Day Party to Benefit Secondhand Hounds Non-Profit Org
Upscale matchmaking service hosts Valentine's Day fundraiser in Minneapolis to benefit Secondhand Hounds non-profit based in Edina, MN. Invitation is open to all singles and anyone wishing to support a worthy cause. - January 23, 2014 - Cupid's Cronies
New American Humane Association Radio Show Premiers on Pet Life Radio
"Be Humane," a weekly radio show hosted by AHA President, Dr. Robin Ganzert premiers on the Pet Life Radio network. - January 23, 2014 - Pet Life Radio
First Cruelty-Free Fashion Show Ever in China
The "Voices of China" say No to the growing fur industry and Yes to fashion that shows compassion for animals. - January 15, 2014 - ACTAsia for Animals
Texas Sporting Breed Rescue, Inc. Selected as 2014 Bird Dog Jamboree Benefactor
Bird dog lovers from all over the United States are planning a Jamboree in Madison, FL on the dates of March 7-9, 2014. The event has national attention, even enjoying coverage by the Pointing Dog Journal last year. In 2014, Bird Dog Jamboree is expecting over 1,000 dog lovers in attendance. In... - January 09, 2014 - Texas Sporting Breed Rescue, Inc.
Humane Society Fundraiser at Fort Lauderdale Dueling Piano Bar
Humane Society Fundraiser in Fort Lauderdale on Jan 26th. Enjoy dinner, drinks, South Florida's best dueling piano bar and a puppy kissing booth. - January 07, 2014 - Sopranos Dueling Piano Bar
Stand with Wolves Featuring 2014 Governor Candidate Dr. Robert Ornelas
The Native people consider wolves sacred the same way others consider the Bible sacred. Tax payers are paying hundreds of millions of dollars to kill these animals. By saving the animals, tourism will grow and impact our economy. Tourism expenditures will increase while thousands of jobs will be generated. - January 02, 2014 - Elite TV News
NCVMA Presents $1,900 Animal Welfare Grant to the SPCA of Northeastern North Carolina
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Local SPCA Chapter. - December 15, 2013 - NCVMA
NCVMA Presents $2,500 Animal Welfare Grant to Charlotte Animal Care & Control Shelter
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports The Animal Care & Control Division of The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. - December 11, 2013 - NCVMA
New Voice for Animals in Michigan: Mi-PACA Organizes Voters, Changes Local Elections
Mi-PACA is Michigan’s only statewide political action committee for animals, organizing voters into voting blocs to effect real change at elections. - November 23, 2013 - Mi-PACA
Friends of the NCVMA Foundation Presents Grant to Support Sherrod Grove Stables
Philanthropic Arm of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Nonprofit Equine Sanctuary - November 21, 2013 - NCVMA
Talk Fusion’s Partnership with SPCA Florida Makes Headlines
Florida company funds emergency shelter for nonprofit as canine virus strikes Hillsborough County. - November 14, 2013 - Talk Fusion
Muttville Reaches a 2,000 Dogs Saved Milestone
Varsha is the lucky “Mutt 2K” - November 13, 2013 - Muttville Senior Dog Rescue
RoboShields to Sponsor Fundraising Event for Pet Shelter
Lost Our Home Pet Foundation, a nonprofit animal rescue, recently lost their lease. Their new home at 2323 S. Hardy Drive in Tempe, AZ needs work to get it ready for the shelter to move in. - October 27, 2013 - RoboShields
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Pet Care Exhibit at N.C. State Fair
Statewide Association of Veterinarians to Offer Information on Pet Care and Veterinary Medical Specialties at Annual State Fair. - October 16, 2013 - NCVMA
Pond Defender™ Protects Koi While Maintaining Pond Aesthetics
The Pond Defender™, an entirely unique product, finally offers an effective and inexpensive way to protect expensive fish in ponds and water features. The ingenuous device prevents koi and other prized fish from being preyed upon by patient and highly skilled winged predators—like... - September 25, 2013 - Bird-B-Gone
Dynamic Florida Not-For-Profit Corporation Announces Official Launch
Florida Not-For-Profit Corporation, Jonah’s Place, Inc., announces its official launch. Jonah’s Place, Inc. is actively involved in the rescue and rehabilitation of homeless and injured animals in Central Palm Beach County, Florida and is preparing for expansion. - September 25, 2013 - Jonah's Place, Inc.
New Mexico Nonprofit NM Horse Rescue at Walkin' in Circles Ranch Named as a Finalist in the 5th Annual Tom's of Maine "50 States for Good"™ Program
NM Horse Rescue at Walkin’ N Circles Ranch has been selected as the only finalist from New Mexico in the fifth annual Tom’s of Maine “50 States for Good” community giving program and now has a chance to win $10,000 to provide help with the care of unwanted, neglected and abused horses in need. Through a public vote at 50StatesforGood.com now through October 15, supporters can help bring the funding to Walkin’ N Circles with the simple click of a mouse. - September 17, 2013 - NM Horse Rescue at Walkin' N Circles Ranch
Snaggle Foot Round Lake Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers Receives 2013 Best of Round Lake Award
Round Lake Award Program Honors the Achievement - September 06, 2013 - Snaggle Foot Dog Walks and Pet Care
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Celebrates 5 Years of Successful Sea Turtle Conservation Efforts
On August 26th, 2008 Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa received and successfully safeguarded their first sea turtle nest. Much to the delight of staff and guests, in October of the same year, a mandate was passed internally to initiate nightly patrols of the entire Cabo San Lucas Bay. Now,... - August 26, 2013 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Friends of The NCVMA Foundation Presents Grant to Support Vets to Vets United, Inc.
Philanthropic Arm of The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Durham Nonprofit. - August 25, 2013 - NCVMA
Animal Lovers Take on the Kili Challenge
Climbing Kilimanjaro is often one of the top items on most South African’s bucket list, most find it daunting enough without the commitment of making it to Uhuru Peak for a cause they strongly believe in. In September a group of twenty-five climbers will be putting their passion for the... - August 21, 2013 - Sandton SPCA