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Months after facing criticism for signing convicted dogfighter Michael Vick, the Philadelphia Eagles are making good on a pledge to support animal welfare groups.
California voters' landslide support last November of an initiative on the treatment of farm animals appears to have helped a state legislature bitterly divided over the budget find common ground.
California's new ban on the use of cramped cages for hens could jeopardize the future of large-scale egg production in the state, farmers and agriculture analysts warn.
No decision on reintroducing cheetah in the wild: GovtNo decision on reintroducing cheetah in the wild has been made by Indian government
Animal rescues fight to stay afloat in recession Animal rescues and shelters have suffered during the recession, particularly in states like California, Florida, Nevada and Arizona where the real estate boom busted the loudest, said Stephen L.
Horse Rescues Get Creative to Combat Donation RecessionHorse rescue groups are getting creative in raising funds ahead of an expected hard winter amid an economic downturn.
In the wake of devastating natural disasters in Indonesia, Samoa, and the Philippines, The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is deploying emergency disaster assessment and response teams to ascertain the crises impact on the regions animals.
A disaster response team, led by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) and the SPCA, will be heading to Samoa tomorrow to relieve the suffering of thousands of animals caught up in Wednesday's deva …
A simulated disaster relief operation in Costa Rica has tested years of preparation between WSPA and local agencies, gauging both agencies' and the community's ability and readiness to care for animals if the Turrialba volcano were to erupt.
Dog lovers to walk for fighting Sammie DOG lovers will unite tomorrow to celebrate the fighting spirit of Staffordshire bull terrier Sammie. The family pet was cruelly set alight last month, but after intensive vet treatment she's on the mend and owner Alice McDonnell hopes to bring her dog home next week.
Aussie dogs facing pedigree pain: vetA leading Australian vet is warning that the health of dogs is being jeopardised by the quest to keep breeds as pure as possible.
200 dogs removed from net breederMore than 200 dogs have been removed from a property in one of Queensland's biggest animal welfare operations.
SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George's County offers free spay/neuter surgeryIn an effort to alleviate the amount of animals entering shelters for financial reasons, the SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George's County will offer free spay or neuter surgeries to qualifying pets Prince George's County residents.
Thieves 'gut, steal' rare zoo tigerZoo officials in Indonesia say thieves have killed a critically endangered tiger and stolen most of its body.
Animal Hoarding SyndromeAnimal hoarding syndrome is a true psychiatric disorder, in which a person collects more animals than they can properly care for.
Shot five times, wombat fights onTHEY'RE an easy target - slow moving and no harm to anyone - but someone still thought it would be fun to use a wombat for shooting practice.
Bolivia bans all circus animalsBolivia has enacted what animal rights activists are calling the world's first ban on all animals in circuses.
Dog found 2000km away ... nine years later | The Daily TelegraphA FLEA-bitten dog rescued from a squalid Melbourne back yard is to be reunited with her overjoyed Brisbane owner - nine years after she disappeared. And 17-year-old Chloe Rushby, who was only eight when her best mate disappeared, can't wait to have Muffy back in her arms.
Prince George's opens animal facilityPrince George's County Executive Jack Johnson and the Department of Environmental Resources hosted the Grand Opening of the County's new Animal Services Facility in Upper Marlboro. The new facility replaces the 39 year-old Animal Management Facility in Forestville.
Mulesing deadline abandonedTHE Australian wool industry has dumped a long-standing pledge to phase out mulesing by the end of 2010, a move that has outraged animal welfare groups and led to criticism by some farmers.
RSPCA to prosecute officer who left police dogs to die in hot carA police dog handler who left two alsatians to die in a car during the recent heatwave could face up to six months in jail and a £20,000 maximum fine after the RSPCA confirmed today it would prosecute the case.
India to Sterilize 8 Million Stray DogsThe Central Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) in India has launched a plan to sterilize over 8 million dogs over the next ten years. The mission: to eradicate rabies from India as quickly as possible.
Los Angeles By Carole Raphaelle Davis
July 3, 2009 ADMJ --Carole Raphaelle Davis Michael Jackson did not love animals. He loved to collect them. He loved owning them like a sheik owns his harem.
Another horse dies during jumps raceAnother horse has died in a jumps racing incident in Victoria this afternoon.
Over 36,000 dogs have been killed in a cull in central China. This kneejerk reaction to reported human rabies cases ignores all evidence that a humane dog vaccination and public education programme is the only effective way to combat the spread of this potentially fatal disease.
China drafts law to protect animals: state mediaChina is drafting its first law to protect animals from abuse, which could see serious violators end up in jail, state media reported.
The world's largest federation of animal welfare organisations has commended the Government of Samoa on its decision to endorse the development of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW).
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