By Examiner.com: Many sources including the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) confirm that July 5th is typically the busiest day of the year for the intake personnel at animal shelters. Click here to read the full story
Industry News
“Paul McCartney Helps Launch Animal Testing Ban Initiative”
By Paul StarPulse.com: McCartney is hoping to put an end to animal testing in the cosmetic industry by launching a new crusade with members of the Humane Society International…The Beatles star has been a champion of animal rights for many years and now the vegetarian is taking that love of the furry creatures one step further… Read more »
“Supreme Court Gets It Wrong with Animal Cruelty Ruling”
By SFGates.co: The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal law Tuesday that outlawed the distribution of videos depicting graphic animal cruelty…The fundamental question is this: Does the Animal Cruelty Act violate the First Amendment right of freedom of speech? Click here to read the full story
“Kitten Season Is Here, but Don’t Celebrate”
By Examiner.com: Unfortunately, despite their best efforts and the best efforts of no-kill shelters everywhere there will undoubtedly be more kittens than there are people willing to adopt them…Statistics gathered by the ASPCA show that roughly 70% of cats who enter shelters in the United States are euthanized each year. Click here to read the… Read more »
“New York-based Pets Alive Leading the No-Kill Movement: An Interview with the Executive Director”
By ThisDishIsVegetarian.com: Pets Alive is really working hard on two projects right now. The first step is a TRAP NEUTER RELEASE project (TNR) for both Westchester and Middletown…Another project we are working hard on is our Animal Hospice program. Click here to read the full story
“The Daily Dilemma Facing Animal Shelters”
By TBO.com: According to director John Malley, Pasco Animal Services manager, the rescues have played an important role in helping the shelter dramatically improve its live release rate over the past 12 months from 19 percent to 55 percent. But rescues are mostly breed specific. Click here to read the full story
“Puppy e-Mills”
By Articles.ChicagoTribune.com: Like any business, commercial breeders make money by keeping costs as low as possible. Dogs are breeding stock, not pets. They’re kept in close quarters, given little rest between litters and often euthanized when their prime reproductive years are past. Click here to read the full story
“Humane Society Accuses American Kennel Club of Protecting Puppy Mills”
By ABCNews.Go.Com: The American Kennel Club is thwarting efforts to prevent animal cruelty by blocking laws that would crack down on so-called ‘puppy-mills,’ and is also blocking a new federal law that would greatly expand inspections of breeders who sell dogs over the internet. Click here to read the full story
“USDA Proposes New Rule to Regulate Internet Dog Dealers”
By Examiner.com: The internet, as helpful as it has been for rescuing animals with sites like AdoptAPet.com, has become a stealth shield for unlicensed breeders looking to make a buck. Click here to read the full story
“Money Tips for Caring Pet Owners’ Helps Stretch the Vet-Care Dollar While Ensuring a Pet’s Continued Good Health”
By the American Veterinary Medical Association, HeraldOnline.com: Protecting the health of your pet can still be done by employing cost-savings tips like making regular veterinary visits for preventative care. Click here to read the full story
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