The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has deployed a team of disaster response experts to assist the state of Louisiana in pre- and post-storm evacuation and sheltering in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav. Louisiana state officials have declared a pre-storm Stat... [more]
Pet lovers at North Shore Animal League America acknowledge that the actual birth dates of most rescue dogs are unknown. To give these wonderful animals their much deserved recognition, the Animal League will be declaring the first day of the eighth month of 2008 (August 1) as DOGust the First, a un... [more]
With all the concerns about what's in our food and our water, many of us are paying even more attention these days to what we are giving our pets. You can't blame pet owners for taking a few precautions. After all, pet food recalls raised concerns about chemical contamination; even treats have been... [more]
Looking for a cat or dog but can't make a long-term commitment? The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is sending an urgent appeal to New Yorkers for volunteer foster homes for adult cats and senior dogs as part of its annual summer “Kitty Camp” and “Golden Oldie... [more]
Animal lovers of all ages have been flocking to ANIMAL PLANET EXPO, now in its 11th year, to celebrate and support the connection between people and animals. The award winning traveling summer tour has entertained, educated and inspired over one million people; stopping in cities all across the coun... [more]
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today responded to recent news reports surrounding Helena-West Helena, Ark., Mayor James Valley's involvement in the release of stray dogs to a nearby national forest due to inadequate shelter space. “Lack of resources is n... [more]
Dogs Deserve Better, a nonprofit working to bring dogs into the home and family, has finalized plans for it's Chain Off 2008: Unchain our World Event, which will take place between June 27th and July 7th, 2007. Chain Off has been held annually around the 4th of July since 2003, highlighting the real... [more]