April 2022

Cape Town finds itself in the middle of a heated clash over the management of baboon troops.The council has run an urban baboon management program for over a decade.It looks like the program will be coming to an end in just over 12…

Southwest Florida has a plethora of opportunities to volunteer with environmental attractions, whether it's a retiree with lots of time and a bunch of skills to offer or a high schooler with little…

Centerpoint Recovery Center and the McCracken County Humane Society have…

MONTPELIER, Vermont (WCAX) — Making public policy fair for all citizens is the goal of an environmental justice bill nearing the finish line at the Statehouse.Vermont is home to some 7,000 mobile homes, many with decades-old drinking water…

Protections for animals were strengthened today as laws banning the use of cruel glue traps and introducing fines for people who fail to provide appropriate levels of care to their pets, zoo animals and livestock have become law. The Glue…

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (April 27, 2022) Kylie Sinclair is a three-year member of the Rockwall Heath Highsteppers, competing this year as a line instructor and Forever Girl. Kylie is the daughter of Becky and Greg Sinclair, and the sister of…

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I grew up in Santa Ana as a first generation American born to immigrant parents from Mexico. I attended schools in Santa Ana and after graduating from Cal State Fullerton, I went on to graduate school at Cal State Long Beach where…

Four days into a coronavirus lockdown in her Shanghai neighborhood, Ding Tingting began to worry about the elderly man who lived alone in the apartment below her. She knocked on his door and found that his food supply was running low and…

Tags: Campus Life, Community Service & Leadership, Homepage, students Drew Action fellows solve big problems Freshmen showcase plans, actions and approaches to critical issues at annual Town Hall event…

Over the weekend, the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) rescued 19 dogs from an unlicensed breeder in Urbana.Conducted in coordination with the Missouri Department of Agriculture and the Missouri Attorney General's…

Why 'Autism Diaries' is advocating for more support for parents of an autistic child Mai Al-Dahan, founder of "Autism Diaries". Courtesy of Mai Al-Dahan From long hours of!--hide-title-->…

In our current political climate, I would not go so far as to assume…

East Texas Literacy Council, a non-profit organization based in Longview, has an immediate need for a…

Many dogs were kept in kennels that didn't relieve piles of feces and seemed happy to get attention when seized, officials said in a news release. (Utah County Sheriff's Office). Authorities seized 83 dogs in "deplorable" living…

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French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has pledged to regulate animal slaughter if she wins future polls against incumbent President Emmanuel Macron. The far-right leader advocated the move, saying it would reduce animal…

Posted on April 21, 2022 It's National Volunteer Week, and at the City of Fort Worth, we value volunteers and their commitment to fulfilling the…

"We are calling for the release of the beagles that we know are suffering in the lab today..." Tweet that Since August 2021 for March 2022, an undercover investigator was employed at the facility and assigned to work on more than 70…

For immediate release:April 20, 2022Contact:Moira Collie 202-483-7382 denver – Because Starbucks accepted that animal-friendly vegan milks are better for the planet but insists on charging them extra, PETA supporters will congregate outside…

Rise and Shine, Colorado Springs! It's Wednesday, so let's start with everything you need to know about what's happening in town today. First, today's weather forecast: Rather cloudy and warm. High: 75 Low: 44. Here are the top three…

When Roberta Weiss and her husband Tezcan floor moved to Palm Beach, they were surprised to see a large dog sitting in the hallway of their new condo. They were even more surprised when they learned that this dog, belonging to their…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) – Medical marijuana advocates left Frankfort empty-handed and disappointed this year.Despite growing public support for medical marijuana in Kentucky, the bill to legalize it stalled and died in the Senate."It's…

On a secluded stretch of land on the banks of the Jhelum River in Srinagar, a baby donkey stands in a paddock eating straw. He was cared for by staff at the first – and only – animal rescue center in Indian-administered Kashmir.A few weeks…

By Jon DunbarUrban renewal often leads to increased animal abandonment, but an ongoing development project in Incheon, west of Seoul, could lead to an animal welfare crisis. Demolition continues in the Jeondogwan (Missionary)…

MURCHISON, Texas (KLTV) – An East Texas nonprofit horse rescue ranch held its ninth annual air show with Saturday's Wings Over Pegasus event in Murchison.The event included performances, an Easter egg hunt, painting, airplane rides and…

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) — The medical cannabis market is thriving in Virginia, while the future of recreational cannabis, including hemp, is murkier.Cannabis advocates and smokers are disappointed after a 2022 General Assembly session that saw…

PARIS (AP) — As she cooks lunch and talks politics, Sarah Gutmann has a bad feeling — of future French President Marine Le Pen invading the privacy of her home and meddling with her Jewish faith and plates of kosher…

Hello people of Austin! It's me again, Gabriela Couvillion, your host from the Austin Daily. First, today's weather forecast: A storm around the afternoon High: 88 Low: 67. Here are today's top stories in Austin: In March, business…

Dumbarton Animal Rescue Center has opened its reception area to the public for the first time in two years. The Scottish SPCA now welcomes visitors to its receptions, which are open from 1pm to 4pm daily. Members of the public will be able!-->…

A mass shooting on a New York train killed 10 people on Tuesday.New York City Mayor Eric Adams doubled down on his call for increased NYPD presence in subways.Proponents argue that the strategy doesn't get to the heart of the…

Thanks to new legislation, animals will soon be recognized as “sentient beings” in UK law. Sensitivity is not defined in the new Animal Welfare (Sensitivity) Bill, but it is generally understood as the ability to feel. Why, you might…

SAN DIEGO- About once a week, North County veterinarian Kwane Stewart visits San Diego's East Village to do his rounds, serving the community of dogs, cats, rats and birds that are the precious pets of the downtown homeless community.Some…

SOUTHAMPTON, NY - Eight dogs arrived in the East End recently after death threats from a Mexican drug cartel.The Southampton Animal Shelter said it took in four of the dogs – two went to Kent Animal Shelter in Calverton and two, to Bideawee…

Public health advocates are calling on Congress to expand a waiver program that was implemented at the start of the coronavirus pandemic to provide free meals to college students, including millions…

Philosopher Peter Singer at Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, New York.Derek GoodwinPeter Singer is the man who convinced half the planet that animals feel pain, the philosopher who pushed parliaments to legislate on animal welfare, the…

This week, the Vicksburg Post Volunteer of the Week is Kate Hanes, who volunteers at the City of Vicksburg Animal Shelter.. The City of Vicksburg Animal Shelter houses unwanted or stray animals while helping them find their…

Dr. Emily Hays, left, Lisa Petri, president of the Colorado Animal Welfare League, and Hays' dog Bunny stand in the operating room at the CAWL Spay and Spay Clinic at 710 E. College Boulevard after a day of operations Thursday.!-->…

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A retired special education teacher turned environmental justice advocate will receive what the University of Notre Dame describes as the oldest and most prestigious honor for American Catholics.The university will…

The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a significant challenge to a terrible, regressive California animal rights law that violates the US Constitution, fairness and common sense. The…

Posted an hour agoProposed bySubaru of America, Inc.CAMDEN, NJ, April 8, 2022 /CSRwire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. has announced that the automaker's popular Subaru Loves Pets exhibit, featuring adoptable pets from local pet organizations,!-->!-->…

Courtesy Next Chapter Pet Rescue A local women-owned nonprofit that rescues cats now has a physical location to help meet more needs.The Next Chapter Pet Rescue recently acquired space in a plaza at 6570 S. Division Ave. in Grand…

WHO NEWS 13 - A struggling state home for Iowans with intellectual and developmental disabilities is about to close. Governor Reynolds made the announcement Thursday, saying the Glenwood Resource Center will permanently close in…

Over the past month or so, the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Shanghai has created a lot of anxiety for the city's residents. Individuals and families have a number…

BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — It's spring, which means it's also puppy and kitten season. According to the Humane Society, puppies and kittens are born at a rate of ten to one over human babies. This can push local animal shelters…

During the Nehemiah Action event, members of the crowd hold signs with the names of victims who lost their lives to gun violence in Richmond, photo by Alessandro Latour Katrina Lee, news editor Around 2,000 people gathered in person…

The Unsung Heroes of Petco Love prove the difference one person can make to create a better world for pets. Tweet that Petco Love and Victoria Stilwell positively traveled across the country to surprise these unsung heroes with a…

Mom dog, 7 puppies rescued from their home in Orlando A boxer mom mix and her puppies are safe and sound at Ziggy's Legacy Rescue in Hernando County, but that wasn't the case just days ago. Orlando police and Orange County Animal…

The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence says the impact of the pandemic on survivors has been severe. They urge lawmakers for more funding. DES MOINES, Iowa— If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic…

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is continuing its overall efforts on safety and health for stray animals and citizens, a debate that surfaced after bystanders were recently attacked by dogs in Turkey. Over the…

Video above: A look at Sunday's headlines West Palm Beach police are investigating the death of a Lake Worth Beach man who died Saturday morning after falling from a ladder while performing electrical work during of…

Purdue's Middle Eastern and North African Student Organizations kicked off National Arab-American Heritage…

It's official! The winner of the Florida Sheriff's Association's first-ever March Madness contest is K9 Junny with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. comfort dog and ambassador, has been with the department for…

Sarah Richardson Support our local animal shelter Hello from SOLAS, and welcome to the next chapter of cats, cats, kittens!As always, SOLAS would like to thank our…

In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet a senior basset hound who may be old and lumpy, but this adorable girl is so easy to love. HONESDALE, Pa. — This is Macie's second time living at the Cartoon Animal Shelter near…

The upcoming end of pandemic-era school meal rules will mean fewer free school meals for children from this summer, advocates warn.With widespread school closures in March 2020, the federal…