August 27, 2008
Animal evacuations from Louisiana
The Gulf Coast is preparing for Hurricane Gustav and animal organizations are in need of funds to help with their evacuations. Please visit the following sites to make a donation:Humane Society of LA, Louisiana SPCA
August 25, 2008
National Katrina Animal Memorial Statue
The Humane Society of Louisiana is hosting observances in New Orleans on the third anniversary of the storm to show their appreciation and honor the animals who perished in this devastating national disaster. Read more
August 8, 2008
Limited Recall of PEDIGREE® Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites
Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of Limited Bags of PEDIGREE® Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites at Albertsons in Southern California and Las Vegas due to Potential Salmonella Contamination Read more
July 9, 2008
Puppy Store Free LA
Best Friends and Last Chance for Animals announced the launch of “A Puppy-Store-Free LA,” the first leg of a national program to stop pet stores from selling puppy mill puppies. Read more
July 3, 2008
Keep Your Pet Safe on July 4th
The 4th of July may be a time for us to celebrate our independence but for our dogs it could be a long, scary night of loud, unfamiliar noises and activity. Fortunately, preventing pet problems on Independence Day is possible by simply planning ahead and taking some basic precautions. Read more
July 2, 2008
Pennsylvania Puppy Mill Reform Bill Scores a Victory!
On June 24, state-level legislation addressing puppy mills took a giant leap forward as the Pennsylvania House Bill 2525 was passed by the House Committee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs. HB 2525 sets higher standards for conditions in Pennsylvania’s commercial kennels. Read more
July 1, 2008
CA Healthy Pets Act, AB 1634, Passes Senate Local Government Committee and is on track for a full vote in the Senate. Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod, worked with AB 1634 author Assembly Member Lloyd Levine to craft an amended bill that was acceptable to a majority of the Committee members. www.cahealthypets.com
June 20, 2008
Today is Bring Your Dog to Work Day!
Let your dog show you how to spend the day “working like a dog”. First celebrated in 1999, Take Your Dog To Work Day was created to celebrate the great companions dogs make and to encourage their adoption from shelters and rescues. The event is meant to encourage employers to experience the value of pets in the workplace for this one special day and to promote pet adoptions. www.takeyourdog.com
June 16, 2008
Puppy-throwing Marine is removed from Corps.
A U.S. Marine videotaped throwing a puppy over a cliff while on patrol in Iraq has been kicked out of the Corps, and a second Marine involved has been disciplined, according to a statement released by the Marines. Read more.
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