The United States Department of Agriculture approved an application for horse slaughter inspections at a plant in Roswell, New Mexico and grant inspections at horse slaughter plants in Missouri and Iowa for Monday, July 1st (2013). The Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) will prohibit the slaughter of horses for human consumption in the U.S. […]
Wayne Pacelle of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) reminds us that the welfare of the feral (or as they are sometimes known, wild) horses and burros on federal lands is a major concern. These animals are rounded up using helicopters and baiting them with water to lure them into a corral. This […]
As our dogs age, we notice physical changes. They may not see or hear as well and have joint problems. But their behavior may also be affected. Here are some signs to be aware of. Behaviors that are repeated over and over could be a sign of obsessive, compulsive disorder or a symptom of anxiety. […]
