Lots of people enjoy boating these days and it’s not unusual to see pets accompanying their humans on the water. Boat shows even have dog competitions. The Seattle Boat Show tests dogs‘ water skills and awards the title “Super Boat Dog” to the winner. Some breeds of dog take naturally to the water: Labrador Retrievers, […]
Tail docking is the artificial removal of an animal’s tail. It is usually only done for cosmetic reasons. Many people think it’s inhumane, so tail docking is illegal in many countries including France, Germany, Greece, Israel and the UK and the Province of New Brunswick in Canada. In New Brunswick, it’s illegal to remove tails […]
Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, is proud to announce the signing of the 1,000th Puppy-Friendly Pet Store. The program was launched by the HSUS in 2008. PetSmart and Petco, the two largest pet retailers, took the lead in shunning the sale of dogs several years ago. Some […]
