Pet ownership is very widespread in Japan. The Japanese keep dogs, cats, goldfish, tropical fish, turtles, ferrets and hamsters. The declining birth rate in Japan may be one reason that pets have become so popular. Many Japanese treat their pets as members of the family. Before the advent of dog food in Japan, Japanese dogs […]
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), a non-profit organization, was founded in 1954. It is the largest animal protection agency in the world with 7 million members. The HSUS is dedicated to seeking a humane society both in the U.S. and worldwide. The HSUS protects animals through investigation, legal action, education, consumer advocacy […]
Wyoming State Legislator Sue Wallis has been trying for years to open horse slaughter plants in the U.S. A group of federal lawmakers supported by the agribusiness lobby succeeded in banning USDA inspection of meat. Wallis says she has plans for horse slaughterhouses in Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon and Washington. However, Valley Meat […]
