The RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) launched a fundraising campaign June 27, 2011. Last year the RSPCA rescued close to 160,000 animals from suffering including being trapped, neglected or abused. They receive emergency calls every 30 seconds and respond to about 1,000 incidents daily. The RSPCA inspectors rescue, care for […]
A layup farm is a rehabilitation center for horses recovering from lameness or surgery. After a horse leaves a veterinary hospital, if he is not ready to go home yet, a layup farm can be a good solution. Horses are checked regularly and cared for well. At high-end layup farms, horses might also benefit from […]
With the help of Best Friends Animal Society, West Valley City, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City, passed a council resolution in February to go no-kill. Along with city officials, Best Friends has worked out a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that has passed the council as of June 5th 2012. The mayor of Taylorsville, […]
