Wayne Pacelle, CEO and President of HSUS informs us that thanks to their efforts, Heinz has committed to efforts to end the use of gestation crates for sows. Heinz Joins the Call to End Gestation Crates Posted: 16 Jul 2012 09:40 AM PDT Today, we’re announcing the decision of yet another major food company to […]
Osteosarcoma (OSA or OS) is a very aggressive bone cancer usually affecting large breed dogs including Golden Retrievers, Rottweilers, Great Danes, St. Bernards, Doberman Pinschers and more. It was more prevalent in older dogs, aged 8 and up, but it has been occurring in younger large breeds as well. The rate of mestastasis to other […]
Pets participated in the Civil War in a number of ways. There were dogs who fought on the front lines, spy dogs, hospital dogs, messenger dogs and prison dogs. Other animals served as mascots for the regiments. Despite orders to the contrary, many soldiers kept pets with them, including dogs, cats, squirrels and raccoons. General […]
