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The ASPCA advises that double-decked trailers are dangerous and inhumane when used to transport horses. Double-decker trailers can be used to transport short-necked livestock such as cattle. Horses are taller, with larger heads and longer necks and require more headroom which these trailers simply don’t provide. If horses attempt to stand upright, their unstable footing […]

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill #108 – Nitro’s Law. In 2008, Nitro was one of 7 dogs starved to death under the care of kennel owner, Steve Croley, at the High Caliber K-9 kennel in Youngstown, Ohio. Among 19 dogs found on the property, 7 emaciated bodies were found, including Nitro. […]

It will be a “dog day afternoon” – and morning – as for the first time ever, the America’s Family Pet Expo opens its’ doors to man’s best friend. For one day only, on Friday, April 20th from 10am to 6pm, dogs will be allowed inside designated locations of the expo area. “We’re thrilled that […]

If you had to pick between a dog or a child what would you decide to bring into your family? Read this quick study and tell USA Today what you think. People who responded to a survey run by Flexcin International, which operates the FlexPet Shelter Program to assist the adoption of older dogs, said […]

On Friday, October 7th, 2011, Governor Jerry Brown of California signed legislation banning the sale and possession of shark fins in the Golden State. Defenders of the cruel activity of shark fin fishing claim that as it is mainly Chinese-Americans who consume shark fin soup, that the legislation is racist. Most Chinese-Americans support the actions […]

Pets in the Classroom, an educational grants program supporting responsible pet care in today’s youth, has provided funding to acquire 10 aquariums for the classrooms of Green Chimneys, a nationally renowned, non-profit organization that helps children with emotional, behavioral, social and learning challenges with the aid of animals. Sponsored by the Pet Care Trust, the […]

I came across this website and thought it would be a good one to share here. The AnimalShelter.org web site was created in an effort to place homeless animals throughout the United States. These animals are often located in one of thousands of animal shelters and rescue’s throughout the Country which offer a temporary placement […]

We’ve all been following the news of the terrible weather hitting the country – tornadoes, floods, violent storms. Our hearts go out to all those who have experienced terrible losses. We hope this story of a miracle dog lifts your spirits and gives you faith in the future. It happened in Alabama. On April 27th, […]

May of 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland, twins Travers and Tremayne Johnson, now 19, doused a pit bull with gasoline and set her on fire. She was rescued and treated by the rescue workers, but was so severely injured that she had to be humanely euthanized a few days later. The resulting conclusion of the trial […]

Dr. Patty Khuly on her blog, Fully Vetted, informs us that lately heartworm medications might not be as effective as necessary. The heartworm parasite is transmitted to dogs and cats through the bite of the mosquito. Cats have greater immunity against the heartworm parasite which prefers dogs. Dr. Khuly tells us that veterinarians recommend monthly […]