While a few states have penalty laws for spectators at animal fights, there is no federal law making it a penalty to attend them. Admission fees and wagering on the fights are the fuel that spurs the continuation of dog fighting and cockfighting. There is a bill before Congress, the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, […]
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tells us that the rabies virus can be transmitted to all mammals, humans too. Some mammals are carriers of the rabies virus and are referred to as reservoirs. Commonly, raccoons, foxes, coyotes, skunks and some species of bats are reservoirs but can also be infected by the […]
A particularly fun animal holiday is National Dress Up Your Pet Day, celebrated on January 14. This is a great opportunity to show off your furpal’s great looks and personality. When choosing a costume, safety comes first. Costumes should not have parts that can cause injury or choking. The costume should fit well, not too […]
