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Animal Welfare Legislation News

A Victory – Delaware’s CAPA Act

Thanks to the efforts of the No Kill Advocacy Center, Wilmington, Delaware’s non-profit No Kill shelter, Faithful Friends and groups such as Stray Haven Animal Sanctuary, the Governor of Delaware has signed a progressive law protecting companion animals. The Delaware Companion Animal Protection Act mandates that a shelter must coordinate with rescue groups and if […]
Dog Behavior

Senior Dog Behavioral Changes

As our dogs age, we notice physical changes. They may not see or hear as well and have joint problems. But their behavior may also be affected. Here are some signs to be aware of. Behaviors that are repeated over and over could be a sign of obsessive, compulsive disorder or a symptom of anxiety. […]
Hedgehogs

Hedgehogs Losing Quills

Hedgehogs normally lose their quills (spines) during shedding periods. This is referred to as quilling and usually occurs when hedgehogs are babies and juveniles and large amounts of quills are shed. The first quilling takes place at 2 months old. The baby hedgehog’s fine quills are dropped and the replacement quills are longer and thicker. […]