Retired racehorses often begin “second careers” in other sports, as studs/broodmares or as therapeutic pets. At the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit at Keeneland June 28, 2010, speakers stressed the need for racehorses to be treated well in order for them to have the ability to start a second career. If pushed too […]
2013 The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)has adopted a new ruling when passed by Congress with regard to puppy mills. It closes a loophole in the Federal Animal Welfare Act regulation that exempts Internet sellers. Up until now, the Act regulated breeders selling to pet shops but did not regulate breeders selling directly to […]
Friends of Animals (FoA) is holding a run for New York City’s cats and dogs . It is the Brooklyn Half Marathon and will be held on May 19th. FoA hopes to raise funds to help them continue their lifesaving efforts for animals and subsidize their low-cost spay/neuter program in the New York Metropolitan area. […]
