Dairy Farmer in New Zealand Jailed for Dairy Cow Abuse
A New Zealand dairy farmer was sentenced, this month, to two years and one month for what’s being described as “serious animal welfare offenses.”
Dairy...
UK Mandates Microchips to Keep Dogs and Owners Together
Come 2016, lost dogs in the United Kingdom will be a thing of the past. At least, that’s the goal of new legislation that...
New Wyoming Law Bans Undercover Factory Farm Investigations
In 2012, an investigation of a Wyoming factory farm by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) led to convictions for nine of...
Two Major Brands of Dog Treats Recalled
Pet owners are growing concerned over the not-so-safe ingredients that might be present in their dogs’ food. Just recently, Purina and Milo’s Kitchen, two...
Economist Proposes Banning Cats with “Cats to Go” Campaign
Would you give up your cat to protect the environment?
This is a tough question facing New Zealand pet owners this year after economist Gareth...
Newly discovered pet already endangered?
We all want the new thing, the item no one else has. The car. The handbag. The shoes and the gadgets.
But when does this...
Driving Dogs Are Taking Over the World
Imagine driving down the highway, glancing over at the car in the lane next to you and seeing a dog driving the car –...
Google StreetView Cameras Run Over Wild Animals?
You can’t go anywhere these days that hasn’t already been captured by one of the hordes of Google StreetView cameras. This type of infiltration...
Exotic Pet Laws Tightened – Ohio Folks Have to Microchip
A federal judge in Ohio recently sided against owners of exotic pets by requiring these owners to join private associations and to implant microchips...
New Study Looks To Explain Higher Cancer Risk in Golden Retrievers
Golden retrievers are considered by many to be the ideal family dog. According to the American Kennel Club, they are the fourth most popular...
