Pet Adoption: Where Else to Adopt Besides a Shelter?
Most cities and counties have that one go-to animal shelter (often named after the city it’s housed in), where we know, no matter what,...
Harvard Research Center Closes After Death of 4 Monkeys
The death of four monkeys, since 2010 seems, to be enough to force the New England Primate Research Center at Harvard to close its...
Animal Rights Ad Banned By European Court
The image is striking: the long-haired primate locked behind a cage, covered in chains, eyes pleading yet somewhat vacant. This primate looks scared, hungry,...
Stamping Out Illegal Wildlife Trade in China
The illegal wildlife trade suffered a setback recently thanks to a multinational crackdown led by China. The crackdown included Asian and African nations, in...
Humane Society Urges Texas to Say ‘No’ to Shark Fins
Shark fins may become an illegal commodity in the Texas if a recently proposed bill becomes law. The Humane Society of the United States...
2012 State Rankings for Animal Protection Laws
Each year the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) releases a comprehensive report ranking states (and Washington, D.C.), on how well they deal...
Considering a Pet Hedgehog? You May Want to Reconsider
Some people find pet hedgehogs absolutely adorable. So cute, in fact, they’re adding the small mammals to the list of favorite pets. But with...
Thousands of Elephants Lost to Poaching in Gabon
For Africa’s elephants, life in a national park isn’t poacher-free. After a recent head count at Gabon’s Minkebe Park, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)...
Dog’s Birth from Frozen Embryo is Good News for Endangered Animals
The birth of one ordinary dog could open the path to survival for endangered canine species like the American red wolf. Klondike, a nine...
Pet Acupuncture – Is it More Than Just a Bunch of Needles?
Pet owners are known for coming up with creative ways to take care of their pets .. but … pet acupuncture?
Even in 2013, acupuncture...
