Animal Advocates
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3.1KMaryland Becomes 2nd State to Ban Retail Store Puppy, Kitten Sales
In an effort to target puppy mills, backyard breeders, and to reduce the vast number of animals euthanized in Maryland shelters every...
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4.6KPet Owners Blame Local Park in Death of at Least 10 Dogs
Pet owners in Pennsylvania’s Springfield Township are blaming a local park’s use of dangerous herbicides in the deaths of at least 10...
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2.0KElectric Shock Collars Set to be Banned in England
In an effort to improve the welfare of animals, “cruel” electric shock collars are set to be banned in England, the government...
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Adopted Dog Surrendered to the Shelter for Being “Too Nice”
Last October, 4-year old Helena was adopted by a family that Fulton County Animal Services hoped would give her the life she...
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2.5K1Senior Dog Finds Happiness After 15 Years on a Chain
After 15 years spent at the end of a chain in his backyard, senior dog Bear is finally living the good life...
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2.8K1China to Begin Teaching Animal Welfare in High School Curriculum
For the first time ever, millions of Chinese high school students will have the opportunity to learn about animal welfare as part...
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1.3KDo You Have an Invention that Could Save Animal’s Lives? You Could Win a $350,000 Investment!
The 2018 Innovation Showdown has been called “the Shark Tank of Animal Welfare,” just launched and invites organizations and companies to compete...
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7.6KThe Best and Worst States for Animal Welfare: Where Does Your State Stand?
With 68% of U.S. residents sharing their hearts and homes with pets, animal welfare is a huge – and growing – concern...
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2.1KBaltimore City Council to Consider Citywide Ban on Retail Puppy, Kitten Sales
The Baltimore City Council will meet this evening to discuss and consider a citywide ban on the sale of puppies and kittens...
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54.0K14Michigan Animal Control Officers to Spend the Night in Freezing Dog Houses
In an attempt to raise awareness and remind pet owners to bring their dogs inside during harsh winter weather, three Saginaw County,...