Animal Advocates
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3.5KYulin Horrors Exposed as Rescuers Save 135 Dogs from Slaughter
Horrifying images from inside a Yulin dog slaughterhouse have been released by Humane Society International, revealing the first disturbing glimpses of preparations...
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6.2K2Join in the Fight to End Indonesia’s Horrific Dog Meat Trade
More than 90 celebrities, including Pierce Brosnan, Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres, Dame Judi Dench, Cameron Diaz, Ricky Gervais, Tyrese Gibson, Chelsea Handler, Ricky...
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2.1KInnovation Showdown Awards $350,000 to Launch Ideas to Save More Animals
Earlier this year, we announced the launch of the 2018 Innovation Showdown, “the Shark Tank of Animal Welfare.” Originally created in 2017 by...
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6.5K13The Real Truth About Pit Bulls
Pit Bulls are very strong, that’s true. But that’s not a crime. That doesn’t negate how sweet and lovable they are. We...
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4.9KRescued From a Burn Pit, Soldier Fights to Bring Dog Home With Him
May is National Military Appreciation Month, making it a great time to do something for those who help protect the nation. There’s...
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24.8K5UPDATE: Cooper is Saved! Family Dog Faces Death After Relentless Harassment
Originally published April 27, Updated May 1, 2018 After an emergency campaign was launched to save a dog’s life in Florida. Cooper,...
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3.9KMaryland 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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5.3KPet 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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2.9KElectric 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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3.9K1Senior 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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3.6K1China 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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2.2KDo 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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9.4KThe 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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2.9KBaltimore 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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55.3K14Michigan 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,...
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19.1K20Tampa Becomes First-in-Nation to Pass Groundbreaking Dog Training Ordinance
Hillsborough County commissioners today voted 5-to-2 in favor of a groundbreaking ordinance that regulates the dog training industry in the county. This...
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11.2K4Texas A&M Researchers Breed Golden Retrievers with Muscular Dystrophy in Research Lab
Along with nearly 250,000 supporters so far, two Texas A&M students are petitioning their university to end the cruel and useless laboratory...
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8.0KShelter Sorts Dogs into Hogwarts Houses to Help Them Get Adopted
When a Florida shelter noticed potential adopters looking to adopt dogs by breed instead of based on their personalities, they took a...
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30.2K11California Bill Bans Retail Sale of Non-Rescue Dogs & Cats Across Entire State
It’s official! California Governor Jerry Brown signed a groundbreaking bill that, lawmakers hope, will finally put an end to the cruel practice...
