Animal Advocates
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16.9K7‘Snapchat Dog Slayers’ Face Justice Today in Louisiana
Two men known as the “Snapchat Dog Slayers” face trial today in Bastrop, Louisiana, for the horrific killing of a dog posted...
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Dog Deaths Expose Serious Problems at ‘Lucky Dog’ Tampa Pet Resort
Two Florida families are devastated after their beloved dogs died while in the care of South Tampa boarding facility, Lucky Dog Daycare. But, in...
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Power to the Paw! Pennsylvania Passes “Libre’s Law” Animal Cruelty Prevention Bill
Joined by Libre, a pup that suffered unimaginable abuse at the hands of his owners, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed landmark legislation...
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The Dog’s Life You Save May Be Your Own
July is National Pet Fire Safety month and there are plenty of articles detailing actionable steps you can take to help keep...
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UPDATED: European Supermarket Carrefour Caught Selling Dog Meat in China
UPDATE June 20, 2017: Following the investigation and public outcry, Carrefour reached out to us with the following message: Following your article,...
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Tourists Duped Into Eating Dog Meat While Visiting Bali
An undercover investigation revealed tourists being duped into unwittingly eating dog meat while visiting Bali on vacation. The dogs are being captured...
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Asian Dog Meat Trade: An Interview with Marc Ching of the Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation
Marc Ching founded the Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation in Sherman Oaks, California to help rehabilitate, foster, and find forever homes for...
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Update: Chinese Authorities Confirm Yulin Dog Meat Festival is NOT Cancelled
Rumors that dog meat sales would be banned in the run up to this year’s Yulin dog meat festival have been denied...
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Dangerous, Deadly ‘Real Ham Bone’ for Dogs Class Action Settlement Reached
A class action lawsuit against the manufacturer of the “Real Ham Bone” for dogs has reached preliminary approval meaning thousands of dog owners...
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Newly Adopted Dog Dies After 4-Mile Walk to His New Home in Arizona
What should have been the best day of one shelter dog’s life quickly turned tragic after the newly adopted dog dies moments after...
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It’s a Bird… It’s a Cat… It’s a Dog Stuck in a Tree!?
Two off-duty troopers came to the rescue when they found an unexpected animal – a dog – stuck inside a tree trunk,...
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Dog’s Face After Realizing She’s Been Left at the Shelter Will Break Your Heart
The look of pure sadness on one dog’s face after realizing she’s been left at the shelter is a painful reminder of the...
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Locked in a Basement All Her Life, B.B. is Finally Learning How to Be a Dog
After spending her entire life – somewhere between 7 and 10 years – locked inside a tiny wire cage and hidden away...
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Sacramento Law Bans the Sale of Non-Rescue Dogs & Cats From Pet Stores
The city of Sacramento, California voted Tuesday night to amend an ordinance banning the commercial sale of non-rescue dogs, cats and rabbits from...
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Have You Seen This Dog Killer? Police & Devastated Dog Owner Need Your Help
Do you recognize this dog killer? Johnathan Perrigin is wanted in connection with the poisoning death of at least 6 dogs. There is...
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Six Benefits of Fostering a Dog in Need
Looking for a way to help a dog in need? Do you love dogs, but aren’t quite ready for the lifelong commitment...
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Boston Police Officer Rescues Stray Dog Off the Streets
Boston Police officer Muryelle Staco was patrolling the streets when something caught her eye. “I saw what I thought appeared to me as a...
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Proposed Bill Would Require Police Training on Dog Encounters
As the number of police-on-dog shootings continue to rise – studies have estimated that half of all intentional police shots fired are...
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Half of Police Shots Fired Are Aimed At Dogs, Study Says
Why are dogs – our best friends, our companions, our children – such a threat that police shoot dogs every 98 minutes; when...
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BREAKING: Taiwan Makes it Illegal to Eat Dogs & Cats
In a huge step toward improving the country’s animal protection laws, Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan approved an amendment to their Animal Protection Act...
