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December 2011

December 30, 2011

Two rescue workers in British Columbia charged with stealing pets from yards and rehoming them

I posted today's Friday quote, about rescuing kitties who are simply out for a walk,...

December 28, 2011

Two more recalls of dog food for unacceptable levels of aflatoxin

Aflatoxin strikes again as two dog foods are recalled for higher than acceptable levels of...

December 28, 2011

Snickers the service dog to be reunited with retired police officer

Here's some great news: Snickers is going home! You may remember that just before Christmas,...

December 28, 2011

Cute animal video: Siku, the baby polar bear (video and picture)

Happy Wednesday! We're halfway through the week - probably a vacation week for most of you...

December 22, 2011

Retired cop forced to give up pit bull service dog – do you care about Breed Specific Legislation now?

Folks involved in animal rescue know all about Breed Specific Legislation (BSL), but many average dog owners don't...

December 22, 2011

Drunk driver hits deer, then drives it to hospital

Andrew Caswell may have failed his sobriety test, but let's give him an "A" for...

December 22, 2011

Winner named in 2011 Inspiration in Action contest

Heska Corporation, a leading provider of veterinary diagnostic and specialty products, has announced that, based on total...

December 21, 2011

The real family behind “We Bought A Zoo”

On December 23, the movie "We Bought A Zoo," starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson,...

December 19, 2011

Setting the record straight on Barkworks, puppy mills and the work of CAPS

Last week I told you that back in October, Macerich has banned the sale...

December 18, 2011

Leo, one of the Michael Vick dogs, passes away

When it comes to being the poster pup for resilience, there may be no other...

December 15, 2011

Pet sales banned at malls nationwide; rescue stores begin to replace pet shops

Even though the story broke in October, it's still making the rounds on Facebook - ...

December 14, 2011

Humane Society of United States announces winner of hymn contest (video)

I love that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has launched a faith...

December 14, 2011

Black bear hitches a ride to downtown Vancouver atop a garbage truck (video)

Earlier today I shared with you a story about some juvenile black-tailed deer who hopped...

December 14, 2011

Deer hitch a ride on Alaskan fishing charter (photos)

Photos of these deer hitching a ride on an Alaskan fishing boat are making the...

December 13, 2011

Year-End Study Names 2011’s “Five Best States to be an Animal Abuser” (Where does your state rank?)

The Animal Legal Defense Fund this week released its annual report ranking animal cruelty laws...

December 07, 2011

Cargill recalls River Run and Marksman dry dog food for aflatoxin contamination

Cargill Animal Nutrition today announced a voluntary recall of River Run and Marksman dog food...

December 07, 2011

World’s oldest living dog dies at 26

Pusuke, recognized last year by the Guinness World Records as the oldest living dog in the...

December 06, 2011

Join the Audubon 112th annual Christmas Bird Count

From December 14 through January 5 tens of thousands of volunteers throughout the Americas will take...

December 06, 2011

One lot of Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food recalled

Proctor and Gamble, parent company of Iams, has issued a recall of one lot of...

December 04, 2011

Coke’s white can campaign to help polar bears backfires

White holiday can on the left, Diet Coke can on the right. When Coca Cola...

November 2011

November 29, 2011

Voting is open for the Inspiration in Action contest to inspire projects in veterinary medicine

Heska, a leading provider of veterinary diagnostic and specialty products, today opened voting in the...

November 28, 2011

PETA’s Super Tanooki Skin game a (gross) joke

I'm behind on animal news, what with scarfing down turkey and all this week. Well,...

November 23, 2011

This Thanksgiving, will you eat – or adopt – a turkey?

Tomorrow, on Thanksgiving Day, millions of Americans will slice into a traditional Thanksgiving turkey,...

November 17, 2011

Nowzad Dogs Reunites Servicemen and Women with the Dogs they Befriended while Deployed Over Seas

Imagine for a moment befriending a dog during your most stressful and lonely time, away...

November 17, 2011

Daniel the dog survives gas chamber, gets new home

On October 3, 18 dogs were put into a gas chamber at a shelter in...

November 16, 2011

Image of Jesus on dog’s butt God’s second appearance?

Facebook, where old fads get a second life, has offered up a new photo: an image...

November 15, 2011

Texas court rules owners can sue for sentimental value of dog mistakenly euthanized by shelter

Watch "The People's Court" long enough and you'll hear Judge Milan say that in the...

November 14, 2011

PETA tackles Super Mario and his tanooki (raccoon dog) fur coat

People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has launched a new campaign aimed at...

November 08, 2011

Featured Shelter Pet: Meet Tycoon the Maine Coon

In honor of National Shelter (and Rescue) Appreciation Week, meet Tycoon! He's a Maine Coon...

November 07, 2011

Celebrate National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, November 6-11, 2011

It's National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, that time of the year to acknowledge the invaluable role shelters...