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Michigan Becomes The Nation’s Second ‘No-Kill’ Shelter State

The state of Michigan has officially been recognized as the second no-kill shelter state in the nation, following Delaware who was formally...

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Is Your Dog Microchipped? August 15 is ‘Check the Chip’ Day!

National Check the Chip Day, observed annually on August 15, reminds pet owners to check and update the microchip registration information on...

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Delaware Recognized as First and Only No-Kill Shelter State

The dog-loving state of Delaware was officially recognized as the first – and only – no-kill shelter state in the nation. In...

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New Colorado Law Bans Abusers from Owning Pets

Sharing your heart and home with pets is a privilege. Now, since Colorado governor Jared Polis signed a new bill into law...

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It’s the Law! Indianapolis Dogs Must Come Inside When Temps Reach 90-Degrees

As Indiana residents brace for heat waves bringing scorching summer temperatures and heat indexes over 100-degree Fahrenheit, pet parents are being warned...

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Activists Rescue 62 Dogs from Yulin Slaughterhouse

BEIJING—Chinese animal activists have released distressing images from inside a filthy, backstreet dog slaughterhouse in Yulin, China just days ahead of the...

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The Dogs of Chernobyl

Many people think of Chernobyl as a post-apocalyptic wasteland, but there are thousands of workers at the nuclear power plant every day...

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Would You Send a Quick Email to Save Hundreds of Dogs? This Dog Rescue Needs Your Help Today!

Animal lovers are often asked to use their voice to speak up for animals that can’t speak for themselves. This is one...

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It’s Life or Death for a Puppy in the Middle East

May is Military Appreciation Month. What better way to wrap up the month, then by helping our heroes overseas? Morale can be...

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Colorado Bans Animal Abusers From Owning Pets

Newly signed legislation in Colorado bans convicted animal abusers in the state from owning any pets for up to five years. Colorado...

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US Soldier Fights to Bring Puppy Dragged by Rope Out of War-Torn Afghanistan

A US Soldier stationed in Afghanistan is desperately hoping to bring a puppy he bonded with after rescuing her from abuse. NESCONSET,...

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Ohio Names ‘Shelter Pets’ as the Official State Pet

In an effort to raise public awareness for the thousands of homeless pets in shelters across the state, Ohio passed legislation naming...

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For K9 Veterans Day, National WWII Museum Raises American Flag the Way Dogs See It

In honor of K9 Veterans Day, an American flag, created in colors visible to dogs, was raised to celebrate the more than...

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Giving Wisely: Five of The Most Effective Animal Charities

People often want to give to charities, but are worried their donation isn’t going directly to the cause. To help you with...

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Alberta Votes to Ban Ear Cropping, Tail Docking, Debarking, Declawing and More

Animal lovers in Alberta, Canada, will be thrilled with this monumental news! The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) recently passed two resolutions that...

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Proposed Bill Would Make Animal Cruelty a Federal Felony

Two congressmen from Florida say existing laws don’t do enough to protect animals and are sponsoring a bill that, if passed, would...

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Atlanta Bans Sale of Retail Pet Store Puppies, Kittens

In an effort to target puppy mills, backyard breeders, and to reduce the vast number of animals euthanized in Atlanta shelters every...

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Florida Voters Overwhelmingly Pass Greyhound Racing Ban

On November 6, an overwhelming majority of Floridians voted yes on Amendment 13, effectively ending commercial Greyhound racing in the state. Florida...