Animal Advocates Archives - Page 6 of 14

VIDEO: Dog Survives NC Floods Huddled on Floating Sofa for a Week

A courageous little dog survived an entire week stranded, alone and confused, by huddling on a floating sofa as floodwaters rose inside...

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Charges Dropped Against Woman That Opened Makeshift Shelter During Hurricane Florence

Charges have been dropped against a North Carolina woman who was arrested for opening a makeshift animal shelter during Hurricane Florence. North Carolina animal...

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Thousands of Pets Impacted By Florence Receive Life-Saving Medical Supplies

A massive donation of critical veterinary health supplies was sent to those in the wake of hurricane Florence to help thousands of...

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Every Three Days, A Dog Dies at a Florida Greyhound Racetrack

On average, a dog dies every three days at a Florida Greyhound racetrack. This November, Florida voters will have an historic opportunity...

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New York State Makes it Illegal to Lease a New Dog or Cat

It will soon be illegal to finance the purchase of dogs, cats or other companion animals through lease-to-own programs in New York...

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Good Samaritan Arrested After Helping 27 Dogs & Cats Survive Hurricane Florence

As they say, no good deed goes unpunished. The adage couldn’t be more true for a North Carolina animal lover and good...

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Butterflies in the Rain: How One Special Dog Taught Me About Love & Loss

The following true story originally appeared in In Dogs We Trust: Stories of Unconditional Love, Inspiration, and Sacrifice. Butterflies in the Rain,...

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Trucker Drives School Bus Into Floods to Rescue Dogs & Cats Left Behind

A dog-loving truck driver bought an old yellow school bus, wrote Emergency Animal Rescue Shelter on the side, and headed straight into...

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U.S. Bans Slaughter, Sale, and Possession of Dogs and Cats for Consumption

On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that officially makes it illegal to knowingly slaughter, ship, transport, move, deliver,...

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$20,000 in Food, Supplies Stolen from Ohio Dog Rescue

An Ohio rescue organization that provides dog food and supplies to shelters around the country was devastated when more than $20,000 in...

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Hooray! California Bans All Beauty Products Tested on Animals

California is taking a stand against animal testing, banning all beauty products – from deodorant to cosmetics and lotions – that have...

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Electronic Shock Collars to be Banned in England

Electronic shock collars for dogs and cats will now be banned in England, government officials confirmed. They go by many names: e-collar,...

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Disabled Veteran Helps Stray Dogs While Keeping Kids Out of Gangs

A disabled veteran in the Atlanta area started an incredible program that keeps the kids in her neighborhood away from gangs and teaches...

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VICTORY! Indonesian Government Pledges to End Dog & Cat Meat Trade

At a meeting between Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture and the Dog Meat-Free Indonesia coalition, government officials pledged to end the country’s horrific...

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Army Soldier on Important Mission to Bring Dog Back from Middle East

While U.S. Army missions may be the stuff of top secret details, there is no hiding what is going on with the...

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Could The Incredible, Inspirational Addie Be Your Newest Family Member?

A stray dog found literally crawling the streets of Arizona has made an incredible transformation making her an inspiration to everyone she...

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Yulin 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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Join 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...