North Bay Couple Convicted of Three Counts Under Ontario SPCA Act

Ontario SPCA May 28, 2013 11:00 ET NORTH BAY, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – May 28, 2013) – On May 24, 2013, Robert Smith and Nancy Deveau of North Bay were convicted of three counts under the Ontario SPCA Act after permitting distress to multiple cats and kittens in their care. The charges included: Failing to comply with the […]

Information Sought Regarding Kitten Set on Fire

The Pennsylvania SPCA is seeking information(Philadelphia — April 25, 2013) The Pennsylvania SPCA is seeking information regarding a kitten found Thursday on the 3100 Block of F Street near McPherson Square Park that appears to have been intentionally set on fire. “The black and white male kitten is approximately 4-5 weeks old and is burned […]

I Need Some Rest Too!

This is one of the best emails I have gotten in a while!Now, this is for my dog friends and my friends who need to smile. An older tired looking dog wandered into my yard. I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was well taken care of. […]

Fleas and Ticks

They are there and hiding!Fleas and ticks are usually hiding in places where they are hard to see and be killed.  It could be indoors or places outside without you ever knowing it. See below for some of their more common hideouts: On other pets and animals Around shrubbery and bushes in your backyard where other infested […]

Years After Katrina, The Humane Societys’ Gulf Coast Efforts Continue

Humane work and disaster planning for animals advance as Katrina anniversary nearsFive years after Hurricane Katrina, The Humane Society of the United States continues to support animal care and welfare efforts in the Gulf Coast states, and to promote disaster preparedness planning that incorporates animals. “The Humane Society of the United States answered the call […]

MIA dog found in Afghanistan after 14 months

Sabi the black labrador is getting a celebrity welcome home. AP– In this photo taken Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, Australian explosive detection dog Sabi is photographed … SYDNEY – A bomb-sniffing dog that disappeared during a fierce battle in Afghanistan between Australian troops and militant fighters has been found and returned to its unit after […]

Poachers Leaving Elephant Orphans

– (CBS) Dame Daphne has been running the elephant orphanage for almost 30 years. She was born and raised in Kenya, and married David Sheldrick, Africa’s leading crusader against poaching. After his death in 1977, Dame Daphne founded the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Help David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Now! . Digg this post Recommend on […]

Animal Abuse And Neglect Prevention

There are many things we can do as a person, a neighbor, a citizen and a community to help in the fight against animal and pet abuse, but right now we do not have a solution as to quickly fixing this problem. This fight will be won slowly and by one person at a time, […]

Breeds Of Animals Affected By Abuse

Different breeds of animals require different handling.Abuse first off, is something that can affect any animal or pet and has no preference as to what breed it picks to affect. Any breed is susceptible and can be a victim of abuse and or, neglect. Abuse is not just limited to a physical action; it can […]

Pet Abuse And Neglect Defined

There are many definitions of pet abuse or neglect and you will find that many people and their interpretation of abuse of animals can be varied and different when compared to others and their view of this subject. Knowing what is considered to be abuse validation of an animal or pet can be more difficult […]