News by subject: ANW

Every year in the United States, 3.1 million dogs end up in shelters and at risk of euthanasia through no fault of their own, many of them completely healthy. A staggering 45% of those given to shelters are because of behavior problems. We believe...

PetSmart Charities today announced a granting effort to provide immediate funds that support rescue, relief, response, and recovery efforts of pets affected by the devastating impact of Hurricane Ian. PetSmart Charities has already committed $150,000...

As Hurricane Ian tore through the southwest Florida coast, the storm left Gulf Coast Humane Society (GCHS) with no water and no power and extensive damage including half of a roof blown off,...

Embark Veterinary, Inc., a global leader in dog health and genetics, today announced the launch of its Age Test. A first-of-its-kind product in the dog DNA industry, the Age Test uses a unique Embark-designed algorithm to measure a dog's age. The...

Leading animal welfare and conservation nonprofit Born Free USA has today released a new report exploring the abuse of wild animals on social media titled "Their Lives for Your Likes: The Exploitation of Wild Animals on Social Media."...

Mercy For Animals on Tuesday released a new undercover investigation exposing the cruelty of gestation crates, metal enclosures used to contain mother pigs during their pregnancies. The never-before-seen footage reveals the horror of these crates...

At the request of Lee County Domestic Animal Services, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is on the ground in Fort Myers, Fla. conducting water and land search-and-rescue and supporting local emergency...

A new study published this week in the journal Biology has found an increase in the use of the phrase "shark bite" in reporting by The New York Times about shark "attacks." This information is being released by the author through Chris Pepin-Neff...

Fear Free, LLC is excited to welcome Dr. Kwane Stewart as an advisor in the role of Chief Veterinary Professional Relations Officer. As a graduate from Colorado State...

Nearly 80% of pet parents plan to include their pets in holiday gifting and the majority continue to be more excited about celebrating the season with their pets than other family members including their parents, siblings and in-laws.* This year,...

PetPair, the foster-powered pet adoption marketplace, is excited to announce it has closed a $1.1M pre-seed round for a total of $1.2M raised to date.  The financing round was led by Bling Capital with participation from Expansion Ventures, Divide by...

We are pleased to announce that Provet® has partnered with SentrxTM Animal Care as the exclusive distributor representing the patented crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid BioHAnce® brand of products in in Australia. Effective September 28, 2022 Sentrx...

Los Angeles pet care providers and other organizations are partnering with Los Angeles Animal Services (LAAS), Michelson Found Animals Foundation, and the Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund to provide spay and neuter surgeries to help get shelter pets...

The use of electronic health records (EHR) is trending in the animal hospitals and veterinary clinics market. These offer an efficient way to collect and store electronic health information about a client's pet or livestock. Electronic health records...

Last Chance for Animals (LCA), along with award-winning film writer/director, Dustin Brown, are proud to announce the release of "Super Cow," a short film that sheds light on the millions of animal lives lost every year to the meat and dairy...

As nesting colonies of black-crowned night herons return annually to the developing and the growing City of Oakland, this year, Oakland Zoo formed the official "Heron Rescue Team" (HRT) to rescue fallen fledglings from the trees in the downtown area....

Boehringer Ingelheim, a global leader in veterinary rabies vaccines, has expanded its commitment to help prevent rabies in dogs by donating nearly 100,000 doses of rabies vaccine. The donation is part of the relaunched SHOTS FOR GOOD? program and...

SALT Chamber, the pioneer and industry leader in dry salt therapy products, equipment, concepts, and experiences, has partnered with the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala, Florida, and Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington Kentucky to...

September 28th is recognized as World Rabies Day and GlobalVetLink is excited to announce the timely addition of Equine Rabies Vaccination Certificates to the GlobalVetLink Compliance Assistant platform. This product enhancement provides a simple...

As it continues unprecedented company growth to meet the demand for more flavorful plant-based foods, Wicked Kitchen announces today it has raised $20 million in additional funding, while more than tripling its year-over-year sales growth of 100%...

As the 8th anniversary of Dr. Sophia Yin's death approaches, VIN Foundation, Veterinary Information Network (VIN), and CattleDog Publishing are paying tribute by highlighting her achievements and contributions. Her passion, science-based teachings,...

One of the most important attempts at organic regulation in the last 20 years is facing powerful opposition by a curious opponent: conventional agriculture....

World Animal Protection has released a new investigative report into the state of so-called roadside zoos in Ontario. Nothing New at the Zoo highlights a string of perceived violations which raises significant questions around enforcement of existing...

Millions of people in Florida are under evacuation orders today as Hurricane Ian bears down on the U.S. mainland, and many of them will be evacuating with their pets. Survey the area outside your home to identify sharp objects, contaminated water,...

Dogtopia, the national dog daycare franchise, is wagging its tail proudly today as the company celebrated its 20th anniversary and achievement of a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDStm title for the most photos of dogs sitting uploaded to Instagram in 1 hour....

As disasters escalate in both intensity and frequency fuelling "eco-anxiety" throughout the United States and across the globe, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of animals is a critical way for people to be part of the solution for disaster...

Pet Honesty, a trusted leader in premium pet health products, announced that Steve Chopp has joined the firm as Chief Financial Officer. Pet Honesty is a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners....

The "Pet Daycare and Lodging Market Type and Geography - Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026" has been added to Technavio's offerings. The market size is expected to grow by USD 8.6 billion from 2021 to 2026. In addition, the growth momentum of the...

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is thrilled to share that Rose and Sage, the rescued mountain lions from the Oakland Zoo, have arrived safely to The Living Desert. The juvenile mountain lions made the journey from Oakland to Palm Desert on...

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University Products LLC highlighted a new study by Ohio State University on the prevalence of Anaplasma marginale and associated risk factors in beef cattle from Ohio ? the first such study to report bovine anaplasmosis in Ohio herds. Results showed...

World Gorilla Day originated on Sept. 24, 2017, to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the work of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. It was on that day in 1967 that Dian Fossey set up her two tents and began groundbreaking mountain gorilla research in...

Today, MedVet, a leader in emergency and specialty veterinary healthcare, kicks off its second Shelter Surprise contest. The contest runs from September to early November and will award three deserving...

SeaWorld San Diego proudly celebrates...

Israeli startup BioChange, which has developed a breakthrough technology for tissue regeneration, was able to treat periodontitis (gum recession disease) in canines. The use of BioChange's ReGumTM led to a 100% improvement in...

Today, Helen Woodward Animal Center invites animal-lovers everywhere to participate in the global event for Remember Me Thursday® (RMT), a worldwide pet adoption awareness campaign now in its 10th year. In addition to the actions animal-lovers can...

AnimalBiome, the world's leader in science-backed microbiome testing and restoration products for companion animals, announces the launch of their first annual State of the Guttm report. Based on seven years of testing the gut microbiome of cats and...

To safeguard New Jersey's bald eagle population, Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. , has installed protective devices on electrical equipment in areas near known bald eagle nests in Hamburg Township and near...

For the third consecutive year, over 100 ranger organizations from more than 20 African countries came together for the 2022 Wildlife Ranger Challenge. The Challenge, organized by Tusk in partnership with the Game Rangers' Association of Africa and...

Litigation between Marineland of Canada, Inc. ("Marineland") and Phil Demers has been resolved amicably. The parties have agreed to the termination of their respective claims and counterclaims without costs. Mr Demers acknowledges Marineland's...

Thrive Pet Healthcare, a leading national network of over 350 veterinary hospitals, announces that it has appointed Odis Pirtle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Stephen Hadley, the former CEO of Thrive Pet Healthcare, has been named Executive...

A bid to set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Largest Dog Wedding Ceremony will take place on Sunday, October 2 at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva, IL. Named "Diamonds in the Ruff," the event is sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus, the...

Hill's Pet Nutrition, a global leader in science-led pet nutrition, and a national sponsor of NBCUniversal Local's Clear The Shelters nationwide pet adoption campaign announced that this year's campaign resulted in more than 161,500 cats and dogs...

360 Coverage Pros recently launched a new business owner's policy package specifically suited to meet the unique insurance needs of veterinarians. Now we can also offer a value-add of property coverage and general liability insurance...

A Mercy For Animals-led coalition of 14 animal protection organizations across 26 countries has released the second edition of the International Cage-Free Equity Index. The index categorizes 39 major restaurants, food manufacturers, and retailers...

Today, Mars Petcare surprised six organizations across the U.S. with grants to support their community cat programs, further demonstrating its commitment to its purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. The funds will help support a variety of innovative...

Methuselah Foundation, the original biomedical charity devoted to extending the human health span, announced a $1 million competition to encourage innovation that will enable medicine to move away from unreliable animal testing. Though medicine...

For the sixth year in a row, the VIN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid. The highest level of recognition offered by Candid, the world's largest source of nonprofit information, this seal...

FarmBox Foods LLC is excited to announce the official launch of its Hydroponic Fodder Farm. The company will host a public open house from 3-7 p.m. Sept. 27 at 5389 Plum Ave. in Sedalia, CO. Guided tours of the new indoor farm ? the third product...

Leading independent power producer Soltage today announced the close of a 28 MW solar project which has started construction in Ohio on land owned by the Cincinnati Zoo. Soltage acquired the project from Melink Solar Development, a leader in...