News by subject: ANW

SAS INNOVATE -- As an organization dedicated to responsible innovation and using technology to ignite positive change, SAS will apply crowd-driven artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to help protect endangered sea turtles. Similar to...

The duBreton organic fresh pork cuts are now available in more Whole Foods Market stores across the United States. Around 275 new outlets are added to an already extensive list of locations, offering American consumers quality meat raised to the...

Neogen® Corporation announced today that it has launched two new assays for the detection of natural toxins, Reveal® Q+ for DON EndPoint and Reveal Q+ for Aflatoxin EndPoint. The Reveal Q+ EndPoint assays are easy-to-use quantitative lateral flow...

On May 13th, national nonprofit organization Petco Love joins forces with Dogs Playing for Life and BOBS from Skecherstm to launch a National Playgroup Rockstars Adoption event at more than 30 animal shelters around the country to showcase social...

Mere weeks away from opening for another season, there are reports that more animals have died at Marineland. "It's deeply disturbing...

As inflation pushes prices higher, many families across the country are struggling to afford veterinary care, food and supplies for their beloved pets. Nowhere is this more acute than for families who were already experiencing systemic poverty....

As pet parents and pet lovers across the country celebrate National Pet Month in May, Mars, Incorporated, home to some of the most-loved brands for people and pets including...

The largest greyhound protection group in the world announced it will fly an airplane banner advertisement over the 149th Kentucky Derby, to inform the public that gambling operator Churchill Downs, and its online betting service, TwinSpires, is the...

Nonprofit PetSmart Charities®, the leading funder of animal welfare in the U.S., has partnered with Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort and PetSmart to shine a light on an important cause: uniting adoptable pets with loving homes to help relieve...

Morris Animal Foundation, a leader in advancing animal health, kicked off its 10th annual Stop Cancer Furever campaign on May 1. Petco Love and Blue Buffalo are generously providing a dollar-for-dollar match for all gifts up to $100,000. The...

To celebrate National Pet Month, Impact Dog Crates has launched a new charitable initiative to provide safety, shelter, and security for every pup by donating $250,000 in crates to animal welfare organizations across the country. Through launching...

The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is today announcing that its animal behavior education program has attracted nearly 30,000 enrollments as it celebrates the five-year...

When many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, they do it with tequila, tacos and guacamole, that tasty Mexican treat made from the fruit of the avocado tree. What they may not know, however, is that both the delicious fruit and the plant's leaves are...

NEW! Pet Tunes Pro is a multi-sensory speaker that calms dogs and cats with Pet Acoustics® science-based music, light, colors, and nature sounds. Proven through biometric studies, Pet Acoustics@ proprietary sound design relieves pet stress for...

Fast Company announced its 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards today and out of 2,200 entries, Organic Valley's innovative carbon insetting program earned recognition as a finalist and received two honorable mentions. An in-depth look at the awarded...

Emergency and critical care including respiratory emergencies in dogs and stabilizing and treating an exotic animal experiencing trauma are among the areas of veterinary medicine veterinary professionals from around the world will learn and master...

Petco Love knows pets are love. Today the national nonprofit, in partnership with Blue Buffalo, is returning the love by continuing to raise awareness about pet cancer and supporting pets fighting the disease. Pet cancer impacts millions of pets...

Following the biggest night in fashion, Fresh Step® is transforming adoptable cats into style icons through the magic of artificial intelligence (AI). The brand's 'Adoption Gala' campaign takes inspiration from the red-carpet and transforms them into...

The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs, marks Pet Cancer Awareness Month each May to highlight the impact of its funded canine cancer research. Already in 2023, CHF has awarded...

On May 4, animal advocates celebrate International Respect for Chickens Day. Launched by United Poultry Concerns in 2005, International Respect for Chickens Day celebrates chickens throughout the world and protests their suffering and abuse in...

North Shore Animal League America is enlisting more than 2,000 shelter and rescue partners, with thousands of available dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens ? of all ages, breeds, and sizes - as they kick off their 29th annual Global Pet Adoptathon®- in...

We're thrilled to announce that our baby rhino has finally been named! Born on April 2, Otto Lang was named in honor of Safari West founder Peter Lang's father. After receiving several name suggestions from our staff and visitors, the name Otto was...

Many within the fashion industry have come to stand in solidarity with Dillard's department store and are asking the company to remain steadfast in their opposition to going free from carrying leather, wool, fur, and cashmere items despite recent...

Scenthound, the nation's first and only wellness-based routine dog care concept with locations across the U.S., has been recognized with two prestigious Stevie Awards in the 21st Annual American Business Awards. The company won a gold Stevie for...

The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) meets twice a year to review the status of wildlife species that have been identified as potentially being at risk of extinction from Canada, as they are mandated to do under the...

Mondou is launching its sixth annual Mondou Mondon for the Shelters fundraising campaign throughout its 85 stores and online. The Quebec company has set up this major fundraising campaign to support animal shelters struggling to stay afloat. April 27...

Southern Resident killer whales are icons of Canada's Pacific coast, and culturally significant to Indigenous Peoples and coastal communities in British Columbia. The Government of Canada continues to take strong action to protect and restore their...

The scientists and pet experts at Purina are seeking grant proposals from  researchers interested in studying the unique and powerful bond between pets and people. The bi-annual Purina Sponsorship for Human-Animal Bond studies program provides up to...

On May 24, 2023, at approximately 7:00 a.m. Eastern, Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. , a complete partner in pet health and wellness, will release its first quarter 2023 earnings results....

Today Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Manatee Rehabilitation Center, commemorating a milestone for the aquarium. The new center will allow CMA to accept the influx of manatees in need of restorative care. CMA...

Covetrus®, a global leader in animal-health technology and services, today announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art distribution center in Ocala, Fla., that will provide veterinarians with access to more than 5,000 product offerings used to...

Toronto Cat Rescue, a leading animal rescue non-profit, is responding to the rescue of 135 cats from one home. Working with one of our rescue partners, the cats were discovered living in overcrowded conditions and in need of immediate medical...

The Indianapolis Zoological Society announced a bold grant program to reverse the decline of an animal species heading toward extinction. The Indianapolis Zoo Saving Species Challenge will award a $1 million grant to one organization that can develop...

On Earth Day, April 22, 1998, Walt Disney World Resort invited guests to discover a one-of-a-kind theme park where they could be inspired by the magic of the natural world. The opening of Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park introduced a whole new way...

Medgene, a South Dakota-based animal health company, will be conducting a study to test a vaccine produced by its USDA-approved platform technology against a variant of avian influenza....

According to Shelter Animal Count, more than 90,000 dogs and cats entered shelters than left last year and the number of animals entering shelters has continued to increase since 2020, with large breed dogs representing the majority of intakes.1...

Heska Corporation , a leading global provider of advanced veterinary diagnostic and specialty solutions, announces its 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The virtual event is scheduled for 9 a.m. MT / 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 3, 2023....

From scientists working to protect polar bears in the high Arctic, sloths across Amazonia and Galápagos tortoises in the Pacific Islands, to cutting-edge reintroduction programs to save endangered rhinos on the savannas and burrowing owls in the...

Conservation charity, the African Conservation Foundation, launches a brand new NFT Project on Earth Day to raise $1.2 Million to save the world's rarest great ape. The collection includes a one-million-dollar NFT and also offers 5 free expeditions...

The nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) ? the nation's leading...

Gryphon Investors ("Gryphon"), a leading middle-market private equity firm, today announced that it has acquired Vetnique Labs ("Vetnique" or the "Company"). In partnership with founder and CEO James Bascharon DVM, who will remain in his current role...

The veterinary industry can anticipate exciting new breakthroughs in the frontier of pet microbiome health thanks to a new partnership between Nestlé Purina PetCare Global Research and the Gastrointestinal Laboratory at Texas A&M University's School...

When was the last time you saw an old cow, pig, or chicken? Most consumers have never seen these livestock reach maturity because, in...

What: The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by issuing a pane of stamps featuring 20 photos of different endangered animals. The first-day-of-issue event for the Endangered Species Forever...

Earlier this year, the America's Favorite Pettm ('AFP') Competition set out on its fourth annual pursuit to find the most cherished cat and dog in the country, and the winner and donation results are officially...

Plant-based pet food pioneer PawCo Foods partners with leading animal rights organization PETA. Since launching its proprietary...

University Products LLC, a Louisiana-based company, is warning cattle ranchers and beef producers about the adverse breeding outcomes associated with acute anaplasmosis infections. A new study reveals that the endemic tick-borne disease reduces...

Dolphin Discovery Puerto Aventuras, a member of The Dolphin Company family, the world's leading dolphin park operator and the number one dolphin company in the world, celebrated its 25th anniversary. During these years, it has managed to transmit its...

Today, American Humane?the country's first national animal welfare organization?is officially kicking off the 2023 Hero Dog Awards. It's an annual, nationwide competition that searches for and recognizes America's standout dogs. Winners are often...

Cat lovers will do anything for a kitten. Their charm and adorable mannerisms are hard to resist, and their presence and affection provide benefits for pet parents too. According to a recent survey1 by the SHEBA brand, nearly 80% of Gen Z pet parents...