News by subject: ANW

The Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) has filed a habeas corpus petition in the San Francisco Superior Court demanding the right to liberty and release to sanctuary of three elephants held...

Who can ignore the wide, eager eyes and wagging tail or purr of an adoring pet sending a strong hint that a treat would hit the spot? Pet owners know those looks are hard to resist and treats are a way to reinforce the bond with their animal...

(Coastal Conservation Association Florida issued the following news release this week.) Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA Florida) ? the state's leading organization dedicated to marine fisheries conservation, education and...

As the pet industry continues experiencing explosive growth, with 63.4M households owning at least one dog ? Salty Dawg Pet Salon, the premium dog grooming brand that challenges people to "Pet Differently," has announced their national franchising...

The nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) ? the nation's leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets...

Home of the Crocodile Hunter, Australia Zoo has today announced its foray into the...

The nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) ? the nation's leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people ? is forecasting high...

The nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) ? the nation's leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people ? is forecasting high...

The nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) ? the nation's leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of...

International wildlife charity Born Free has today released a major new report revealing the true extent of the pain and suffering of elephants held captive in zoos. As a collaboration between Born Free USA and its U.K.-based sister charity Born Free...

While their human counterparts suffered from increased anxiety during the pandemic, new data released today by Fetch by The Dodo pet insurance, a Company that provides the most comprehensive pet insurance coverage and health advice in the market,...

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...

The Gulf Breeze Zoo is excited to announce the recent birth of a male orangutan named Satu born January 20 to mom, Sara, and dad, Louie....

Losing a beloved pet or watching them suffer through an ailment can be a heart-wrenching situation. Pets hold a special place in their human families' lives, and their pet parents often will go to great lengths to prolong their pets' lives and...

Today the national nonprofit organization Petco Love announced its commitment to continue fighting against the number one disease-related cause of death for dogs and cats in the U.S.: pet cancer, which afflicts one in four dogs and one in five...

Rescue and rehabilitation are a vital first step in species preservationDozens of species, including many threatened and endangered animals, have been helped by SeaWorld since 1965 One of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world,...

Pets bring so much to our lives every day, and during National Pet Week (May 1-7), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is providing pet owners with tips and resources to help them return the favor and make sure their pets are living...

Today, HelpPetShelters.com announced the Debra Joseph Diamond Grant Program to support the work of local animal shelters in the United States. Beginning with an initial $100,000, the program will provide multiyear support to help animals...

Camp Bow Wow®, North America's largest pet care franchise, has released its new Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), reporting strong numbers that include record systemwide sales and an industry-beating average annual revenue growth rate....

BACKGROUND:Kick off National Pet Month with a 'woof' and 'meow' on May 2nd with the first-ever Amazon Pet Day, featuring deals from top-rated, pet-approved brands. Whether owners are looking to celebrate their sweet pup with treats and toys, need a...

In honor of National Pet Month in May, Purina is deepening its support of the Purple Leash Project by offering specially marked packaging from several of its flagship brands including Beggin', Tidy Cats, Purina Cat Chow, Beneful, Purina Beyond, and...

The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, marks Pet Cancer Awareness Month this May with over $1.4 million in newly awarded canine cancer research grants. Pet...

CancerCare®, the leading national nonprofit organization providing free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer, and Amie's Place Foundation, a New York not-for-profit corporate foundation, which is dedicated to funding no-fee...

The Bureau of Land Management announced on Thursday that 95 federally protected wild horses died over the previous five days from a respiratory disease likely caused by an equine influenza virus. The deaths have occurred in corrals at the Colorado...

Southern Resident killer whales are icons of Canada's Pacific coast and have important cultural significance for Indigenous Peoples and coastal communities in British Columbia. The Government of Canada continues to take strong action to protect and...

According to the new market research report "Companion Animal Diagnostics Market by Technology (Immunodiagnostic, Clinical Biochemistry, Molecular Diagnostics, Hematology), Application (Clinical Pathology, Bacteriology, Virology), Animal, End User...

American Humane, the country's first national humane organization and the world's largest certifier of animal welfare practices, today announced that Dolphin Connection earned the American Humane Certifiedtm seal,...

How swiftly time sails when you share your life with a dog! It seems they reach their twilight years all too suddenly. In her premier dog parenting book, It's Never Long Enough: A Practical Guide to Caring for Your Geriatric Dog, renowned...

NOAA Fisheries and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced that they have teamed up with DrivenData and HeroX, in collaboration with Wild Me and NASA, to launch the crowdsourcing competition, Where's Whale-do?, to help NOAA...

Today, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) released new data from a national poll conducted by Lake Research Partners that revealed 77 percent of Americans support federal legislation that would end puppy...

The Fort Worth Zoo is thrilled to announce that the Zoo's newest habitat, Elephant Springs, has received a coveted Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement from the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA)....

Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared May 7 through 14 DC's first-ever Veg Restaurant Week, co-chaired by D.C. Shadow Representative Oye Owolewa and Celebrity Chef Spike Mendelsohn. Veg and omni restaurants, ranging from fast casual to some of the...

Mother's Day is one of the busiest floral holidays of the year. Nestled inside many of those beautiful bouquets for mom, however, may be a hidden danger to your feline family members....

Torigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc, a commercial-stage animal health biologics company, today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Vidium Animal Health® to offer veterinarians a full spectrum of services from diagnosis to treatment....

From Maryland to Massachusetts, Wind Power corporations (most of them European-based) gave more than $4.2M to conservation groups since 2018, according to a new report released today by the Save Right Whales Coalition. The coalition is a group of...

Mondou is launching the 5th edition of its Mondou Mondon Campaign for Shelters which will take place from May 28th until June 12th in its 77 stores in Quebec and online at Mondou.com. The Quebec-based, family-run business has also donated $208,000 to...

PetScreening, a first-of-its-kind screening platform that empowers property managers to outsource their pet risk assessment and assistance animal validation processes at no charge, today announced it has partnered with Castle Residential to implement...

A newly signed agreement between Canada and Ontario will do more harm than good for threatened boreal caribou in the province, leading environmental groups say. The agreement, released on Earth Day, ironically encourages the clearing of habitat and...

Celebrating National Kids and Pets Day, nonprofit Petco Love rallied kids across the country together to share their love with shelter pets, reading Kristin Chenoweth's inspiring book "What Will I Do with My Love Today?". Petco Love and Tony and Emmy...

National Rescue Dog Day (NRDD) celebrated on May 20 invites animal lovers to vote for their favorite shelter in its annual nationwide campaign "To the Rescue!", which gives back to 10 well-deserving animal shelters across the country. The public vote...

On April 27, 200 veterinary professionals will meet with senators, representatives, and their staffs to highlight the importance of legislation that will help increase access to veterinary services in rural areas and reduce the spread of diseases...

Pet acquisition rose to an all-time high during the pandemic with an estimated 70% of U.S. households now having a pet family member*. National nonprofit Petco Love launched new technology to ensure people and their beloved pets stay together, and...

The governments of Canada and Ontario have reached an agreement to support the conservation and recovery of boreal caribou in Ontario. The boreal caribou is an iconic species. It is listed as a threatened species under both the federal Species at...

Today, Young Living, the world's leading provider of essential oils, announced it has partnered with Dr. Joseph Wilson, author of "The Bees in Your Backyard: A Guide to North America's Bees," on a critical research initiative to learn more about...

Seva.Love, co-founded by well-being icon, Deepak Chopra, MD, and social impact and tech entrepreneur, Poonacha Machaiah, come together with Seva.Love's NFT artist, WhIsBe, world-renowned wildlife photographer and filmmaker, Hamid Sardar, and...

Alley Cat Allies President and Founder Becky Robinson praised Maryland for banning the declawing of cats through a bill supported by a bi-partisan group of legislators and signed into law today by Governor Larry Hogan. The law takes effect October 1,...

McDonald's Corporation today issued the following statement in response to Carl Icahn:  McDonald's cares about the health and welfare of the animals in our supply chain and has long led the industry with our animal welfare commitments. Our...

The Paw Project ? the leading animal protection nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about the inhumane and crippling effects of cat declawing and advocating for anti-declaw legislation ? proudly announces that the inhumane practice of...

As a recognized leader in conservation, Parks Canada has made lasting contributions to wildlife conservation for over a century, including the recovery of species at risk such as the wood bison....

Get the rabies antibody test done early before moving with pets to destinations that require the FAVN-OIE test result before entry. Turnaround time for rabies antibody tests is now four to six weeks, according to...