News by subject: ANW

Once again, the Labrador Retriever took St. Louis's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Lab was also recognized as the #1 pup in Seattle and St. Louis. For over 10...

Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Seattle's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Labrador Retriever was also recognized as the #1 pup in St. Louis, MO and...

This past year, the French Bulldog took San Francisco's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The French Bulldog was also recognized as the #1 pup in Fort Worth, TX and...

Once again, the French Bulldog took Philadelphia's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The French Bulldog was also recognized as the #1 pup in Columbus, OH and West Palm...

Once again, the French Bulldog took New York City's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The French Bulldog was also recognized as the #1 pup in Honolulu, HI and San...

The French Bulldog took Los Angeles' top spot once again in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The French Bulldog was also recognized as the #1 pup in Miami, FL and Columbus, OH....

This past year, the French Bulldog took Detroit's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The French Bulldog was also recognized as the #1 pup in New York City and Atlanta,...

In honor of National Puppy Day (March 23), Wag! surveyed pet parents across the nation, as millions of people are gearing up to return to work over the next few weeks, either full-time or hybrid. As life begins to return to some normalcy and more pet...

The Romanian Red Cross and Humane Society International have launched an unprecedented agreement to get vital pet food into Ukraine to help tackle a worsening animal welfare crisis....

This March Break, World Animal Protection is encouraging Canadians to use their tips to avoid harmful 'animal tourism' activities and instead support wildlife protection efforts whether they're staying home or travelling abroad....

Last Friday, Oakland Zoo welcomed two teenage male Aldabra tortoises needing medical care and a forever home. Both neglected and malnourished these males were confiscated from a roadside zoo in Oklahoma and rescued by Wildcare Foundation in April...

For the past two months, representatives of The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA), the world's largest registry of cats, have been engaged in an rescue operation involving over 40 Havana Brown cats whose breeder-owner perished in a car crash on New...

Responding to urgent relief needs in Ukraine, the American Veterinary Medical Association today announced that its charitable arm, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), will direct a $100,000 donation from Merck Animal Health to help...

North Atlantic right whales are in trouble. As one of the most critically endangered species on the planet, their numbers are reaching a dangerous tipping point; deaths from fishing gear entanglements and ship strikes continue to outpace births, and...

Invisible Fence® Brand, a pioneer in the pet containment industry, announces they are expanding their service area in Pennsylvania for the third time in two years. In 2021, Radio Systems Corporation acquired Invisible Fence of Southern...

As shelters and rescues across the U.S. start adjusting to sweeping changes brought about by the pandemic, three in ten1 report that they are struggling financially, as intakes and shelter stays begin to rise once again. As a result, there's a strong...

A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Feed Phytogenics - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics". The report presents fresh perspectives on...

When Nolan Jenkins took his eight-year-old German Shepherd Duke to work with him maintaining equipment used for natural gas compression, he had no idea that math would send him to the pet hospital later that day....

The AKC Museum of the Dog Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it has hired Deborah Kasindorf as the Museum's new Executive Director and CEO....

Animal advocates have decried conditions at the Vancouver Aquarium and Greater Vancouver Zoo for years. According to the Vancouver Humane Society (VHS), the concerning behaviours of several animals in both facilities necessitated a report to BC SPCA,...

Every child dreams of finding their ideal dog, often sketching and doodling their imaginary furry friend hoping that it will jump off the page and come to life. Today, the PEDIGREE® brand is launching Rescue Doodles, a program that gives kids the...

National nonprofit organizations, Petco Love and Partnership With Native Americans (PWNA), have joined forces to distribute vaccines with PWNA's reservation partners in the Southwest and Northern Plains. Petco Love has also donated 10,000 pounds of...

As National Poison Prevention Week (March 20 ? 26) nears, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is marking a significant milestone of handling more than four million cases of potential pet toxicity at the ASPCA...

After a successful inaugural collaboration in 2021, Ally Financial, Alex Bowman, driver of the Ally-sponsored No. 48 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Hendrick Motorsports, and Best Friends Animal Society are again joining forces to increase aid for animal...

A latest market outlook report titled "Veterinary Scales Market by End-user and Geography - Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026" has been added to Technavio's catalog. The report identifies the market to witness a decelerating growth momentum at a CAGR...

Banfield Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the charitable arm of Banfield Pet Hospital®, today released its 2021 annual Impact Report detailing how it helped make veterinary care, disaster relief and temporary shelter possible for...

Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. , a complete partner in pet health and wellness, today released its financial results for fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021 ended January 29, 2022....

On Saturday, March 5th, Paw.com participated in the Humane Society of Broward County's 32nd Annual VCA Walk for the Animals. Paw.com, the award-winning designer and manufacturer of innovative, premium quality pet family lifestyle products, was a...

SeaWorld returned 10 critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles to the ocean at the Canaveral National Seashore after successful rehabilitation at its Orlando rescue facility.  These 10 join the more than 2,500 sick, stranded, and injured sea...

Animal care experts from Walt Disney World Resort recently assisted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission with the successful release of a 680-pound manatee named Plantaina at Blue Spring State Park, about 50 miles northeast of Walt...

Fetch by The Dodo, announces its official launch, following its partnership with The Dodo, the #1 most-viewed and most-engaged animal platform in the world. By combining superior coverage with the brand strength and massive community of The Dodo, the...

Simply put, it is a big step in the fight for animal welfare in our world.  The United Nations Environment Assembly has adopted the...

The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, issued the following statement to mark World Wildlife Day: "Today, on World Wildlife Day, we celebrate the wild flora and fauna that call Canada home. From monarch...

With a piece entitled "Return Home", 13-year old Yanjun Mao from China has been selected from over 1,500 entries received from 58 different countries as the winner of the World Wildlife Day 2022 International Youth Art Contest. Under the theme of...

New polling released today by the American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) finds 74 percent of American voters, regardless of political affiliation, oppose helicopter roundups of wild horses and burros, a common yet outdated, inhumane, and taxpayer funded...

On March 23, 2022, at approximately 8 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. , will hold its 2022 Investor Day. This event will be streamed live and available via webcast on the company's Investor Relations page at...

Busch Gardens Tampa today announced a conservation partnership with Wilderness Foundation Africa in conjunction with African-themed Iron Gwazi, the most anticipated coaster of the year set to open to the public next week.  The partnership will help...

Today, Rachael Ray® Nutrish® announced it was named the new, exclusive feeding partner of the world's largest no-kill rescue and adoption organization, North Shore Animal League America (NSALA). As NSALA's new exclusive feeding partner, Nutrish will...

National nonprofit organizations Petco Love and BISSELL Pet Foundation are giving pets their best shot for a healthy life by offering free pet vaccines during a month-long national initiative. As spring rings in puppy and kitten season, the potential...

The Atlanta Humane Society (AHS) will open a new veterinary clinic in late Spring 2022, made possible by the generous support of VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA). The clinic ? Remedy: Your Community Vet ? will be located near the East Lake community at...

The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, announces a $60,000 gift from long-time corporate partner the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). The OFA gift will...

Pet parents can now safely see how well their dog or cat can hear in just 1 minute. Designed for all pet ages, the Pet Acoustics Home Pet Hearing Test is an easy, interactive way to observe if your pet has full hearing, partial hearing or hearing...

Clean Futures Fund learned yesterday that the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant has been seized by Russian Federation forces as part of their unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Approximately 50 power plant workers and a crew of the Chernobyl Fire Brigade...

Vetsource®, a pet health company that provides innovative pharmacy, technology and business services designed to help customers provide products and services to those who care for pets, has added data and insights, and client engagement offerings to...

"I wanted to create a comfortable accessory for protecting a wounded area on a pet's torso," said an inventor, from Chicago, Ill., "so I invented the GENTLE GUARD. My design could enhance the healing process."...

Hundreds of millions of pounds of toxic pesticides used in the United States are applied to corn and soy crops grown to feed factory farmed animals, according to a new report, Collateral Damage, released today by World Animal Protection, US and the...

In response to the escalating biodiversity crisis and the need to address critical issues including climate change, the prevention of future pandemics, and improving overall global health security, a diverse coalition of organizations is urging the...

Last Chance for Animals (LCA), along with the Humane Farming Association (HFA) and SHowing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK), today renewed calls for the Los Angeles City Council to pass a proposed ordinance that would ban rodeo Tools of Torture,...

A therapy used to treat human drug overdose patients is effective in treating sea turtles suffering from toxic red tide exposure. That's the conclusion of a recent research paper published by Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers from...

GO Topeka, the economic development group for Kansas' capital city, recently announced that Plug and Play Topeka, a global innovation platform that creates industry-specific accelerator programs, has selected 12 startups to participate in the third...