News by subject: ANW

Living in the Covid pandemic has had a huge impact on pets; both in terms of pet parents having to give them up and with people adopting them for company while they work at home. Additionally, natural disasters and other situations have separated...

Imagine what it's like to be homeless. Author Mary Ladd created the Nilla Dog NFT collection, which is a digital representation and heartwarming true story of an adorable, formerly homeless dog. Nilla is listed on OpenSea, which is the largest...

Decking the halls this season doesn't have to come at a cost to the health of the planet or its inhabitants. Instead opt for a greener and more animal-friendly festive season that will bring good health and cheer to all....

People, Pets & Vets (PPV) is ecstatic to welcome Penny Paws Animal Clinics, which brings them to 100 hospitals in their family. Initially, PPV was concentrated in the Pacific Northwest, and has expanded over the past few years along the West Coast,...

The Animal Medical Center (AMC), the world's largest non-profit animal hospital, today announced a $25 million gift from Stephen and Christine Schwarzman that will support the 37,000 square foot expansion and renovation of the hospital. With the...

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for all dogs, is excited to announce the winners of the first-ever AKC/USPCA K9 Detection Dog Challenge. The event, hosted by the AKC and the United...

This holiday season, the Humane Society of the United States is urging people to celebrate humanely ? with gift-giving and festivities that make a difference for animals and the environment....

Daniel Levine has joined animal health compliance software company GlobalVetLink as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), where he will oversee the company's revenue program....

Since January, Jordan's Way, a 501(c)3 non-profit, has raised over $2.5 million for animal shelters and rescues across the U.S. as part of a massive 50-state tour. Now, founder Kris Rotonda is attempting a new feat as he "pulls for the shelter...

Georgia Aquarium has partnered with Georgia Natural Gas® (GNG) to add a new interactive element in its southern sea otter exhibit. This innovative feature will include two interactive games that teach visitors the important role southern sea otters...

Pets give so much to the people they love and today, on Giving Tuesday, PetSmart Canada is encouraging pet parents to give to pet families in need with initiatives that benefit PetSmart Charities® of Canada. Funds raised throughout the holiday season...

Dog feeding calculators predominantly use the ideal weight of a dog to determine the required calories. The problem is mixed breed dogs have no ideal weight, and while in a perfect world all dogs of a breed are uniform in size, this just isn't the...

This Giving Tuesday, national nonprofit Petco Love kicks off the holiday season in a big way announcing $1 million to support animal welfare organizations through their annual Love Stories campaign (formerly Holiday Wishes). With thousands of...

Pets give so much to the people they love and this Giving Tuesday PetSmart is encouraging pet parents to give to pet families in need with initiatives that benefit PetSmart Charities. Funds raised throughout the holiday season will support animal...

With more than 3 million dogs entering shelters every year across the U.S.1, PEDIGREE Foundation is committed to supporting organizations that work to help end pet homelessness. Today PEDIGREE Foundation announced it has awarded more than $760,000 in...

Start your 2021 holiday season with the 99th National Christmas Tree Lighting! This beloved American tradition, presented by the National Park Service (NPS) and National Park Foundation (NPF), features musical performances and the official lighting...

AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet microchip identification and recovery service provider in the United States, is pleased to announce $157,500 in donations to K-9 units at twenty police departments in ten different states through its AKC...

PetWellClinic, an emerging pet-wellness franchise, has entered into a 16-unit agreement in Phoenix, the company's first deal in the state of Arizona. The clinics will provide convenient preventative care for pets including general check-ups,...

Although it requires a lot of work, owning a pet can be one of life's most rewarding experiences. However, the pet-owner dynamic can become incredibly strained when animals start to exhibit problematic behavior. As one of only 53 Certified Applied...

Canada is pleased with the outcomes reached at the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) meeting, which concluded on November 23. Canada entered the negotiations with a position that was based on the best available...

Alley Cat Allies has submitted a petition for a writ of mandamus in the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, asking the Court to order Berkeley County Animal Control to act on its legal duty to comply with the law by providing veterinary care...

Alley Cat Allies has submitted a petition for a writ of mandamus in the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, asking the Court to order Berkeley County Animal Control to act on its legal duty to comply with the law by providing veterinary care...

Oxitec today announced the successful completion of the mosquito release phase of its landmark project with the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District. All Oxitec mosquito boxes will be removed from participants' properties in the coming weeks....

Heading into the holiday cooking season, Miyoko's Creamery, known for its award-winning European Style Cultured Vegan Butter and vegan cheeses, is introducing the world's first vegan butter cooking channel. This channel will showcase how Miyoko's...

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), one of the largest animal welfare organizations in the world, today announced it has selected Engaging Networks as its primary digital engagement technology platform for fundraising, advocacy and email....

Sunshine, golf, friendly competition, and a good cause; what else can one ask for? As the world begins to return to a state of normalcy and charity events resume, Warrior Companion, the Texas and New York-based 501 (c)(3) dedicated to helping...

The province is failing to protect species at risk as required by the Endangered Species Act, Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk says in her Annual Report of Environment Audits. Development projects that may harm species at risk are automatically approved,...

The protection of species at risk is an essential part of addressing biodiversity loss and mitigating the harms caused by a changing climate. All Canadians have a role to play in ensuring the health and vitality of our ecosystems. The Government of...

Kitchen Magic, a family-owned and operated kitchen remodeling company, today announced a month-long sponsorship campaign of Tabby's Place: a Cat Sanctuary. Tabby's Place is an organization dedicated to rescuing cats from desperate situations...

Premium pet food and supplement industry leader, Dr. Marty Pets has proudly supported the nonprofit organization, Freedom Service Dogs of America, since May of 2018. This sponsorship has benefitted Freedom Service Dogs of America, a cause that Dr....

The ability of scientists to track migrating animals as small as hummingbirds and butterflies along the Atlantic Coast will take an important step forward in the coming year, thanks to a partnership between the Northeast Motus Collaboration (NMC) and...

Woodrow was brought into his shelter as a stray, and it was clear living in the harsh outside conditions had taken an extreme toll on him. The matting in his fur was so severe he could barely move, his long nails curled around his paws twice, and he...

An intimate streaming concert presented by VNUE, Inc., , with global superstar Rob Thomas, featuring his acclaimed new Christmas album, "Something About Christmas Time," raised over $130,000 for non-profit Sidewalk Angels Foundation. Sidewalk Angels...

With the holiday season soon to be in full swing, families and friends will come together to break bread, and almost as important as the company sitting around the table is the food that will be served on it. American Humane, the first national...

RubiRides, a membership-based rideshare dedicated to the safe and secure transportation of children and seniors is expanding their service offering with the introduction of RubiPets, a pet transport option. The service will launch in Maryland and...

Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. , a complete partner in pet health and wellness, today released its financial results for its third quarter ended October 30, 2021....

The National Audubon Society ("Audubon") today announced that Dr. Elizabeth Gray, currently serving as acting CEO, will become the organization's 11th leader and the next CEO. A scientist, ornithologist and global conservation leader, Dr. Gray will...

Hours before World Animal Protection, a global animal welfare non-profit organization's event in Seattle, Expedia Group, the largest tourism company in the United States announced that they adjusted their animal welfare policy. As a result,...

When dogs need help, a bark, paw or even a flash of those infamous puppy dog eyes can give their humans an attention-grabbing cue, but new Purina research shows that cats have their own methods for seeking help that depend as much on the human's...

As protests of local communities swell against the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT), one of Kenya's largest conservation agencies, a new report from the Oakland Institute ? Stealth Game: "Community" Conservancies Devastate Land & Lives in Northern...

The Giant Armadillo Conservation Program (GACP), a collaboration between the Houston Zoo, Naples Zoo, and SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment , received the 2021 William G. Conway International Conservation Award from the Association of Zoos and...

Many diligent animal lovers "pet proof" their homes, making sure medications and other potential toxins are out of reach of inquisitive snouts. This time of year, however, those same people welcome guests into their homes, or take their pets with...

The Nonprofit Alliance (TNPA) announces the launch of their new television public service announcement (PSA) that thanks generous donors, highlights the impact nonprofits have in the U.S. and around the world and urges viewers to give their support....

Karen LeHeup-Smith, a volunteer with LEASH, Inc., says it happens all too often that families surrender their pets to the shelter or, worse, have the animals euthanized when veterinary bills become too much. Lake County-based LEASH offers financial...

Veterinary Integration Solutions, in collaboration with Galaxy Vets, released findings from the Burnout Study in the Veterinary Profession. Led by Dr. Ivan Zak, the continuing research aims to assess the dynamic in burnout rates across demographics...

Mercy For Animals, in partnership with a coalition of animal protection organizations, released the inaugural International Cage-Free Equity Index. The report assesses 39 well-known restaurants and manufacturers on the geographic scope and...

Leading animal welfare nonprofit, Born Free USA, and Chicago Animal Care and Control, led an urgent rescue mission last month for a young monkey who had been kept illegally as a pet in Chicago. The successful operation saw the little primate being...

Based on more than a million votes by the American public and the deliberations of a VIP panel of dog experts and celebrity animal lovers, Boone, a four-year-old hound mix from Hookstown, Pennsylvania, who lost two legs but not hope, has been named...

The Sentinel® brand of equine products is celebrating Veterans Day in partnership with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to provide critical support for warriors who benefit from equine therapy. Sentinel, manufactured by Kent Nutrition Group under the...

PetHonesty, a trusted leader in premium pet health products and a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners, today announced the addition of Greg Reinhart, PhD, to its executive team as Vice President of Research and Development.  Dr. Reinhart...