The 2016 Rankings List for the Best and Worst States in the nation for Animal Protection Laws has been published. For the ninth year in a row, Illinois ranks Number 1 while Kentucky remains in last (50th) place for the 10th consecutive year. The Rankings is based on a comprehensive review of each … [Read more...]
Tilikum, SeaWorld’s Killer Whale and Inspiration for Blackfish, Dead at 36
SeaWorld made an announcement today that Tilikum, the killer whale at the center of attention of the documentary, Blackfish, died early this morning. The famous orca had been ill since March 2016 when it was announced he was suffering from a drug-resistant bacterial lung infection. “He has a … [Read more...]
South Florida Live Bald Eagle Cam Welcomes First Eaglet
https://youtu.be/gymPFiPE88I Two South Florida bald eagles certainly have the internet buzzing with live cams set up to watch and wait for their new baby eagles. And it's happened. Harriet and M15 (hmm...not sure why her male partner wasn't given a name but Male-15) laid their first egg on … [Read more...]
Animal Rescue Worker Allegedly Tortured, Killed Dog of Woman Who didn’t Return Romantic Feelings
A pet rescue worker, Elizabeth Rose, "Libby" Osterbauer, has been charged with cruelty to animals and burglary after she allegedly took and killed the dog of a woman, Shelly Byzewski, who didn't return Osterbauer's romantic feelings. The complaint accuses Osterbauer of breaking into Byzewski's … [Read more...]
Dog Walkers Can Keep Your Dog Out of a Shelter. Learn Why and How You Can Start Your Own Dog Walking Business.
There are professional people giving up their careers and jobs to change the course of their lives. Lawyers, nurses, writers, accountants and others walk away from successful careers to walk other people's dogs. When you hear the term, dog walker, I'm sure it sounds simplistic enough … [Read more...]
Horses Electrocuted at National Finals Rodeo, Las Vegas, in December 2016
A video has been released by SHARK, Showing Animals Respect and Kindness, detailing the electroshocking of horses at the National Finals Rodeo (NRR) which was held in Las Vegas from December 1st - 10th, 2016. The video was originally aired on CBS Sports Network, a division of CBS. The video … [Read more...]
24 Cats Left Behind after Tenants Evicted in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
24 Cats found in Bainbridge residence after tenant evicted Last week the Pennsylvania SPCA removed 24 cats and kittens from an unsanitary property located in Bainbridge, Lancaster County. The cats and kittens were discovered by the landlord after the tenant was evicted. They were … [Read more...]
Why YOU Should NOT Give a Puppy for Christmas – All Pet Store Puppies Come from Puppy Mills
Six days from now, excited young children, even adults, will be waking up to find a new four-legged friend under the Christmas tree. Oh, the exhilaration will abound as the cute, fuzzy pup is too hard to resist by everyone who comes in contact with the furball. The new pet is fun, playful and … [Read more...]
Pet Euthanasia – A Selfless Act of Love
Euthanizing your cherished pet has to be one of the most painful and heartbreaking decisions a pet owner/guardian/parent has to make. Is it easier when the decision is forced when a sudden emergency happens and you have no choice? Or is it easier when you see your pet gradually deteriorating over … [Read more...]
Thinking of Giving an Exotic Animal as a Christmas Gift? There is Nothing Merry About It
“Exotic animals may seem fun and like extravagant, novel gifts, but there are tremendous risks involved.” - Born Free USA’s CEO People have begun their holiday shopping with some thinking about giving animals as a gift, specifically an exotic pet. The purchasing of exotic animals as gifts has … [Read more...]
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