Animal Welfare

The very latest news regarding all aspects of animal welfare, protection, rescue, and preservation including statistics, research, and proposed law changes in agriculture and animal husbandry. This category contains releases from animal welfare societies, animal right activist groups, and companies involved in the areas of animal health, safety, and breeding. Get updates on the status of threatened, endangered, and protected species, as well as announcements of educational campaigns and fundraising events.

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May 21, 2025, 13:00 ET Enhancing Commitment to Homeless Animals Throughout the Community

Plainfield Area Humane Society announces their new name – Hope 4 Paws Humane Society – to better align with their vision to Evolve, Adapt and Grow...

Apr 22, 2025, 09:35 ET Edward & Sons' Organic Coconut Supplier Receives PETA Award for Ethical Sourcing Practices

Edward & Sons Trading Company, a leader in ethical and sustainable food products, is proud to announce that its long-time Thai coconut supplier has...

Mar 25, 2025, 12:33 ET New Documentary Series Hunting to Save the Rhinos Sparks Global Conservation Dialogue

Hunting to Save the Rhinos, an immersive 8-episode documentary series produced by High Proof Media Company in association with Magnetic Creative, is...

Mar 12, 2025, 09:36 ET Oakland Zoo Unveils Conservation Strategic Plan Aimed to Redefine Their Impact in California and Beyond

Oakland Zoo has launched its Conservation Strategic Plan, the first of its kind for the organization. The plan outlines the Zoo's direction in...

Mar 08, 2025, 08:00 ET "Rhino Rescue: Battling Extinction in South Africa" Now Available Streaming

Produced by High Proof Media Company in association with Magnetic Creative, Rhino Rescue: Battling Extinction in South Africa offers an unfiltered...

Feb 17, 2025, 00:00 ET A Man of Many Lives; Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald Shares How "It Started With a Turtle"

Leading a storied life of rock and roll, comedy gigs, world travel and tv stardom, Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald has recently released his memoir "It Started...

Feb 13, 2025, 03:15 ET Wondercide Provides Tips to Protect Cats & Dogs during Winter Freeze

Winter isn't coming, it's officially here. The New Year brought a polar vortex freeze throughout the U.S. And alerts were just issued for two winter...

Feb 05, 2025, 16:04 ET Paws of War Intensifies Efforts to Help Injured and Abandoned Animals in Ukraine Amid Ongoing Crisis

The headlines regarding what is going on in Ukraine may have faded, but the urgent need for assistance has not. Paws of War has been committed to...

Jan 27, 2025, 09:05 ET Fear Free® Expands Reach with the Launch of Emergency & Urgent Care Veterinary Practice Certification

Fear Free®, a leader in providing science and behavioral-based education to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) in animals, is...

Dec 18, 2024, 12:13 ET Fear Free Announces Strategic Alliance with AI For Pet as a Corporate Program Member

Fear Free, a prominent U.S.-based educational organization dedicated to improving the emotional wellbeing of pets, is proud to announce its new...

Dec 16, 2024, 08:00 ET Alley Cat Rescue Partners With Mountain View Humane to Help Community Cats in Roanoke, VA

Alley Cat Rescue is partnering with Mountain View Humane to help spay and neuter community cats. Sterilization of outdoor cats not only keeps them...

Dec 13, 2024, 10:00 ET Westport Veterinary Clinic Achieves Fear Free Certification: A Historic First in Scotland

Westport Veterinary Clinic, with locations in Linlithgow, South Queensferry, and Edinburgh, has become the first veterinary clinic in Scotland to...
Wags Animal Hospital Veterinarian, Dr. Liliana Roa Garcia, Completes Advanced Soft-Tissue and Oncology Surgery Training

Dec 04, 2024, 04:00 ET Wags Animal Hospital Veterinarian, Dr. Liliana Roa Garcia, Completes Advanced Soft-Tissue and Oncology Surgery Training

Wags Animal Hospital in Brickell Key, Florida is pleased to announce that veterinarian Dr. Liliana Roa Garcia has completed clinical training on...

Nov 18, 2024, 06:00 ET Royal Canin and HABRI Partner to Highlight the Importance of Healthy Treating and the Human-Animal Bond

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and Royal Canin US, a global leader in health nutrition and one of the billion-dollar brands of...

Nov 14, 2024, 11:50 ET New Research to Analyze Therapy Dog Behavior to Improve Welfare for Animal-Assisted Interventions

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and Pet Partners today announced a new grant for research that seeks to understand how individual...
Wags Animal Hospital Announces Important CDC Changes in Dog-Import Requirements

Nov 12, 2024, 04:00 ET Wags Animal Hospital Announces Important CDC Changes in Dog-Import Requirements

The CDC recently announced updated import requirements for privately owned dogs entering the United States. As dog owners plan their holiday travel...

Nov 07, 2024, 03:00 ET Viewpoint Educational Program Partners with Interpath Global to Explore Advancements in Animal Joint Health

Filmed in Fort Collins, Colorado, and in Fort Worth, Texas, the episode will shine a spotlight on Interpath Global's groundbreaking efforts to...

Oct 31, 2024, 06:00 ET MetLife Pet Joins with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute to Champion the Human-Animal Bond

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC ("MetLife Pet"), one of the world's leading financial...

Oct 28, 2024, 14:35 ET Animal Agriculture Pioneer and United Animal Health Founder, John B. Swisher, Passes Away at 95

John B. Swisher, founder of United Animal Health and a transformative figure in the animal agriculture industry, passed away of natural causes at the ...

Oct 22, 2024, 11:45 ET LaBelle Patrimoine Honored with Good Chicken Award from International Animal Welfare Leader Compassion in World Farming

Pasture-raised, heritage chicken company LaBelle Patrimoine received the Good Chicken Award from the international animal welfare organization...
Oakland Zoo's Last African Male Elephant, Osh, Moves to New Home at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee

Oct 22, 2024, 09:35 ET Oakland Zoo's Last African Male Elephant, Osh, Moves to New Home at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee

Osh (male), Oakland Zoo's last African elephant, has settled in his new home at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee (The Sanctuary), an accredited...

Oct 16, 2024, 09:00 ET Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh Partners With Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty

Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP) is excited to partner with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty to support its pet food...

Oct 15, 2024, 15:56 ET Fear Free® Announces the Launch of the "Top 5 in 15" Veterinary Webinar Series

Fear Free®, the global leader in reducing fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) in pets, is proud to announce the launch of the "Top 5 in 15" Webinar...

Oct 14, 2024, 15:00 ET Fear Free Announces Strategic Alliance with Gravity Payments

Fear Free is excited to announce a strategic alliance with Gravity Payments to offer top-of-the-line credit card processing services to veterinary...

Sep 16, 2024, 08:00 ET Alley Cat Rescue Celebrates World African Wildcat Day, September 18th

African Wildcat Day was started by Alley Cat Rescue to bring worldwide awareness to the historical and ecological importance of the African wildcat...

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