FDA unveils framework to curb animal testing in drug developmentApril 11, 2025The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) aims to replace animal testing with ‘more effective, human-relevant methods’ in developing monoclonal antibody therapies and other drugs.
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Enhancing animal welfare goal of new AHS departmentMarch 10, 2025The American Humane Society (AHS) has announced the launch of its new Science and Standard Department, which aims to help advance animal welfare through scientific research and education.
More than $1.19M in charity funds support underserved petsNovember 11, 2024Recent fundraising events aim to provide life-saving care to underserved pets, including those injured and abandoned in recent hurricanes in the Southeast.
Dog on death row saved by veterans law clinicNovember 8, 2024A dog behavior expert testified at trial that Rodgers, the Great Dane, was not a dangerous dog and that the incidental bite was defensive.
Dog abandoned, tied to a pole in Tampa amidst Milton recovers in foster careOctober 22, 2024‘Trooper,’ the bull terrier tied to a fence and left by its owner in rising floodwaters during Hurricane Milton, has received a ‘clean bill of health’ from veterinarians.
Pet care community urged to assist in relief efforts after Hurricanes Helene, MiltonOctober 15, 2024A nonprofit organization connects pet companies, industry groups, and shelters to help provide critical supplies to aid communities impacted by natural disasters.
Eight-year-old Michigan boy's lemonade stand raises funds for animal shelterSeptember 26, 2024The recent fundraising event received a $5,000 donation from a nonprofit organization—the highest contribution the young philanthropist has received.
Pets and service animals for U.S. veterans honored in Pet Night on Capitol HillSeptember 16, 2024Programs and policies protecting human and animal well-being were also highlighted in the annual Pet Night.
Free veterinary care, supplies offered to pets in unhoused communities in a multi-city tourAugust 27, 2024The program kicks off in Orlando, Fla. on Aug. 28, and will visit Los Angeles, San Diego, and Riverside, Calif., as well as Atlanta, Ga.
Veterinary care access and costs among barriers to pet adoption, research findsAugust 1, 2024More than 6.5 million cats and dogs reportedly entered shelters and rescues in 2023 alone, indicating an on-going overcapacity crisis in animal shelters across the U.S.
