Mass spay/neuter approach of a nonprofit to battle dog overpopulation in Puerto RicoJuly 15, 2024A rescue organization dedicated to the abused, abandoned, and stray dogs (or satos) of Puerto Rico has pivoted its efforts—preventing the birth of unwanted litters, rather than trying to rescuing one dog at a time through adoption.
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Animal testing company fined $35M following rescue of 4,000 beaglesJune 4, 2024The resolution, reported to be the ‘largest ever fine’ in an Animal Welfare Act case, included a criminal search warrant executed at the company’s Cumberland, Va., breeding facility in May 2022 to rescue 4,000 beagles.
22 dogs rescued from unlicensed breeder in MissouriMay 27, 2024Among the rescued are puppies ranging from five days to six months old, most of which are large-breed coonhound mixes.
Lung damage, 'severe' footpad burns among health impacts of bushfires on koalas, study revealsJanuary 9, 2024The new scientific publication, led by a senior lecturer at the University of Adelaide’s School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, was featured in Veterinary Sciences.
4,000 beagles rescued from research labJuly 19, 2022Four thousand beagles are looking for forever homes after being removed from a Virginia research facility that was allegedly breeding the dogs to be sold to laboratories for animal experimentation.
Merck Animal Health, AAEP celebrate 10 years of helping rescue horsesDecember 5, 2018The Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC), which helps protect the health of horses in rescue, celebrates its 10-year anniversary this month.
AVMF donates $20,000 to help veterinarians impacted by California wildfiresNovember 22, 2018The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) has donated $20,000 to help California veterinarians and animals affected by the wildfires.
Petcurean donates pet food to rescue shelters affected by Hurricane MichaelOctober 19, 2018Petcurean says it is donating 1,000 lbs of pet food to two animal rescue organizations in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Michael.
VCA Animal Hospitals offers free boarding for pets affected by Southern California wildfiresDecember 7, 2017VCA Animal Hospitals announced that select VCA hospitals in Southern California near Los Angeles are offering free boarding assistance for small animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and pocket pets to families who are impacted due to multiple wildfires burning in the area, including the Thomas, Rye, Creek, and Skirball Fires that have resulted in major evacuations. "Our thoughts are with the many families who are being impacted by these wildfires," said Art Antin, chief operating officer of VCA Animal Hospitals. "We are extending free boarding for family pets that have been displaced by these fires so families can feel confident their pets are safe and focus on their priorities during this critical time." Boarding assistance at participating Southern California hospitals that are in close proximity to the fire areas is based on space availability. Pets should be current on vaccinations, but in case they are not, VCA veterinarians will update vaccinations free of charge. VCA hospitals also will offer a free health assessment exam for pets that have been evacuated or displaced because of the fires. Pet owners are encouraged to contact the American Red Cross, visit vcahospitals.com/main/directory, or call 1-800-VCAPETS to check …
