Animal Advocates
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2.6KColorado Bans Animal Abusers From Owning Pets
Newly signed legislation in Colorado bans convicted animal abusers in the state from owning any pets for up to five years. Colorado...
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US Soldier Fights to Bring Puppy Dragged by Rope Out of War-Torn Afghanistan
A US Soldier stationed in Afghanistan is desperately hoping to bring a puppy he bonded with after rescuing her from abuse. NESCONSET,...
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Ohio Names ‘Shelter Pets’ as the Official State Pet
In an effort to raise public awareness for the thousands of homeless pets in shelters across the state, Ohio passed legislation naming...
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For K9 Veterans Day, National WWII Museum Raises American Flag the Way Dogs See It
In honor of K9 Veterans Day, an American flag, created in colors visible to dogs, was raised to celebrate the more than...
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Giving Wisely: Five of The Most Effective Animal Charities
People often want to give to charities, but are worried their donation isn’t going directly to the cause. To help you with...
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Alberta Votes to Ban Ear Cropping, Tail Docking, Debarking, Declawing and More
Animal lovers in Alberta, Canada, will be thrilled with this monumental news! The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) recently passed two resolutions that...
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Proposed Bill Would Make Animal Cruelty a Federal Felony
Two congressmen from Florida say existing laws don’t do enough to protect animals and are sponsoring a bill that, if passed, would...
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Atlanta Bans Sale of Retail Pet Store Puppies, Kittens
In an effort to target puppy mills, backyard breeders, and to reduce the vast number of animals euthanized in Atlanta shelters every...
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Florida Voters Overwhelmingly Pass Greyhound Racing Ban
On November 6, an overwhelming majority of Floridians voted yes on Amendment 13, effectively ending commercial Greyhound racing in the state. Florida...
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New Jersey Could Become First State to License All Pet Groomers
New Jersey could become the first state in the country to require all pet groomers to be licensed after a bill unanimously...
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Pet-Loving Candidates Promise No-Kill Initiatives if Elected to Office
Candidates in both North Carolina and Texas are stepping up to protect pets, promising to enact no-kill initiatives in both jurisdictions if...
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VIDEO: Dog Survives NC Floods Huddled on Floating Sofa for a Week
A courageous little dog survived an entire week stranded, alone and confused, by huddling on a floating sofa as floodwaters rose inside...
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Charges Dropped Against Woman That Opened Makeshift Shelter During Hurricane Florence
Charges have been dropped against a North Carolina woman who was arrested for opening a makeshift animal shelter during Hurricane Florence. North Carolina...
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Thousands of Pets Impacted By Florence Receive Life-Saving Medical Supplies
A massive donation of critical veterinary health supplies was sent to those in the wake of hurricane Florence to help thousands of...
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Every Three Days, A Dog Dies at a Florida Greyhound Racetrack
On average, a dog dies every three days at a Florida Greyhound racetrack. This November, Florida voters will have an historic opportunity...
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New York State Makes it Illegal to Lease a New Dog or Cat
It will soon be illegal to finance the purchase of dogs, cats or other companion animals through lease-to-own programs in New York...
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Good Samaritan Arrested After Helping 27 Dogs & Cats Survive Hurricane Florence
As they say, no good deed goes unpunished. The adage couldn’t be more true for a North Carolina animal lover and good...
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Butterflies in the Rain: How One Special Dog Taught Me About Love & Loss
The following true story originally appeared in In Dogs We Trust: Stories of Unconditional Love, Inspiration, and Sacrifice. Butterflies in the Rain,...
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Trucker Drives School Bus Into Floods to Rescue Dogs & Cats Left Behind
A dog-loving truck driver bought an old yellow school bus, wrote Emergency Animal Rescue Shelter on the side, and headed straight into...
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U.S. Bans Slaughter, Sale, and Possession of Dogs and Cats for Consumption
On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that officially makes it illegal to knowingly slaughter, ship, transport, move, deliver,...
