State Animal Protection Laws Ranked: Illinois is #1, Mississippi #50
This is the longest-running and most authoritative report of its kind, and tracks which states are prioritizing animal protection and working to improve their laws.
Browsing: Companion Animals
Greyhound Racing: A Cruel and Dying Industry
Dog racing is a deeply unethical industry that abuses, uses, exploits and kills dogs purely for profit.
A Journey Across the World to Escape the Dog Meat Trade
The story of six lucky survivors of the Cambodian dog meat trade and their journey to the U.S. to start new lives.
Breaking the Chains of Mistreatment
Unchain America focuses on helping dogs who are tethered or penned in small enclosures and who live outside permanently, often without any significant human companionship.
How to Help Homeless Animals When You Can’t Adopt
If you’d like to make a difference for homeless animals, but you can’t adopt, these options could be for you.
South Korea Dog Meat Trade Sourcing Dogs to University for Experiments
The case highlights the fact that South Korea’s notorious dog meat trade not only drives dog to brutal slaughter but also operates as a cheap, unlawful channel for universities to source dogs for painful animal experiments.
How Smart is Your Dog?
Dogs are usually considered intelligent when they are easy to train and prone to follow commands, but “trainability” is not the only measure of intelligence.
Slaughter of US Horses Persists Through Export
Slaughtered horses come from every industry: race horses, show horses, carriage horses, and draft horses, as well as wild mustangs and backyard pets. The slaughter pipeline is the disposing place for unwanted horses.
Dog Hunting Bill Debated in Chilean Parliament
The bill would legalize the hunting of dogs in rural areas and would undoubtedly mean death to many dogs, both feral and owned.
After the Races: An Interview with a Greyhound Rescue Veteran
As long as the racing goes on, the industry churns out a surplus of unwanted dogs. Greyhound rescuers are there to pick up the pieces.
Eight Ways to Protect Your Pet in Winter Weather
Protect your pet from weather-related health dangers by remembering these eight winter safety tips.
Final U.S. Spending Package Includes Monumental Victories for Animal Welfare
The final spending package is an incredible example of the progress on animal welfare issues that can result from bipartisan cooperation.