COMFORTING DOG: DA hopes to employee specially trained dog
But this dog is much more than a family pet. It would be a specially trained comfort animal to be used to help children and adults through the court process. "These comforting dogs are specifically tr...
UK should ban eating of dog meat, says MP
Eating dog meat should be banned in the UK to help end an “unspeakably cruel trade involving animal torture”, an MP has urged. Conservative Bill Wiggin said that creating the new offence would send a ...
Dog owners should shun 'inhumane' shock collars, BC SPCA says
The animal welfare agency is launching a new campaign asking dog owners to pledge not to use shock collars for training, arguing there are reward-based tools that are just as effective.
60 dogs rescued from a dog meat farm are now in suburban Chicago — and in need of 'forever homes'
For more than 60 dogs rescued from a dog meat farm, their arrival at a suburban Chicago animal hospital this week marked the end of a long journey. After a period of quarantine, a 12-hour flight from ...
RSPCA appeal for public's help after dog on 'death's door' is rescued
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a severely emaciated and malnourished dog was rescued close to death Somerset. The animal welfare charity was called after a brindle lurcher was discovered ...
Virginia Lawmakers Increase Animal Abuse Penalty to Felony
Police are searching for the person responsible. Photo: Richmond Animal Care and Control. RICHMOND, VA. - Every state in America, and at least nine countries. That is how far the story of Tommie, a do...
Opelika's New Hope Rescue Inc., helping dog shot with arrow
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) - News 3 is working to find out more information regarding a horrific case of animal abuse after an East Alabama woman says she rescued a dog with an arrow in his shoulder. The ho...
Suspect thought dog was spying on him for police
A sheriff’s deputy found the dog bound on the side of Old State Road M and Schneider Road in Imperial Feb. 9. The animal was cold, malnourished and possibly suffering from a concussion, ...