Animal hospital abandoned cherished dog, billed $2,500 per night
A Long Island couple is heartbroken, alleging that their cherished dog was neglected at a Nassau County veterinary hospital after undergoing an expensive hip surgery. Karen and Dave Freed say they were pushed to spend $15,000 on selective surgery for their 10-year-old Newfoundland named Poochbaud, hoping it would prolong his life. Your heart sinks here, […]
Counties with animal feedlots experience higher air pollution and lower health insurance coverage: Study
Recent research indicates that U.S. counties with hog and cattle feeding operations might face elevated air pollution levels, which could worsen health issues, particularly among those lacking adequate health insurance. The study, published on Tuesday, revealed that airborne contaminants linked to heart and respiratory ailments are substantially higher near these feeding sites compared to counties […]
Animal welfare advocates focus on Vogue editors at their residences
Protesters against the fur trade have been making quite a scene recently. The group, known as CAFT (The Campaign Against Fur Trapping), has been actively pushing for the end of the fur industry. Over the last few days, they rallied in front of the homes of Vogue editors in both Manhattan and Brooklyn, yelling accusations […]
Reducing animal testing will put human health at risk
The Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health held a joint workshop on July 7. The surprising takeaway was the announcement that “NIH no longer seeks proposals specifically for animal models,” which indicates a significant shift in their approach to research. This move aligns with the FDA’s plan to phase out animal […]
Animal shelter employee fatally attacked by pit bulls rescued from fight club
Mississippi Animal Shelter Worker Fatally Attacked by Dogs Tragic reports indicate that a worker at a Mississippi animal shelter lost his life after being attacked by two pit bulls. These dogs had previously been rescued from a dog fighting ring. Clifford Phillips Jr., 57, was fatally injured while attempting to secure a dog at the […]
New York City animal shelters facing challenges receive an additional $1M from taxpayers
The city is allocating an extra $1 million to the overloaded animal shelter system to bring on board and train 14 new employees, as announced by City Hall on Friday. New York City’s Animal Care Center, a nonprofit that has a $1.4 billion contract to run the city’s animal shelters for 34 years, recently stated […]
Nancy Mace Proposes Legislation to Cut Funding for Animal Testing at NIH
On Thursday, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) proposed a bill aimed at reimbursing the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for painful experiments conducted on dogs and cats. This move follows new insights from the Taxpayer Watchdog group, Whitecoat Waste Project (WCW). WCW revealed troubling details about cruel experiments funded by taxpayers, including the well-known Gospel Experiment. […]
NYC animal shelters facing issues stop taking in pets because of overcrowding
Animal Shelter Crisis in New York City In an unprecedented move, the city’s animal shelter operator halted the intake of unnecessary pets last week, marking a significant moment in its nearly 30-year history. This decision coincides with calls from Curtis Sliwa to reconsider a billion-dollar contract due to severe overcrowding. The Animal Care Center in […]
PETA praises Republican lawmakers for calling on NIH to stop animal testing abroad.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has expressed appreciation for a letter from a Republican lawmaker, which was sent to Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This letter urges agencies to cease using taxpayer funds for animal research conducted in foreign laboratories. Representative Troy Nehls from Texas, […]
Cause of death of YouTube personality and animal activist Mikayla Raines at 29 has been confirmed
The cause of death for the well-known YouTube star and animal rights activist Mikayla Raines has been determined. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that the 29-year-old, who garnered a devoted following on social media through her animal rescue work, was found by her husband, Ethan Frankump. Authorities reported that Raines was discovered hanging in […]