Meet Bo, the First Dog
The Obamas welcome Bo, a six-month old Portuguese water dog and a gift from
Senator and Mrs. Kennedy to Sasha and Malia, recently at the White House.
Alternative Veterinary Medicine: Holistic Approaches for Your Pet’s Wellness and Style
Explore the world of Alternative Veterinary Medicine, where holistic and complementary therapies enhance your pet’s health, happiness, and well-being. Discover unique solutions today!
Prevention Of Animal Abuse, One Person At A Time
Just take a look at some of the cases of animal abuse and cruelty in any abuse database, and one can see there is a need, a dire need of help to eradicate and stamp out physical as well as emotional abuse of animals. Right now there is only thirty one states that claim felonies…
S. Korea to tighten penalties for animal cruelty (AFP)
SEOUL (AFP) – South Korea will impose tougher penalties including possible prison terms for cruelty to animals following a highly publicised case, the government said Monday. Under a revision to the animal protection law, people who mistreat pets will face a jail term of up to one year or a maximum fine of 10 million…
True to form, global whaling forum ends on sour note (AFP)
SAINT HELIER, Jersey (AFP) – The global forum charged with both protecting and overseeing the hunting of whales ended a four-day session Thursday with a walkout by pro-whaling nations in order to block a vote on the creation of a new sanctuary. The 63rd annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC), in other words,…
Six reasons not to eat tuna (Y! Green)
By Mickey Z., Planet Green Five of the eight species of tuna would not be in danger of extinction (according to the latest Red List of Threatened Species, compiled by the Swiss-based International Union for the Conservation of Nature) if humans didn’t kill and eat them. Thus, in that spirit, I present … six reasons…
Breeds Of Animals Affected By Abuse
Abuse first off, is something that can affect any animal or pet and has no preference as to what breed it picks to affect. Any breed is susceptible and can be a victim of abuse and or, neglect. Abuse is not just limited to a physical action; it can also be emotionally inflicted as well….
Rare Panda cub makes public debut at San Diego Zoo
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) – Xiao Liwu, the newest surviving giant panda born in captivity in the United States, made his public debut on Thursday at the San Diego Zoo by shunning the media but shining for the public.
During an hour-long, pre-opening introdu…
Raising a Happy Healthy Cat – From Kitten to Adult Pets
Is your home safe? A checklist Revolving windows can be fatal for cats. If stuck they may not be able to free themselves. Reduce the risk by applying special guards. Indoor plants: Poisonous plants should be removed before you bring them home. Find out in the list of dangerous plants for cats Washing Machine: The open washing machine attracts cats. Therefore, always close porthole door. Kitchen: Hot pots, plates and…
Judge refuses to restore wolf protections (Reuters)
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) – A federal judge refused on Wednesday to overturn an unprecedented act of Congress that removed some 1,500 wolves in Montana and Idaho from the endangered species list. District Judge Donald Molloy sided against environmentalists who argued Congress exceeded its authority when it passed legislation in April to lift federal wolf protections,…