Animal cruelty comes in a few shapes and sizes, and is considered a felony in 48 states. Sometimes it’s deliberate, while other situations are unintentional. Whether the pet owner can no longer afford proper care or the animal wasn’t meant for domestication, Humane...
The saying “A dog is man’s best friend” may be true if you have a four-legged pal to call your own. It’s also true in the case of your health. On top of having a fur companion to play with and take on walks, owning a dog can benefit your overall health in many ways....
The conditions are deplorable. There’s little light, even less food, and virtually no care and attention. Fur is matted down and the dogs are malnourished, neglected and aggressive. Even if it’s not apparent at first glance, the dogs you’re considering for adoption...
At face value, this website is about animal rights and animal welfare. I’ve often blogged about dogs–both my own and the benefits of having pets to the everyday person. But an animal welfare blog will, on occasion, touch on some other pertinent issues around us. So...
Companionship is a centerpiece of life; millions of our planet’s species thrive on the strength of social bonds. Humans are no different; our social senses are so attuned that we notice faces even in inanimate objects. All humankind craves some degree of connection,...
