4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 30, 2011

There are countless dogs and cats in shelters across the U.S. In fact, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 5 to 7 million pets are taken into animal shelters in the U.S. Patience – Animals in shelters or those who have been moved from home to home are often under tremendous stress.

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Critter News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

and more than a dozen animal shelters and rescues[1] succeeded in placing all of the rescued animals, offering hope that they will find loving homes and solace after their ordeal. This event serves as dramatic testament to what can happen when the humane community comes together to oppose cruelty," says AWI President, Cathy Liss. "We

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Critter News

APRIL 15, 2009

PETA has asked the group Pet Shop Boys to change their name to Rescue Shelter Boys. Peta's letter requests the name change because of the cruelty it alleges takes place in the pet trade. At first I thought that was from the Onion. But the band admits the request "raises an issue worth thinking about".

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Critter News

JANUARY 26, 2012

Mexico City, one of the world’s largest cities, has an estimated 3 million street dogs that end up being killed in shelters or the victims of human cruelty. Eight of every 10 dogs sold in Mexico end up in the streets, with most of them having been family pets at some point, official figures show.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 20, 2009

A funny, heart-warming video called “ SMILE ,” developed by “I’m Tired of” (ITo), the makers of the popular “I’m Tired of Animal Cruelty” bracelet, which raises money for animal rights and rescue charities, has reached viral levels. The video is a collection of photos of dogs and cats, who appear to be smiling, set to music.”

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 22, 2011

Many shelters do not intake pit bulls at all, and many of the shelters that do find themselves limited in their intake by state regulations or their own policies that dictate pit bull capacity. You can have this done at a vet’s office or at a shelter. Contact Local Pit Bull Friendly Shelters. Advertise your pit bull.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

Together with the ASPCA, their Rescues and Runways program hopes to find homes for pets, and raise money for shelters. August 20, 2009) – The struggling economy is taking its toll on animal shelters across the country. In response, maurices is launching a nation-wide effort to support local shelters and the animals they help.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 24, 2011

WHAT : The Joplin Humane Society and the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) are hosting a major adoption event on June 25 and 26 for nearly 600 animals who need permanent homes after being displaced by the May 22 tornado that tore through Joplin. WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, June 25 – 26; 10 a.m. –

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Ready to respond at a moment’s notice, the HSUS Animal Rescue Team uses its equipment, expertise, and other resources to assist law enforcement agencies with investigation, evidence collection, and animal seizure as well to coordinate animal care, sheltering, and relocation. More than $1 million was raised from the To The Rescue!

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 28, 2011

For people who own dogs and other creatures, their recourse is to leave the animals in a shelter, pound or simply let them loose. Since there are many laws and fines against animal cruelty or irresponsible pet ownership, its possible that the man felt this was his only recourse. For example, what about bearded dragons?

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 26, 2011

Red Star, which has a nearly century-long legacy of animal relief, is reaching out with critical help and on-the-ground sheltering and support services to assist with emergency operations and provide much-needed care for innocent animal victims. The Red Star team will also be assisting at the Emergency Animal Shelter.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 24, 2011

The UN reports that more than 350,000 people are taking shelter in 2,300 evacuation centers in the affected areas. With projects in more than 40 countries, IFAW rescues individual animals, works to prevent cruelty to animals, and advocates for the protection of wildlife and habitats. will be channeled into Japan.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 13, 2010

By focusing an entire month on animal rescue volunteers and the numerous animal welfare issues like overpopulation, animal cruelty, and the Gulf Coast rescue efforts, we hope to inspire even more people to volunteer for this important cause.&#.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 3, 2010

A feral kitten captured and neutered by a small non-profit, somewhat militant organization, was on display at our local Massachusetts Society Prevention of Cruelty Association branch, which often took these feral cats in the hope of finding homes for them. The work of shelters and breed rescue organizations is vital.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Consider making a wish list, and then cross reference those plant varieties with the free database maintained by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). If you have the space in your yard, consider building a dog house as an outdoor shelter for your pet.

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Animal Ethics

JUNE 27, 2008

Many hunters compound their cruelty by abandoning their dogs when they are no longer of use. Following hunting season, animal shelters across America see an influx of ex-hunting dogs who were cruelly left to fend for themselves. Hunting with hounds is neither sport nor conservation.

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Animal Person

JULY 20, 2009

Every day myself and other 'friends' went out of our way to terrify the poor helpless dog that used to live in this filthy run down shed for shelter. Need reminding why cruelty to animals is wrong? That letter makes me want to raise a boy, just so I can see the impulse toward destruction and cruelty.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

For a one-time donation of just $30, adopters or a recipient of their choice will receive a special Adopt-A-Turkey certificate complete with color photo of a rescued turkey who resides at one of Farm Sanctuary’s shelters and fun details about their adopted turkey. Antoinette, who declares ”Let them eat squash!;”.

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Critter News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

As an Illinois state senator, he backed at least a dozen animal protection laws, including those to strengthen the penalties for animal cruelty, to help animal shelters, to promote spaying and neutering, and to ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) In the U.S.

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