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Dognapping is on the rise — don’t let your dog be the next victim. Here’s how to protect against dog theft, and what to do if someone steals your dog.
- February 25, 2021
Dognapping is on the rise — don’t let your dog be the next victim. Here’s how to protect against dog theft, and what to do if someone steals your dog.
Virginia Governor, Ralph Northam, has signed a recent bill regarding animal cruelty and abuse.
- July 12, 2019
Virginia Governor, Ralph Northam, has signed a recent bill regarding animal cruelty and abuse.
National Dog Fighting Awareness Day is Saturday, April 8. The ASPCA shares how we can help put an end to these horrific crimes, on this day and throughout the year.
- April 6, 2017
National Dog Fighting Awareness Day is Saturday, April 8. The ASPCA shares how we can help put an end to these horrific crimes, on this day and throughout the year.
The 1-year-old Pit Bull weighed just 19 pounds when Mutts in a Rutt took him in. Malachi is gaining weight and may soon be looking for a forever home.
- March 6, 2017
The 1-year-old Pit Bull weighed just 19 pounds when Mutts in a Rutt took him in. Malachi is gaining weight and may soon be looking for a forever home.
Thanks to Guardians of Rescue and veterinarian Dr. Marvin “Moose” Baynes, Tito is happy and healing in his foster home.
- February 20, 2017
Thanks to Guardians of Rescue and veterinarian Dr. Marvin “Moose” Baynes, Tito is happy and healing in his foster home.
The Jack Russell Terrier helped fight off an intruder, and he won a Hambone award for the act.
- November 7, 2016
The Jack Russell Terrier helped fight off an intruder, and he won a Hambone award for the act.
Angel was one of two Huskies shot within a two-week period in a rural California area. We check in with her and the other survivor, Stella.
- October 10, 2016
Angel was one of two Huskies shot within a two-week period in a rural California area. We check in with her and the other survivor, Stella.
Community violence and animal cruelty are connected. Safe Humane fosters more compassionate communities by inspiring positive, nurturing relationships between humans and animals.
- September 22, 2016
Community violence and animal cruelty are connected. Safe Humane fosters more compassionate communities by inspiring positive, nurturing relationships between humans and animals.
Libre continues to heal — and also to serve as inspiration for proposed changes to Pennsylvania’s animal cruelty laws.
- August 22, 2016
Libre continues to heal — and also to serve as inspiration for proposed changes to Pennsylvania’s animal cruelty laws.
This mixed-breed dog represents the loyalty, love, and forgiveness dogs can possess even in the face of extreme abuse.
- July 25, 2016
This mixed-breed dog represents the loyalty, love, and forgiveness dogs can possess even in the face of extreme abuse.
The annual dog meat festival in Yulin, China, begins today. Find out how to help end the torture and save these innocent, defenseless animals.
- June 21, 2016
The annual dog meat festival in Yulin, China, begins today. Find out how to help end the torture and save these innocent, defenseless animals.
I recently visited a humane society that uses prong/pinch collars and choke chains on its dogs — that’s far from humane.
- June 13, 2016
I recently visited a humane society that uses prong/pinch collars and choke chains on its dogs — that’s far from humane.
Bad Newz Kennels no longer exists, but the player’s property still has sheds where dog fighting took place. Now, it also has a grove filled with dogwoods to honor his victims.
- May 6, 2016
Bad Newz Kennels no longer exists, but the player’s property still has sheds where dog fighting took place. Now, it also has a grove filled with dogwoods to honor his victims.
Read an excerpt from “The Dog Merchants,” due in stores May 2.
- April 28, 2016
Read an excerpt from “The Dog Merchants,” due in stores May 2.
The 10-year-old Weimaraner has suffered physically and emotionally from the crime that took her family. Thankfully, she is recovering in a new loving home.
- April 21, 2016
The 10-year-old Weimaraner has suffered physically and emotionally from the crime that took her family. Thankfully, she is recovering in a new loving home.
The fourth-generation Japanese herbalist and macrobiologist sells natural dog food and dispenses advice — when he’s not saving dogs from the pet-meat trade.
- April 20, 2016
The fourth-generation Japanese herbalist and macrobiologist sells natural dog food and dispenses advice — when he’s not saving dogs from the pet-meat trade.
Lily Tomlin’s revival of Ernestine the Operator for a PETA video may be funny, but PETA is still built on exploiting humans and animals alike.
- April 20, 2016
Lily Tomlin’s revival of Ernestine the Operator for a PETA video may be funny, but PETA is still built on exploiting humans and animals alike.
Where I live in rural Texas, it’s common for people to dump dogs they don’t want anymore — and it’s an incredibly unfair and cruel practice.
- March 30, 2016
Where I live in rural Texas, it’s common for people to dump dogs they don’t want anymore — and it’s an incredibly unfair and cruel practice.
Chinese citizens have voted online in support of a legislative proposal to stop the dog and cat meat trade. Organizers hope to make the ban a reality in 2017.
- March 18, 2016
Chinese citizens have voted online in support of a legislative proposal to stop the dog and cat meat trade. Organizers hope to make the ban a reality in 2017.
The shop sells purebred and designer dogs, and I have reason to believe they’re from irresponsible breeders and puppy mills.
- February 23, 2016
The shop sells purebred and designer dogs, and I have reason to believe they’re from irresponsible breeders and puppy mills.
Oliver lived in squalor for years after he went missing, finally ending up in a shelter where workers scanned his microchip and made the happy call to his original family.
- February 22, 2016
Oliver lived in squalor for years after he went missing, finally ending up in a shelter where workers scanned his microchip and made the happy call to his original family.
I rescued Chance from a rough life as a bait dog, and while he’s made huge strides, he still acts out in some circumstances. What can I do?
- February 18, 2016
I rescued Chance from a rough life as a bait dog, and while he’s made huge strides, he still acts out in some circumstances. What can I do?
Since her story went viral, the former bait dog’s rescuers have been able to raise awareness about dog fighting and help other dogs in rescue.
- February 8, 2016
Since her story went viral, the former bait dog’s rescuers have been able to raise awareness about dog fighting and help other dogs in rescue.
When Stephanie Doris first saw the broken-down Pit Bull, she knew she had to help — and it changed both of their lives.
- February 1, 2016
When Stephanie Doris first saw the broken-down Pit Bull, she knew she had to help — and it changed both of their lives.
Wayne Junior Barfield is now behind bars for this very stupid crime, and the puppy is receiving veterinary care.
- January 25, 2016
Wayne Junior Barfield is now behind bars for this very stupid crime, and the puppy is receiving veterinary care.
Chrissy Beckles, The Sato Project’s founder, took me to “Dead Dog Beach,” where her group finds stray dogs to rehome in the mainland U.S.
- January 22, 2016
Chrissy Beckles, The Sato Project’s founder, took me to “Dead Dog Beach,” where her group finds stray dogs to rehome in the mainland U.S.
At the end of hunting season each year, hunters torture and abandon, or outright kill, tens of thousands of hounds. Hound Sanctuary saves the dogs it can.
- January 20, 2016
At the end of hunting season each year, hunters torture and abandon, or outright kill, tens of thousands of hounds. Hound Sanctuary saves the dogs it can.
She was found in a park with her muzzle bound and her jaw burned, but that hasn’t stopped Grace from being an active and playful puppy.
- December 21, 2015
She was found in a park with her muzzle bound and her jaw burned, but that hasn’t stopped Grace from being an active and playful puppy.
The American Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix is living with a foster family, but she deserves a place of her own after all she’s been through.
- December 14, 2015
The American Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix is living with a foster family, but she deserves a place of her own after all she’s been through.
When puppies are given as gifts, bad things can happen to both the puppy and the child.
- December 8, 2015
When puppies are given as gifts, bad things can happen to both the puppy and the child.
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We Need to #GetTough on Dog Fighting — Here’s How