Category Archives: Animals

Ohio sets date to test Zanesville animals

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Department of Agriculture tentatively plans to begin medical tests Dec. 15 on three leopards, two primates and a young grizzly bear kept at a zoo since their owner released dozens of exotic animals at … Continue reading

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Stray Animals Need a Home for the Holidays

Dray is a 7-year-old Min Pin (miniature Pinscher) who arrived at the shelter two weeks ago, found as a stray. He is active and attentive, and could use a forever home. #13; Z is a 7-year-old fluffy, shy brown tabby … Continue reading

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Fifty-eight animals, including horses, seized

Fifty-eight animals, including including horses, goats, sheep and cattle, have been seized by sheriffs deputies in San Diego County, California.

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Owner of dogs in attack says animals have never been aggressive

Hide this AdShow this Ad Morris said his six dogs, four of which were outside at the time, have never been aggressive toward anyone. “I’ve had a lot of people over here,” Morris said. “That little girl — beautiful little … Continue reading

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Every day, zoo has 6000 hungry mouths to feed

More Information ZOO DINING, A LA CARTE Animals at the Houston Zoo are treated to a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, many grown locally. Heres a glimpse at the zoo menu, with approximate costs: Frozen blueberries: $34 per case, … Continue reading

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Animals, antibiotics and resistance

Livestock growers add almost 25 million pounds of antibiotics and similar medications to livestock feed each year. Feeding tons of antibiotics to healthy animals, a practice under review in the United States and banned in the European Union, might increase … Continue reading

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Nothing biblical in factory farming

Something has gone badly wrong in relations between human beings and other animals, and it is not just animal welfare and animal rights organisations that say so. Large swathes of the public are troubled too. Even people who take their … Continue reading

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Supply drive helps animals in need

Donations are needed to help homeless animals live comfortably. The Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center held its annual Holiday with the Hounds supply drive and open house Saturday. The event is held each December to encourage donations to … Continue reading

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Rescued animals recovering

    A spokesman for Humane Society of Missouri said Friday morning the outcome is uncertain for some of the 92 animals rescued from a Branson home Wednesday.     The animals were living in “substandard housing and filthy conditions” according to … Continue reading

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Spot the difference: more leeway for assistance animals

DOGS, cats, guinea pigs and even ferrets could become a more common sight on Melbournes trams, trains and buses. Under changes to the Department of Transports assistance animal pass, it will become far easier for people with conditions such as … Continue reading

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