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fromwww.bbc.com
12 hours ago

New coin to mark 200th year of London Zoo charity

A commemorative coin featuring a tiger, snail, and dove celebrates 200 years of the Zoological Society of London, promoting wildlife conservation efforts.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

SF SPCA Birthday Block Party

A community birthday block party welcomes everyone, featuring food, entertainment, crafts, and activities for pets and their owners.
fromLady Freethinker
4 days ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

The Pet Assistance and Support Program has made it easier for thousands to enter shelters and move into permanent housing, serving 4,407 people between 2020 and 2024.
Pets
#animal-rescue
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Massive animal rescue operation in California seizes over 300 dogs and cats

Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

RSPCA says hundreds of dogs rescued from crammed room doing really well'

The RSPCA rescued over 250 neglected dogs from an overcrowded home, highlighting the need for awareness and support for animal welfare.
Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Massive animal rescue operation in California seizes over 300 dogs and cats

A large-scale animal rescue operation in Lake Hughes led to the seizure of approximately 250 dogs and 66 cats due to animal welfare violations.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Peanut the puppy lost most of his nose. Now he's getting a sniff of hope at Pasadena Humane

A rescued puppy named Peanut is recovering from severe facial injuries and remains cheerful despite losing most of his nose.
Pets
fromAnimals Around The Globe
1 week ago

Cat Trapped Inside Brooklyn Bus Depot Rescued After Desperate Cries

A young cat named Metrocard was rescued from a locked bus depot in Brooklyn, highlighting community efforts against pet abandonment.
Pets
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

Dozens Of Neglected Dogs Rescued In Brooklyn

More than 20 dogs rescued from unsanitary conditions in Brooklyn are now being placed in adoptive homes after a court granted custody to the ASPCA.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Celebrate "Brixton" Therapy Dog w/ Love Fest Memorial (Pier 23)

On Saturday - April 11 (12-3PM) at Pier 23 we will be celebrating the life of sweet Golden Boy - Brixton At Large the iconic Heart of San Francisco with an epic Love Fest Memorial.
San Francisco
fromThesanjoseblog
2 weeks ago

San Jose Cat Day Returns This Weekend With Feline Fun Across Downtown

The second annual San Jose Cat Day will take over Paseo de San Antonio and the Post Street area from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. as a free celebration packed with vendors, kittens, and creative activities.
Mission District
#pet-adoption
Pets
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

East Bay pets of the week for Feb. 27

Multiple East Bay shelters feature adoptable dogs with special needs and charming personalities seeking homes, including Braveheart, Praline, Gecko, Delphine, and Cookie.
Pets
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

East Bay pets of the week for Feb. 13

Several adoptable pets — Rufio the affectionate cat and Sugarcane the energetic Husky — are available from East Bay area shelters.
Pets
fromTNW | Amazon
4 days ago

Amazon's AI tool matches shelter dogs and cats with adopters in the Protect Playtime campaign

Protect Playtime campaign uses AI to match adopters with shelter pets, aiming to increase adoptions and reduce animal deaths in shelters.
Pets
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

East Bay pets of the week for March 13

Local animal shelters feature adoptable pets including Aslan, Poppet, Moira, Hope, and Hamilton, each with unique personalities and adoption requirements.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Why Seven Dogs Escaping Captivity Gives Hope to Us All

Resilience and leadership can emerge from unexpected sources, as demonstrated by a group of dogs navigating challenges together.
#animal-welfare
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

More than 250 dogs crammed in single property found in devastating rescue

Over 250 dogs were rescued from a single property, highlighting the growing issue of overbreeding and poor living conditions.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

I just wish they'd let me feed my cats': how council ban made one woman an animal welfare icon

A woman banned from feeding feral cats she cared for 20 years receives overwhelming community support after a neighboring business complained to the council about cat feces.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Calls for Crufts winner to lose award over animal cruelty conviction revelation

A petition with over 15,000 signatures calls for stripping the Crufts Best in Show award from Lee Cox due to his 2001 animal abuse conviction involving a cocker spaniel.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

Why I Left Health Tech to Fix Our Broken Pet Adoption System

Neglected industries with real pain points and low software adoption offer better opportunities for founders than crowded, well-funded markets with established competition.
London politics
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Lifeline for London's largest city farm as Mudchute lease agreed

Mudchute City Farm secures a 30-year lease renewal with Tower Hamlets at £15,000 annual rent, ending years of uncertainty despite higher costs than previously proposed.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Dogs and People: Stories of Redemption and Mutual Rescue

Canine redemption narratives shape perceptions of mutual rescue between humans and dogs, reflecting broader themes of responsibility and redemption in society.
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

'Marvin's Rescue': Can a rescue dog save a mere human? * Oregon ArtsWatch

Victor Polanco plays a rescue dog in Marv Ross's musical comedy 'Marvin's Rescue,' observing real dogs to develop his character through body movements and personality traits.
London food
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

Brockwell Bark Dog Show Is Back After Ten Years Away

Brockwell Park hosts its first dog show in a decade on May 4th, 2026, featuring competitions, fancy dress, rescue dog parade, and food stalls with free admission and £5 entry per dog.
#veterinary-care
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Reforms must be fair tovets and pet owners | Letters

Increased veterinary costs and reduced services threaten the availability of essential pet care for owners.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Profit prioritised over welfare': UK's premier exotic animal hospital to close

The UK's premier parrot surgery is closing due to a corporate buyout, raising concerns about the future of avian care.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Reforms must be fair tovets and pet owners | Letters

Increased veterinary costs and reduced services threaten the availability of essential pet care for owners.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Profit prioritised over welfare': UK's premier exotic animal hospital to close

The UK's premier parrot surgery is closing due to a corporate buyout, raising concerns about the future of avian care.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Dogs, Cats, and Other Nonhumans Are Not 'Just Animals'

A new book challenges speciesist narratives and promotes deeper respect for animals as sentient beings with powerful social bonds.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Battersea rescue dog to sniff out lung infection

He is full of personality, confidence and loves to use his nose, which are all attributes we look for in a Bio Detection Dog. He needs to be assertive enough to tell us when he has found his target odour and when it is not present and he will be rewarded for both decisions. He loves life at our training centre, where he gets dropped off for training in the morning and collected at the end of the day.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on vets: there is nothing cuddly about this under-regulated market | Editorial

The Competition and Markets Authority found that consumers have overpaid roughly £1 billion in veterinary fees over five years, highlighting a significant issue in the market.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Complaints of dog mess and bad behaviour but most owners claim to be responsible

Research by pollster YouGov suggests an overwhelming majority of dog owners (96 per cent) say they are responsible yet 86 per cent of people have encountered issues including dog mess, dogs jumping up on them without permission and dogs off the lead.
UK news
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Day Around the Bay: Randa's Market Adopts Third Cat, Shadow,' Following the Death of KitKat

Multiple Bay Area news stories cover local business updates, political conflicts, infrastructure projects, legal settlements, policy changes, rescue operations, and community celebrations.
Brooklyn
fromfelinefam.com
2 months ago

'Loner' Street Cat Swaps Gowanus Grit for Indoor Comfort in Heartwarming Rescue Triumph

Patient, persistent rescue efforts transformed a solitary, feral Brooklyn cat into a trusting, adoptable companion, demonstrating compassion's power in urban animal rehabilitation.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

LIVE: ABC7 Puppy Cam adoption event for National Puppy Day 2026

ABC7 is holding the most adorable event of the year in honor of National Puppy Day, partnering with shelters across the Bay Area to find forever homes for dogs.
Pets
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

MSPCA-Angell evacuates nearly 50 animals, opens shelter to pets from Cape homes without power

The MSPCA-Angell evacuated nearly 50 animals from its Cape Cod shelter on Tuesday after running low on fuel to power its generator during widespread power outages. In social media posts, the animal shelter asked for the public's help, and roughly a dozen people responded. The shelter posted on Facebook that it was operating on a generator and was running low on fuel.
Public health
#animal-cruelty
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Dogs, tea, snacks: an alternative mental health A&E

A specialist emergency mental health unit in Ladbroke Grove offers a calm, therapeutic alternative to A&E with quicker specialist assessment and predictable, shorter waits.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

An injured seabird pecks at an emergency room door, prompting its own rescue

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Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Defib appeal to celebrate ambulance station cat

A community defibrillator fundraiser has begun to remember a "very friendly and therapeutic" cat named Defib which moved into an ambulance station in east London 18 years ago. Defib lived at Walthamstow Ambulance Station, after being rescued by paramedics as a kitten in 2008 and "adored by them ever since". In 2024, the cat was faced with eviction from his home but this was overturned after more than 62,000 people signed an online petition.
UK news
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

Street-dog policy in India is barking up the wrong tree

Relocating and banning feeding of street dogs in Delhi likely fails to prevent rabies deaths because dogs obtain food from waste points and feeding stations.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The pet I'll never forget: Jack, the sacked sniffer dog, who pulled me through the darkest days of chemo

A retired police cocker spaniel provided companionship and practical emotional support during cancer treatment, giving structure, comfort, and unconditional love.
Pets
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

New campaign encourages families to adopt large dogs in Toronto | CBC News

Toronto Animal Services and NutriCanine waive adoption fees for large dogs during a March-April campaign to increase adoptions, as big dogs wait 1.5-2 times longer in shelters than smaller animals.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'You can't cut costs with animal welfare': The British zoos fighting for survival

Jersey's Durrell Zoo faces severe financial strain, risking closure within three years and forcing conservation and animal care cuts despite rising sector-wide budget pressures.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Dog Rescued From McCovey Cove After Jumping In After Bird

San Francisco Fire Department rescued a German shorthaired pointer named Kobe from the Bay after it became trapped under a pier while chasing a bird.
Pets
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

A rat race to the rescue: MSPCA-Angell seeks homes after 163 rodents surrendered

MSPCA-Angell received 163 rats from a single surrender in Essex County, the largest in at least five years, with 53 available for adoption at their facilities.
Pets
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Meet the 'dog matchmaker' who matches guide dog puppies with owners

Guide Dog Mobility Specialists match trained dogs with visually impaired owners by analyzing both profiles to ensure optimal compatibility and life impact.
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Hackney resident's fox rescue sparks unusual bond

A Hackney resident nursed an injured mangy fox named Meatball back to health with Fox Angels' help, forming a close bond while supporting urban wildlife.
#emotional-support-animals
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

For Your Pet To Thrive, Listen to What They're Asking of You

A love-centered, consent-based, animal-perspective holistic approach unlocks pets' natural healing, fostering vitality, balance, and empowered human-animal relationships.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Vets can tell which dogs are truly thriving and which are just being "managed"-here are 7 signs they notice right away - Silicon Canals

Remember that moment at the dog park when you see two golden retrievers, with one bouncing around with bright eyes and a glossy coat, and the other just going through the motions with a dull expression despite being perfectly groomed? Both dogs are clearly loved and cared for, but something deeper separates them: It's the difference between a dog that's genuinely flourishing and one that's simply being maintained.
Pets
Pets
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Owner sought after dog found nearly starved to death in Lexington

A two-year-old pit bull mix named Dolly was found emaciated and critically ill in Lexington and is in intensive care while MSPCA-Angell seeks her owner.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Dogs confined to kennels for 3 weeks running as illness grips South L.A. animal shelter

As of Thursday, 20 dogs at Chesterfield Square had tested positive for giardia, according to L.A. Animal Services. The common and highly contagious parasitic infection can cause diarrhea in animals as well as people. The first case was found Jan. 22. Walks, play groups and adoption meetings outside kennels were paused for a two-week isolation period to find and treat affected dogs, but that period was extended indefinitely by the shelter's team of veterinarians.
Pets
Pets
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Dog shelters are being forced to EUTHANISE flat-faced dogs

Abandonment of brachycephalic breeds has surged, overwhelming shelters and forcing euthanasia due to lifelong, costly health problems from extreme conformations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

New York City's real animal welfare crisis isn't the Westminster Dog Show | Lauren Caulk

The dogs come to be judged. The owners and handlers come to uphold breed standards. And, almost as reliably as the movie references and the best-in-show ribbon, Peta arrives ready to dominate the conversation. If there is one certainty about the Super Bowl of canines, it's that the protest will share the stage with the pageantry. Westminster is an annual collision of tradition, spectacle and dissent, and Peta has become exceptionally good at owning that moment.
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Pets
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

How Many Poodle Rescues Have I Followed? Oodles | The Walrus

Pandemic demand for puppies surged, then many dogs were surrendered, overwhelming rescues and exposing breeder excess and owner inability to provide long-term care.
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Coco, bodega cat that followed KitKat, leaves liquor store after leukemia diagnosis

Coco, who became the store cat of Randa's Market at 16th and Valencia streets shortly after a Waymo killed KitKat in October, has leukemia and no longer calls the liquor store her home. Randa's Market owner Mike Zeidan said the veterinarian discovered leukemia during a visit to get Coco shots and spayed. After the blood cancer showed up in tests, Zeidan decided Coco needed a change of scenery.
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