How Michael Vick’s dogfighting case changed animal welfare

Twelve years ago, 47 dogs were rescued from quarterback Michael Vick’s dogfighting operation and given the opportunity to be family pets.

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    How Michael Vick’s dogfighting case changed animal welfare

    MSPCA calls for ban on exotic animal traveling shows following death of elephant Beulah at The Big E

MSPCA calls for ban on exotic animal traveling shows following death of elephant Beulah at The Big E

The 54-year-old Asian elephant was owned by R.W. Commerford & Sons of Goshen, Conn.

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Thailand’s tourism authority insists it’s taking “serious action” on animal cruelty

Thai tourism authorities say the recent deaths of close to 100 rescued tigers is “a great loss”.

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Rescuers use human chain to save stranded dolphins from canal

Rescuers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Clearwater Marine Aquarium helped get the four dolphins back on their way home.

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Russell Wilson speaks out on why more domestic violence shelters need to be pet-friendly

The Seattle Seahawks quarterback is working with the Banfield Foundation to provide safe options to pets leaving domestic violence situations with their families.

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Panda at Thailand zoo unexpectedly dies

The 19-year-old male panda was reportedly in good health before he suddenly collapsed on Monday.

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Beagle bonds with and nurses two kittens

Daisy instantly fell in love with the two kittens her owners brought home.

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Trade in sea turtle products is banned, but they’re still in demand for tortoiseshells and sold in Japan

Japanese demand for tortoiseshell is driving critically endangered—and protected—hawksbill sea turtles toward extinction.

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Cat deemed not 'pretty' enough to be adopted has risen to Instagram fame

Willow 'the beautiful cat' boasts an account with over 138,000 followers.

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Iowa proposes stricter rules for dog breeders, stores, kennels, shelters

Animal advocates say proposed changes to Iowa rules governing how dogs, cats and other pets are treated in kennels, shelters and stores should improve the care animals receive in the state.

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Man moves into animal shelter to help dog get adopted: 'He's in it to win it'

When a dog named Queen at his local shelter couldn't get adopted for over a year, Scott Poore decided to move in with her until she could move out.

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Massive protected area around ‘Atlantic Galapagos’ one step closer to becoming reality

The marine protected area will cover the entire Exclusive Economic Zone of Ascension Island, a UK Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic.

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Orangutan found injured in apparent escape from site of hydropower project

A severely injured and malnourished Tapanuli orangutan has been rescued from a plantation near the site of a controversial hydropower project in Sumatra. It had deep, infected gashes, which rescuers say were likely inflicted by humans.

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Congress, pet care leaders celebrate pet night on Capitol Hill

As guests interacted with special pet guests, the event hosts and colleagues in the pet care community shared the positive message of how pets improve our lives and honoring members of Congress who helped support pet-friendly policies.

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Black panther spotted prowling French rooftops prompts astonishment

A black panther escaped from its home and prowled the rooftops of a French town.

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Colorado Springs woman picks up injured bobcat, puts it in her car next to child

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials say the woman placed the mortally wounded wild cat in the backseat of her car where her child was seated.

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Victoria puppy dies after eating 'death cap' mushrooms

A 16-week-old puppy, which had yet to be named, tragically died in Victoria Thursday morning after eating what is suspected to be death cap mushrooms.

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North America has lost 3 billion birds in 50 years

A sweeping new study says a steep decline in bird abundance, including among common species, amounts to "an overlooked biodiversity crisis."

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Wyoming says wolf poacher can continue doing business as an outfitter and hunting guide

In a troubling lapse of moral accountability, a Wyoming state board will allow a man who killed a female wolf in the Grand Teton National Park and then dragged her body out of the park in violation of federal law to continue operating as a professional outfitter and hunting guide in the state.

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