Author Archives: Jasmine Klein
Initiative Launched to Help Bahrain Stray Dogs
In an effort to humanely address the problem of stray dogs in the country, the Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BSPCA) launched a Catch, Neuter, Return (CNR) program in conjunction with the London-based Dogs Trust International....
Renewed Calls For End to Animal Testing
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Humane Society International (HSI) and LUSH Cosmetics have launched the largest-ever global campaign to end animal testing for cosmetics. The campaign is rolling out simultaneously in 48 countries...
New Homes For Iraqi Life-Saving Dogs
Five retired Mine Detection Dogs from Iraq are getting new homes! These remarkable animals, which have spent the past six to eight years ‘sniffing out’ landmines and saving lives in Iraq, are being adopted by American families through an...
Dog That Attacked Police in London had Attacked Before
A dog that attacked a team of five police officers during a raid in London is said to have previously attacked a passerby in 2011 according to The Guardian newspaper.
The British paper reports:
Scotland Yard admitted it failed to pick up on...
Animal Hospitals Fined For X-ray Violations
The Department of Environmental Protection has fined two companies, Avian & Feline Hospital of Camp Hill, Cumberland County, and Bowser Dentistry LLC of York, York County, for violations of the Radiation Protection Act.
"The Radiation...
Alarming Figures Show Pet Obesity Reaches Record Levels
The "fat pet gap" continues to widen according to the latest nationwide survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP). The fifth annual veterinary survey found 53 percent of adult dogs and 55 percent of cats...
Could Valentine’s Day Kill Your Dog?
Many holidays cause a spike in poison-related cases for animals, and Valentine's Day is no exception. A holiday that's known for chocolate, flowers and cocktails can cause a myriad of poisoning possibilities. The Pennsylvania Veterinary...
Donald Trump Out, Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan In
After entrepreneur Donald Trump pulled out of moderating a GOP debate, a "giant ego-shaped hole" was left in the Republican primaries, according to The Colbert Report's Stephen Colbert in a televised December 14 statement — and...
Don’t Buy Pet Store Puppies Urges Charity
With the festive season upon us, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), as part of its national "No Pet Store Puppies" campaign, is urging consumers to help fight puppy farm cruelty by refusing...