Animal Welfare

Shock collars are highly controversial. Do dogs feel them? Do they work? Are they inhumane? All of these questions will be answered. Find out how they work and which alternatives are available.

Why owning exotic pets should be legal.

Noah's Ark is an animal rescue charity in the Haute-Vienne, France, run by Cindy Maasik and her daughter Lauren. Their sole purpose is to rescue and re-home animals in need.

The Dangerous Wild Animal Bill in Ohio has been passed as a result of the Zanesville, Ohio, 'Zoo Massacre'. What 'wild'/'exotic' animals are now banned in the state as pets?

What do you do if you find a lost dog or stray? Is there a dog roaming in your neighborhood or is it in the road? Does it have a collar? If you find a stray dog, you may be wondering what to do and who to call. Here are some safety tips and steps to take.

Pro-exotic pet arguments for essays, school debate, or general conversation.

Dolphins are exceptionally complex creatures, and one such species, the bottlenose dolphin, has been around for 15 million years. It's time to rethink the quality of life of these species in captivity. Are these shows cruel? Let's find out.

Stray dog and cat overpopulation creates a very real issue in our communities. The simplest way you can help is to spay and neuter your pets. This article will discuss the benefits of spaying and neutering for you, your pet, and for the domestic dog and cat populations as a whole.

If you had a bad experience with you vet, and they did nothing when you complained, here is a comprehensive list of links to your state's or territory's complaint page or form.

More and more, the importance of health and soundness is a topic of discussion in the media, in dog forums and kennel clubs, as well as in the minds of prospective dog owners.

We can start by considering adoption. When you buy your puppy from the pet store, it is usually from a puppy mill. Puppy mills are about profit and don't consider the well-being of these animals.

This article exists to dispel the myth that animals need, or should be fed live food for optimum nutrition and psychological wellness.

As someone who does pony rides as part of their business, to hear that PETA is outside one of the venues we regularly work protesting is infuriating to me. Here is what I have to say on the subject.

Are you worried about a dog in your neighborhood? Do you suspect abuse? This can be an extremely upsetting and emotional situation for anyone to deal with. If you do suspect an animal is being abused, there are several things that you can do to intervene legally and safely.

The facts about de-clawing cats, presented in no-nonsense, stern language. It's not sugar-coated or "prettied up" in any way; it's just the straight, graphic truth. Please don't do this!

Adopting a pet can be very exciting. Here are some reasons why you should consider adoption versus buying your new pet from a pet shop.