Royal Canin, one of the billion-dollar brands owned by pet and human foods giant Mars, Inc., has named Stanley Browning general manager of the U.S. Pet Specialty Retail and Omnichannel business unit for Royal Canin North America, effective September 9. He is now also part of the Royal Canin North America leadership team. Browning joined Royal Canin in 2013, serving in various roles across Asia, most recently as general manager for Royal Canin Korea. Prior...
Authorities in Florida have arrested a man who left his terrified bull terrier tied to a fence by the road while fleeing the incoming Hurricane Milton, British newspaper The Mirror’s American online edition reported. According to the report, Hillsborough County State Attorney Suzy Lopez said Giovanny Aldama Garcia was arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty. The charge carries a possible five-year jail term and a fine of up to $5,000. By contrast, The Prevention...
The Saudi National Center for Wildlife announced last week that the International Union for Conservation of Nature has included the Ibex Protected Area, to the south of the capital Riyadh, in its exclusive Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas. The ibex reserve, managed by the National Center for Wildlife, became the first in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to meet all the criteria and indicators required to join the elite list. According to the...
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has announced a collaboration with acclaimed artistes, animal advocates, and pet parents Drew Barrymore and Dave Bautista to raise awareness and encourage support for dog adoption and fostering during October’s Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Throughout the month, Barrymore and Bautista will post adoptable dogs from the ASPCA on their social media channels to help find them loving homes. This year, the ASPCA, Barrymore and...
Veteran martial arts champion and action movie star Carlos Ray ‘Chuck’ Norris and his wife Gena, who are known for their love of and devotion to the many dogs they have had over the years, have launched their own brand of pet food. Lone Wolf Ranch Pets is a premium dog nutrition brand offering nutrient-rich foods for canines. According to a press release from Lone Wolf Ranch Pets, the brand reflects Chuck Norris’s unwavering love...
Subaru of America, Inc., has announced that it and its participating retailers will provide over $3 million in direct financial assistance to local animal shelters across the USA this month through grants administered by The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The grants are meant to cover costs associated with preparing animals for adoption, veterinary expenses, and more. The grants are part of the Subaru Loves Pets initiative, an effort to improve...
On the very day that a worrying news report appeared saying India’s elephant population may have dropped by as much as 20% in the five years from the last published census of 2017, a new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Peer J has found that, despite efforts by zoos, captive elephants continue to face serious problems. The study, titled Continuing Challenges of Elephant Captivity: The Captive Environment, Health Issues, and Welfare Implications, represents the...
The 149th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show next year will mark the return of America’s most prestigious dog show to Manhattan, New York City. Daytime events will kick off on February 8. They will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on all three days. The evening events on February 10 and 11, including group judging and the iconic Best in Show ceremony, will take place at the city’s iconic Madison Square...
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, with the assistance of Holland & Knight, a well-known multinational law firm, has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture accusing it of acting contrary to law by issuing a dog dealer licence to an Iowa-based dealer with a decades-long history of animal welfare violations. The Animal Welfare Act was enacted to protect animals that are used in for-profit businesses, including high-volume...
That many animals, dogs in particular, make for loving and loyal companions for humans is no secret. What may not be so well known is that when the occasion arises, some of these extraordinary animals can go above and beyond to protect and save their human companions, performing acts of courage and quick thinking in life-threatening situations. Earlier this month, two such pets became this year’s inductees into Purina’s Animal Hall of Fame, one of...
