May is National Pet Month in the USA, a time to celebrate the love and companionship the furry creatures bring into human lives. It is also a time to spare a thought for pets still awaiting their forever homes. The USA is the world’s largest pet-owning country, with dogs being the most popular. Yet, the explosion in pet ownership has had an unfortunate side effect. As many as 3,000,000 dogs enter shelters every year, according...
Greyhound racing, once widespread in the USA, is now on its last legs. On Thursday, Connecticut became the country’s 43rd state to outlaw the racing of greyhounds, a press release from GREY2K USA, the largest greyhound protection group in the world, said. GREY2K USA thanked Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont for signing the bill outlawing greyhound racing, calling the law a victory for everyone who cares about dogs. Greyhound racing now continues only at two tracks...
Eggs, what a wonderful breakfast option! Nutritious, delicious, affordable. And, not to forget, eminently Instagramable. But have you considered the living conditions of the birds that deliver this delectable, protein-rich diet? Just cast a look at your local chicken shop, or the vehicles transporting the birds. You don’t need to be vegetarian, or an animal lover, to hear the screams of filth and neglect. Indeed, if you are fond of a non-vegetarian diet, you should...
This is a case that pet owners around the world would be keenly watching. The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts in the United States is considering whether failure to euthanize a dying pet should be a crime. Mary Ann Russo from Weymouth in Massachusetts took her 14-year-old dog, Tipper, to an animal hospital twice in 2020 after discovering he had a large tumour. A veterinarian there recommended that Tipper be put to sleep, but Russo...
