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Pennsylvania bill includes pets in ‘Protection from Abuse’

November 16, 20243 min

Lawmakers in Pennsylvania have approved House Bill 1210, groundbreaking legislation that allows pets to be included in ‘Protection from Abuse’ orders, according to a report on Fox43, a local Fox News affiliate. Animal rights advocates, domestic violence organizations, and law enforcement across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania celebrated passage of the measure by the state House of Representatives and Senate, Animal Wellness Action said on Friday in a press release, Fox43 reported. The bill was presented...

by A Correspondent

Animal Farm Grounded Others Wild & Wonderful

43 rhesus macaques escape from U.S. lab, 32 recaptured

November 15, 20245 min

At least 43 rhesus macaques escaped last week from a research facility in South Carolina, USA, after a caretaker accidentally failed to secure the gate to their enclosure. The incident has brought into focus once again the plight of monkeys captured and/or bred for biomedical research. Until yesterday, 32 of the simians had been recaptured, but 11 are still out in the woods surrounding the research facility in Yemassee, according to a CBS News report....

by Sandy Pawpaw

Curious Tales Grounded Wild & Wonderful

Long-tailed macaques get no help from U.S. wildlife agency

November 9, 202412 min

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last month declined to accept petitions filed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and other advocacy groups, including Born Free USA and Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, as well as renowned primatologists Jane Goodall and Biruté Mary Galdikas, to list long-tailed macaques (scientific name Macaca fascicularis) and southern pig-tailed macaques (Macaca nemestrina) under the Endangered Species Act, according to a press release from the National Association for...

by Sandy Pawpaw

Flying Club Wild & Wonderful

Latest Bird Buddy innovation brings birders closer to nature

November 4, 20248 min

Bird Buddy, the award-winning technology-for-nature start-up based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, has launched its latest product, Smart Bird Feeder PRO. The feeder incorporates the new Nature Cam PRO, which heralds the birth of next-generation bird-watching cameras. This innovation brings bird enthusiasts closer to nature in their backyards with crystal-clear imagery and cutting-edge features. The Smart Bird Feeder PRO is available for order now at $239, or about Rs20,000, excluding Indian taxes. Shipping begins this month....

by Sandy Pawpaw

All About Pets

Move over, Max, Milo is here to give Luna company

October 31, 20247 min

Unisex names are passé. Uni-species names are here. Two separate surveys in the USA, one pertaining to cats and the other pertaining to dogs, found that the most popular name for cats and female dogs in the country in 2024 was Luna. (In the India of the 1970s and 1980s, Luna was a popular moped manufactured by the TVS Motor Company Ltd.) Among cats, Luna was followed in popularity by Leo and Kitty, both of...

by A Correspondent

All About Pets

Browning named Royal Canin’s US retail business head

October 23, 20244 min

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...

by A Correspondent

All About Pets

Man who dumped bull terrier while fleeing hurricane arrested

October 20, 20244 min

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...

by A Correspondent

All About Pets

Barrymore, Bautista promote Adopt a Shelter Dog month

October 9, 20245 min

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...

by A Correspondent

All About Pets

Chuck Norris launches premium dog food Lone Wolf Ranch

October 7, 20245 min

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...

by A Correspondent

All About Pets

Carmaker Subaru offers $3 million for shelter pets in USA

October 6, 202410 min

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...

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