Veterinarian guilty of illegally declawing lions at zooOctober 25, 2018A lawsuit by PETA against Rick L. Pelphrey, DVM, has been settled after the veterinarian admitted to declawing lions and tigers illegally without pain medication at Wildlife in Need zoo in Charlestown, Ind.
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PETA certifies Dove as cruelty-freeOctober 10, 2018People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has certified Dove as a cruelty-free brand.
American Humane certifies two new facilities through conservation programSeptember 24, 2018American Humane has announced the certification of Miami Seaquarium and Roger Williams Park Zoo through the American Humane Conservation program.
Maddie's Fund awards $100K in grantsApril 25, 2018National animal welfare foundation Maddie's Fund announced the 10 recipients of this year's Maddie Hero Awards, recognizing organizations across the U.S. that have furthered the foundation's "no-kill nation" mission and contributed to the overall welfare of companion dogs through innovative ideas, progressive thinking, and preventative action. Introduced in 2016, the honor awards each recipient a $10,000 grant. The 2018 Maddie Heroes and their teams: Alan Borgal, Animal Rescue League of Boston Jon Cicirelli, San …
AVMA opens nominations for annual Excellence AwardsOctober 13, 2017The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has opened the nomination period for its annual Excellence Awards, which recognize contributions by veterinarians and nonveterinarians to the veterinary profession as well as animal health and welfare. The AVMA award categories The AVMA Award: Recognizes a member who has contributed to the advancement of veterinary medicine in its organizational aspects. Meritorious Service Award: Recognizes a member who has brought honor and distinction to …
American Association of Feline Practitioners revises declawing positionSeptember 7, 2017The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) has revised its previous 2015 position statement on declawing to strongly oppose onychectomy as an elective procedure.
AAFP Cat Friendly Practice endorsements promote programSeptember 6, 2017The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) has announced endorsements of the Cat Friendly Practice (CFP) Program by CATalyst Council, Cat Healthy, and the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. The program is a global initiative designed to elevate care for felines by reducing stress for the cat, their caregiver, and the entire veterinary team, according to the AAFP. The CFP program, launched in 2012, currently includes more than 1,100 clinics in North and …
Banfield announces new veterinary medical equipment grantMay 24, 2017Banfield Foundation has a new grant for expanding veterinary care for pets in need: the Veterinary Medical Equipment Grant. Any organizations that work on animal welfare — whether governments or nonprofits — are eligible for the grant.
Study: Electric boundary fence doesn't impair welfare of catsOctober 3, 2016The use of electronic boundary fences with clear pre-warning cues does not impair the welfare or long-term quality of life for cats, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Lincoln in the United Kingdom.
