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11 Celebrities Who Speak for Animals
By Margaret Bristol, Apr 26, 2013With all the glitz and glamour that comes out of Tinseltown (not to mention the endless tabloid fodder), it's not always obvious that many celebrities are animal lovers, too. In fact, some… Full Article ›
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5 Great Ideas for End-of-Year Charitable Giving to Animals
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Dec 18, 2012According to a recent survey, animals and their welfare rank high among Americans for causes worth contributing to — third, in fact. So at this time of year, when holiday cheer meets… Full Article ›
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5 Ways to Help Pets During the Holidays
By Vetstreet Staff, Dec 14, 2012The holidays are upon us, and in the midst of the hustle and bustle, partying and gift giving, these organizations are thinking about pets in need. Here’s what they’re up to and how… Full Article ›
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How Much Is That Puppy in the Window ... Per Month?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jan 15, 2013Yes, that’s right. If you’re so inclined, you can say goodbye to the old days when you owned a pet and took care of his needs yourself. Instead, you can now elect to… Full Article ›
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What’s for Dinner? Let’s Take Animal Suffering Off the Menu
By Dr. Bernie Rollin, Jan 2, 2013Editor’s note: Dr. Bernard Rollin is the founder of veterinary ethics and is a world-renowned scholar in animal rights. He has testified before Congress and is a principal architect behind… Full Article ›
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Why Florida's New Trend in Alligator Pool Parties Is Cold-Blooded and Misguided
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Oct 2, 2012As a parent, I’m not immune to the stress that comes with planning the annual birthday party extravaganza that so many kids demand. But when I first heard about the current trend in Florida… Full Article ›
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Think There’s No Cause for Concern Regarding Rabies? Think Again.
By Dr. Beth Thompson, Sep 28, 2012Today is World Rabies Day. And since it’s also the anniversary of the death of the “father” of vaccines, Louis Pasteur, it’s the perfect day to remind us of the ravages… Full Article ›
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School's In for the Humane Society's Online Humane Academy
By Nora Zelevansky, Sep 12, 2012For most teenagers, going back to school means returning to classes in writing and arithmetic. Thanks to The Humane Society of the United States, middle and high school students can now take free… Full Article ›
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Philadelphia Zoo Lets Animals Roam Free (Well, Sort Of)
By Colleen Oakley, Aug 16, 2012Your next trip to the zoo could be a much more interactive experience. Following a nationwide trend, the Philadelphia Zoo is unveiling the next phase of its new parkwide trail system today, which… Full Article ›
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What Zoos Do to Prepare for Natural Disasters
By Linda Lombardi, Aug 21, 2012Whether you're faced with a hurricane, blizzard or a sudden wildfire, pet owners should consider having emergency plans in place to protect their pets during natural disasters. But what if… Full Article ›
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Why It's So Hard to Successfully Keep Baby Marine Mammals in Captivity
By Colleen Oakley, Aug 17, 2012Last month a 2-day-old beluga whale found stranded off the coast of Bristol Bay in Alaska died just weeks after the animal was rescued — despite marine experts’ best efforts to save the… Full Article ›
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8 Zoos Helping Animals Edge Out of Extinction
By Linda Lombardi , Jul 10, 2012At the zoo, you get to spy creatures that you'd otherwise never see. But zoos are more than just fun places to visit — without their dedicated conservation efforts, some animals would… Full Article ›