Animal protection

Glen and Joyce Brown, who were acquitted on 25 other charges, were placed on probation for two years. During that time they won't be allowed to own any animals, and the only animal allowed on their property would be their granddaughter's dog.  

As Mother’s Day approaches, The Humane Society of the United States asks supporters from around the globe to remember the mother dogs suffering in puppy mills, spending their lives in cramped wire cages, often with barely enough food and water to stay alive as they churn out puppies for sale at pet stores and online. [...]  

The growing number of animals waiting at shelters for homes is often attributed to the hidden world of puppy mill dog breeding and dog auctions, according to local animal care agencies. Mari Lee Schwarzwalder, executive director of the Humane Association ...  

I’ll be frank, I don’t know a lot about dogs or puppy mills or the SPCA, but I do know a lot about Chris Brown being a fucking idiot which brings us to his latest online venture: Selling pit bulls online for $1,000 a pop which just made Michael Vick go, “People are going to Read More ...  

Though they evolved separately over millions of years in different worlds of darkness, bats and toothed whales use surprisingly similar acoustic behavior to locate, track, and capture prey using echolocation, the biological equivalent of sonar. Now a team of Danish researchers has shown that the acoustic behavior of these two types of animals while hunting is eerily similar.  

Though they evolved separately over millions of years in different worlds of darkness, bats and toothed whales use surprisingly similar acoustic behavior to locate, track, and capture prey using echolocation, the biological equivalent of sonar. Now researchers have shown that the acoustic behavior of these two types of animals while hunting is eerily similar.  

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Toothed whales navigate through sometimes dark and murky waters by emitting clicks and then interpreting the pattern of sound that bounces back. The animals' hearing can pick up faint echoes, but that sensitivity can be a liability around loud noises. Now researchers have discovered that whales may protect their ears by lowering their hearing sensitivity when warned of an imminent loud sound.  

Toothed whales navigate through sometimes dark and murky waters by emitting clicks and then interpreting the pattern of sound that bounces back. The animals’ hearing can pick up faint echoes, but that sensitivity can be a liability around loud noises. Now researchers have discovered that whales may protect their ears by lowering their hearing sensitivity when warned of an imminent loud sound.  

A Liberal backbencher who describes herself as a dog lover wants more legal teeth to protect animals in British Columbia from puppy and kitty mills. North Vancouver-Seymour Liberal Jane Thornthwaite introduced a private member's bill Monday that seeks to ensure animal breeders treat t...  

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Scientists have long understood the way dolphins and toothed whales have been able to hear underwater. These animals have a special type of fat surrounding their jaws which can relay sounds from the ocean to their ears. Now, thanks to a new study, scientists are able to understand how their toothless grazing cousins, the baleen whales are able to hear without these sound-enhancing jaws. Toothed whales and dolphins are able to use their jaws...  

Things got pretty wild out in Huntington Thursday afternoon. First, there was the wildlife. Dolphins – seen often along the coast – cruised by. Then surfers got a surprise by the pier when a big whale showed up right next to them … this just after I wrote a story yesterday pointing out how there’s [...]Whales, dolphins, surfers give a good show Thursday in Huntington Beach is a post from: OC Beach Blog  

GILMER — A judge on Wednesday placed 29 small-breed dogs in state custody after their owner testified she loves the animals and does not operate a puppy mill. YouTube Video:  No YouTube read more  

A judge on Wednesday placed 29 small-breed dogs in state custody after their owner testified she loves the animals and does not operate a puppy mill. YouTube Video:  No YouTube read more  

"Hundreds of thousands of puppies per year are bred in puppy mills, facilities known for their filthy, overcrowded conditions and the unhealthy animals they produce, and the numbers have only been growing," Giordano said.  

The San Francisco SPCA has launched the second phase of its highly creative public education campaign which aims ... to grab people's attention and really drive home the deplorable conditions puppy mill dogs are forced to endure," said Dr ...  

Animal cages from an old zoo. The 33 dogs rescued on Wednesday from a puppy mill were found inside small collapsible crates inside a dark barn. Officials from the Humane Society and SPCA rescued more than 30 caged dogs of different breeds ...  

Nicholas Pyenson from the Smithsonian Institution is the ... it was part of the adaptive apparatus that allowed these animals to grow enormous on a diet of tiny. Erich Fitzgerald, who studies whale evolution at Museum Victoria, says that the ...  

The people at the Humane Society of the United States are still fighting the good fight against puppy mills, and today they—along with Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal, D-Manhattan, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to ...  

Last year, the anti-cruelty behavior team coordinated rehab for more than 1,200 cats and dogs. Many pets who end up in rehab are victims of abusive owners who have been arrested for dogfighting, hoarding or puppy mill violations. Other animals ...  

When the current shelter opened in 1981, some of its biggest competitors for adoption were cute puppies for sale in just about every mall in the country. Now that the public knows more about puppy mills, many consider adoption instead. When the board of ...  

A B.C. Liberal backbencher has introduced a private member's bill aimed at protecting animals from puppy and kitten mills. The bill, by North Vancouver MLA Jane Thornthwaite, includes specific protection requirements for dog and cat breeders in British ...  

We want to change that,” said Dr. Jennifer Scarlett, veterinarian and SF SPCA co-president. “Many people buy puppies from these mills without even knowing it, perpetuating a cycle of misery that benefits only the mill owners and puppy wholesalers.”  

The radius and ulna in both front legs are deformed, said Andrea Blair, director of communications for the Kentucky Humane Society, so Timmy appears to be running on his elbows. He also had surgery to repair a hernia. In foster care, he's gained strength ...  

ALLEGAN, MI -- Allegan County Prosecutor Fred Anderson said that "justice was served" this morning when a district court judge sent two rural Allegan County dog breeders to jail for 60 days, and barred them for owning animals again during their ...  

Kennels of horror and neglect at a puppy mill near Elberta. "She is breeding these dogs for re-sale. Normally you don't have 40 dogs for personal protection or as pets," says Elberta police chief Stan DeVane. The Baldwin County Humane Society along with ...  

The anticipation and hope inspired by the SPCA of Wake County’s Brave Little Dogs with Big Hearts event was quickly overshadowed by a Jones County Judge’s announcement less than 24 hours later.  Almost three weeks ago, the SPCA was assisting the Jones ...  

Last year, the anti-cruelty behavior team coordinated rehab for more than 1,200 cats and dogs. Many pets who end up in rehab are victims of abusive owners who have been arrested for dogfighting, hoarding or puppy mill violations. Other animals ...  

A puppy rescued from “inhumane conditions” in a backyard barn in Ontario was adopted Thursday, and humane society officials are looking to find homes for the other 32 rescued pups, said Beth Les with the Inland Valley Humane Society and SPCA.  

Puppy mills perpetuate a vicious cycle: because of health problems and behavior issues, the dogs are often surrendered to the SPCA. They get adopted, but more dogs are bought from pet stores and other suppliers who use the mill dogs. Pet Central ...  

I would like to thank state Sen. Greg Ball, R-Patterson, for his constant support of animal rights and the fair treatment of animals. I have known Sen. Ball since he was an assemblyman. One of the issues Sen. Ball has taken leadership on, is ...  

(AP) — A Ferndale man is facing more than 100 criminal charges after nearly 50 dogs were removed from his care by the Whatcom Humane Society. KOMO-TV (http://is.gd/nAcZAJ) reports the Humane Society says 48 miniature Australian Shepherd dogs were living ...  

Russo’s Industry, Midwest Puppy Mill Breeders supplying Newport Federal Cruelty Puppies infected with human contagious ... It is my belief that government should stay out of the way of small businesses, but when it is harming animals and ...  

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals set up a rehab center for Snarf and the other 117 dogs rescued in October from a Kentucky puppy mill. The ASPCA is the only national animal welfare organization with a behavior team ...  

ELBERTA, Alabama -- Authorities have rescued several dogs from a puppy mill near Elberta, WKRG-TV5 reported. The Baldwin County Humane Society along with area veterinarians and law enforcement were alerted to the conditions by a couple, the station reported.  

I would like to thank state Sen. Greg Ball, R-Patterson, for his constant support of animal rights and the fair treatment of animals. I have known Sen. Ball since he was an assemblyman. One of the issues Sen. Ball has taken leadership on ...  

All 33 dogs were signed over to the humane society, which has been treating ... Shih Tzus and a husky – still available for adoption. Anyone interested can click here to visit their website and contact their adoption center. Follow NBCLA for the latest ...  

Baker may face charges of animal cruelty and neglect, according to Elberta Police Chief Stan DeVane. Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!), Furrever Homes Animal Rescue, volunteers and veterinarians were on the scene yesterday offering emergency ...  

BELLINGHAM, Wash. - The dogs were kept in dirty cages - "rows of cages everywhere" - in a barn behind a home northwest of Ferndale, said Whatcom Humane Society Director Laura Clark. The four dozen miniature Australian shepherds spent almost all of their ...  

No drinkable water was available to them. Veterinarians at the Humane Society in Pomona are evaluating and treating the dogs and will be up for adoption. "All in all, their health appears to be as best as it could be," Les said. "It was mostly ...  

The dogs were kept in dirty cages - "rows of cages everywhere" - in a barn behind a home northwest of Ferndale, said Whatcom Humane Society Director Laura Clark. The four dozen Miniature Australian shepherds spent almost all of their time locked ...  

The Plagenses also were ordered to pay the $11,340 it cost the Humane Society to keep the dogs in the shelter between the time of the seizure and the hearing April 16. At the hearing, the Plagenses contended the animals were cared for and fed regularly.  

The whales have started the annual migration from Antarctica to warmer waters in Western Australia's north. The DEC says the humpback whale population is growing, which can lead to a higher number of incidents involving beached or injured animals.  

One of the highlights of a trip to Alaska is to see incredible wildlife in their natural habitat.  Both South Central and Southeastern Alaska is host to a thriving Whale Population...  The Humpback Whales humpback-whale spend their winters in ...  

KILLEEN – With dozens of animals recovering after being rescued from a puppy mill near Riesel, the Waco Humane Society had little room for their current animals. Authorities rescued 78 dogs and 30 goats from Thursday's suspected puppy mill, where a pile ...  

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Saturday's update about the animals seized at an Allegan County home last month generated plenty of comments about the situation, the policies regarding the dog's subsequent adoption and the disbursement of funds donated for ...  

DENVER - More than 10,000 ads for puppy mill dogs have been removed since the ASPCA announced last week that such ads would be removed from Facebook's Marketplace site, an official said ... developing a strategy to fight selling puppies online," Menkin ...  

"I see no leadership. I'm seeing nothing that shows me there is any concern about the welfare of animals," said advisory board member Tom Hickey Sr. "Pennsylvanians care about dogs, and when they hear what's going on, there will be an uprising about this."  

WASHINGTON- The ASPCA began to prepare to launch a campaign against the social media giant but found Facebook was on its side of the issue, according to ABC News. The advocacy group announced a partnership, also including Oodle.com which powers the ...  

and ordered the Plagenses to pay more than $11,000 in expenses the shelter incurred to keep the dogs between the time of the seizure and the hearing. The Plagenses denied allegations that the animals weren’t properly cared for, and blamed the muddy ...  

The Ingham County Animal Shelter is just one of many in Mid-Michigan, including the Capital Area Humane Society and Voiceless Rescue, who showed up to help. They are doing what they can to give these horribly shaken and scared dogs a fresh start.  

A pet store owner and three Chicago Police officers will be honored in May by the Puppy Mill Project at the organization’s annual benefit – the Mothers in the Mills fundraiser. The organization announced Monday that it will be honoring the individuals ...  

These dogs most often arrive traumatized and need time to adjust to life outside a cage in which they have spent their entire lives. It is vital that any adopters show an extra amount of patience and compassion for these animals. Tiny Paws Dog Rescue ...  

Park rangers in Sydney are being trained to rescue whales using life-sized inflatable replicas of the giant mammals. Staff from the National Parks and Wildlife Service will be trained near the Spit Bridge in Sydney's north this morning to free whales from ...  

Like their dolphin cousins, false killer whales can "see" underwater using echolocation to bounce sound off of objects. Now, a new study finds that the animals can actually focus their echolocation on their target much like humans can focus their vision on ...  

Like their dolphin cousins, false killer whales can "see" underwater using echolocation to bounce sound off of objects. Now, a new study finds that the animals can actually focus their echolocation on their target much like humans can focus their vision on ...  

The scientists followed the killer whales by boat, trying to catch the precise moment the animals broke the surface. Then, using a 25-foot pole strung with petri dishes, researchers leaned out and gathered samples of the moist exhaled air that ...  

PROVINCETOWN, Mass. (WHDH) -- Three right whales were congregating off the coast of Provincetown on Friday. Wildlife experts said right whales are some of the most endangered animals in the world. There are fewer than 500 remaining. Experts say ...  

these animals form defects so repulsive most of the media/pictures of these animals come with a warning (you may visit OscarsLaw.org to view the image gallery of animals that were permitted to be shown, but even those are appalling). Together ...  

In the same week Broward County leaders adopted a no-kill animal control policy for the county's shelters, Hallandale Beach took its first step toward banning pet stores from selling animals that come from a mass breeder. While these laws are ...  

The dogs include maltese, maltipoos, yorkshire terriers, corgis, westipoos, miniature schnauzers and various mixes. And despite their rough start in life, it seems the puppies are now thriving.  

Six months after the Humane Society of the United States and the Nebraska Farmers Union formed their controversial partnership, there's no sign of the Humane Society going back on its pledge to treat the team effort as an alternative to a ballot issue aimed at animal welfare practices.  

The bills call for other upgrades that would require that dog breeding operations raise dogs like companion animals, not like livestock in metal cages with no exercise, socialization or human interaction. They say that 16 other states have ...  

Every morning we check in young, unaltered dogs (and cats) for their surgery and I was curious where these animals were coming from—they weren’t coming from us. So I started asking clients in a friendly way, “Where’d you get this little ...  

Dr. Steve Halstead of the Department of Agriculture said there ... Violation of that is a misdemeanor. Cheri and George Burke were charged Thursday with one count of abandoning and cruelty to 10 or more animals. The Burke’s each face up ...  

Animal control officers with the Whatcom Humane Society rescued close to 50 dogs from a suspected puppy mill earlier this month, and now a Ferndale man is facing jail time for animal cruelty.  

"We're into cats and dogs," she said, holding the toy in her arm as she announced ... their businesses in a legitimate and humane way – in turn ensuring the sale of healthy and happy animals. Now that the bill has passed and a set of ...  

The couple must also comply with any recommendations of the Allegan County Community Mental Health officials, and pay court and attorney fees totally $500 each, court records show.  

HARRISBURG — The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area will host its 15th annual “5K Run/Walk for the Animals” on Saturday, May 5, where more than 500 supporters and their canine companions are expected to “move their paws for a cause.”  

A sensory organ discovered in the jaw of the world's largest whales explains how the animals open their huge mouths so quickly, say scientists.  

Dozens of dogs are rescued from a puppy mill by the Boca Raton Tri-County Humane Society with hopes of giving them a loving home and a second chance at life.  

YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima’s Humane Society has garnered the most votes in a national contest to qualify for a grand prize of $100,000, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.  

FERNDALE - A Ferndale man faces more than 100 criminal charges after nearly 50 dogs were removed from his care by the Whatcom Humane Society last week.  

I'll be frank, I don't know a lot about dogs or puppy mills or the SPCA, but I do know a lot about Chris Brown being a fucking idiot which brings us to his.  

The board of the Humane Society of Henderson County met with city and county officials Monday evening and pledged mutual cooperation — but getting to that point took a little work.  

A Ferndale man is facing more than 100 criminal charges after nearly 50 dogs were removed from his care by the Whatcom Humane Society.  

More than a dozen new dogs moved into the CenTex Humane Society Thursday to help an area shelter rescue animals from a puppy mill bust.  

Government needs to get on with the business of protecting these animals, their food sources and their habitat before L-pod disappears.  

LUSH Cosmetics, The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International Launch Global Campaign To End Cosmetics Testing on Animals  

A BC Liberal backbencher has introduced a private member's bill aimed at protecting animals from puppy and kitty mills.  

The Cherokee County Humane Society says they are running out of money and may have to close in six months.