Black Cat Appreciation Day: the perfect time to adopt
"Black cats are still the least likely to be adopted, and they need people to give them a chance."
Today in history: Philadelphia police bomb MOVE 30 years ago
In 1985, Philadelphia police dropped a bomb on a residential building, resulting in a massive fire that left 11 persons dead including five children.
West Hollywood becomes first U.S. city to ban sale of fur
For the first time in this country's history, the Californian city of West Hollywood has banned the sale of fur, in keeping with its tradition of upholding the values of animals and their wellbeing.
As wolves lose protection, activists keep issue in their crosshairs
Concerned activists noted that the "delisting" of wolves leaves them vulnerable to the state government's hostile agenda, which involves drawing up plans for an autumn slaughter.
Wind farm impact on wildlife debated
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a draft habitat conservation plan for the Criterion Wind Project - a 70-megawatt clean energy facility.
Adoption event: Abused Caboodle cats will finally find homes
On August 11 and 12, the ASPCA will host an adoption to find safe homes for cats rescued from the abusive conditions of the Caboodle Ranch.
Illegal marijuana farms killing wildlife
Researchers have found that commercial anti-rodent chemicals present in illegal pot farms are poisoning and killing animals.
Eisenberg, Humane Society on mistreatment of exotic birds
The exotic pet trade is a blossoming, corrupt business that inadvertently creates a large percentage of mistreated parrots.
EPA considers banning frog-poisoning herbicide
Atrazine has been banned in the European Union since 2004, but in the U.S., approximately 80 million pounds of it are used during a year.
Activists abuzz over Bayer’s bee killing
Some 90+ activists gathered in San Pablo Park in West Berkeley, California, near where one of the Bayer facilities was located, to protest the company's insect-killing.
