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Petco Ends Its Sales of 'Shock' Collars After Deeming Them Inhumane
The company, which has more than 1,500 retail locations in the United States, is urging other retailers to end their sales of the collars, which are used to shock pets when they misbehave, as well.
October 16, 2020
Approximately 5,000 Dead Animals Found in a Shipping Station in China
The dead animals — cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and others thought have been purchased online as pets — were discovered by authorities at the Dongxing Logistics station after being left without any food or water for about one week.
October 10, 2020
California Government Mandates Microchipping of Pet Cats and Dogs
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed legislation requiring animal shelters and control agencies to microchip all dogs and cats before releasing them to adoptive owners or owners seeking to reclaim them.
September 26, 2020
Pet Stores in County in Florida Prohibited from Selling Animals Obtained from Breeders
The government of Pasco County recently enacted legislation that prohibits such sales and requires the stores to “work with animal shelters and rescues to adopt out dogs and cats.”
September 15, 2020
Neglected Dog Dies at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago
The dog had been left in a warehouse at the airport without food or water for three days.
September 5, 2020
Animals Rescued from Wildfires in California
Veterinarians employed by the University of California have recently treated more than 1,000 animals rescued from the wildfires currently raging in California.
August 28, 2020
Kim Jong Un Orders Confiscation of All Pet Dogs in Pyongyang
The reason given for the seizures was that pet dogs represent Western decadence but many believe the animals are to be slaughtered for food.
August 21, 2020
Woman in New Jersey Arrested for Alleged Animal Hoarding
Monmouth County resident Marlene Sandford was arrested and charged with 61 counts of animal cruelty after her son reported the alleged hoarding of dozens of dogs to authorities.
July 30, 2020
Government of State in India Bans Trade of Dog Meat
The government of Nagaland recently enacted legislation that bans “import, trade and sale of live dogs and dog meat.”
July 14, 2020
Government of Mississippi Acts to Help Prevent Animal Cruelty
The government recently enacted legislation that makes first-time aggravated animal cruelty a felony offense — the crime previously was a misdemeanor — and increases the penalties for repeat offenses.
July 14, 2020
