http://news.prlog.org/tag/animal-welfare/animal welfare - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12140014-ny-abandoned-angels-rescue-launches-online-auction-to-benefit-local-dogs-in-need.htmlTF Cornerstone, Impeckable Creations, & Long Island Browser sponsor online auction to celebrate NYAAR’s ten years of service http://www.prlog.org/12115802-support-adoption-for-pets-loving-homes-wanted.htmlSupport Adoption For Pets is a charity with a single, passionate aim - to help give abandoned and homeless pets a second chance of happiness. Every year, thousands of pets end up in need of a new place to live through no fault of their own. http://www.prlog.org/12111197-new-pets-at-home-store-in-stechford-launches-search-for-charity-partners.htmlPets at Home is pledging to help pet charities in the Stechford area as it prepares to open a new store on Stechford Retail Park in March. http://www.prlog.org/12107591-american-strays-the-series-tracking-dogs-in-detroit-starring-familiar-animal-cops-debuts-april-2.htmlThe media non profit World Animal Awareness Society produced ground-breaking series American Strays dives deeply into the question; "How many stray dogs are on the streets of Detroit?" Distributed by Meredith Media & Earth-Touch backed... http://www.prlog.org/12100875-fulton-county-animal-services-takes-bite-out-of-re-tail-through-name-your-own-price-promotion.htmlYou can’t put a price on love. Or can you? To celebrate new management at Fulton County Animal Services (FCAS), the public is invited to name their own price on any cat or dog adoption this weekend, March 22-24. http://www.prlog.org/12097986-the-vbi-is-proud-to-announce-the-webinar-fundamentals-of-mouse-biomethodology.htmlThe Veterinary Bioscience Institute (www.vetbiotech.com) is proud to announce the upcoming Webinar: Fundamentals of Mouse Biomethodology, occurring on Wednesday March 20th from 1:30-3:30 pm. http://www.prlog.org/12059789-the-veterinary-bioscience-institutes-dr-szczepan-baran-guest-on-mendelspod.htmlDr. Szczepan Baran, President of the Veterinary Bioscience Institute (VBI) www.vetbiotech.com at the Piedmont Triad Research Park in Winston Salem, North Carolina, was a guest on the popular website and podcast Mendelspod. www.mendelspod.com http://www.prlog.org/12057130-ban-private-possession-of-big-cats-by-ira-fischer.htmlIra Fischer is proud to announce that Wildcat Haven Sanctuary has published Ban Private Possession of Big Cats http://www.prlog.org/12034778-atticus-pet-design-studio-donates-website-design-to-house-bill-no-2663-angels-law.htmlAs part of its pro-bono program, Atticus Pet Design Studio donated the logo, design and development of a website for House Bill No. 2663, Angel's Law. http://www.prlog.org/12001090-aspca-and-zumas-rescue-ranch-team-up-again.htmlRescued horses in need are given a training grant from the ASPCA. http://www.prlog.org/11991507-amazon-cares-secures-landmark-animal-abuse-conviction-in-south-america.htmlIquitos Bar Association Teams with Not-for-Profit in Historical Verdict http://www.prlog.org/11986203-ny-abandoned-angels-rescue-to-hold-online-charity-auction-to-give-the-gift-of-sight-to-3-local-dogs.htmlDog Rescue to Offer a Variety of Auction Items via BiddingForGood.com Starting October 1st http://www.prlog.org/11967716-counseling-program-addresses-psychological-basis-for-animal-cruelty.htmlThe Anti-Cruelty Society hosts Counseling Program Workshop for Animal Cruelty http://www.prlog.org/11957984-wa2sorg-director-tom-mcphee-named-delegate-to-1st-intl-conference-on-dog-population-management.htmlVideo from the groundbreaking American Strays Canine Census & Film Study conducted in Detroit, MI will be presented by the World Animal Awareness Society to a world audience at the 1st International Conference on Dog Population Management in York, UK http://www.prlog.org/11927980-purrn-pooch-foundation-for-animals-to-host-third-annual-black-tails-gala-and-awards-dinner.htmlPeople and Their Pups Dine and Dance in Asbury Park, NJ To Raise Lifesaving Funds for Animal Rescue Charities http://www.prlog.org/11900949-world-vets-welcomes-two-new-employees.htmlNew staff members will enable World Vets to expand upon the level and quality of care provided worldwide. http://www.prlog.org/11894067-hendrick-boards-launches-the-animal-saving-rescue-loving-kids-collection.htmlThe all new Kids Collection at Hendrick Boards features apparel for boys and girls that gives back to local animal shelters, rescues and sanctuaries with every purchase. http://www.prlog.org/11890996-ny-abandoned-angels-rescue-and-socialpakt-partner-to-help-local-dogs-in-need.htmlSocial Commerce Company Sells T-Shirts to Drive Awareness and Raise Money for Dog Rescue http://www.prlog.org/11862686-marfa-woman-receives-international-award.htmlKathie Compton, owner of mARFa Dog Training in Marfa, TX was the recipient of the 2012 Dog Division Award, given by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) at their annual conference held this year in Warwick, RI. http://www.prlog.org/11819806-volunteer-as-veterinarian-assistant-with-afrivol.htmlAfriVol is recruiting volunteers and Interns for the Veterinary Centre. They are looking for veterinarians, veterinary students and pre-veterinary students to join their team. http://www.prlog.org/11809921-csu-vet-students-need-your-help-to-help-provide-vet-care-to-rescued-elephants-in-thailand.htmlColorado State University 2nd year vet students are travelling to Thailand this summer to help provide vet care to elephants rescued from abusive labor situations. Additionally they will be promoting humane training techniques and help local animals! http://www.prlog.org/11777315-the-highly-anticipated-global-music-compilation-goa-chillout-zone-vol-4-releases-worldwide.htmlW.O.A Records launches its 4th volume of the celebrated multi artist Goa Chillout Zone Compilation Album. http://www.prlog.org/11775666-noahs-ark-animal-shelter-have-roses-noses-valentines-day-this-year.htmlNoah's Ark Animal Welfare Association running Valentine's Day campaign to benefit sheltered animals http://www.prlog.org/11753525-celebrities-to-mcdonalds-im-hatin-it.htmlRyan Gosling, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Deschanel, Alicia Silverstone, Maria Menounos, Kristin Bauer, Ed Begley, Jr., Wendie Malick, Bryan Adams and Steve-O Speak Out Against Fast Food Giant’s Cruel Treatment of Egg-Laying Hens http://www.prlog.org/11753009-ethical-seafood-project-nominated-for-excellence.htmlThe Sustaining Ethical Aquaculture Trade (SEAT) project was nominated for the Times Higher Education Award for International Collaboration of the Year. http://www.prlog.org/11743981-animal-lover-declares-crusade-against-hazardous-cat-litter.htmlProfessor Arindam Dasgupta who runs a no kill cat shelter in Calcutta, India, has recently announced taking up the cause against harmful constituents in popular cat litter brands that cause irreparable damage to both cats and the environment. http://www.prlog.org/11726279-holiday-bazaar-and-open-house-at-naperville-area-humane-society.htmlOn Saturday, December 3, the Naperville Area Humane Society (NAHS) will host a Holiday Bazaar and Open House between noon and 4 pm. Handcrafted gifts will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Naperville Area Humane Society. http://www.prlog.org/11693150-lego-town-brings-animal-welfare-messages-alive-for-charity-awards-night.htmlVideo production company Fat Sand teams up with the RSPCA to create the RSPCA Good Business Guide http://www.prlog.org/11648139-photo-essay-on-the-stray-dogs-in-indian-cities-wins-nikond90-dslr-1st-national-competiton.htmlThe Voice of Stray Dogs' (www.strays.in) announces India's 1st Photo-Essay competition on the plight of stray dogs in Indian cities. http://www.prlog.org/11577874-sheraton-riyadh-hotel-with-openpaws-supporting-animal-welfare.html"Sheraton Riyadh is committed to extending assistance fro this good cause and we've seen that the OpenPaws organization has done a tremendous job in their field even with little support and only with volunteers..." http://www.prlog.org/11532053-zque-extends-accreditation-of-worlds-finest-sustainable-merino-wool-to-south-america.htmlEnlists Ibex Outdoor Clothing as partner with first contract signed in Uruguay http://www.prlog.org/11526088-mckinney-tx-painting-with-twist-to-host-benefit-for-mazies-mission.html‘A little bit of paint, a little bit of wine, and a whole lot of fun.’ PAINTING WITH A TWIST, 3201 Hardin Blvd., Ste. 204, McKinney, TX 75070 June 24, 7:00pm – 10:00 pm $45 www.paintingwithatwist.com/mckinney 972-542-1883 http://www.prlog.org/11521574-submit-your-cat-photos-for-the-mrfrs-2012-cat-calendar.htmlThe Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society is now accepting photos of adorable local cats and kittens for their 2012 calendar. The donations received for this calendar will go to benefit one of the largest no-kill shelters in Massachusetts. http://www.prlog.org/11517255-getting-your-kitten-spayed-or-neutered-early-saves-lives.htmlThis summer several thousand cats and kittens will be euthanized in shelters due to lack of space or homes. The solution to solving this problem is to get every kitten spayed or neutered by the time they are four months old. http://www.prlog.org/11441604-producer-of-puppy-mill-documentary-issues-challenge-to-the-view.htmlComplimentary copy of I Breathe is sent to host Whoopi Goldberg after comments outrage animal welfare activists. http://www.prlog.org/11440275-producer-of-puppy-mill-documentary-asks-missouri-governor-to-view-film.htmlControversial revision of voter-approved crackdown on dog breeding industry heads to Governor Nixon http://www.prlog.org/11408242-local-animal-welfare-organizations-partner-to-save-lives.htmlRegional pet adoption event on April 9 and April 10, 2011, at the PetSmart store located at 976 N. Route 59, Aurora, Illinois. http://www.prlog.org/11306472-schubach-aviation-honored-as-top-fundraising-team-at-helen-woodward-animal-centers-5k-puppy-run.htmlNine employees, plus their toddlers and four-legged friends, joined together to raise the largest amount of any corporate team at the event, which raised $34,000 to help care for orphaned animals at the center. http://www.prlog.org/11234329-new-pit-bull-book-highlights-relationship-between-animal-and-child-abuse.html“Pit Bulls: Villains or Victims? Underscoring Actual Causes of Societal Violence” "Pit Bulls: Villains or Victims" raises serious questions about the wisdom behind demonizing dogs when the real threat is two-legged predators among us. http://www.prlog.org/11224989-two-division-world-boxing-champ-bernard-hopkins-to-lead-animal-welfare-project-on-mlk-day.htmlWorld Boxing Champ Bernard Hopkins is serving as a volunteer spokesperson for a new Camden City, NJ billboard campaign led by NJ Aid for Animals. Project Knock Out” promotes the need for spay-neuter programs for pit bulls. http://www.prlog.org/11186274-the-wolds-toughest-animal-handling-gloves-using-cut-tex-pro.htmlUK based protective clothing experts PPSS have now launched the world's toughest and also puncture resistant animal handling gloves using the groundbreaking cut resistant fabric Cut-Tex® PRO. http://www.prlog.org/11130152-michelle-buckalewpresident-animal-world-usajoins-june-stoyer-host-of-the-organic-view-radio-show.htmlFounder of global animal welfare organization talks about unique initiative that celebrates and builds awareness on behalf of all animals, as well as recognize the organizations and citizens who support them. http://www.prlog.org/11129291-puppies-multi-billion-dollar-business.htmlA New Documentary Takes an In Depth Look Behind the Closed Doors of the Commercial Dog Breeding Industry http://www.prlog.org/11128528-maine-state-society-for-the-protection-of-animals-launches-support-stall-program.htmlNew Development Initiative Will Help Area Nonprofit Care for Abused and Neglected Horses http://www.prlog.org/11116260-community-dog-care-roadshow.htmlWood Green Animal Shelters hold a community dog care roadshow http://www.prlog.org/11109459-new-englands-largest-equine-rescue-hosts-holiday-open-house-for-the-animals.htmlMaine State Society for the Protection of Animals (MSSPA) Celebrates with Day of Activities; Launches “Support a Stall” Program http://www.prlog.org/11081408-cat-dumped-in-rubbish-chute.htmlWood Green Animal Shelters are appealing for information after a cat was found dumped in a rubbish chute http://www.prlog.org/11025633-remember-remember-cat-month-november.htmlWood Green Animal Shelters are urging people to ‘remember remember cat month November’. http://www.prlog.org/11007926-playin-dangerously-western-wear-to-show-at-the-luv-shack-fall-festival.htmlPlayin’ Dangerously announces that the company has been invited to join the Luv Shack Horse Rescue for its Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 16, 2010, at their new location, the Jada P Ranch on Cave Creek Road and Lone Mountain Road. http://www.prlog.org/10817147-goa-chillout-zone-vol-3-cd-launch-brings-together-best-of-global-independent-music-stars.htmlW.O.A International releases the third volume of their chart topping compilation CD, percentage of sales go towards animal welfare.