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Against All Odds - Courageous Stray Survives Sofa Fire

Robbie, a courageous cat from London in the UK, has been named ‘PDSA Pet Survivor of the Year’ after he was caught in a terrible fire, leaving him with extensive burns and fighting for his life. The award recognises...

Signed Morrissey Autobiography Raises Thousands To Help Animals

A one-of-a-kind signed hardback copy of Autobiography by British singer-songwriter Morrissey – the only copy of the full-colour hardback signed by the author – has sold on eBay for £8,300 (approximately CAD$14,787), with all proceeds going to PETA to help...

Taking An Ethical Stand Against Fur Fashion - Moda Xpress Joins Fur Free Retailer Program

Online retailer Moda Xpress has become a member of the International Fur Free Retailer Program. "ModaXpressOnline.com has never sold and never will sell products made from fur and we would like to join the fight against animal cruelty and...

First Polar Bear Guard Training Course Offered In Iqaluit

The Government of Nunavut, the Word Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Parks Canada have partnered to develop a new comprehensive Polar Bear Guard training course that will help further reduce polar bear-human conflicts in the region. “We have a shared interest...

Meet Jammu: Is He Your Battlecat?

Battle Cats is a competition-based web-series that will test the true skills of our feline friends. Due to air this spring, the show will harness the ongoing fascination with our feline friends and shine a light on the owners who...

A Date For Our Feathered Friends: January

Sunday, January 5 is the 12th anniversary of National Bird Day, when Born Free USA, a leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, in conjunction with Avian Welfare Coalition, shines a spotlight on issues critical to the protection and survival...

The Bear Necessities - World's Largest Polar Bear Leads Shell Protest

The sight of a double-decker-bus-size polar bear marionette lumbering past the Houses of Parliament in London before unleashing a glacial roar at oil giant Shell’s HQ was among the highlights of a recent street parade that called for the fragile...

WWF: Soco's Exploration In Virunga Violates Guidelines

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has filed a complaint alleging that British oil company Soco International PLC has breached international corporate social responsibility standards. WWF contends that, in the course of Soco’s oil exploration activities in and around Virunga...

The Duke of Cambridge and IUCN Unite Against Illegal Wildlife Trafficking

The ‘United for Wildlife’ partnership is a long-term commitment to tackle global threats to the world’s natural resources, including illegal wildlife trade. “The threats to our natural heritage are extensive, but I believe that this collaboration of the best...

A Distinctive Lack Of Dr Doolittles - Our Moggies Remain A Mystery

Research by British charity the Cats’ Protection League has revealed that the majority of cat owners do not understand their pet’s body language.

The New Equine Code - Why It Matters

The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) and the Horse Council of BC is running a series of educational talks on the new Equine Code of Practice. These talks aim to teach owners updated...

A Magic Carpet Ride For Rover?

Swiss retailer MiCasa Labs is adding a flying carpet for dogs to their repertoire of unique inventions, which already includes a rocking chair that charges an iPad and a plastic ball with a fully functional kitchen inside. This levitating rug...

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