Animal Welfare
Why pets make terrible Christmas presents!
Christmas is fast approaching and along with it comes the tradition of giving and receiving presents. This is the time when most think: what am I going to get him or her for Christmas? Well, as cute and tempting as it is, giving a pet as a Christmas gift may not be the best idea!…
Read MoreDogs Who Have Been Used As Experimental Test Subjects Start New Life
Just in time for the holidays, Beagle Freedom Project (BFP), a national animal rescue and advocacy organization, has secured the release of seven beagles who were used in horrific laboratory experiments in Boston. Laboratories typically will not release the animals, but BFP works with the laboratories to give them a second chance at life and…
Read MoreHomes for the Holidays for Horses in Need
Saddlebred Rescue has more than 10 horses that need immediate homes for the holidays. Most of these horses have been at the rehab for an extended period of time. The rescue has a successful evaluation and matching program for its adoption program, which means that each of these horses is suitable as a trail, lesson…
Read MoreBe a miracle for animals this holiday season
Unwrap tangled turtles from discarded fishing nets, deliver a festive feast to a recently freed bear and give stray dogs comfort and joy this holiday. You can do all this and more with a World Animal Gift from World Animal Protection. We all know the important role animals play in our lives. Our pets become part of the…
Read MoreNC Animal Rescues to Receive Grants
PEDIGREE Foundation is pleased to award grants totaling more than $600,000 to 325 pet welfare agencies to help further their mission of helping dogs in need find loving homes. “PEDIGREE Foundation is dedicated to helping adoptable dogs find loving homes, and one way to further this mission is by working with shelters and organizations that…
Read MoreRabies: It May Be Closer To Home Than You Think
(BPT) – A Common Misconception There’s a common misconception that rabid wildlife exists solely in rural parts of the country, far from the hustle and bustle of urban and suburban life. Unfortunately, the existence of rabid animals is likely closer to home than you may think. In 2014, more than 6,000 rabid animals in the…
Read MoreMove over mosquitoes: Tick prevention grabs attention in fall and winter
(BPT) – Zika-carrying mosquitoes had their moment this year as the nation’s top headline-grabbing pests, but the arrival of cooler weather means the resurgence of another disease-carrying insect. Ticks transmit a number of diseases, including Lyme disease, that affect people and pets. And while cold weather may kill off mosquitoes, ticks remain a year-round threat.…
Read MoreSanta Paws 5K to Support SPCA of Wake County
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Read MoreBeagleFest 2016, October 22
Mark your calendars for BeagleFest 2016! Date and Time: October 22, 2016 1 pm to 4 pm Admission: $5 Benefiting: Triangle Beagle Rescue Location: Sunny Acres Pet Resort 5908 US-70 BUS Durham, NC, US Triangle Beagle Rescue presents BeagleFest 2016, a family- and dog-friendly event with food, games, raffles, contests, and vendors. $5 entry per…
Read MoreCityVet An Urban Animal Hospital
With so many pet parents moving into the Raleigh area, one question at the top of their list is sure to be, “What veterinary hospital should I use?” There are many incredible animal hospitals in the area, but one that really stands out is CityVet. If you live in downtown Raleigh or are moving to…
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