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VT-CAN! saves lives! Vermont's first dedicated, low-cost spay-neuter clinic opens

VT-CAN! saves lives! Vermont's first dedicated, low-cost spay-neuter clinic opens

VT-CAN! has received generous grants that will cover the cost of most, if not all needed spay/neuter equipment.

Wyndham’s ‘Paws and Claws’ Package Benefits Guests, Rescue Group

Wyndham Orange County Takes Pet Programs to Next Level

May 18-24 is Dog Bite Prevention Week! Do your part.

Veterinarians, Pediatricians and Postal Workers Team Up to Reduce Incidence of Dog Bites

Pets: Property or family members? Vermont Supreme Court looks at pain and suffering in pet loss

When veterinary malpractice leads to an animal's death, what recourse does the surviving family have? If Steven Wise and animal advocates get their way, the current system of awarding the lost animal's "market value" would be replaced with non-economic damages, such as loss of companionship and emotional distress.

Help the Humane Society of Mercer County (PA) increase the reward offered to find Kahlua's killers

Help send a strong message to animal abusers: a $1500 (and growing) reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for murdering Kahlua, a sweet, blind pony who loved people

Finally getting some respect: Saving feral cats & TNR go mainstream!

USA Today covers nationwide efforts by grass-roots advocates rooting for the "undercats," saving their lives, and preventing unwanted pregnancies

Dogfriendly.com Introduces East Coast Dog Travel Guide

Covering New England, New York, the Mid-Atantic States, Southeast and Florida, dogfriendly.

Building The Puppy Care Center at Best Friends

Puppies. They look so cute in pet stores.

It's BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK - - - Join the Kindness Revolution!

Best Friends is calling on members of faith communities everywhere to Make a Difference for the Animals!

Vermont legislative session ends with good news for animals!

Student Dissection Choice and increased funding for Vermont Spay/Neuter Incentive Program (VSNIP)

No Horse Sense

Kentucky Derby ends in tragedy.

Rutland County Feral Cats Helped Through Successful Trap-Neuter-Return Effort

Seventeen feral cats as well as citizens throughout Rutland County were given a helping hand over the past weekend through the efforts of Rutland County Humane Society volunteers.

Support the Humane Society of Chittenden County- Join the 14th Annual Walk and Run for the Animals

Join the Humane Society of Chittenden County on Sunday, June 8th at Battery Park for the 2008 walk.

Pew Commission Says Industrial Scale Farm Animal Production Poses 'Unacceptable' Risks to Public Health, Environment

The current industrial farm animal production (IFAP) system often poses unacceptable risks to public health, the environment and the welfare of the animals themselves, according to an extensive 2 1/2-year examination conducted by the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production (PCIFAP), in a study released today.

It's a boy! Times two.

Yup, it's that time of year. These two little 4 week old boys were found in the cardboard dumpster at a restaurant in Rutland.

Rutland County Humane Society to Yard Sale Will Benefit Homeless Animals

The event will be held on Saturday, May 17 from 9 am – 2 pm at the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS), 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT

Vermont: Say YES to Dissection Choice

In the final week of the session, we need ONE LAST PUSH to pass this important legislation!

June Cat Fancy Article Suggests Possible Link Between Animal Trafficking and Terrorism

Focusing mostly in the trafficking of felines, the article highlights important worldwide animal issues

Woman Sues PetSmart

Man dies of rare disease; widow blames PetSmart hamster.

World Week for Animals in Laboratories: Dying to be Saved

The Perils of Animal Experimentation for Animals and People

UPDATE: Missing Dog Alert - Volunteers Needed To Search for Curly– Kirkersville, Ohio

Curly, a very shy dog who was brought to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, from Pets Alive in New York, has gone missing during her cross-country transport to her forever home.
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