
Category Archives: Welfare
All things pet-related should be celebrated more often! The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) held its annual Humane Awards Luncheon at the Pierre Hotel in New York City on Nov. 8 to honor those who make every … Continue reading
Pet adoption can change your life, says actor Josh Duhamel. “I had no idea pets would be family like they are.” Duhamel didn’t grow up with pets; his first pet came as an adult. He was about 30 when he … Continue reading
It’s a little bit of love, a little bit of rock ‘n’ roll, and a lot of pets (as in dogs and cats). The Keep L.O.V.E. Alive Behavior Tour 2012 kicks off August 2 in San Diego, making pet-friendly stops … Continue reading
There’s no doubt you’ve heard of Take Your Child to Work day. Now, you can bring your other child – the one with four legs – into the office. This year, Take Your Dog to Work Day is June 22. Continue reading
Want to distract yourself with adorable and entertaining videos of pets? Then visit The Pet Collective on YouTube for several unique mini-series featuring your favorite furry, feathered and scaly friends. Continue reading
USA WEEKEND’s contributing editor Steve Dale says June may be the most important month of the year for pet adoption. Continue reading
Steve Dale, USA WEEKEND contributing editor, has the scoop on pet food recalls and how to protect yourself and your pet.
Steve Dale, USA WEEKEND contributing editor, follows a sad story in Iowa. Jim Sak is a Vietnam veteran, a retired Chicago cop of 32 years and, maybe most heroic of all, a guy willing to move from his beloved Chicago … Continue reading
Remember Prada? No, not the handbag — the pit bull boxer mix that’s been on death row for more than a year. Well, she’s been placed in the permanent care of reality TV’s Villalobos Rescue Center in New Orleans by a Tennessee judge. Prada … Continue reading
Exotic animal legislation for Ohio passed by Senate Things are getting heated in Columbus, Ohio, where the Senate has passed Senate Bill 310, the exotic animal legislation. The exotic animal bill prohibits new ownership, but allows current owners to keep … Continue reading
From shiny stars to stripes, pets sparkle for the 4th and all summer long. How will your doggie (or cat) celebrate the arrival of summer? 