People don’t just love their dogs; Many owners seem to love pets more than people. It’s a symptom of wider social problems, a philosopher argues – one that’s hurting people and pets alike.
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A study in Detroit finds large areas without pet resources, mainly in lower-income and minority neighborhoods. Better access to supplies and services could help owners and animals thrive together.
Shelter dogs get a new shot at life through a college course that teaches them how to be faithful companions once again.
Some 60-100% of cats taken in are strays and at least 50% are kittens born in the preceding six months. Community cat programs focused on free desexing in problem areas are badly needed.
Fans of the late actress are calling on Americans to donate $5 or more to animal charities on Jan. 17, 2022, which would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday.
One year ago, the ‘Tiger King’ docuseries raised public concern about animal cruelty to new heights. But what’s happened to animals since?
The demand was there.
Neutering or spaying pets has additional benefits beyond population control; these benefits include extending their lifespan, improving their health and reducing risk of certain diseases.
As the online trade of pets becoming normalised, regulation is now needed to protect animals.
Dogs from intensive ‘puppy farms’ suffer in their early monthslife, with repercussions for them – and their owners – for the rest of their lives.
The pet industry meets ‘demand’ driven by the ‘right’ to own a puppy. Animal welfare advocates respond with a ‘vigil’ to mark the ‘shameful’ fate of 250,000 dogs abandoned each year.
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Veterinarian, James Cook University
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Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, Adelaide University
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Independent researcher, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer in Animal Science, Newcastle University
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Professor, Management and Organizational Studies, Huron University College and Coordinator of Animal Ethics and Sustainability Leadership, Western University
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Emeritus Professor of Companion Animal Health, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Anthropology, University of California, Santa Cruz
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Adjunct assistant professor, Boise State University
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Associate professor, Queen's University, Ontario
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Industry Fellow, School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor of Psychology, Saint Francis University
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Professor Emeritus of Urban and Regional Planning, Michigan State University
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Distinguished Professor of the Humanities, Missouri University of Science and Technology