Every year, hundreds of millions of farmed animals are shipped across the United States to breeding, feeding, and slaughter facilities—transport that represents one of the most stressful experiences ...

Germany prides itself on its high animal welfare standards, enshrined as a national objective in its constitution since 2002. Yet animal welfare organizations fear the government is stepping back from ...

As someone who feels strongly that no animal deserves to suffer, I hope Rep. Chrissy Houlahan will co-sponsor Goldie’s Act (H.R. 349). Goldie’s Act is a lifesaving bill that will ensure the U.S.

We have an obligation as a government to protect all members of our family, including those who have no voice: our companion animals. Unfortunately, there are some individuals who do not see the value ...

Mahoning County’s state senator is taking steps to protect Ohio’s animals and its children. State Sen. Al Cutrona, R-Canfield, introduced three pieces of legislation recently to combat cruelty to ...

Brigitte Bardot was hoping to find a forever home for dogs that had been brought to her rescue shelter in the final social media posts before her death at 91. On Sunday, Dec. 28, the Brigitte Bardot ...

The DuPage County state’s attorney’s office is launching a new Animal Protection Unit, officials announced. Comprised of a team of specially trained prosecutors, it will be focused on enhancing ...

The Animal Defense League Fund analyzed animal protection laws and broke down upward trends from the past 20 years in a new report The Animal Defense League Fund has analyzed the U.S. animal ...

The Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission are the primary government agencies that control and address scam phone calls. The two are responsible for handling phone ...

The La Plata County Humane Society is on board with the city of Durango taking over command of animal control services within city limits, said Julie Dreyfuss, the nonprofit’s executive director.