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Washington State Law Ends Delays in Animal Abuse Cases
A happy dog enjoys the safety Washington State's new animal cruelty law is meant to protect. Governor Bob Ferguson has ushered through a...
Wendy Kaplar
6 days ago


PA Senator’s Commute Turns into a Kitten Adoption Story
On the morning of May 9, 2025 Pennsylvania State Senator Frank Farry was driving to the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association convention in Bethlehem when a strange noise coming from under the hood of his SUV made him pull over in Middletown Township.
Wendy Kaplar
May 25


Georgia Says Goodbye to Parking Lot Pet Peddlers with Passage of HB 217
HB 217 makes selling puppies in public spaces illegal across Georgia. Georgia has outlawed the roadside sale of pets. On May 9, Gov....
Wendy Kaplar
May 22


Denver Crews Rescue Daisy From Ledge
An overnight search in Denver concluded in early May 2025 when Daisy, a missing dog, was rescued from a 20-foot-high ledge beneath a...
Wendy Kaplar
May 19


Minnesota Moves to Ban Elective Cat Declawing
Minnesota lawmakers are considering legislation that would ban the elective declawing of cats, positioning the state to follow New York and Maryland in restricting the controversial procedure. The proposals, filed as SF 1935 and HF 1857, would permit declawing only when deemed medically necessary to treat illness or injury.
Wendy Kaplar
Apr 29


Emma the Missing Chihuahua Walks Right Into Her Human’s Workplace
An unorthodox reunion took place in Boaz, Alabama, when a three-year-old Chihuahua mix named Emma reunited with her owner, Cheyenne Campbell
Wendy Kaplar
Mar 12


Recognizing and Preventing Dental Pain in Cats
Dental disease is one of the most common health problems in cats, yet it often goes unnoticed until it becomes severe.
Wendy Kaplar
Feb 24


Mail Carrier Safely Delivers Rottweiler
A mail carrier in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, sprang into action to save an adult male Rottweiler trapped in an icy creek. Steve Mull, a U
Wendy Kaplar
Jan 29


Baby Gina the Puppy Saved From Near Death
On January 22, NYC Second Chance Rescue responded to a call from a foster parent who had discovered a severely malnourished puppy
Wendy Kaplar
Jan 26


Wildlife Crossings to Support North Carolina Red Wolves
North Carolina is actively working to protect the critically endangered red wolf.
Wendy Kaplar
Jan 25


Animal Shelter Consumed by Palisades Fire, Ponies Saved Just in Time
On January 8th, 2025, Philozoia Animal Rescue , located in Santa Monica, found itself directly in the path of the Palisades fire . The...
Wendy Kaplar
Jan 17


Surrendered in Her Golden Years, Sweet Cinnamon Waits for Love
Cinnamon, a 13-year-old orange tabby, witnessed her world unravel when her beloved owner passed away. A recent Instagram post by Orange...
Wendy Kaplar
Nov 18, 2024


Have a Happy and Pet-Friendly Halloween!
Halloween arrives tonight, bringing pumpkins with carved glowing grins, brimming bowls of sugary confections, the cheerful chimes of...
Wendy Kaplar
Oct 31, 2024
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