NEW APPOINTEES BRING ANIMAL WELFARE TO THE TABLE
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has recently appointed two new animal advocates to his staff, a sign that we may have a kinder, gentler New York City. Siddhartha Sanchez, a lifelong vegan,…
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NYC GETS FIRST CITY-RUN PET FOOD PANTRY
On June 30, the New York City Council and Mayor Zohran Mamdani released the FY2027 budget, and it includes $1.5 million to help animal rescuers and pet parents. The initiative…
BUYING THAT BENEFITS ANIMALS
Waggle is a crowd-funding platform that pays vet bills for those unable to afford lifesaving care for pets. You can make donations directly to them to help the cause, but…
New York (hearts) shelters
Nearly $10 million has been awarded to 31 animal care organizations across New York State through the eighth round of the New York State Companion Animal Capital Projects Fund, the…
PET EMERGENCIES IN ITALY
Italy has formally recognized caring for a seriously ill pet as a valid reason for paid emergency leave. Under this progressive policy, employees can take up to three…
THE PACK CAME BACK
In Jilin, China, seven dogs, including a golden retriever, German shepherd, Labrador, Pekingese and Corgi, were stolen from three separate households. The seven all managed to escape and embark on…
FRANCE’S CURRICULUM FOR COMPASSION
France has begun incorporating mandatory pet care and animal welfare education into its primary school curriculum, specifically within Moral and Civic Education (EMC). The initiative aims to teach children aged…
RECYCLE FOR KIBBLE
In Istanbul, Turkey, a company called Pugedon developed a vending machine that dispenses dog food for stray animals when people deposit plastic bottles for recycling. The machine serves a dual…