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www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Pets

Tenants and shelters in England hail bill allowing private renters to keep pets

Renters, pet owners and animal shelters have praised a long-awaited law that will allow tenants to keep pets in rented accommodation, after the government unveiled legislative changes to the private rented sector earlier this week.Under the renters' reform bill, tenants will have the legal right to request a pet in their home, which landlords cannot unreasonably refuse.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

London is dog theft capital of UK with 400 pooches stolen in a year

D og owners in London are most likely to have their pet stolen, with the capital recording the most thefts in the UK for the eighth year in a row.Metropolitan Police recorded 396 dog thefts in 2022, analysis of police data by Direct Line Pet Insurance has revealed.That's 219 more than Kent, the region with the second highest thefts.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters face neglect at L.A. city shelters, volunteers say

When the Harbor Animal Care Center faced a food crunch in August, volunteer Jan Bunker logged on to Nextdoor to plead for donations.
"Hi, animal lovers!
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www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Pets

Dogs Trust reports big rise in number of people trying to rehome their pets

The number of pet owners attempting to rehome their dogs has risen sharply this year, according to figures from the Dogs Trust, with shelters facing long waiting lists and many setting up pet food banks.Between 1 January and 31 October, the animal charity received 42,000 inquiries from dog owners about rehoming, a rise of almost 50% on the same period in 2021.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Cheeky' and affectionate' long-term RSPCA residents looking for new homes

A group of RSPCA rescue dogs are hoping to find new homes as part of an Adoptober campaign being run this month by the animal welfare charity.
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the Guardian
1 year ago
Pets

No puppy love: post-lockdown lifestyles and cost of living are driving Australians to surrender their pets

The end of Covid lockdowns and the spiralling cost of living have left animal shelters overflowing, with organisations now forced to host adoption drives and slash their fees in an effort to get more animals out of shelters and into their forever homes.
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Austin

Woman adopts senior dog who spent over 700 days in shelter

Choosing to adopt senior or special needs animals can be rewarding.
Older dogs have much love and companionship to offer. [ more ]
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Hurry! More than 100 rescued bunnies need homes before they multiply

Many rabbits rescued in Granada Hills, need homes to prevent further breeding.
Bunny World Foundation separated rabbit babies to ensure survival. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Dodger Dog's plight highlights L.A.'s animal shelter crisis

City animal shelters in Los Angeles face overcrowding issues
Efforts are made to promote animal adoption and save animals from euthanization [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

'It's hard to stomach': These shelters are euthanizing more dogs despite promises to save them

The Palmdale and Lancaster shelters in Los Angeles County have a high dog euthanasia rate compared to other county-run facilities.
Severe staffing shortages are hindering efforts to reduce euthanasia numbers at the shelters. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Volunteer who criticized conditions at L.A. animal shelter says she was fired

A volunteer who criticized the city of L.A.'s care of rabbits and other small mammals at the San Pedro animal shelter in a recent Times story said she was fired by the city on Friday.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

L.A. City Councilman seeks funding for troubled Animal Services department

Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz on Tuesday asked city analysts to propose new funding sources, including a sales or parcel tax, to bring in money for the troubled Animal Services department.
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www.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

East Bay pets of the week for March 8

Different pet personalities and needs showcased through Chief, Loki, and Vermillion.
Specific adoption information provided for each pet, including location and contact details. [ more ]
www.eastbaytimes.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

East Bay pets of the week for Jan. 26

Henry is a friendly and compact dog ready to be someone's No. 1 companion.
Blue is a Siberian Husky in search of an active and affectionate family. [ more ]
www.toronto.com
1 year ago
Toronto

Rouge National Urban Park says abandoned pets are a growing problem

Rouge National Urban Park seems increasingly to be a place where people rid themselves of unwanted dogs, cats and other animals.Parks Canada staff say one dog's remains were found, along with a mat, food and other personal effects on Nov. 10 near Lower Reesor Pond, north of the Toronto Zoo in Scarborough.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Polycarbonate-wrapped rescue shelter by Garrison Architects maximises light for animals

NYC-based firm Garrison Architects has completed an animal shelter in Staten Island, which is wrapped in full-height glass walls that provide even lighting conditions throughout the day.The Staten Island Animal Rescue Center is located in Charleston, a neighbourhood in the New York City borough of Staten Island.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Pets

New York Bans Pet Stores From Selling Dogs, Cats and Rabbits

Pet stores in New York State will soon be prohibited from selling dogs, cats and rabbits under a legislative ban meant to stem the sale of animals from breeding facilities that animal rights groups say subject pets to inhumane conditions.The legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday means that New York will join a handful of other states, including California and Illinois, that have enacted similar bans designed to crack down on commercial breeders, sometimes called puppy or kitten mills.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Parents Who Raise Charitable Kids Do These 6 Things

Kids get a lot of gifts, from birthdays to Christmas to doting grandparents dropping by with a new toy just because.So how can parents help their kids translate the joy they get from getting gifts into a sense of satisfaction from giving them to people in need - whether those gifts be physical donations or volunteer time?
Washington Post
1 year ago
Science

Fishtopher, the 'very sad and depressed' cat, is adopted after viral fame

(Zbynek Pospisil/Getty Images/iStock)Cats, as the myth goes, have nine lives.But Fishtopher the cat was wasting his away.The " very sad and depressed " 5-year-old feline, a New Jersey shelter said, was waiting for someone to adopt him.The call-out that went viral - possibly thanks to Fishtopher's decidedly unimpressed expression - has been answered: A Maryland couple drove to pick up the "big cheeky boy" at the shelter this weekend.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Europe news

Bryan Young, an American volunteer who died fighting in Ukraine, felt called to help.

Bryan Young feared for his adopted homeland, his partner said.
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