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U.S. Government Shut Down: Animal Welfare Is Also Suffering

While the American federal government shutdown continues as the longest in U.S. history and families are devastated, it turns out that there are also thousan…

Congress Passes Laws To Fully Prohibit Eating Dog and Cat Meat

You might not think America’s Farm Bill would necessarily mean anything to pets/companion animals, but Congress’s latest passing has given animal…

Discussing The Truth About Cat Food

Do you really know what goes into your cat's food? We chatted with the folks at TruthAboutPetFood.com to learn more about what our cats are eating.

OC Raw Dog Recalls Products For Listeria And Botulism

A new dog food warning has pet parents examining their bags to see if the lot is included in OC Raw Dog's recall of nearly 1600 pounds of food.

Legislators Want To Ban Companion Animal Consumption In The U.S.

Legislators are adding an amendment to a farm bill that will ban people from purposely killing dogs or cats for human consumption.

Humane Society Fights Back Against USDA Records Removal

The USDA is removing years' worth of data about inspection reports for animal facilities and breeders. Now, animal welfare groups are fighting back.

USDA Moves Animal Welfare Records; Sparks Concern About Secretary Nomi

The U.S. Department of Agriculture unexpectedly removed inspection reports and other information that had previously been available to the general public.

HSUS Releases Horrible Hundred 2016 Puppy Mills List

The HSUS is trying to shut down puppy mills by educating the public with its 2016 list of 100 of the worst US dog breeding operations.