APA Busy Reuniting Fireworks Frightened Dogs With Owners

The Animal Protection Association on Hanley Road says this is their busiest day of the year. They’re spending this official holiday trying to re-unite owners with their dogs who ran off after being spooked by fireworks. Those bombs bursting in air scare the dickens out of most dogs.

Canada newspaper reverses stance on anti-rodeo ads

An animal rights group said on Monday that Calgary’s largest newspaper has agreed to run an advertisement critical of the Western Canadian city’s world-famous Calgary Stampede rodeo.

Graduation pranks abound

Every year in late June and early July, students turn to pranks to relieve stress and have a little fun before graduating. This year, bed sheets seem to be a popular tool of the trickster trade.

Gujarat cops urged to rethink dog breeding plan

Animal lovers have urged the Gujarat Police to reconsider a proposal for their sniffer dogs from aggressive breeds mate with civilian canines.

Distinctly Green: LUSH solidifies enviro-friendly soap market

With news about harmful chemicals in most cosmetics, LUSH Cosmetics is a healthy alternative. These handmade soaps, gels, shampoos, fragrances and skincare products are 100 percent vegetarian, use limited amounts of preservatives, are not tested on animals and come in minimal packaging.

RAPS leashes new deal

The society that runs Richmond’s animal control service has been awarded a new two-year contract — at almost double the price.

Run, rabbit, run: City eyes total ban

Sonya Kamp, RAPS assistant manager, with one of the many rescued bunnies in the spring.

City wants animals put ahead of permits

The city of Peoria wants the county to consider offering full-service animal control services in lieu of paying any city permitting fees for construction of the Peoria Riverfront Museum.

‘Horrifying’ discovery of cat cannibalism leads to charges

NORRISTOWN Saying animal protection officials were “horrified” to find a dozen dead cats that had resorted to cannibalism to try to stay alive in a Whitpain home, authorities have charged the pet owner with animal cruelty for allegedly leaving them behind without food.

A column dealing with road kill strikes a chord with readers

After writing a recent column on road kill I got a lot of comments from readers who said they go out and pick up the dead critters.