3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (169+ words) KPTV Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns "Like a little kid at a candy store:" Dog missing for 2 years found nearly 60 miles away from home Tire flies off semi-truck, crushes minivan on I-5 in Vancouver Washington County K9 Trials…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (303+ words) Assemblymember Matt Haney, D-San Francisco, has introduced legislation aimed at speeding up the transfer of abused animals from shelters into foster homes or permanent care while animal cruelty cases move through California courts. Assembly Bill 2344 would allow prosecutors to ask…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (267+ words) Torturing a companion animal will be charged as a felony in Iowa under a measure signed into law Monday by Gov. Kim Reynolds. This charge would increase to a Class C felony if individual has been previously convicted of other…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (371+ words) Northwest MO Info Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law Monday which would establish a Class D felony charge for animal torture of a companion animal. The governor's signing ceremony was held at an Iowa Rescue Shelter in Des Moines....

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (337+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa (May 12, 2026) " In Defense of Animals joins the Animal Rescue League of Iowa in applauding Gov. Kim Reynolds for signing legislation making animal cruelty a felony on the first offense. Until now, Iowa was the last state in…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (574+ words) Uruguay opened a new social and environmental debate following the presentation of a bill that proposes allowing joint burial between deceased people and their pets. The initiative was driven by Partido Colorado deputy, Felipe Schipani, and aims to legally recognize…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago  (449+ words) The'Farm Bill'passed by the U. S. House of Representatives April 30 could undermine a Massachusetts law aimed at preventing animal cruelty. The'sweeping agricultural bill includes a section called the "Save Our Bacon Act," which prohibits state and local governments from having farm animal…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (719+ words) Our sanctuaries: Creating safe, nurturing environments where rescued animals receive care and a peaceful place to call home. Kindness looks good on you! Shop for good: Snag cozy gear, fun gifts and animal-loving merch'all while supporting our lifesaving work for…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (83+ words) It's been one year since the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General brought charges against former Pittsburgh-area funeral home owner Patrick Vereb. He's accused of deceiving more than 6, 500 pet owners and denying them promised burial services. State Sen. Nick Pisciottano of…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (164+ words) Our sanctuaries: Creating safe, nurturing environments where rescued animals receive care and a peaceful place to call home. Kindness looks good on you! Shop for good: Snag cozy gear, fun gifts and animal-loving merch'all while supporting our lifesaving work for…...