(PET ADOPTION) U.S. animal shelters are taking strides to combat ‘Black Dog Syndrome,’ a phenomenon in which black dogs and cats are often less likely to be adopted and first to be euthanized due to their dark coloring. Shelters are not only providing black pets with colorful bandanas and collars, but they are also beginning to use professional photography and lower adoption fees. Read on for more on how animal shelters are promoting black pet adoption. — Global Animal
(PET ADOPTION) FLORIDA — Harper the puppy was rescued after being found discarded in a garbage bag. The gray pit bull puppy has a handicap that even the shelter volunteers thought she wouldn’t overcome, but to everyone’s delight, Harper is a happy young dog who knows how to triumph over adversity. Read on and see the video about Harper, the little pit who’s inspiring people to consider pet adoption. This gal is a poster child for the hidden rewards of adopting a special needs pet, or better yet, a special needs pit! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL WELFARE) CANADA — Toronto has been added to the list of cities that forbid pet stores from selling cats and dogs bred in commercial facilities such as puppy mills. The pet sale ban follows the recent rescue of 527 dogs from a puppy mill in Quebec, the province’s largest animal cruelty case ever. The new law requires that retailers only sell animals from shelters, rescue groups, and other approved sources. Read on for more information and to find out how this legislation is beneficial in more ways than one. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL CONNECTION) CALIFORNIA — Sometimes the most unlikely pairs lead to wonderful friendships: an orangutan and a bulldog , a baby pig and a rabbit, a fox and a hound, just to name a few. This was the case when a group of surfers helped a shark pup this weekend. Read on to learn how this baby shark isn’t the only one that needs our help. And don’t forget to share some of the unlikely animal friendships you’ve seen and heard about! — Global Animal
(9/11 HEROES/PHOTOS) Nearly 100 search and rescue dogs were deployed to help find survivors at the World Trade Center and Pentagon sites after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Photographer Charlotte Dumas located 15 of these now senior-aged heroes and has commemorated them in a touching series of portraits entitled “Retrieved.” Traveling to 12 different states in the U.S., Charlotte photographed the surviving rescue dogs, now all well into their golden years, at their homes where they still live with their caretakers a full decade after serving their country during its desperate time of need. Their stories are now compiled in the book “Retrieved,” published September of this year for the tenth anniversary of the attacks. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) U.S. — Strut Your Mutt is a yearly nationwide event happening this weekend to raise awareness for animal adoption. Proceeds will go to participating local rescue groups, including No More Homeless Pets Network Partners and Best Friends Animal Society. Read on for further information on how to sign up. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL WELFARE) CANADA — More than 500 dogs were rescued from a Montreal puppy mill this past weekend in what may be the largest animal cruelty case in the province’s history. Quebec is dubbed the puppy mill capital of North America, and this most recent rescue is just the latest in a series of disturbing cases. It’s a bittersweet victory, knowing thousands more dogs await their rescue in the area. Read on about what Quebec’s government is planning to do to end the abuse. — Global Animal
(MISSING PETS) NEW YORK — While Jack the Cat has yet to be found, Willow, a calico cat from Colorado, will soon be reunited with her family. After Willow bolted five years ago, the family lost hope in ever seeing her again. To their surprise, the family received a call on Wednesday saying that Willow had been found in Manhattan. The Squires family credits the microchip for giving Willow the chance to return home. How did Willow get to NY? Nobody knows, but thankfully she will return home safely. Read on for the full coverage. — Global Animal
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