(ANIMAL NEWS) Global Animal just received confirmation that shopping center developer Macerich is banning sales of live animals in more than 70 of its malls across the US. This new humane policy designed to break the puppy mill business chain is taking effect nationwide within 30 days. Macerich confirmed they will not renew the leases of existing pet stores that sell animals and in their place, are opening humane stores offering adoptions of rescued pets.
(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
(PUPPY MILLS) CALIFORNIA — Animal Legal Defense Fund (ADLF) has filed suit against Barkworks, claiming the pet store is committing fraud and false advertising in regards to the origin of their puppies. The store has long been connected with puppy mills, and the ALDF, along with Best Friends Animal Society, is working to shut them down. Read on for more information about the law suit. — 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
NEW DELHI (PET ADOPTION) — Are you considering becoming the guardian of a new dog? If so, you should look into the different avenues for pet adoption rather than simply purchasing from a store. Adopting a pet gives you the opportunity to live with a companion, to save a life, and to feel warm inside. While animal homelessness is a worldwide problem, a few dog lovers in India have responded by adopting stray dogs and helping others do the same. Read on to learn more about the work being done by these passionate individuals in India. — Global Animal
(SPECIAL NEEDS PETS) Adopting a blind dog or caring for a dog who’s going blind may be less worrisome – and more rewarding – than you might think. Here’s some sound advice (and a few nifty tricks) to put both you and your non-seeing pooch on sure footing.
(PET CARE/ADOPTION) Sadly, with an economic recession plaguing the bank accounts of pet lovers, there has been an 18 percent increase in pet drop-offs and abandonment. Animal shelters have become overwhelmed with the excessive numbers and costs, and more pet lives are being lost to euthanasia. Fortunately, an answer to the problem has surfaced. ASPCA-approved pet stores are teaming with shelters to place abandoned pets, and the results have been extremely positive. Find out how these animals lives are being saved. — Global Animal
Although some may be hesitant to adopt a dog who was trained by prisoners, one mom says she has no regrets about her decision to do so. After all, the dog she adopted from Prison Tails has become a wonderful addition to her family; he even saved them from a burglary!
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