More than $1.2M donation aids in caring for underserved pets
The Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) team members came together to raise the funding through the VEG Cares Program
Animal Welfare
Vet care program distributes 13 tons of cat food in Iowa
Alley Cat Allies, in partnership with Animal Rescue League of Iowa, will give away tons of cat food at no cost to caregivers in Des Moines under its ongoing Keeping Families Together program
Pitbull puppy rescued by California police after fentanyl overdose
The dog’s owners, who were arrested by the Irvine Police Department at a grocery store parking for drug possession, will be charged with felony animal cruelty and possession of narcotics.
Nearly 150 exotic animals surrendered by Michigan animal dealer
Nearly 150 exotic animals, including ring-tailed lemurs, kinkajous, wallabies, porcupines, foxes, prairie dogs and ground squirrels, were surrendered by a Michigan animal dealer after alleged violation of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Over 130 Maui shelter pets relocated to Portland to find new homes
Greater Good Charities, Southwest Airlines, and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue partner to airlift shelter pets out of Maui to make room for animals in need amidst wildfires.
Florida vet imposter arrested after causing dog’s death
A Florida dog groomer who posed as a veterinarian has been arrested after a Chihuahua he performed a caesarean section on died post-surgery.
The illicit procedure happened on May 18, according to a Facebook post made by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. The six-year-old Chihuahua, Sugar, was having difficulty delivering puppies when her owners contacted Osvaldo Sanchez, a man who had been previously been introduced to them as a veterinarian.
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$10,000 donation supports safe stays for pets amid domestic violence
The Bundle x Joy and BestyBnB partnership aims to provide temporary housing, recruit caregivers for pets caught in a domestic crisis while owners seek help
Multiple dogs die of heat stroke in ‘freak event’
The Lake Station Police Department in Indiana reports the incident as a “mechanical failure” and not an act of animal cruelty or neglect.
80,000 newborn pups, kittens receive food aid
Since Jan. 1, Pet-Ag, Inc., has donated meals worth nearly $500,000 through the Greater Good Charities GOODS Program