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Great News: California Ends Cruel Cat Declawing
Safe at last — no more pain for California’s cats. We have wonderful news for cats everywhere! California has become the largest state in the U.S. to ban cat declawing — a cruel and painful surgery that amputates the first bone of each toe, leaving cats in lifelong pain. For decades, many cats lost not just their claws, but their natural way to defend, climb, and play. The surgery left many in constant pain, struggling to walk or even use their litter box. Some were late

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Nov 72 min read


They laugh as animals suffer — help end it
Kittens like this are being filmed and tortured for profit — help stop it A CNN investigation has uncovered videos of cats being burned, mutilated, drowned, and electrocuted for money. The victims are usually kittens — small, trusting, and helpless. Some are forced into blenders, while others are set on fire or beaten until they stop moving. Their suffering is recorded, sold, and watched for entertainment. Behind every cruel video is a suffering animal. The BBC found more

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Nov 52 min read


The World’s Top Fashion Magazine Says No to Fur
Foxes are finally free from a life of fear. Vogue, the world’s most influential fashion magazine , has announced it will no longer promote or feature fur. Vogue is the voice that shapes what the world wears and values. When the magazine changes direction, the entire fashion industry takes notice. From runways in Paris to shops in Tokyo, its influence reaches everywhere. For decades, animals such as foxes, raccoons, and coyotes have suffered for their fur. Every life deser

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Nov 42 min read


She froze in fear… until kindness found her
Pilot Pup Chanel moments after we found her — trembling and scared. When we found Chanel, she was sitting low to the ground, her thin body trembling. Her eyes were wide and unsure — the look of a dog who had learned to expect pain instead of kindness. She did not bark or growl. She just froze. The world had not been kind to her, and she did not yet know that this moment would change everything. We spoke softly and moved slowly, letting her see that no one was going to hurt h

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Nov 42 min read


Behind every kennel door, there’s a story like Leo’s
Some shelter animals spend thousands of days waiting for someone to choose them. This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, a time to honor the dogs and cats who depend on shelters for their chance at life — and the people who care for them. Behind every kennel door is a story waiting to be heard, like Leo’s. After being surrendered by his owner, he spent over 2,000 days in a Tennessee shelter, watching others leave for new homes while his turn never came. His

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Nov 32 min read


4 Powerful Ways to Honor Cats on National Cat Day
Safe, warm, and loved — what every cat deserves. Today is National Cat Day — a day to honor not just the cats who capture hearts online, but also the quiet survivors who fight for life against impossible odds. Like a tiny kitten named Miso, who was rescued just before she was nearly hit by a car. She was hurt and needed surgery, but her rescuer refused to give up. With care and love, Miso began to heal, and soon her playful spirit started to return. Today, she is growing st

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Oct 242 min read


A company wants to freeze octopuses alive — Help stop it
An octopus exploring the ocean, where every moment is freedom. In Spain’s Canary Islands, a company is planning to open the world’s first industrial octopus farm — where thousands of these intelligent, sensitive beings would be raised and killed for profit. Octopuses can solve puzzles, recognize people, and even experience boredom and frustration. In the ocean, an octopus spends her days exploring reefs and hiding in coral. But inside this farm, they would be trapped in cold

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Oct 232 min read


Imagine growing old…and being left behind: Adopt a Senior Pet Month
After years of waiting, warmth finally feels like home. November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month , a time to honor the dogs and cats who have already given years of love, yet are now the ones most likely to be forgotten. Take Fiona’s story, a 13-year-old dog who spent 11 long years in an Alabama shelter before finally being adopted by a loving family in Wisconsin. After a lifetime of concrete floors and metal bars, she now has her own bed, warm meals, and people who greet her ev

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Oct 233 min read


Bianca was too scared to come closer...
Team 600 found in an abandoned lot surrounded by trash. We found Bianca standing alone near a pool of filthy, stagnant water at an abandoned site. She was thin, her head hung low, and every sound made her flinch. She barked when we first approached. Her fear was evident. But we waited quietly, letting her see she did not have to run anymore. Hunger finally pulled her closer. Bianca was still unsure if we would harm her. She approached us step by step, watching carefully t

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Oct 172 min read


Who's next? Colombia outlaws bullfighting and cockfighting
Free at last from the ring of suffering. Great news for animals: Colombia has officially banned bullfighting nationwide — and even...

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Oct 102 min read


Pennsylvania’s city just said NO to pet store cruelty
Freedom is what every animal deserves. For the first time in Pennsylvania, a city has taken a bold step to protect animals sold in pet...

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Oct 32 min read


Good News: Over 100 dogs are finally safe
They are finally safe from a life of neglect. More than one hundred dogs and puppies have been freed from misery. They were trapped in...

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Oct 22 min read


On this World Animal Day, will you choose kindness?
World Animal Day reminds us that all animals matter. Today is World Animal Day — a day to honor the dogs, cats, and countless other...

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Oct 12 min read


Why are children still dying this World Rabies Day?
Dogs can carry rabies long before anyone sees it. Today is World Rabies Day — a day that reminds us that one of the most terrifying and...

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Sep 252 min read


Good News: UK's Scotland Just Banned Greyhound Racing
A gentle soul finally safe from harm. Good news from Europe : Scotland has taken a historic step to protect dogs. The government has...

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Sep 251 min read


Betsy was hiding in the trash… until kindness found her
This is where I was hiding before team 600 rescued me. My name is Betsy. I hid in the piles of discarded items. I curled up between old...

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Sep 242 min read


Good news: A dog with nothing gives woman everything
Homeless dogs often step up to protect people. A runner in India recently shared a video that touched thousands of hearts. As she...

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Sep 92 min read


8 months alone, then love found him — Happy Cat Month
Every cat deserves safety, comfort, and love. This month, we celebrate Happy Cat Month, a time to honor the incredible felines who bring...

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Sep 42 min read


Alexia was waiting for someone who might never come…
Alexia stood alone on a heap of sand before we rescued her. Alexia was standing on a mound of sand at the far end of a narrow street — a...

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Aug 282 min read


4 Loving Ways to Brighten a Dog’s Day on National Dog Day
Some dogs know when someone needs help. Today is National Dog Day - a day to celebrate not just the dogs who make headlines, but also...

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Aug 202 min read
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