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An international coalition has strengthened measures to combat illegal wildlife trafficking across 47 nations, according to a joint statement released Tuesday.
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Local officials say the shelter is at capacity following severe weather, and are calling for emergency foster volunteers.
A single peer-reviewed study points to early findings on how socialization may affect long-term behavior in dogs; researchers caution further studies are needed before drawing broad conclusions.
A working group has proposed revised minimum space and enrichment standards for licensed boarding facilities, citing new welfare research.
A newly announced program aims to expand shelter resources and support higher adoption rates across the country.
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A state court has convicted a commercial breeding facility operator on multiple counts of animal neglect, following a multi-agency investigation.
A proposed set of minimum welfare standards is under public consultation, with agricultural groups and welfare organizations offering mixed responses.
An update from an active rescue operation — a summary is available; the image below carries a content warning.
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A national program aims to increase shelter resources and adoption rates across the country.
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