Thu, Sep 15 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 1

Annual competition leads to increase in rescues across the U.S. Building on the momentum from last year's pet adoption initiative, the 2011 ASPCA $100K Challenge is already reporting that a significant number of pets have found loving forever h… more ›

Sun, Sep 11 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 2

Annual event sponsored by Farm Sanctuary expands for 2011 celebration. Blitzen, the calf, Apollo, the turkey and Nikki, the sow, lead a Farm Sanctuary special assignment later this week. As three special ambassadors to the Walk for Farm Animals… more ›

Mon, Sep 5 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Initiative trains rescued dogs for service work with disabled veterans. NEWPORT, R.I. -- He came within a whisker of being put down, but a dog named Charlie Zino has a new lease on life and a new mission. The 4 ½-year old German Shepherd… more ›

Thu, Aug 25 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Football pro LaDainian Tomlinson joins forces with the American Heartworm Society to educate pet parents. Kuddles didn't seem sick, but one day the dog's owner, Kay Smith of Vista, Calif., noticed "an ugly sore on the back of her neck."<… more ›

Tue, Aug 23 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 1

Friday, August 26 marks the 8th annual celebration. Pet parents may spoil their canine companions every day, but in 2004, pet lifestyle expert and author Colleen Paige decided to create one special day dedicated to honoring the role that dogs p… more ›

Thu, Aug 11 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Hardworking Yorkie puts her celebrity to use for good causes. NEWPORT, R.I. ─ She's been cuddled by Barbara Walters, hugged by Betty White, photographed with Oprah and interviewed by Ellen DeGeneres. Katie Couric wrote her… more ›

Tue, Aug 9 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 2

'No Pet Store Puppies' initiative aims to educate consumers. Binah, the Chihuahua, escaped the puppy mill alive, but abuse left her crippled at just 4 ½ years old. "She was a breeding dog," according to Rebecca McNeill, ASPCA spokeswoman… more ›

Fri, Jul 8 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 2

Adopt-a-thon finds new, permanent families for over 700 pets. After surviving the devastating tornadoes in the Joplin, Missouri area, the displaced "tornado pets" have finally found happy endings. Since May 23, responders had worked aroun… more ›

Mon, Jun 27 | By Maggie Marton | 1

Donations support treatment for canine angel. When his dog Chief fell during a search-and-rescue training exercise, Lieutenant Brian Smithey of Tampa Fire and Rescue didn’t realize he was injured. It wasn’t until later that night, … more ›

Tue, Jun 21 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 4

Joplin adopt-a-thon will seek homes for nearly 600 pets. Nearly 600 animals in Joplin, Missouri, are still awaiting permanent homes after being displaced by the May 22 tornado that tore through the area. Fortunately, the ASPCA is ramping up eff… more ›