Puppy farmers in Ireland profit from a multi-million-euro industry fuelled by the ‘criminal mistreatment of dogs and puppies’ ...

The Government on Monday unveils its long-awaited Animal Welfare Strategy which sets out a raft of policies to improve the ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Puppy mills are a dark reality that perpetuates animal cruelty and neglect. Recognizing and exposing these operations is crucial for protecting the well-being of innocent dogs. In this ...

This essay was written by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., with Jane Goodall, Ph.D. Every year, more than 40,000 dogs, mostly beagles, are used in research in the United States. They are often used in painful and ...

While dachshunds and French bulldogs may be adorable and some of the most charming pets around, animal welfare campaigners say that we should stop breeding them. The two breeds have been reared to ...

With their smushed-in faces and button noses, French bulldogs, pugs and bulldogs are among the most popular breeds in the U.S. But their stout stature has a dark side: the breeds are prone to health ...

The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to temporarily stop issuing new dog breeding licenses because of overcrowding at city-run animal shelters. The city’s six shelters have 737 kennels, but more ...

Humans have a long history of reshaping their canine companions, which evolved from ancient wolves. At least 10,000 years ago, Arctic peoples were using selective breeding to create sled dogs, ...