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Does Everyone Have a Right to Keep Pets?

Gary Weitzman, DVM | Posted 12.03.2011

Gary Weitzman, DVM

We often hear that "it takes a village to raise a child." I think you could say that it takes a village to raise a dog or cat, or any animal, too. We all have to be on the lookout for animals who are not being treated well.

Progress in the Fight to Save NYC's Homeless Animals

Ed Sayres | Posted 10.24.2011

Ed Sayres

One of the major obstacles to our efforts to save the city's homeless animals is that the city cuts the budget of the city's shelter system virtually every year.

Today (and Every Day) Is Spay Day

Wayne Pacelle | Posted 05.25.2011

Wayne Pacelle

With the help of pet owners and communities, we can work to end pet overpopulation and save animals' lives.

The Pope, PETA and Overpopulation

Ingrid Newkirk | Posted 05.25.2011

Ingrid Newkirk

The Pope may not have talked about animal birth control yet, but dogs and cats and PETA can't wait. The result of dogs and cats having unprotected sex -- a massive overpopulation crisis -- is as deadly for them as HIV is for humans.

Priceless: Low-Cost Pet Health Clinics in Gulf Coast Communities (VIDEO)

Wayne Pacelle | Posted 05.25.2011

Wayne Pacelle

Last month I featured a guest blog from Amanda Arrington, The Humane Society of the United States' manager of spay/neuter initiatives, spotlighting one of the pet health clinics that are part of our larger Gulf Coast initiative.

Octomom, PETA Join To Post Spay-Neuter Sign

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

LA HABRA, Calif. — It's official. Octomom Nadya Suleman doesn't want your dog or cat following in her footsteps. As a front yard full of paparaz...

PETA Octomom Offer: Nadya Suleman Gets $5,000 And Free Food For Posting PETA's Spay, Neuter Sign

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

LOS ANGELES — Just because Nadya Suleman's an octomom doesn't mean she wants your dog or cat to become one, too. Her lawyer said Wednesday that...

UAA Offers First Free Spay/Neuter Clinic in NYC

Reedu Taha | Posted 05.25.2011

Reedu Taha

In NYC alone, an average of 110 animals a day are dumped at the city's municipal shelters. Approximately half of them are euthanized daily.

Does Spaying or Neutering Your Pet Really Improve Behavior?

Sophia Yin | Posted 11.17.2011

Sophia Yin

While the owners could go through all kinds of detailed an elaborate training, they could instead opt for the easy way out.

How to Be a Greener Pet Owner

Avital Binshtock | Posted 05.25.2011

Avital Binshtock

Here are four tips about how to reduce Fido's and Fluffy's environmental pawprints.