Welfare
GivePet adds two holiday dog treats tied to shelter support
GivePet launched Santa’s Woofshop and Snowbound Hound, with each purchase linked to shelter treat donations.
Welfare & ethics
Animal welfare legislation, shelter medicine, euthanasia policy, breeding regulations.
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Welfare
Prison pilot links canine-assisted therapy to fewer inmate incidents
A pilot study found fewer inmate critical events while participating dogs maintained stable welfare profiles.
Welfare
Wild boar control review sharpens focus on ethics and disease risk
A new review examines which wild boar control methods work, and how welfare concerns should shape disease response.
Welfare
Animal nonprofit CEO pay draws fresh scrutiny in 2025 roundup
A new ranking of animal nonprofit CEOs highlights seven-figure pay, governance questions, and why transparency still matters.
Welfare
ASPCA donor thank-you message underscores 2025 welfare priorities
ASPCA’s 2025 thank-you messaging highlights donor-backed rescue, kitten care, disaster response, and poison-control work.
Welfare
ASPCA opens New York center for dogs rescued from cruelty
The new Pawling facility expands medical and behavioral care for dogs rescued from abuse and neglect.
Welfare
ASPCA uses 2025 awards messaging to spotlight field impact
ASPCA's 2025 awards and donor messaging highlight major investments in rescue, shelter support, veterinary care, and disaster response.
Welfare
Cornell hackathon spotlights new ideas in diagnostics and sterilization
Cornell students won top hackathon honors for ideas targeting canine otitis, bovine tritrichomoniasis, and pet overpopulation.
Welfare
Correction sharpens citations in small ruminant LAI review
A Frontiers correction updates citations in a review of laparoscopic AI in small ruminants without changing its core conclusions.
Welfare
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald returns with a message on kindness and conservation
An AVMA podcast update spotlights Kevin Fitzgerald’s call for kindness, community connection, and conservation in veterinary medicine.
Welfare
Frontiers corrects references in small-ruminant LAI review
A Frontiers correction updates citations in a 2025 review on laparoscopic AI in sheep and goats, without changing its main conclusions.
Welfare
Kevin Fitzgerald’s AVMA return spotlights kindness and community
On AVMA’s podcast, Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald reflects on 43 years in practice, conservation, and the role of kindness in veterinary medicine.
Welfare
Large dogs face longer shelter stays as adoption barriers persist
Hill’s says confidence gaps, cost concerns, and housing limits are slowing large-dog adoptions.
Welfare
Legal challenges to pets’ status could reshape veterinary risk
Courts are testing whether pets are more than property, with possible consequences for veterinary liability and practice policy.
Welfare
Low-stress care gains traction as a safety strategy for vet teams
A new JAVMA study links practice-wide low-stress care certification with fewer staff injuries in small animal clinics.
Welfare
Managing mud and flooding on horse properties
The Horse outlines practical steps to reduce runoff, protect horses, and limit mud-related health risks.
Welfare
Marty Becker podcast revisits welfare-centered care in practice
A Blunt Dissection episode with Dr. Marty Becker highlights the lasting influence of Fear Free thinking on veterinary care.
Welfare
New Hill’s report highlights barriers slowing large-dog adoption
Hill’s says confidence gaps, cost concerns, and housing restrictions are keeping large dogs in shelters longer.
Welfare
Older adults lean on pets, even as care costs squeeze budgets
A new Michigan poll finds pets give older adults purpose, but rising costs are making that bond harder to sustain.
Welfare
Older adults say pets give them purpose, but costs are rising
A new Michigan poll finds older pet parents value companionship deeply, even as budget strain climbs.
Welfare
Podcast revives debate over the costs of ‘gold standard’ care
Dr. Sara Pizano's Blunt Dissection appearance spotlights how gold-standard-only thinking can limit access to veterinary care.
Welfare
Study links strip grazing to poorer welfare signals in ponies
A new EVJ study found ponies on track systems moved more and showed less agonistic behavior than on strip grazing.
Welfare
Study suggests native chickens may need tailored stunning settings
New research suggests water-bath stunning parameters may need adjustment for Taiwanese red-feathered native chickens.
Welfare
Subaru renews ASPCA partnership for 2025 Share the Love
Subaru and the ASPCA are continuing their Share the Love campaign, extending a major funding stream for animal welfare work.
Welfare
Texas A&M students win NMDP award after donor absence rule change
Two Texas A&M students were honored after helping secure excused absences for marrow and stem cell donors.
Welfare
UF brings AI into forensic investigations of cat deaths
University of Florida researchers are using AI to help identify patterns in cat deaths that may point to animal cruelty.
Welfare
UF explores AI to identify suspicious cat deaths
UF researchers are developing an AI tool to help detect patterns that may point to human involvement in cat deaths.
Welfare
UK advances major veterinary reforms tied to pet care costs
The UK is pursuing major veterinary reforms after regulators linked weak transparency to rising pet care costs.
Welfare
UK moves toward major veterinary reforms on pricing and transparency
The UK is advancing veterinary reforms that would tighten price transparency, cap prescription fees, and expand oversight of practices.
Welfare
Vet student Chloe Link builds a wildlife career across continents
A Vet Candy profile highlights Chloe Link’s five-continent path through wildlife, zoo, and conservation medicine before graduation.
Welfare
Why new pet-status cases are getting veterinarians’ attention
A narrow New York ruling on emotional distress after a dog’s death is raising wider concerns for veterinary liability and access to care.
Welfare
Why new pet-status lawsuits could matter to veterinary medicine
Two recent lawsuits are reviving debate over whether pets are property, family, or something in between.
Welfare
Why off-site uniform use is back in the infection control debate
A Vet Times commentary argues uniforms belong in practice, not in public, as clinics revisit infection control basics.
Welfare
Wild boar control review highlights efficacy-welfare tradeoffs
A new global review finds wild boar control methods often force tradeoffs between population impact, welfare, and disease management.
Welfare
ASPCA year-end donor message spotlights rescue, kitten care
ASPCA’s 2025 thank-you campaign highlights rescue, disaster response, and kitten care backed by donor support.
Welfare
Courts test whether pets are property, family, or something between
Recent cases are challenging the property status of pets, with implications for custody, liability, and veterinary practice.
Welfare
Frontiers corrects small-ruminant LAI review citations
A Frontiers correction fixes citations in a small-ruminant LAI review without changing its core conclusions.
Welfare
Pet-property challenges put veterinary liability in focus
A narrow New York ruling revived debate over whether pets should remain property under civil law.
Welfare
Top-paid animal nonprofit CEOs renew scrutiny over charity pay
A new ranking of animal nonprofit CEO pay is reviving questions about transparency, governance, and donor trust.
Welfare
Why off-site uniform use is back in focus for vet practices
A Vet Times commentary is renewing attention on uniforms as an overlooked part of veterinary infection control.
Welfare
Why uniform rules are becoming an infection control issue
Veterinary guidance is sharpening around uniforms, commuting, and infection control beyond the practice floor.
Welfare
Why veterinary uniform habits are getting fresh scrutiny
A Vet Times commentary argues uniforms belong in practice, not in shops, pubs, or hospitals.
Welfare
Why wearing uniforms outside practice is an infection-control risk
A renewed call from Vet Times says veterinary uniforms should stay on site, not travel to shops, pubs, or hospitals.
Welfare
ASPCA donor campaign highlights 2025 rescue and veterinary support
ASPCA’s 2025 thank-you campaign spotlights donor-backed rescue, disaster relief, kitten care, and veterinary support.
Welfare
ASPCA donor update underscores shelter, kitten, and disaster focus
ASPCA’s 2025 donor thank-you campaign highlights rescue, kitten care, grants, and disaster response amid ongoing shelter strain.
Welfare
ASPCA opens Pawling center for canine abuse and neglect cases
The ASPCA’s new Pawling facility expands medical and behavioral care for dogs rescued from cruelty cases.
Welfare
ASPCA’s 2025 Humane Awards highlight welfare partnerships
The ASPCA’s 2025 honorees reflect a wider push linking advocacy, cruelty response, and veterinary support.
Welfare
AVMA podcast update highlights Kevin Fitzgerald’s wider role
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald’s latest AVMA podcast appearance ties veterinary practice to kindness, community engagement, and conservation.
Welfare
Frontiers corrects citations in small ruminant LAI review
A new Frontiers correction fixes references in a 2025 review on laparoscopic artificial insemination in sheep and goats.
Welfare
Large dogs face longer shelter stays as adopter confidence lags
A new Hill’s report says cost, housing limits, and low confidence are keeping large dogs in shelters longer.
Welfare
Legal challenges test how courts view pets, and vets are watching
Recent New York and Michigan cases are sharpening debate over pets’ legal status and what that could mean for veterinary practice.
Welfare
New Hill’s report highlights the large-dog adoption gap
Hill’s says large dogs stay in shelters longer because of cost, confidence, and housing barriers.
Welfare
New report details why large dogs spend longer in shelters
Hill’s says confidence gaps, cost concerns, and housing barriers are slowing large-dog adoptions.
Welfare
Older adults value pets more, even as cost strain rises
A new Michigan poll finds pets bring purpose to older adults, but rising costs are making care harder to afford.
Welfare
UK pushes vet pricing transparency and broader sector reform
The UK finalized new veterinary market remedies and is weighing wider legal reforms aimed at transparency, oversight, and pet care costs.
Welfare
Why off-duty uniforms are becoming an infection-control issue
A Vet Times commentary is reviving debate over whether veterinary uniforms should ever be worn outside practice.
Welfare
Why off-site uniform use is back under scrutiny in vet practice
A renewed push on uniforms highlights how everyday habits can strengthen, or weaken, infection control in practice.
Welfare
Why uniform habits matter for infection control in practice
A Vet Times commentary argues veterinary uniforms belong in the clinic, not in public, as part of stronger infection control.
Welfare
Why veterinary uniform policies matter beyond the clinic
A renewed debate over wearing uniforms in public is putting veterinary infection control and professional standards back in focus.
Welfare
Why veterinary uniforms shouldn't leave the practice
A Vet Times commentary renews the case for keeping clinical uniforms out of public spaces.
Welfare
AVMA podcast revisits Kevin Fitzgerald’s message on career purpose
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald returned to AVMA’s podcast with a message centered on kindness, community, conservation, and lifelong learning.
Welfare
iCatConnect expands global education on unowned cat welfare
International Cat Care’s iCatConnect brings global experts together on practical solutions for unowned cats and shelter care.
Welfare
Why off-site uniform use is still an infection-control weak point
A Vet Times piece argues uniforms should stay on practice premises as part of stronger infection control.