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Although many years have passed, I can’t help but think of Dolly on Valentine’s Day. She was my first dog, and the very embodiment of unconditional love. I was a toddler when my parents brought her home, a golden retriever puppy with the softest eyes and fur. It was love at first sight. Dolly and I

After 50 years in a laboratory, Montessa is finally getting a chance to enjoy life to the fullest. The 51-year-old chimp was brought to Alamogordo Primate Facility in New Mexico in 1975 when she was just a year old. She spent her first 30 years there being used in harmful biomedical research

Our fight to end puppy mill cruelty has reached a milestone well worth celebrating: 500 localities across the U.S. have banned the sale of puppy mill puppies in pet shops. We’re proud that the cities, towns and counties that have enacted humane pet store laws span 31 states and represent communities

Volunteers are the beating heart of the animal protection movement, and their engagement is a lifeline for animals.

Set against a breathtaking backdrop of the snow-capped Cascade Mountains, the charming Bavarian-style village of Leavenworth, Washington, transforms into a sparkling “ Village of Lights” each winter

Maggie Shaarawi was at home in Beirut, Lebanon, with pneumonia one March night when she received a video from a concerned animal lover. Upon opening the link, she saw a small lion cub lying on the

Praveen Suresh had never seen such destruction. Heavy rains battered the Wayanad district of the state of Kerala in southwest India during the last week of July. Early on July 30, the area experienced

When Gail Strickler and her husband, Bill Jasper, decided to get a dog soon after they married, there was no question in Strickler’s mind that their new companion would be a rescue. Though none of

In 2011, Dr. Kwane Stewart was working at an overwhelmed municipal animal shelter in California. Depressed about the animals he couldn’t save, he contemplated quitting his profession. Then one morning

Holiday meals can be all-too-tempting to peckish pets, who may forget their manners and decide to help themselves! Take Sam, a rottweiler, and Pete, a Chihuahua, for example. They had been left home

I’ve associated cardinals with my paternal grandparents for as long as I can remember. The backyard of their small but charming home in Hazlet, New Jersey, was where I had my first encounters with

In the first part of our World of Compassion series, we share the ways we’re partnering with local communities in Bolivia, India and Canada to enhance access to veterinary care.

When an overwhelmed caregiver asked for help, Humane World and other animal nonprofits stepped in to save more than 100 rabbits.

Test your animal knowledge with this fun and challenging animal crossword puzzle! Download to complete and then check your answers. Packed with trivia, pop culture references and fascinating wildlife

Are you thinking of adopting a bunny? Here’s what every potential owner should know about this underappreciated pet.

Championing change, activist Nichole Biber discusses her work to save wolves and preserve Native American culture.

From fading to feisty, a tiny Australian shepherd puppy beat the odds and found a loving home.