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Wuhan Man Hailed Hero for Taking Care Of Abandoned Animals During Peak of Coronavirus Outbreak in China
Ye Jialin went door-to-door to give water, food, and care to the thousands of cats and dogs left behind when Wuhan went under quarantine in January.
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New York City Dog and Cat Shelters Empty as People Foster While Staying at Home
Applications for fostering or adopting animals at some shelters have increased as much as 10-fold as people look for companions during self-isolation.
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65 Groups Urge Everyone to Not Abandon Companion Animals During Coronavirus
Animal charities and pet shelters across China are working to teach citizens that there is no evidence dogs and cats can pass the virus to people.
Interviews
Fostering Kittens Will Fill That Gaping Hole In Your Heart
Professional kitten rescuer Hannah Shaw’s Instagram account is cuteness overload—but she’s hoping all those feline photos will convince you to rescue a kitten of your own.
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Vegan Prince Invests in Slaughter-Free Pet Food Startup
Bond Pet Foods’ $1.2 million in seed funding will support the research and development needed to scale its cultured meat products for cats and dogs.
Home + Lifestyle
4 Tips To Keep Your Vegan Dog Safe on Howl-o-ween
Ensure your four-legged family members have a happy howliday—which means: 1) plenty of vegan dog treats, and 2) taking the kale costume off early.
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Esther the Wonder Pig Fans Outraged by University Pig Roast
The Ontario Agricultural College—a school that operates at the same university where Esther is currently a patient—is hosting a pig roast and social media users are outraged at the hypocrisy of it all.
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Vegan Startup Is Looking for the Next Top Dog Model
Wild Earth is searching for the perfect pooch to star in its upcoming commercial and documentary with a chance to win a lifetime supply of its vegan dog food.
Interviews
Why Cats Ultimately Led Cat Whisperer Jackson Galaxy to Veganism
The best-selling author and television star is doing much more than helping cats in need—he’s raising his voice for all animals and asking his fans to do the same.
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Startup Raises $16 Million to Make Dog Food Without Hurting Animals
Biotech company Wild Earth plans to use the new funding to develop innovative dog food in a dry kibble formula.
Companion Animals
How Having a Vegan Dog Can Help Lower Your Carbon Footprint
Humans aren’t the only ones with a carbon footprint; the US pooch population leaves a major pawprint. Learn how to be a responsible and sustainable pet parent from this vegan dog expert.
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Vegan Greeting Cards Launch to Save Shelter Animals
Vegan artists Laurie Johnston and Ruby Roth create a line of illustrated greeting cards to promote the “adopt don’t shop” motto.
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Technology
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