Today's Best Stories on Vegan Companion Animals

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.

by Tanya Flink

Activism

12 Wonderful Turkey Facts That Will Make Your Thanksgiving a Vegan One

Turns out, turkeys can fly. Plus, 11 other interesting facts to celebrate these social and intelligent birds.

News

Vegan Dog Food Brand Wild Earth’s Shark Tank Deal with Mark Cuban Continues with New $23 Million Investment

Shark Tank’s Mark Cuban just helped startup Wild Earth raise $23 million to take animal meat out of companion animal food.

News

Ziggy Marley Just Launched “Apawthecary,” a Vegan CBD Line for Dogs

Ziggy Marley Apawthecary offers CBD-infused supplements for dogs’ joint health and wellness.

News

This Luxury Clothing Store in Toronto Is 100 Percent Vegan. And 100 Percent For Dogs.

Wag Swag is a luxury vegan clothing store just for dogs, offering vegan leather leashes and harnesses, puffer jackets, and onesies.

Recipe

6 DIY Frozen Vegan Treats for Your Dog

Let your pup cool off this summer with these homemade frozen treats.

News

Illinois Becomes Fifth State to Ban Retail Pet Sales

The new law prohibits stores from selling cats and dogs from breeders, marking a key step in eliminating inhumane breeding operations.

COVID

These companies will ship vegan staples directly to your door.

Ditch the long lines in favor of vegan meals, cookies, and snacks delivered to your doorstep.

Home + Lifestyle

9 Ways to Cut Plastic From Your Life and Help Animals

It seems like everything is packaged in plastic nowadays, but don’t get discouraged! Take these simple steps to a greener future.

Travel

7 Best Hotels for Vegans in America

Whether you’re vacationing in New York or Texas, these vegan-friendly hotels should be on your must-stay list.

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.

by Tanya Flink

News

FDA Recalls Performance Dog Food for Salmonella; The Real Problem Is That There’s Still Horse Meat in It

Bravo Packing’s latest recall brings up a long history of complaints of contamination and animal cruelty for the pet food manufacturer.

Hot Products

10 Vegan Companies That Give Back to Animals

From vegan milk chocolate to cruelty-free jewelry, these 10 vegan-forward companies help you put your dollar where it counts by donating a percentage of sales to animal welfare causes.

Health + Wellness

5 Ways To Become a (Better) Vegan in 2021

Simple actions you can take today that go beyond your personal plate.

Home + Lifestyle

5 Reasons Your Dog’s New Year’s Resolution Should Be to Go Vegan

Expert veterinarian Dr. Sarah Dodd explains why going vegan offers dogs myriad benefits, from a shiny coat to improved overall health.

News

Ariana Grande Opens Animal Shelter in Los Angeles

The musician is behind Orange Twins Rescue, a new animal shelter that rescues stray dogs and cats.

News

Vegan Dog Food Brand Launches in Japan to Help 9 Million Dogs Go Vegan

V-planet’s expansion to Japan means its vegan dog food is now available in 11 countries.

Health + Wellness

7 Adorable Vegan Animal Instagram Accounts To Brighten Your Day

by Tanya Flink

Home + Lifestyle

Bunnies Are Probably the Most Amazing Animals Ever. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Eat or Exploit Them.

by Tara Baxter

Health + Wellness

5 Stunning Animal Photography Books for When You Can’t Pet a Cow in Person

From giddy goats to meditative cows, gorgeous photography books bring the animal sanctuary experience into your home.

Interview

This Pet-Food Tech Company Just Made Chicken … Without Chicken

CEO Rich Kelleman of Bond Pet Foods explains how pooches can get protein without the slaughter.

News

Startup Creates World’s First Slaughter-Free Chicken Protein for Dogs and Cats

Bond Pet Foods’ prototype is the biotech company’s first step in scaling up commercial production of its meatless pet food, which it hopes to debut in 2023.

News

Lewis Hamilton’s Dog Is Now Vegan and “Super Happy”

The vegan athlete’s adopted British bulldog, Roscoe, is thriving on a plant-based diet with a softer coat, reduced arthritis symptoms, and less respiratory issues.

News

New Study Finds Goats Respond to Human Cues the Same Way Dogs Do

Researchers hope the study will lead to a better understanding of farmed animals’ cognitive abilities and their capacity to interact with humans.

News

Billie Eilish Adopts Pit Bull Puppy She Was Fostering During Quarantine

The vegan musician says she “failed at fostering” after deciding to adopt one of the gray pit bulls she has been fostering for the last month.

News

Second City in China Bans Eating Dogs, Cats, and Wild Animals

The city of Zhuhai follows Shenzhen’s lead in passing such legislation which Humane Society International hopes ripples into a domino effect across China.

News

Family Foundation Donates $1 Million to Support Animal Shelters During Pandemic

Maddie’s Fund is aiming to promote the life-saving practice of fostering animals through its Pet Foster Care Stimulus Grant Program.

Activism

China Now Classifies Dogs as “Companions,” Not “Livestock”

“Recognizing that dogs hold a special bond with humans is an essential first step towards eliminating the consumption and trade in dog meat,” Humane Society International China Policy Specialist Peter Li, PhD says.