Proposed Turkish law threatens millions of street dogs
A proposed law in Turkey could result in millions of street dogs being euthanized: An urgent statement from Network for Animals Network for Animals is open to working with Turkish authorities to support humane methods of dog population control, as mandated by current laws. However, a new proposed law – which is set to pass […]
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How Network for Animals helped animals in June.
In June, Network for Animals provided crucial medical care for street dogs in the Balkans, launched essential spay and neuter programs for street cats in Morocco, supplied critically needed food and care for working donkeys in South Africa and delivered special milk formula to orphaned raccoon cubs in Germany, just to name a few. None […]
Istanbul airport hires therapy dogs to give anxious travelers a paw-sitive experience
Adapted from original article written by Ayse Wieting and Mehmet GuzelOriginally published by abcnews.go (Apr 9, 2024) Istanbul Airport has made five new hires to provide a stress-free travel experience for anxious passengers: therapy dogs that are ready to offer support with snuggles, belly rubs and sloppy kisses Five new hires are selflessly roaming the halls of […]
Dogs can understand the meaning of nouns, new research finds
Article written by Ian SampleOriginally published by The Guardian (Fri, Mar 22, 2024) Study confirms our canine companions can grasp more than simple commands – or at least for items they care about. Dogs understand what certain words stand for, according to researchers who monitored the brain activity of willing pooches while they were shown balls, slippers, […]
Cats and dogs can catch your winter illnesses, owners warned
Article written by Jess ThomsonOriginally published by Newsweek (Mon, Jan 22, 2024) We might be passing our illnesses to our pets more than we think, scientists have found. Pets that have close contact with their owners, including sharing a bed, snuggling and eating in the same areas as humans, are at risk of catching diseases from their […]
Two beautiful puppies left in a sack to die
Translated and adapted from article originally published by inkefalonia (Tue, Dec 5, 2023) Another incident that is a shame for our local community was recorded in northern Kefalonia, specifically on the road between Vasilikades and Assos (very close to Assos), where a Network for Animals employee and her husband rescued two puppies. An unknown person, thinking that […]
“Miracle Dog” who survived 72 days in the Colorado Mountains after her owner’s death is recovering, had “ravenous appetite”
Article written by CBS NewsOriginally published by CBS NEWS (Fri, Nov 17, 2023) A faithful dog who survived after spending more than 10 weeks by her owner who died of hypothermia while hiking in the Colorado mountains has regained most of the weight she lost during her ordeal and is back on the trails, the family said Thursday. Rich […]
South Korea to ban eating dog meat
Article written by SKY NEWSOriginally published by sky news (Fri, Nov 17, 2023) The popularity of eating dog meat has fallen dramatically in South Korea, particularly among younger people. A proposed ban would see the consumption of dog outlawed fully from 2027. South Korea says it will ban eating dog meat, with plans to introduce a law by […]
Our supporters’ donations in action in October 2023
In October, animals were killed or severely injured in natural disasters, left abandoned and struggling to survive in the throes of war, and brutally tortured by unfeeling humans. Our supporters’ donations helped us make a real impact in the lives of suffering animals around the world. Here is how we put our supporters’ donations in […]
