Cat Vs. Dog Owners: Who Is Happier? A Psychologist Settles The Debate
Article written by Mark TraversOriginally published by Forbes (Sun, Oct 15, 2023) Everyone knows that dogs are a man’s best friend—but cats can be great companions too. What does the research say about well-being differences between cat and dog owners? A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychology found that dog owners tend to have higher self-esteem than those without pets. […]
Our supporters’ donations in action in August
In August, disasters made headlines once again as deadly wildfires raged throughout Greece and ravaged the island of Maui in Hawaii, claiming the lives of countless animals and leaving thousands injured. Thanks to your support, we rushed emergency aid to the survivors while continuing our critical work for cats, dogs, and donkeys in other parts […]
Your Donations in ACTION: June 2023
In June, your support helped reach dogs, cats, donkeys and horses in desperate need around the world. Here is how your donations made a difference. Herzogovina A brand-new, modern dog shelter for the ‘rubbish dump dogs’ of Trebinje. We are extremely proud to tell you that after 18 months’ hard work, Network for Animals has […]
Cat Lifespan Demystified: How Long Do Cats Live?
Article written by Stephen C. GeorgeOriginally published by Discover Magazine (Fri, Jun 16, 2023) Cat Lifespan Demystified: How Long Do Cats Live? Wondering how long your cat will live? The lifespan of cats has a lot to do with their environment and genetics. Here’s how you can help them live their best and longest life. Although they […]
The Truth About Cats’ Domestication And Why They Really Quite Like Us
Cats and dogs are the most popular pets in the world, yet the two are completely different in terms of their interactions with us. Unlike their loyal and sociable canine counterparts, cats have a reputation for being aloof, detached and untamed. But new research shows that they might be more attuned to humans than previously […]
Tech Giant Amazon Faces Lawsuit Over Products Fueling the Donkey Skin Trade
The world’s largest online retailer is facing charges relating to animal violations after selling products containing donkey meat, reports South Africa’s Business Insider. The new lawsuit claims Amazon is breaking Californian and animal welfare laws by selling items containing ejiao, a gelatin made from donkey skins. Some cultures believe the substance has healing properties – a […]
Africa’s Donkeys Are Being Annihilated By Demand For Chinese ‘Medicine’
The largely unregulated Chinese donkey skin trade is slaughtering hundreds of thousands of donkeys every year, all in the pursuit of a centuries-old traditional “medicine” called ejiao (pronounced “uh-jee-ow”), reports ENCA.com. The product, gleaned from collagen extracted from dead donkeys’ skins, is believed to improve blood circulation, enhance fertility, and remedy insomnia and other ailments. The ever-increasing […]
Introducing Our 2022 Brian Davies Award Winners
We are proud to announce this year’s winners of the Brian Davies Award for outstanding work in the field of animal welfare. The award is named after Network for Animals’ founder, Brian Davies, and recognizes organizations and individuals who demonstrate exceptional courage and bravery in helping animals in exceedingly difficult circumstances. This year, as in […]
29 Dogs Shot And Killed In Qatar In Lead-Up To World Cup
Men in Qatar armed with rifles have callously shot and killed 29 dogs, including puppies. This as the country prepares to host the World Cup later this year, reports The Guardian. The men also injured several other dogs, including two females in their late stages of pregnancy. The attack is the latest and worst in […]
Humbug From HUGS Finds His Forever Home
Good news! One of the rescued Dartmoor Dozen ponies has found a forever home. Humbug, who was abandoned with his companions in a barren field in Dartmoor, England, has been adopted and gone to live in Cornwall. Just over a year ago, Humbug and eleven others were left to fend for themselves after their owner […]
