Bipartisan PAW Act to Protect Animals Impacted by Disaster, Signed Into Law
Emergency Management
Bipartisan PAW Act to Protect Animals Impacted by Disaster, Signed Into Law
2022-10-21 15:31:32
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan Planning for Animal Wellness Act into law this week, garnering praise from animal rights advocates who’ve argued for years that federal guidance on best practices to protect animals in emergencies and disasters... Read More

Preparing Animals for Natural Disasters
Emergency Management
Preparing Animals for Natural Disasters
2021-07-23 12:40:07
by Ansley Puckett

Hurricane season is underway and climate experts warn of increasingly severe and frequent storms. Animal advocacy groups are reminding the public and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to protect animals during natural disasters.  Often left out of disaster planning and... Read More

Pets Are Back: Biden’s 2 Dogs Settle in at White House
White House
Pets Are Back: Biden's 2 Dogs Settle in at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — The patter of paws is being heard in the White House again following the arrival of President Joe Biden's dogs Champ and Major. The two German shepherds are the first pets to live at the executive mansion... Read More

CDC Recommends Social Distancing for Dogs, Cats, Other Animals
Health
CDC Recommends Social Distancing for Dogs, Cats, Other Animals
2020-04-29 15:00:29
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that dogs, cats and other animals keep the same social distance from their counterparts as has been recommended for humans. The recommendation came after a small number of animals... Read More

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