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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]This November the Paws for the Cause spotlight shines on United Poultry Concerns (UPC).  This one of a kind organization focuses on improving the understanding of and quality of life for chickens, turkeys, ducks, and other domestic fowl.  These birds are not protected by any federal laws in the U.S., and are excluded from […]

Me-WOW!  October 16, 2015 is the 15th annual National Feral Cat Day. Feral cats are unsocialized domestic cats that live outside, though sometimes groups of feral cats may include semi-socialized or lost house cats.  Feral cats are found in communities all over the U.S.  Unlike socialized cats, adult feral cats are not usually suitable for adoption because […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and an ideal time to feature RedRover’s specialized programs that support families with animals seeking safety from domestic violence.  Every year, millions of women and men in the U.S. experience physical violence by an intimate partner, and countless studies confirm that in these households pets may face special risks.  In […]

When you’re shopping, do you look for the “Leaping Bunny” symbol or language on a label that states “not tested on animals”?  It only takes a second to check, but companies may change hands and sometimes subsidiaries are acquired by parent companies with differing standards.  Revised policies and buyouts raise challenges for people keeping track of the culprits […]

Elephant Sized Problems – The World Elephant Society advocates on behalf of the urgent plight of these intelligent, important animals. Roughly one elephant dies every 15 minutes in the world.  Most population estimates indicate that fewer than 500,000 African elephants and 40,000 Asian elephants remain alive in the world.  So that shocking number –  four elephants dead […]