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Communities Gearing Up for Massive Day of Service on King Holiday

Communities and nonprofits across the country are gearing up for a record number of volunteers on the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal holiday.
How to Ethically Adopt a Pet

Before you bring a new animal home with you, here are some things you need to know about pet adoption.
Police See Flurry Of Cockfighting In The Nation

The drugged-up roosters bred for fighting are outfitted with a metal blade tied to one ankle.
Before you bring a new animal home with you, here are some things you need to know about pet adoption.
Elephants 'die earlier in zoos'

A new study comparing wild, captive and working elephants has found that living in zoos can significantly shorten the animals' lives.
Bill Comes Close to Ending Slaughter Of Horses For Food

Most Americans don’t know that each year many horses are slaughtered for human consumption overseas. The bill known as the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equin...
Calif. Teen Wins ‘2009 Humane Teen of the Year’ Award

Thirteen-year-old Benjamin Byrom of San Diego, Calif. has been selected as the 2009 Humane Teen of the Year by Humane Society Youth.

Michael Vick's Golden Opportunity

Michael Vick has been released from a federal prison after serving 23 months for running a dogfighting operation. The case brought a sharp focus on animal cruelty and dogfighting while of course, ...