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Magawa the mine-detecting rat wins PDSA Gold Medal
An African giant pouched rat has been awarded a prestigious gold medal for his work detecting land mines. Magawa has sniffed out 39 landmines and 28 unexploded munitions in his career. The UK veterinary charity PDSA has presented him with … Continue reading →
The idealistic life and violent death of an animal rights champion
Regan Russell was influenced by ‘moral shock’ in the 1970s of ‘Animal Liberation’ book, and the seal hunt, on her road to activism
Continue reading →Animals and COVID-19
The virus that causes COVID-19 is different than other coronaviruses that affect domestic animals. Learn how to keep pets and livestock, as well as yourself, safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue reading →If you have COVID-19 or you or your pets have been exposed to COVID-19
There have been limited reports of animals becoming infected with COVID-19. There is currently noevidence that pets or other domestic animals play a significant role in the spread of COVID-19.If you are sick, it is recommended that you avoid contact … Continue reading →
Do not take in wildlife as pets, Sask. rescue organization warns after increase in calls
People are taking in wildlife more often than usual this summer and a Saskatchewan rescue organization says it is causing more harm than good.
Continue reading →BC SPCA launches ‘No Hot Pet’ campaign to keep animals safe
The BC SPCA receives nearly 1,000 calls each year to rescue animals left inside hot vehicles.
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