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On the left, a large livestock transport truck drives along a rural highway at sunset; on the right, young pigs crowd together in a metal cage.

Millions of Animals Are Shipped Every Year With No Temperature Rules to Protect Them

Every year, millions of companion animals are loaded into trucks and cargo holds with no federal minimum for temperature or ventilation. Livestock heat deaths during transport have rapidly increased. Pigs...

Millions of Animals Are Shipped Every Year With No Temperature Rules to Protect Them

Every year, millions of companion animals are loaded into trucks and cargo holds with no federal minimum for temperature or ventilation. Livestock heat deaths during transport have rapidly increased. Pigs...

On the left, an SPCA officer in Erie County, New York holds a large duck outdoors; on the right, goats peer through metal pen bars inside a wooden shelter.

Over 200 Animals Suffered in Allegedly Unsanitary Conditions While Their Owners Walked Free Pending Trial

Somber update: Over 200 animals seized in Brant amid alleged animal cruelty, defendants banned from animal custody pending trial.

Over 200 Animals Suffered in Allegedly Unsanitary Conditions While Their Owners Walked Free Pending Trial

Somber update: Over 200 animals seized in Brant amid alleged animal cruelty, defendants banned from animal custody pending trial.

On the left, a man carries a cat down a blue carpet as Walmart employees applaud; on the right, a calico cat wearing an AirTag harness rests on cardboard.

Missing Store Cat Found 85 Miles Away After Thousands Rally to Bring Her Home

Lowe's cat Francine hitched a truck to North Carolina, was found by volunteers and happily returned to her Richmond store.

Missing Store Cat Found 85 Miles Away After Thousands Rally to Bring Her Home

Lowe's cat Francine hitched a truck to North Carolina, was found by volunteers and happily returned to her Richmond store.

On the left, a child's green paper drawing labeled "Franny Rhinoceros" by Lucas D. with sketched dogs; on the right, a happy tan dog sits on yellow fall leaves.

Children Write More Than 100 Letters for the Sweet Shelter Dog Adults Keep Passing By

Elementary students wrote 100 letters that helped long-term shelter dog Franny move into foster care and hope.

Children Write More Than 100 Letters for the Sweet Shelter Dog Adults Keep Passing By

Elementary students wrote 100 letters that helped long-term shelter dog Franny move into foster care and hope.

On the left, a calm tan dog lies on a shelter floor surrounded by several cats; on the right, the same dog is encircled by dozens of cats eating.

Shelter Dog’s Heart Belongs to a Cat Sanctuary Filled With Hundreds of Her Closest Friends

Rescue dog Bella warms hearts at a Minnesota cat sanctuary, cuddling and guarding hundreds of rescued cats.

Shelter Dog’s Heart Belongs to a Cat Sanctuary Filled With Hundreds of Her Closest Friends

Rescue dog Bella warms hearts at a Minnesota cat sanctuary, cuddling and guarding hundreds of rescued cats.

Terrified Dog Survives Summer Heat Inside a Tree Trunk Until One Woman Refuses to Give Up

Terrified Dog Survives Summer Heat Inside a Tree Trunk Until One Woman Refuses to Give Up

Patient stray dog rescue in Chicago turns terrified Maya from a tree trunk into a beloved family member.

Terrified Dog Survives Summer Heat Inside a Tree Trunk Until One Woman Refuses to Give Up

Patient stray dog rescue in Chicago turns terrified Maya from a tree trunk into a beloved family member.