AltWeeklies Wire
Is Philly's Animal Control Finally Under Control?new

This week, the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is finally getting out of the business it had no business being in in the first place.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tara Murtha |
03-29-2012 |
Animal Issues
Tags: PSPCA, Philadelphia Animal control
Fixing Felinesnew

An amplified effort to reduce cat overpopulation in Indianapolis is underway.
NUVO |
NUVO Editors |
03-26-2012 |
Animal Issues
Hawk Murders Pigeonnew

A harrowing tale of avian assault. With photos.
North Coast Journal |
Ryan Burns |
03-26-2012 |
Animal Issues
Tags: birds, Homicidal Hawk
Fire Dan Richards, the Cougar-Killernew
The clueless public official is an anti-environmentalist, too. Plus, Nadia Lockyer deserves a chance to get well.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
03-09-2012 |
Animal Issues
Tags: Dan Richards Cougar
Rat Trapnew

When does end-of-life care become animal cruelty?
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
02-16-2012 |
Animal Issues
Tags: Casandra Barelli, Kathleen Linx
Eat Mor Less Chickennew

Georgians for Pastured Poultry seek to raise awareness of our factory farming problems.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Besha Rodell |
02-15-2012 |
Animal Issues
Tags: Factory Farming, Chicken Farms
The Thin Line Between Dog Rescuing and Dog Hoardingnew

Dallas' animal rescuers want to save dogs from cruelty and neglect. But some need to be saved from themselves.
Dallas Observer |
Anna Merlan |
02-07-2012 |
Animal Issues
Tags: Dog Rescuers, Stray Dogs in Dallas
New Orleans' Pit Bull Problemnew

According to local animal rescue groups, New Orleans' pit bull population is one of the country's largest, per capita.
Gambit |
Alex Woodward |
01-17-2012 |
Animal Issues
A Trainer's Talenew

A 2003 saga does not bode well for the Reid Park elephants.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
12-30-2011 |
Animal Issues
Captive Subjectsnew

Animal experts question a planned elephant move.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
12-30-2011 |
Animal Issues
Slideshow: Exotic Feline Rescue Centernew
Lions and tigers (but no bears) come from a variety of unfortunate circumstances to find refuge at the Exotic Feline Rescue Center in Center Point, Ind.
NUVO |
Tristan Schmid and April Schmid |
12-02-2011 |
Animal Issues
Tags: cats, Exotic Feline Rescue Center
Protecting Petsnew

A recent case shows how courts cast a cautious eye on animal-hoarders.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
11-17-2011 |
Animal Issues
Last-Minute Reprievenew

Why were 60 healthy cats headed for death at the Pima Animal Care Center?
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
09-28-2011 |
Animal Issues
Selective Enforcementnew

Animal advocates say Tucson Greyhound Park is still dodging the law.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
09-23-2011 |
Animal Issues
Shelter in the Stormnew

Problems have plagued Memphis Animal Services. Is there a real chance for change?
The Memphis Flyer |
Bianca Phillips |
09-13-2011 |
Animal Issues