ANIMAL

Animal abuse is a criminal activity for which many individuals must face court. All too often, the use of religion has been found in the defense of these cases.

Several animal welfare groups have petitioned the U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking to declare foie gras a "diseased food" unfit for human consumption.

Animal circuses are exercises in animal abuse masquerading as entertainment.

The American Humane Association has given Alexander County Animal Control Facility $5000 Grant.

Some items that you would normally think of as meatless or devoid of animal byproducts are really hat they seem. For instance, there are many wines that are filtered through egg whites and other animal products. Sugar in some cases is filtered with burned bones of animals.

This article shows why harsher animal abuse laws are needed and points towards the link between animal and human abuse.

Everyone loves the sweet, pastel colored Sweetheart (R) Conversation Hearts. For 2007 the company introduces animal-inspired sayings. Information about the candy hearts history.

Shopping for loved ones with similar interests is easy. However, what about shopping for someone with totally different interests? Try these gifts for the animal lover in your life.

Does your holiday gift list include someone passionate about animals and their treatment? Take a look at these animal friendly and budget friendly gift choices.

I've come to trust Gunston Animal Hospital whenever my beagles need veterinary care.

An unfortunate fact of life in America is that we're free to adopt pets, but many of us shouldn't. If an abused or unwanted pet ends up in an animal shelter, its fate is uncertain. But at Best Friends, healthy pets have good care for life.