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ARTWORK
DRAWINGS BY MOLLIE MORRISSETTE My artwork is to aid in the welfare of animals and benefit my work to protect them from harm. And all the proceeds from selling my artwork support my work on Poisoned Pets. PORTRAIT OF A LADY WITH FABULOUS HAIR Original artwork $2960 Open Edition Prints $49 PORTRAIT OF A LADY WITH HER KITTEN Original artwork…
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Pet Food Institute Backs Puppy Breeding Program to Keep Supply of New Customers Growing
While reading this month’s Pet Business magazine, I came across an article called (prophetically), Dying in the Lap of Luxury. What the article explained, was that there would be shortage of puppies if the industry didn’t pull together and support the work of puppy breeding programs. One program in particular was mentioned, Purdue’s Dog-Breeding Standards Program, sponsored by, among others,…
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Nestlé announces groundbreaking global animal welfare reforms
Nestle, the world’s largest food company and owner of Nestle Purina PetCare, announced it is adopting animal welfare standards across its entire global supply chain – covering over 90 countries – in what may be the most comprehensive and far-reaching animal welfare policy of its kind. Cruel industry practices addressed Nestlé’s program will eliminate from its global supply chain any…
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How to get financial assistance with veterinary care: The ultimate resource
When disaster strikes, it never comes at a convenient time, we are never fully prepared. The panic, of realizing that you are powerless to stop it, never leaves you. Lurking around every corner, behind every smile, is the fear that it could happen again. While nearly every waking hour I have is happily devoted to a cause for which I…
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Royal Canin to help bears in bear-baiting contests they sponsored
After admitting involvement in sponsoring bear-baiting events, pet food maker Royal Canin has agreed to work with the international animal welfare organization Four Paws to rescue and re-home the bears used in the barbaric blood-sport known as bear-baiting in the Ukraine. Damning Evidence Following damning evidence released by Four Paws International that exposed Royal Canin, a subsidiary of pet food…
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Royal Canin admits sponsoring barbaric bear-baiting events
Royal Canin has admitted their involvement in sponsoring brutal bear-baiting events in the Ukraine. Royal Canin Austria, owned by global pet food giant Mars PetCare, released a new statement accepting full responsibility and offered an “unreserved apology” for supporting such events. The initial public statement from the pet food manufacturer denied any involvement and was vague, evasive and made no…
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Royal Canin accused of sponsoring brutal & illegal bear-baiting contests
Yesterday animal welfare organization Four Paws uncovered a scandal involving the international pet food company Royal Canin, owned by global pet food giant Mars PetCare: In recent months the pet food manufacturer has been sponsoring illegal and barbaric blood sport known as bear-baiting. The animal welfare group, Four Paws, has obtained video exposing Royal Canin as the official sponsor of…
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China Busted for Doping Chickens with Illegal Drugs
China is facing another food safety scandal after the Beijing-controlled China Central Television (CCTV) said that a commercial chicken producer had supplied KFC and McDonald’s with chicken that had been doped with illegal drugs. The CCTV report, which it said was based on a year of undercover reporting, revealed that some of fast food giants suppliers had put excessive amounts…
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Macy’s & SPCA Annual Holiday Windows Filled with Adoptable Pets
This Christmas SPCA San Francisco and Macy’s teamed up to showcase the adorable adoptables at the 26th Annual Holiday Window at Macy’s on Union Square in San Francisco. This years windows, inspired by iconic San Francisco neighborhoods, bring holiday cheer to life with furry models who frolic in enchanting displays which every year brings delight with adoptable cats and…
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Shopping with a conscious: Etsy for Animals
Shopping with a conscience and shopping for a cause are two of my favorite things. Shopping for your pets is so much for fun knowing that in some small way you are helping artists who help animals. Just who are those magnificent, big-hearted crafters? Team Etsy for Animals! It’s all that hand-crafted Etsy one-of-a kind goodness you already love Etsy for,…
