For decades, animal advocates, social workers, law enforcement professionals, veterinarians, and domestic violence experts have recognized an important pattern: violence toward animals often does not occur in isolation.

When a beloved animal becomes sick or injured, most people expect veterinary decisions to be guided by medical expertise, compassion, and the best interests of the patient. But what happens when financial investors increasingly shape the veterinary industry? That is the central question explored in Pets for Profit: An Insider's Account of How Private Equity Ruined Veterinary Care

Community cats are a part of many neighborhoods, and while some people enjoy seeing them stroll through the yard, others may be less enthusiastic. One of the most common complaints about free-roaming cats is their tendency to dig in gardens, lounge in flower beds, or use outdoor spaces as litter boxes.

Animal advocates across the United Kingdom are celebrating significant progress for greyhound welfare after lawmakers in both Wales and Scotland voted to ban greyhound racing. The decisions mark a major shift in how governments are evaluating the welfare impacts of animal-based entertainment and reflect growing concerns about the risks greyhounds face in the racing industry.

The American Heart Association (AHA) has released updated dietary guidance encouraging Americans to eat more plant-based foods and reduce their reliance on animal products as part of a heart-healthy lifestyle.

The new scientific statement, 2026 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association, highlights growing evidence that diets rich in plant-based foods can significantly improve cardiovascular health outcomes.

A recent policy shift from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has created confusion and concern for many people who rely on emotional support animals (ESAs) as part of their disability accommodations.

While HUD has announced changes to how it handles certain ESA-related complaints under the federal Fair Housing Act, it is important to understand that state and local protections for people with disabilities and emotional support animals may still remain fully intact.

Vaccines have become one of the most emotionally charged public health conversations of the past decade. What was once primarily a debate surrounding human medicine has now spilled into the world of companion animals and according to recent research, the consequences could be devastating for both dogs and people.

In a recent article titled “Vaccine Hesitancy Now Affects Dogs, Putting Humans at Risk,” psychologist and canine researcher Stanley Coren explores the growing number of pet owners choosing not to vaccinate their dogs. The article cites studies showing that approximately 22 percent of dog owners in the United States are now considered vaccine hesitant.

In a historic step for animal and environmental protection, municipalities in Peru have officially recognized native stingless bees as legal subjects with rights, marking the first known time in global legal history that insects have been granted this kind of legal recognition.

The new ordinances, passed in the Peruvian regions of Satipo and Nauta, recognize stingless bees and their habitats as having the right to exist, thrive, regenerate natural cycles, and receive legal protection from environmental harm.

For years, a diagnosis of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) felt like a death sentence for cat caregivers and veterinarians alike. Shelters, rescues, foster homes, and cat owners across the country experienced the heartbreak of losing kittens and cats to a disease that once had no effective treatment. Today, that reality is changing.

In a recent episode of the Community Cats Central, renowned pet journalist and feline advocate Steve Dale shared a message that brought veterinarians around the world to tears:

“I’m announcing that FIP is no longer considered fatal.”

On April 22, 2026, My Dog Is My Home (MDIMH) hosted an Open House at Found House Interfaith Housing Network in Cincinnati, bringing together advocates and professionals from across the tri-state area and beyond.

Ohio Animal Advocates (OAA) was proud to attend and witness firsthand the incredible work Found House is doing to support individuals experiencing housing instability without separating them from their pets.

For decades, the legal system has treated pets as property, no different than a couch or a car. But anyone who has loved an animal knows that couldn’t be further from the truth. Now, a new bill in Colorado is challenging that outdated framework, and it could signal a major shift in how the law views animals, families, and safety.

For survivors of domestic violence, leaving an unsafe situation is never simple. It’s not just about packing a bag and finding shelter. It’s about making impossible decisions. For some, that decision includes leaving behind a beloved animal.

We often talk about the bond between people and their pets—dogs, cats, and small companions—but what about those whose companions weigh over 1,000 pounds?

What happens when safety means figuring out how to protect a horse?