Half a billion animals dead and nobody went to jail: World Bee Day
Bees fight to survive in a world shaped by human choices. Today is World Bee Day — a day that draws attention to how human actions are killing bees at a scale the world can no longer ignore. In Brazil, nearly 500 million bees were killed after pesticide spraying...
Good news: Cruelty punished with prison time in Australia
The law finally speaks for those who cannot. An Australian court has convicted a woman after a kangaroo named Dolores lived for months with untreated injuries while in her care. Dolores was found tangled in a fence, suffering from deep wounds to her leg. Instead of...
1,000 dogs killed in one month—Act Now
They wait for kindness… but betrayal comes instead. Over 1,000 street dogs in India have been killed in just one month. Food is being used to bring them close, turning the one thing they need to survive into the reason they die. Needles are pushed into their bodies...
She was locked inside — no one knew
I was trapped inside a sealed warehouse, alone in the summer heat. My name is Cher. Team 600 found me inside a grain warehouse after being trapped there for hours. The space had no airflow, and the heat kept rising. By the time they arrived, I could not stand. They...
She needed more than scraps to survive: Dot’s Story
We found Dot in a place no dog should call home. We found Dot beside a pile of bricks, keeping her body inside a thin patch of shade. Dust and broken pieces surrounded her, leaving little space that felt safe. She did not wander far from that spot. She had been given...
Dog Autoimmune Skin Diseases: A Veterinarian’s Guide
In dogs, autoimmune skin diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks skin cells. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the basics of canine autoimmune skin diseases and highlights the predisposed breeds, symptoms, treatment, and prognosis for...
Good news: Dogs rescued, offender jailed
Justice can bring hope back to animals. A man in England who pretended to run an animal charity has been sentenced to five years in prison and banned for life from owning animals . He convinced people to hand over their dogs, often paying him to help find the animals...
Why are dogs like Star suffering on Earth Day?
I waited quietly, hoping someone would notice me My name is Star. Life began on the streets, where the ground felt hard beneath my body and every day felt uncertain. Hunger followed me almost everywhere I went. Dust clung to my fur while I searched for scraps that...
Dog Third Eyelid: A Vet Explains What’s Normal & What’s Not
A dog's third eyelid is the pink to white membrane that lives in the inner corner of both eyes and helps protect and lubricate the eye. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains third eyelid anatomy and what to do if your dog's third eyelid is sticking up....
Prison sentence after viral dog abuse video
Gentle companions deserve protection. A man in New Mexico who was filmed attacking two dogs with landscaping rocks has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. The court also imposed a $5,000 fine, and the offender was taken into custody immediately to begin serving his...
Help end repeat cruelty in Delaware
His ribs tell the story of neglect no words can. A rope cuts into a dog’s neck as he pulls, trying to reach a bowl that has been dry for days. His ribs press sharply against thin skin. Flies settle into open sores that no one has cleaned or treated. Rain soaks him...
IMHA in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, Prognosis
A diagnosis of IMHA in dogs can be scary and overwhelming, but integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby is here to help. She explains the condition, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis so you know what to expect every step of the way. The post IMHA in Dogs:...
How American Sign Language Changed the Way I “Listen” to My Dogs
For many years, I relied heavily on using my voice with my dogs. My “sits” and “stays” and “twirls” and so on were often paired with a hand signal–but I relied on the cue from my voice. But, lately, as I’ve immersed myself in American Sign Language (ASL), I’ve...
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE in Dogs): Symptoms, Treatment
Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE in dogs) occurs when the immune system attacks the skin on and around the nose, leading to pigmentation loss, ulceration, and crusting. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and...
I am Darlene, and this is how I was saved…
The ground burned my paws until I stopped trying to move. My name is Darlene. I stood behind a factory with my ribs clearly visible and my body thin from not having enough food for a long time. Heat pressed down on me in the open space, and there was nothing above me...