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A PetSmart animal supplier out of Ohio is coming under fire after an employee revealed footage concerning animal cruelty and mistreatment to PETA. The supplier, Reptiles by Mack, held dozens of ...
PetSmart is originally started as Pet Food Warehouse in 1986. The initial two stores opened their doors in 1987 in Phoenix. Jim and Janice Dougherty conceived the idea of a chain of discount pet-food warehouses, and, with the initial financial backing of Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, incorporated under the name Pacific Coast Distributing in 1986.
PetSmart stores host adoption events by partnering with local animal rescue and welfare organizations. In addition, PetSmart Charities sponsors four national adoption events each year showcasing animals from multiple adoption groups in each store. On average, more than 17,000 pets find a new home during each national adoption event. [27]
In 2007, the ASPCA created an animal cruelty crime scene investigation unit. The CSI unit uses a Ford E-450 vehicle equipped with a surgery area for injured animals, evidence processing, documentation, and storage equipment. The van is staffed with a forensic veterinarian to help document evidence to aid in the prosecution of perpetrators.
At the invitation of local agencies, ASPCA deploys to sites of large-scale animal abuse, animal neglect, natural disasters, or man-made disasters in which animals are at risk. Teams, including National Field Response, Legal Advocacy and Investigations, Forensic Sciences, the Cruelty Recovery Center, Relocation and the Behavioral Sciences team ...
In West Virginia, any act that causes unnecessary suffering to a stray animal is considered animal abuse. mcaudill@gannett.com. 419-521-7219. X: @MarkCau32059251.
Mar. 29—A recently passed bill aimed at combating animal cruelty will allow law enforcement to charge class D felonies to people who torture animals in Kentucky. House Bill 258, also referred as ...
PETA is an animal rights organization that opposes speciesism, and the abuse of animals in any way, such as for food, clothing, entertainment, or research. [ 4 ] In 2020, PETA's website claimed they had 6.5 million supporters, [ 4 ] and received donations of $49 million for 2019.