Humane Society of Southern Arizona ACT UPDATES Animal Cruelty Taskforce of Southern Arizona’s Newsletter for Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice and Animal Protection Professionals Volume 2, Number 1, Year 2002 PUPPY MILLS: A puppy mill is a breeding facility that mass-produces puppies which are typically presented as being “pure breds” and …

The old rules don’t always apply to adopted dogs, whose training, past behaviors and health histories may be a mystery. At last, here’s the one-stop guide that acknowledges their special needs and covers every detail of daily life.

During a visit to my veterinarian for the removal of Bingo’s broken tooth a couple of months ago, she mentioned that she was heading in for surgery on her hand, but she had a sick puppy who needed fostering for a few days. His name was Marco, and he was …

Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease that is a common cause of diarrhea in dogs. Learn about the causes, transmissions, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of canine Parvovirus here.

Joe Biden with his new puppy. Photo by the breeder (DailyLocal.com). Vice president-elect Joe Biden bought a puppy from a Pennsylvania breeder of German shepherds yesterday. According to Biden spokeswoman Elizabeth Alexander: [H]e’s familiar with the breed and its personality. He’s excited to bring it home when it gets a …

Fleas are insects that feed on the blood of dogs, inflicting misery on them and their households with a maddening cycle of biting, itching, and scratching. Learn more about fleas and ticks here.

In honor of this weekend’s big game airing on Animal Planet, Petfinder and Discovery Communications Headquarters celebrated with a ‘tail’ gate today!  In addition to football-themed games and snacks, Washington Animal Rescue League provided MVPs (Most Valuable Pooches) available for adoption.  Here I am getting a kiss from one of …

If you are adopting a dog, check out this information on general cat care including behavior, feeding, grooming, health and more.

Read Oscar’s Happy Tail in his adoptive mom’s own words. “Don’t buy a dog when you can adopt one from the shelter,” Amanda Burke told her mother, who was tempted by Dachshund puppies for sale at a flea market. Amanda’s mom was ready to bring a new pet into the …

Heartworms live in the heart and blood vessels of the lungs of dogs, cats and other mammals. Learn more about heartworms in dogs here.