6/27 - 7/8: Chain Off 2008: One group works towards unchaining dogs, bringing them out of the yard and into the home, with a nationwide event. Read an article about a Chicago Chain Off event here.

7/1: One dog rescued from Iraq by Operation Baghdad Pups tests positive for Rabies after arriving in Newark. Read more here.

6/24: Volunteers needed to help rescue animals in Iowa. If you are available to go to Iowa this week or next week, email us and we'll forward your info the appropriate email contacts. If you are would like to donate supplies or money and need help figuring out where to send them, email us and we'll try to connect you with the appropriate agencies for your supplies.

Iowa's animal flood victims, on-the-ground reports. June 20 report. Read Best Friends rescue team updates here. Read EARS rescue team updates here. American Humane rescue team update here.

Nutro food suspected in deaths of several dogs, as reported on by Consumer Affairs, 6/23.

Animal food seized from Petco Distribution Center at request of FDA, due to unsanitary conditions, 6/19.

Kenya's endangered lion population in dangerous decline. New program offers hope.

Mountain gorillas in central Africa caught in the crossfire as human politics and poverty shape their destiny: National Geographic covery story.

Buddhist blessings on the world's only captive hairy-nosed otter, Dara. Orphaned otter finds sanctuary in Cambodian rescue center.

One man makes a difference for Ethiopia's dogs: Closing the Addis Ababa pit and rescuing its last victims.

Unexpected victims of Homeland Security: North America's last 100 ocelots.

Winter, 2008: Urban sprawl in Florida, 2 reports: Good Fences Make Good Neighbors: Educating suburbanites on living with Florida's last 100 panthers in their back yard. No Tortoise Left Behind: some protection at last for gopher tortoises from the bulldozers.

India's tiger population less than previously thought. An exclusive Little Lotus Hearts report.

Cat roundup in China. March news. US feral cat organization gets involved here.

The meaning of "dog" : For the Monks of New Skete, the question, “What does it mean to be human?” led them to ponder, “What does it mean to be dog?”

"Touched by bravery" : A story about a dog who gave his life for children.

Humane Scorecard: Find out how your politicians are voting on issues affecting animals and the environment.