Vol. 7 Issue 5, June 12, 2025

Letter from the President

Animal Well-Being, Sentience and the Rights of Nature

Recognizing animal sentience—animals’ ability to feel—strengthens the case for granting rights to nature. This perspective promotes ethical, sustainable policies that protect animals, ecosystems, and people.

Antimicrobial Resistance: Protecting Antimicrobial Effectiveness (Part 3)

This article highlights the urgent need to preserve antimicrobial effectiveness in the face of rising resistance. It outlines key strategies like stewardship, surveillance, and global cooperation to protect public health. READ MORE

US Animal Shelter Demographics: Trends & Issues

US animal shelters have greatly reduced euthanasia and intake rates over the past decades. Despite this progress, regional imbalances and shifting pet demographics still present major challenges. READ MORE