NV: Animal Welfare
Clark County Commission to Vote Today on Pet-Store Sales of Cats, Dogs
A proposed ban on the sale of dogs, cats, rabbits and pot-bellied pigs at pet stores goes before the Clark County Commission today. Pet stores would …
PETA Calls on Feds to Stop Approving “Humane” Labels on Meat
Government labels on meat products that say "humane" or "raised in a stress-free environment" are meaningless, according to some animal-rights groups…
GPS Mapping of Migration Patterns Can Help Protect Wildlife
CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Wildlife managers in Nevada and across the West have a new tool to protect big-game animals and other migrating wildlife…
Nevadans Urge Congress to Reverse Desert Refuge Giveaway
LAS VEGAS -- Backed by a letter from the governor, Nevada conservationists want congressional leaders to strike a surprise provision that was slipped …
Groups Fight to Keep Desert National Wildlife Refuge Intact
LAS VEGAS -- Conservation groups say Nevada eventually could lose its Desert National Wildlife Refuge north of Las Vegas if Congress approves a reques…
Oil & Gas Leases in Sage-Grouse Habitat Voided by Judge
LAS VEGAS -- A federal judge has voided 1 million acres of oil and gas leases in Nevada and other Western states, saying the federal government …
Survey: 93% of Nevada Voters Want to Protect Wildlife Migration Routes
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Wildlife in Nevada follow distinct pathways during seasonal migration, and a new survey shows state voters are eager to provide …
Beach Boys Tangle Over Trophy Hunting and Donald Trump Jr.
RENO, Nev. -- A founding member of the Beach Boys is protesting a performance by the famous band's offshoot at a trophy-hunting convention in Reno …
Hearing Today on Bill to Reduce Animal Suffering In Traps
CARSON CITY, Nev. – A bill to lessen the suffering of animals caught in traps gets a hearing today before the state Senate Natural Resources …
Retail Outlets Respond to Consumer Bee Concerns
CARSON CITY, Nev. — A campaign to protect declining bee populations is making progress. A new study conducted at garden centers across the U.S…
Black Labrador Puppy at Shelter Needs Lifesaving Surgery
RENO, Nev. - A 2-month-old black lab puppy named Donner at a shelter in Reno needs a complex, expensive surgery to survive, so the Nevada Humane …
Santa and Helpers Deliver Adopted Pets to New Nevada Homes
CARSON CITY, Nev. - Santa and his elves will hand-deliver newly-adopted shelter pets to surprise families on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day in …