Avalon For Animals

08/01/2026

Go Norway!

08/01/2026

This should have been in schools worldwide decades ago. Go France!

04/01/2026

01/01/2026

Definitely an Avalon For Animals Hero💝

01/01/2026

This could not be more true and needed!

01/01/2026

19/12/2025

Avalon For Elderly Dogs!

In the U.S., one man created a place where older dogs can enjoy their golden years in comfort and joy—a park designed entirely for senior pups. Built on a stretch of open land, the space features gentle ramps instead of stairs, soft grass for easy walking, cozy heated beds under shaded canopies, and even a small pond with a shallow entry for safe wading. But what truly sets it apart is the attention to happiness—every dog gets a birthday hat, and celebrations are held often, whether it’s for adoption anniversaries or just “good dog days.”

The man, a lifelong animal lover, began the project after adopting an elderly rescue and realizing how few spaces catered to aging pets. Many senior dogs suffer from joint issues, limited vision, or anxiety in noisy dog parks. So he designed the space to be calm, safe, and full of gentle enrichment—sniffing trails, soft toys, slow-paced games, and quiet corners for naps.

Volunteers help run the park, offering cuddles, brushing sessions, and homemade treats. Some local shelters bring in senior dogs for day visits, giving them time outside the kennel in a space made just for them. The dogs wear party hats not just for fun, but as a visible symbol that they are still celebrated—still loved, still seen.

This park isn’t just about animals—it’s about respect for life in every stage. A space where aging is honored, tails still wag, and no dog is ever too old to play.

18/12/2025

YES!!!

Florida just made history with something our dogs have deserved for far too long. Trooper’s Law now makes it a felony to abandon a dog tied up during a declared natural disaster like hurricanes and floods, and it was born from pure heartbreak. Trooper, a bull terrier, was found clinging to life after being left behind during a devastating storm. Rescuers said he waited, hungry and shaking, still watching the doorway for the people who never came back. Even as the water rose and the wind howled, he stayed loyal to the very end.

His story spread across Florida in an instant, and with it came a collective ache and a shared promise. Never again. For the first time, lawmakers said out loud what animal lovers have always known. A dog’s life is not optional. Their fear is real. Their devotion is absolute.

Trooper’s Law is not just about punishment. It is about protection and prevention. It pushes for emergency pet refuges, stronger systems to reunite lost animals, and disaster response efforts that treat pets as family, not afterthoughts. It draws a clear line and tells every owner in Florida that leaving a dog behind on purpose will have consequences.

This law matters because dogs still wait on flooded porches and broken steps, still curl up by empty doors, still believe their humans will return even when the world is falling apart. Trooper’s Law is justice, but it is also hope. Not just for Florida, but for every state watching and every dog who trusts without question.

Because loyalty like theirs should never be met with abandonment. ❤️🐾

18/12/2025

Long overdue but a positive action!

🚨 Big win for science and animals 🚨

The U.S. Senate just passed FDA Modernization Act 3.0 unanimously, locking in the shift away from outdated animal testing and toward human-relevant science.

This clears the path for FDA to fully implement reforms already underway—reducing the use of beagles, primates, and other animals while speeding safer, more effective treatments to patients. Now it’s time for the House to finish the job.

13/12/2025

GO ITALY!

Italy didn’t just update a travel rule — it completely changed what it means for dogs to fly safely. For the first time, major Italian airlines, including ITA Airways, now allow large dogs to sit in the cabin beside their humans instead of being sent to the cold, noisy cargo hold.​
This isn’t a future plan or a rumor; it’s a real program already active on select flights, approved by Italy’s civil aviation authority ENAC after multiple safety studies. Dogs up to 30 kg (about 66 lbs) can travel in the cabin using a certified safety harness attached to the seat, with no metal cages or cramped crates — just a dog resting next to the person it trusts most.​
Italy made this decision after years of data showing how stressful cargo travel is for animals, including extreme temperature changes and dangerous spikes in stress hormones. Now, dogs fly with harnesses, absorbent mats, health documents, assigned seating, and crew members trained specifically in animal handling.​
Airports like Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate have even created special animal lounges with water bowls, calmer check‑in areas, and quiet spaces for nervous pets. Officials openly call animals “members of the family,” and this policy reflects that belief in a very real way.​
Around the world, dog lovers are asking the same question: if Italy can do this safely and compassionately, why can’t everyone else? Because for a dog, home isn’t a house or a city — it’s the human sitting right beside them, not 30,000 feet away in a dark metal box.​

12/12/2025

So very long overdue! But a major much needed step in the right direction, thankfully❣️ We are ALL animals.

02/12/2025