Guardians of Rescue, an animal rescue group, has a new way of catching animal abusers. They will be enlisting the help of private investigators. Being that it is difficult to prove animal abuse, and in many cases criminal intent, their new tactics will help protect more animals and hold more animal abusers accountable.

“It’s very difficult to prove animal abuse, even for things such as dog fighting,” explains Robert Misseri, president of Guardians of Rescue. “We will get reports of suspected abuse, we go in and check it out, but even when it’s obvious that animal cruelty is taking place by ample evidence the person is often still within the law because they are meeting the basic needs of the pet, including shelter, food and water.”

He further explains that the laws are too weak and when there is resistance from the pet owner it raises a red flag that there may be some kind of animal abuse going on, or other illegal activity.

Hound & Gatos Pet Foods Corporation announces their inclusion in the “2014 List of Trusted Pet Foods.” The annual report, put out by TruthAboutPetFood.com, features a list of companies that make the cut after being evaluated for providing high quality pet foods. The prestigious list is put out by an industry veteran, known for scrutinizing pet foods, putting them to the test, and taking on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in an effort to help raise awareness about pet food safety.

“What an honor it is to be included in this wonderful list of trusted pet foods,” explains Will Post, President of Hound & Gatos Pet Foods Corporation. “Susan Thixton, of TruthAboutPetFood.com, is passionate about making sure that only the best of the best make that list. Her efforts are endless in the pet food industry and making the list says a lot about the quality of our products.”

According to the United States Department of Defense, millions of Americans are currently enlisted in the military. Of these heroic men and women, a tragic number suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. While no cure has been found to combat PTSD, an animal rescue group has found a way to ease a soldier’s suffering through the placement of service dogs. This Veteran’s Day, Guardians of Rescue is traveling to Culpeper, VA to deliver a German Shepherd to Marine Lance Corporal Ryan Rankins.

“It’s so tragic to see the men and women who have sacrificed everything for our country to come back and be in pain from mental wounds. The placement of service dogs in a home has proven to be a very successful method of treating PTSD,” affirms Robert Misseri, founder and president of Guardians of Rescue, a national animal rescue organization. “The dogs are rescued from shelters and trained to become service companions, to help soldiers in need by being dependable.”