Animals abandoned, rejected, and hoarded … by ‘no-kill’ shelters
Last month, the Portsmouth Humane Society (PHS) in Virginia—a shelter touting its "no-kill" goals—was busted for "adopting" some 300 feral cats and then quietly...
How to Help the Animal World by Fostering a Pet
It’s no secret that having a pet is a very costly endeavor. There is of course the initial cost to buy the pet, which...
Something to Consider: Senior Pet Adoption
Most people immediately think of a puppy when they are getting a new dog. Those considering the adoption option tend to lean towards a...
Why Can’t the Jerky Dog Treat Mystery Be Solved?
Over the past six years, more than 3,600 dogs (and 10 cats) have been reported as getting sick after eating jerky pet treats. Of...
Can Animals Speak Different Languages?
Tell a Mexican-born Chihuahua “sit” and he’ll cock his head at you and wonder what it is you just muttered. But tell him “siéntate”...
The 5 Best Dogs for Lazy Owners
People prone to couch surfing and lazing around deserve the chance at a life with a dog, don’t they? These active-phobic folks shouldn’t have...
Why Is My Dog…?
Answers To The Questions That Boggle Your Mind
Dogs do some crazy things that make us scratch our heads and laugh. And while we’re entertained...
5 Ways to Challenge Your Dog’s Mind
Anyone who is a parent knows that a tired kid is a well-behaved kid. The same goes for dogs. Dogs who are mentally and...
Breed Basics: Boston Terrier
The Boston Terrier is the American gentleman of toy breeds. He is one of the few purebreds developed in the United States. Bred down from...
5 Reasons Why Your Dog Should Not Sleep With You
I’ll preface this by saying I’m guilty as charged – or at least I was guilty of letting my dog sleep with me. I’m...
