Harvard Research Center Closes After Death of 4 Monkeys
The death of four monkeys, since 2010 seems, to be enough to force the New England Primate Research Center at Harvard to close its...
Top 4 Man Bites Dog Moments
The phrase Man Bites Dog usually refers to how unusual stories make headlines over typical stories. Who cares about “dog bites man” if you...
Video Adds Fuel to the New Mexico Horse Slaughter Controversy
Last year, Valley Meat Co. began a process with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to convert its former cattle slaughter operation into a horse...
Ivory Poaching Banned, Yet Elephant Crisis Soars
The future of elephants is in serious jeopardy unless we do something about it now. That, according to the International March for Elephants, a...
Guard Dogs – a Necessity or a Danger?
Last week, a Massachusetts 14-year-old was nearly killed by two Rottweilers after jumping a fence at a Boston-area construction yard to play with the...
The Hybrid Wolf Allure: What Fascinates Us About the Wolfdog?
You probably thought that vampires were the new fad after the Twilight books and films, right? But since vampires are hard to come by...
Dog Surfing: Here’s How
There’s no limit to the kinds of fun you can have with your dog. When the days heat up, and summer is full on,...
Banfield: A Pet Hospital Horror
If you have a few hours to spare, check out the Banfield Pet Hospital page on the Consumer Affairs website. Seriously, we’re talking hours...
Could Your Pet Be Suffering from Depression?
Although veterinarians don't yet have a definitive answer, at least based on clinical research studies, as to whether or not pets can become depressed,...
DockDogs: A Fun and New Canine Sport
DockDogs burst onto the scene in 2001 in Lake Placid. Pairing dogs and handlers with water in a format that echoes summer cottage dock...









