What does "no-kill" really mean when it comes to pet overpopulation?
The phrase “no-kill” has been bantered about in many communities as the end goal in the game of tackling pet […]
Pets, Understanding Pets
Dogs, Pets
"Hotel for Dogs" features former shelter pets
In the movie “Hotel for Dogs,” many of the 35 plus dogs on the set, according to American Humane, were once
Obama family down to Labradoodle or Portuguese Water Dog
President-elect Obama announced this week that their family has narrowed down their dog choices to two possibilities – the Portuguese
Cats, Videos
Cat groomer recycles cat hair into purses
When Danelle German sees a Persian Cat come into her grooming salon, her heart skips a beat. That’s because many people
Cats, Pets
A simple guide to cat talk
Whenever I ask people how many words they think a cat can understand, they often guess “0” or “3”. I
Cats
Adapting to the rhythms of cats
Very often, we make concessions for our feline friends that we would never consider making for dogs or even our
Amazing Animals, Dogs
Elephant and dog: two unlikely animals become BFFs
BFF — the text jargon meaning “best friends forever” — may not just be the mantra of young girlfriends, but
Understanding Pets
Top 10 pet poisons of 2008
Curiosity can kill the cat, but it can kill the dog also. In 2008, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC)
Cats, Dogs, Pets
New Year's resolutions learned from dogs and cats
While everyone is pondering their New Year’s resolutions, I have decided to venture forth this year as if my dogs and
Dogs
Training remedies for Marley-like pups
As an animal person who has spent 20 years helping people better understand their pets, the movie Marley and Me