Humane Perspectives

Practical insights on leadership, communication, customer service, grant writing, and the human side of working in animal welfare.

The Kerrville Flood: The Pets Who Help Us Heal and Survive

By Cathy Rosenthal / July 11, 2025

By Cathy M. Rosenthal In the aftermath of disaster, it’s often the smallest things that help us feel human again—a […]

The Reality of Getting Long Lived Pets for Kids

By Cathy Rosenthal / December 9, 2024

By Cathy M. Rosenthal Dear Cathy, My daughter got a red-eared slider for her 7th birthday. She’s now eight-years-old. Should […]

Are humans open-minded enough to recognize animal intelligence when we see it?

By Cathy Rosenthal / November 8, 2024

By Cathy M. Rosenthal When Frans De Waal’s book, Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Really Are? […]

Nora the piano playing cat wins Feline of the Year

By Cathy Rosenthal / October 23, 2009

Back in February, the Pet Pundit featured a story on Nora the Piano Playing cat. Watch her first video here. […]

Elephant and dog: two unlikely animals become BFFs

By Cathy Rosenthal / January 5, 2009

BFF — the text jargon meaning “best friends forever” — may not just be the mantra of young girlfriends, but […]

Dog rescued a mile from shore

By Cathy Rosenthal / October 27, 2008

Thinking it was an otter, two North Sea fishermen were surprised to discover a 14-year-cairn terrier paddling out at sea, […]

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