Humane Perspectives

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

Prepare pet for baby’s arrival

By Cathy Rosenthal / August 30, 2015

At the shelter the other day, a young couple was waiting to adopt a Labrador retriever puppy. The puppy was […]

Why does a cat bite after petting

By Cathy Rosenthal / January 14, 2010

A readers says, “Sometimes when I pet my cat, he starts twitching his tail and then bites my hands. This […]

Why do some cats "knead" and some do not?

By Cathy Rosenthal / January 4, 2010

Kittens knead their paws on the belly of their mother to stimulate milk production. Because this action brings immediate rewards […]

Why do some cats "knead" and some do not?

By Cathy Rosenthal / January 4, 2010

Kittens knead their paws on the belly of their mother to stimulate milk production. Because this action brings immediate rewards […]

Cat to Dog / Cat to Cat Introductions

By Cathy Rosenthal / December 28, 2009

Sara recently wrote to me to tell me that her cat Oliver had passed away. She plans to open her home […]

First H1N1 virus confirmed in a cat

By Cathy Rosenthal / November 4, 2009

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine has confirmed the first known case of the H1N1 virus in a cat.  Up […]

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. […]

Top ten wild animals that most commonly attack pets

By Cathy Rosenthal / July 23, 2009

Wild animals can and do attack our pets, leaving lacerations, bite wounds, puncture, and soft tissue trauma — and a trip to […]

What a cat must do to get his owner's attention

By Cathy Rosenthal / June 11, 2009

If you have ever had a cat, you will laugh at this short film that shows what a hungry cat must do to […]

Study shows majority of pet cats neutered

By Cathy Rosenthal / May 29, 2009

A new study in the Journal of the American Veterinary Association reports that the vast majority — at least 80% […]

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