Humane Perspectives

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

Got allergies around a rabbit? Look at the rabbit’s food first

By Cathy Rosenthal / December 21, 2021

Dear Cathy, I just read your piece on adopting rabbits. Another issue worth mentioning which my family encountered is allergies […]

Don’t buy a rabbit- adopt from rabbit rescue groups or shelters

By Cathy Rosenthal / December 21, 2021

Dear Cathy, I read your column about rabbits and whether families should buy them for Easter. There are many rabbits […]

5 questions to ask yourself before getting this pet

By Cathy Rosenthal / December 21, 2021

The description on the website reads: “Alana and Andrina are a bonded pair. They must be adopted together. They are […]

As popular as a green iguana

By Cathy Rosenthal / December 21, 2021

According to Reptile Magazine, “Leopard geckos have increased in popularity and are probably the most widely kept reptile pet next […]

For birds, there is no 100% safe house paint product

By Cathy Rosenthal / March 10, 2021

Dear Cathy, I was very interested in your answer to Michelle from Naugatuck, Connecticut, about painting the house with birds […]

Household fumes dangerous for birds

By Cathy Rosenthal / March 8, 2021

Dear Cathy, You mentioned the dangers of using Teflon pans with a bird in the home. Another thing to keep […]

Keeping your birds safe when painting in the home

By Cathy Rosenthal / March 5, 2021

Dear Cathy, We would love to have the interior of our home painted professionally, but we have two birds. One […]

Mocking bird sings for a mate day and night

By Cathy Rosenthal / March 5, 2021

Dear Cathy, A mockingbird moved into the tree outside my bedroom window.  He/she starts singing around 3 a.m. During the day, […]

Foiling squirrels at bird feeders

By Cathy Rosenthal / March 4, 2021

Dear Cathy,  I have recently put out a bird feeder for a family of Cardinals that visit. I first put […]

Birds may be brainier than you think

By Cathy Rosenthal / August 30, 2015

Polly wants a cracker. And while you are at it, listen carefully to see if she says “please” and “thank […]

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