For centuries, people have relied on the behavior of their animals to warn them about the weather. Dogs (and cats too) seem to have a sixth sense when it comes to predicting storms and other natural phenomenon. It’s never been Read More
It may seem widely know that chocolate can be toxic for dogs, but last year alone, there were over 1,100 calls to animal poison control hotlines concerning pets’ (mostly dogs) consumption of chocolate. The Family Puppy, in Metro Detroit, is Read More
Evidence Suggests It May Actually Reduce Likelihood A new study published in the journal Clinical & Experimental Allergy reveals that keeping a dog or cat in the home does not increase children’s risk of becoming allergic to the pets. Parents Read More
Tori listens intently as Shaneil Smith reads “Tales from the Bark Side” out loud at Gardner Middle School. Smith, a sixth-grader, reaches out to pet the dog’s paw and flips the page. Tori’s gaze remains fixed, ears perked. It’s the Read More
Dog Behavior: Like Children, They Need Leadership and Guidance Dogs have the inclination towards being “pack” animals. Just like their ancestors from whom they evolved, the wolf, dogs think in terms of partnerships and teamwork when it comes to certain Read More
Economic hard times have put the squeeze on many pet owners. And while the idea of paying off a four-figure bill for a pet procedure or even putting food in the dog dish when a dog owner’s family is hungry Read More
Americans are fascinated by the anonymous U.S. Navy SEALs who daringly raided Osama bin Laden’s Abbottabad, Pakistan compound this week, but one canine commando is attracting especially fervent interest. According to the New York Times and the British tabloid The Read More
New York City is famous for its beautiful parks, where residents can enjoy a quiet escape from the surrounding bustling streets. Dogs need an escape from the tight living quarters of the city-life as well. So what better place to Read More
The Saskatoon SPCA has taken in another 31 dogs after a glut of animals was seized from a farm Monday near MacNutt. The dogs – mostly greyhounds and greyhound crosses – were living without shelter from the elements, chained to Read More
In 2004, David Dayan Fisher was living every actor’s dream. He had successfully transitioned to Hollywood from London three years earlier, landed a role in National Treasure with Nicolas Cage, and was making better money than he ever had before. Read More
