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June 2016

June 03, 2016

Animals, humans, and Yellowstone National Park

Animals in Yellowstone are just trying to live their lives without interference from humans who...

June 02, 2016

A gorilla, a boy, and life in the balance

What transpires between man and beast when they come face to face and only one...

October 2014

October 19, 2014

Cruelly abused German Shepherd gets second chance

One of the down sides of covering animal issues is the tidal wave of stories...

October 01, 2014

Renowned animal behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin dead at 48

The dog community is mourning the loss this week of renowned veterinarian and animal behaviorist Dr....

September 2014

September 30, 2014

Susie the pit bull mix named “American Hero Dog” of 2014

A pit bull mix named Susie from High Point, North Carolina, has been named this year's...

October 2013

October 30, 2013

Dexter has two mommies – and that’s reality

I just wanted to share with readers a link to my friend Carol's blog,...

October 03, 2013

Auction fundrasier includes puppy; should live animals be given away as prizes?

There's a discussion going on among some of my Facebook friends about a local charity...

September 2013

September 22, 2013

Why “free to good home” can be a death sentence for your dog

This image is making the rounds on Facebook. I have a difficult time looking at...

July 2013

July 08, 2013

Dog training, the Shedd Aquarium way

I saw a story this weekend on NBC Nightly News that highlights positive dog training...

March 2013

March 23, 2013

Meggie the lost dog comes home – nine months after she disappeared

On July 1, 2012, while her owners, Jennie Lloyd and Connie Gates, were away on a trip to...

February 2013

February 23, 2013

Bloodhounds, the most feared dogs on earth?

I was at my alma mater St. John Fisher College yesterday for a day long...

February 21, 2013

Indigo, Orphan pups and a gift of Mercy – a heartwarming dog rescue tale

Here in Rochester, NY we're fortunate to have a wonderful animal group, Pitty Love Rescue, that does...

January 2013

January 29, 2013

Kitty endures a cycle in the washing machine and lives to meow about it

They say cats have nine lives. If it's really true, Natasha the kitty used one...

January 18, 2013

Loyal dogs who mourn the deaths of their owners

A story popped up in my Facebook newsfeed today about a dog in Italy who...

September 2012

September 06, 2012

Vote for the most unusual pet insurance claim in the 2012 VPI Hambone Awards

Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. is getting ready to award the 2012 Annual Hambone Award, and ...

July 2012

July 11, 2012

The fight for Lennox ends – shame on the Belfast City Council

Lennox, the 7-year-old American Bull Dog/Labrador mix who was seized by the Belfast City Council...

July 09, 2012

Fight for Lennox the dog nears the end

Lennox is scheduled to die tomorrow. In fact, he may already be dead, since he's...

July 07, 2012

Help name the Seneca Park Zoo’s new lions

My husband and I visited the Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, NY a few weeks ago...

June 2012

June 19, 2012

Take Your Dog To Work Day, Friday, June 22, 2012

This Friday is Take Your Dog To Work Day! Because I work at home, it's...

June 05, 2012

Pit bull shot by sheriff’s deputies; community responds

There's a hot controversy stirring here in my hometown of Rochester, NY. I confess I'm...

May 2012

May 15, 2012

Scientists use MRI to see what Fido is thinking

There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t look at my quirky Border...

May 08, 2012

Manatees visit Ft. Lauderdale beach (video)

Imagine heading to the beach for a day of fun in the sun, and being...

May 05, 2012

Pet foods recalled due to Salmonella outbreak at Diamond Pet Foods

It's been a busy day here at The Funny Farm as I've been trying to...

May 04, 2012

Washington Capital’s defenseman Karl Alzner’s dogs make a pretty, Twitter-worthy mess

After a marathon triple overtime loss to the New York Rangers on Wednesday, Washington Capitals defenseman...

May 01, 2012

Seneca Park Zoo celebrates first artificial insemination of polar bears

I love being able to shine light on my wonderful hometown of Rochester, NY and...

April 2012

April 26, 2012

Loose puppy on runway delays flights

On Wednesday, the AP reports that a 30-pound Rhodesian Ridgeback named Byrdie escaped from her...

April 13, 2012

International Justice Mission celebrates 15 years fighting oppression – not for puppies, but for people

I wanted to share a non-animal story with you today, because it's so important to...

April 04, 2012

Honey bees, pesticides and why you should care about them both

When the news came out this week that researchers now believe that pesticides are causing...

March 2012

March 30, 2012

Michael Vick featured in Humane Society videos

The Humane Society of the United States has released a 30-second video public service announcement...

March 23, 2012

Hollywood plays host to the 26th Annual Genesis Awards, Saturday March 24, 2012 (Updated with winners)

Tomorrow night, the Humane Society of the United States and Hollywood will honor the major news and entertainment...