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April 2012

April 06, 2012

The egg is empty! (Easter photo)

I was out in the yard this morning and found a tiny, delicate half of...

March 2012

March 22, 2012

Gorham, NY approves one year moratorium on dog breeding

Last night, the town of Gorham unanimously approved a one year moratorium on wholesale dog...

March 21, 2012

Humane Society announces Fifth Annual Dog of Valor Award winner

When "McKenzie" suffered a severe beating with a hammer at the hands of her boyfriend,...

March 16, 2012

Lily the teacup Chihuaua naps in a hat (photo)

When I saw this photo on my friend Shannon Becker's Facebook page, I thought it...

March 12, 2012

Mt. Hope Cemetery – and wildlife habitat

I've been neglectful in posting this last week because here in the Northeast, spring...

February 2012

February 20, 2012

News anchor Kyle Dyer bitten in the face by dog; what we can learn from this tragic situation

On February 8, Colorado's 9NEWS morning Kyle Dyer was bitten in the face by a dog while...

February 19, 2012

Story of Romney’s dog tied to roof angers dog lovers (and voters)

With the Republican primaries well underway and the 2012 election looming on the horizon, it's...

February 13, 2012

My dog Bandit explains Valentine’s Day

My dog Bandit often steps in when I'm overloaded with other work, so I thought I'd...

February 10, 2012

Ohio removes “pit bull” from state’s definition of dangerous dog

It's a happy day for opponants of breed specific legislation: Ohio has changed the state's...

February 08, 2012

Gorham residents speak out on dog breeding facility; approval nullified for now

The Gorham Town Board opened their meeting tonight to comments from residents about the dog...

February 08, 2012

Update on Lily and Maddison, the blind dog and her doggie guide pal

Last fall, dog lovers around the world were captivated by the story of Lily the...

February 08, 2012

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reports on the Martin’s Seneca Falls facility

Tonight the Gorham Town Board will hear from residents about the proposed wholesale commercial...

February 07, 2012

Gorham Town Supervisor recommends moratorium on dog breeding

In the wake of the last week of outcry over proposed plans for a commercial...

February 07, 2012

American dogs and cats obese; owners don’t see the problem in front of their eyes

The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) has released the results of their fifth annual veterinary survey,...

February 06, 2012

The Humane Society of the United States forms new dog Breeders Advisory and Resource Council

This news from The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) couldn't have been more...

February 04, 2012

What you can do about animal cruelty in your community (whether you live in Gorham or not)

This video from the Humane Society offers a glimpse at puppy mills and commercial breeding...

February 04, 2012

Volkswagen’s Game Day commercial, behind the scenes, and the dogs perform a familiar movie theme (videos)

If you're like me, you'll spend Sunday watching something fun on Netflix and skipping that...

February 03, 2012

Friday food for thought quote: our varying attitudes towards animals, from James Serpell

With the hot discussion this week about the wholesale dog breeding facility approved for Gorham,...

January 2012

January 31, 2012

Bake a cake to celebrate the Dog Whisperer’s 150th episode and you could win a call from Cesar Millan

OK, Cesar Millan fans, enemies and cake bakers extraordinaire: What I am about to say...

January 30, 2012

Are pet adoption rules too restrictive? And is a pet store your only other option?

Back in December I did a story on how animal activists have been working to...

January 25, 2012

If dogs think and feel, do aversive training techniques cause harm?

"It's better to be hurt by someone you know, accidentally, than by a stranger, on...

January 23, 2012

Animal Planet readies for the Puppy Bowl VIII, February 5th

Football fans found out last night which two NFL teams will vie for the title...

January 09, 2012

My dog Scout goes to live on God’s Farm in the Sky

Writing about animals is going to be a little difficult this week. On Friday, our...

January 04, 2012

Bella, Bailey, Max or Charlie - chances are if you have a cat, dog or bird,...

January 02, 2012

Monday morning cute animal video: Get in shape for 2012!

If your resolution for 2012 is to get in shape, here's a little something to...

December 2011

December 30, 2011

New Year’s resolutions for animal lovers: #5 – Learn something new about animals

To say that I read a lot would be an understatement; I try to average...

December 29, 2011

New Years resolutions for animal lovers: #4 – Volunteer

If you're looking for ways to make 2012 a better year for both you and...

December 28, 2011

New Year’s resolutions for animal lovers: #3 – Be a better pet owner

As we continue to talk about ways we can make 2012 a better year for...

December 20, 2011

5 reasons not to give a pet as a Christmas gift (and one idea how to do it, if you insist)

There's nothing cuter than the image of a fluffy little puppy under the Christmas tree, big...

December 20, 2011

A Christmas stocking filled with … a puppy! (photo)

Too, too cute! My friend Kim at Gentle Shepherd Farms in Franklinville, NY share this...