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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 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...

February 2012

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

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,...

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 04, 2012

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

December 2011

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...

December 19, 2011

Setting the record straight on Barkworks, puppy mills and the work of CAPS

Last week I told you that back in October, Macerich has banned the sale...

December 18, 2011

Patheo blogger Rev. Carl Gregg and his Christmas pups! (photo)

I love writing at Patheos and I love meeting my fellow bloggers. What better way...

December 04, 2011

Share your pet’s Christmas pictures: Simon and Lexi’s Christmas card

Simon and Lexi haven't unveiled their 2011 card yet, but here's their Christmas greeting from...

November 2011

November 29, 2011

Voting is open for the Inspiration in Action contest to inspire projects in veterinary medicine

Heska, a leading provider of veterinary diagnostic and specialty products, today opened voting in the...

November 21, 2011

Monday morning cute animal video: Shih tzu puppies

This week, take a tip from these adorable little pups - sometimes there are tasty...

November 18, 2011

Friday food for thought quote: does a dog have a conscience, from Temple Grandin

"[Y]ou don't have to have language to have a conscience, which means it's at least...

November 16, 2011

“Rise and Shine” with these happy shelter animals (video)

Yay! It's Wednesday! You've almost made it through the week! Why not take some time this weekend...

November 15, 2011

Texas court rules owners can sue for sentimental value of dog mistakenly euthanized by shelter

Watch "The People's Court" long enough and you'll hear Judge Milan say that in the...

November 14, 2011

Monday morning cute animal video: Abyssinian kittens!

Start your week out with a smile, with these too cute kitties! Have a great...

November 13, 2011

Streams of contentment and lessons learned from animals

In the classic song, “Thank God I’m A Country Boy,” John Denver sang, “Life on...

November 10, 2011

Featured shelter pet: Mack, the FIV positive black cat

In honor of National Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week, here's another super pet looking for...

November 07, 2011

Featured Shelter Pet: Meet Sophie, the American Pit Bull Terrier

In honor of National Shelter (and Rescue) Appreciation Week, meet Sophie! She came from a huge...

November 07, 2011

Celebrate National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, November 6-11, 2011

It's National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, that time of the year to acknowledge the invaluable role shelters...

November 04, 2011

The Cat Duet, as performed by The Little Singers of Paris

This wonderfully amusing video is making the Facebook rounds, and since it showcases not only...

November 04, 2011

Friday Food For Thought quote: our relationship with dogs

"The dogs we live with today are hardwired by millennia of purposeful breeding for a...

October 2011

October 29, 2011

The ultimate dog tease (talking dog video)

If you could hear what your dog is saying, it might sound like this:

October 28, 2011

Friday Food For Thought: quote from St. Francis of Assisi

"If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of...