The turkey leftovers are almost gone, and your home’s decor has switched from harvest to holiday. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop giving thanks. Every year on the Tuesday after…
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New Study Finds That Dogs Have More Brain Power Than Cats
Dog people and cat people have long argued about which species is more intelligent. Scientists from Vanderbilt University believe that their latest research may settle the matter once and for all. They…
There’s A Surprising Emotional Reason Why Dogs “Mouth-Lick”
A recent study conducted by the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil and the University of Lincoln in the UK has revealed an interesting aspect of canine behavior. The researchers examined dogs’ responses…
Strep Zoo Outbreak Forces Animal Shelter To Temporarily Close Its Doors
After a heartbreaking few days at the Lexington Humane Society, animal rescuers are hoping to control an outbreak of Streptococcus zooepedemicus. More commonly called Strep zoo, the deadly bacterial infection found in…
Pit Bull Ban Forces Woman To Give Up Her Service Dog
Yakima, Washington has had a ban on Pit Bulls for the past 30 years. The city’s breed specific legislation was voted to law in 1987 when a series of dog attacks involved…
Shelter Makes Controversial Decision To Halt Adoptions Until After The Holidays
Dogs Trust is the largest canine welfare charity in Ireland and the UK. The organization has been rescuing and rehoming pups since 1891 with their now-famous motto, “A dog is for life.” In keeping…
1,000 L.A. Shelter Pets Receive A Special Holiday Surprise
From December 12-17 of this year, more than 1,000 dogs and cats currently living in Los Angeles animal shelters received a special holiday meal thanks to Marc Ching, his team at the Animal Hope and…
Dog Trainer Hopes To Ban Prong, Choke, & Shock Collars In Her City
Prong, choke, shock. Boulder, Colorado dog trainer Mary Angilly does not believe these types of collars have any place in her chosen profession. While she acknowledges that negative-reinforcement can certainly work, she…
Woman Finds Kindred Spirit In Shelter Dog Who Shared Her Heart Condition
Sue Blankenship was born with Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA), a condition that causes abnormal blood flow in the arteries connected to the heart, which can cause congestive heart failure if left untreated….
Officers Will Spend The Night In Outdoor Dog Houses To Raise Awareness
Temperatures in Saginaw County, Michigan have been in the single digits with wind chills well into the negatives. Despite the deep freeze, animal control officers for Saginaw County Animal Care & Control receive…