December 2011

With all the people coming or going from your house over the Holiday’s and into New Year’s Day, things can get a little nerve wracking for your pets. It can be even more difficult if you go away for the holidays. The amount of stimulation in the form of strangers, noises such as Read More

We need your help to find the owner of this cat. From the Dayton Daily News: "A male cat that survived a four-hour, 200-mile ride under the hood of a car Sunday now needs help finding his owner. Wayne Polk of Xenia left his home about 4 p.m. Sunday driving to Cleveland, according Read More

This holiday season many people will be taking their pets over the river and through the woods to visit with friends and family. There are some things you want to keep in mind when traveling with your pet. Make sure your pet is well hydrated – Both humans and animals need to Read More

Oregon – The pet transportation system known as Operation Roger networks a group of truck drivers to transport needy pets to their owners across the country. These pets would normally be abandoned by their owners due to the high cost of getting these pets transported. “We’re Read More

San Francisco, CA - A new bill making it's way through the Board of Supervisors here is designed to limit the number of dogs a professional walker can have at one time to eight, as well as require liability insurance, and permits to conduct the walking. In a city where the number Read More

Rome, Italy – Maria Assunta, a wealthy widow of a property tycoon has left $13 million dollars to her adopted cat Tommaso. At the age of 94, Maria Assunta passed away and gave her fortune to her cat that she rescued from the streets of Rome. Tommaso’s new fortunes include cash, Read More

Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada  – Many of the decorations and treats we enjoy during the holidays can be toxic to our pets. Dr. Jaime Lecky, a Veterinarian at the Whitecourt Clinic offers some tips and advice for pet owners. According to Dr. Leckey, people food may be bad for your Read More

Fukushima, Japan – The Environmental Ministry of Japan along with the Fukushima prefectural  government announced today that private animal protection groups will be allowed into the 20 kilometer no-go zone for around five hours to rescue pets. These animals have been struggling Read More

San Antonio, TX (Photo Credit: Bryce Harper, New York Times) - Of the approximately 650 military dogs deployed with American combat forces, nearly five percent are coming down with symptoms of PTSD (post-traumatic stress syndrome). Used to hunt down the enemy, clear buildings of Read More

Lake Charles, LA - It's that time of year again when families contemplate the idea of purchasing a family pet as a holiday gift for a child or the entire family. While the thought is based in good will, the reality is that it continues to aggravate the problem of overcrowding at Read More