Most days, Bravo leaps into the cruiser before I’ve even opened the second door. He’s a machine when it comes to routine—vest on, check. Seat harness clipped, check. Look out the window like he owns the streets? Absolutely. But today……
(This article contains some graphic photos, but they are due to a medical condition, not from abuse, and the dog is not in pain.) All dogs deserve a chance at love and happiness, no matter what they look like. Some…
Many dog owners worry about their beloved pets getting stolen. Certain rare and expensive dog breeds can be a serious target for dognapping. But one woman’s strategy for keeping her dog safe from thieves has generated a lot of buzz…
Dogs have a way of greeting one another that might leave you a little uncomfortable — sniffing each other’s rear ends. But when your furry friend turns their attention to your crotch, it can feel downright awkward. So, why do…
Ticks are small, blood-sucking creatures that can spread diseases to both pets and humans, making them a serious nuisance. Last summer, I had a firsthand experience dealing with them, thanks to my dog being a “tick magnet.” Removing these pests…
Having a dog around a small helpless baby is a situation that can cause concern for some people, especially when it comes to certain dog breeds with a reputation for being “aggressive”. Probably top of this category is pit bull…
First and foremost: we don’t think wild animals belong in zoos. Chimpanzees, for example, should be allowed to live their lives in freedom. No matter how much space they have to move about and no matter how well they’re taken…
When I think about which animal I’d most want to have by my side in an emergency, my mind normally goes straight to dogs. They are well known for stepping in to help humans, other dogs and pretty much any…
I was driving along County Road 12 on a hectic morning when I noticed something unexpected by the side of the road—a small group of four boxer puppies, muddied and shivering like fragile leaves in the wind, huddled near a…
They say what separates humans from animals is our innate sense of consciousness. But we also know animals can indeed exhibit signs of compassion and sympathy towards other animals — and not to mention towards us humans. But never have…
Elephants aren’t made for a life in chains. Yet they’re still paraded around like circus props – utterly appalling in my opinion. Fortunately, attitudes are starting to shift. Save Elephant Foundation – มูลนิธิอนุรักษ์ช้างและสิ่งแวดล้อม / Facebook And today, let’s choose to focus…
Bears are among the most majestic creatures on Earth — in my view, they belong in the wild and nowhere else. And when you read the story of these bears, it only strengthens that belief. For ten long years, two…