CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control got its deployment orders from the NC Department of Agriculture on Wednesday. They’ll be heading to a church in Marion in McDowell County. A co-located shelter is set up there. That means people are there, with their pets. CMPD Animal Care and Control will help manage the […]
Reward | My Shetland
I came back from Turriefield (my vegetable packing volunteering job) after a busy morning with a packet of little carrots that hadn’t sold. I was told they were for the sheep. So the dogs and I set off to find Gussie to give them to him. He has been such a good boy recently – […]
Endorsing Kamala Harris for president, the best choice for animal advocates
Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund endorses Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid to become the next president of the United States. Harris’ campaign gives us an unprecedented opportunity to evaluate a presidential candidate’s substantive achievements for animals as the chief legal officer of a state, in addition to their animal protection record as […]
Leitrim Animal Welfare Centre pays tribute to ‘strong and defiant’ founder following her passing
Christine Coulson founded Leitrim Animal Welfare Centre in 1997 and in turn, saved the lives of thousands of animals in need of a loving home. Following her passing, Ms Coulson has been remembered as having played a pivotal role in animal welfare in Ireland. In a tribute posted on the Leitrim Animal Welfare Centre Facebook, […]
Local animal shelters prepare for 100+ animals impacted by Hurricane Helene
WAUKESHA — Local animal shelters and volunteers are preparing for the arrival of more than 100 shelter pets impacted by Hurricane Helene on Wednesday morning at the Waukesha County Airport. “They might not make it down there, and we’re giving them another chance at life,” said Cindy Szymek, a volunteer with the Humane Animal Welfare […]
Sleeping in the Autumn Sunshine
It has been a lovely day – a slight breeze with endless lovely sunshine. I could feel everyone around me relax and breathe out. We all make the most of days like these. I’d like you to know I watched Tiddles bend over and nibble Waffle’s ear! I don’t know why Waffle had decided some […]
Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog is Published Today
Today is the ‘pup’ date for my new book, Bark!. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. I am so excited that today is the day my third book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or […]
Eco Animal Health warns on FY revenues
Veterinary products group Eco Animal Health warned on Tuesday that recent challenges in China and Southeast Asia meant that full-year revenues would be “materially below” current market expectations. Eco Animal Health said it had encountered challenges in China, due to low disease incidence in the summer months, and in Southeast Asia, where sales slowed due […]
Two New Interviews with Zazie Todd about Anxious and Fearful Dogs
I’ve got two new interviews to share with you about anxious and fearful dogs. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. An interview with Zazie Todd on Psychology Today Marc Bekoff, PhD, interviewed me about Bark! on his […]
Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary Inc.: Baby Alf
Baby Alf arrived in early August after falling from the top of a tall palm tree. Sadly, he was unable to be reunited with his mother and was delivered to the Sanctuary weighing in at a tiny 162g. Alf was not a fan of milk formula during his first week in care, […]