[ad_1] Carri Westgarth PhD on tackling common myths about dogs, how anyone can improve their relationship with their canine best friend, and the potential health benefits of 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. In The Happy […]
Presidential Candidate Profile: Kamala Harris’ record on animal protection
[ad_1] With the 2024 Democratic National Convention wrapping up in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris is now officially the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party. That makes this the right time to assess Harris’ record on animal protection issues. Harris has had a long political career and held offices at the local, state and federal […]
New HBO documentary shines light on chimps kept captive as pets
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block On Sunday night, the first episode of the HBO docuseries, Chimp Crazy, aired. Just as we did with Tiger King, we are looking to see how this documentary addresses a largely hidden mistreatment of animals. Of course, we are hopeful that, as with any media emphasis on the […]
Blue Moon | My Shetland
[ad_1] Yesterday evening, I was just shutting the ducks/hens up in their house for the night, when I turned around and saw this – a blue moon, that was red due to the smoke particles from the US fires apparently. I was amazed. I’ve never seen the moon so big and looking magical as it […]
Man attacked by bear is accidentally shot trying to fend off animal in Alaska
[ad_1] Grizzly bear mauls 2 college wrestlers in Wyoming Grizzly bear mauls 2 college wrestlers in Wyoming 01:52 A hunter in Alaska was hospitalized after being mauled by a brown bear and shot during an effort to fend it off, authorities said Monday. The bear attack occurred Saturday on the Kenai Peninsula, southwest of Anchorage, […]
An Interview with Antony Johnston
[ad_1] Antony Johnston on the central role of canine characters in the Dog Sitter Detective series, writing to put a smile on people’s faces, and being an organized writer. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. In The […]
Seal Beach rescue preps “kitten kits” for local shelters – NBC Los Angeles
[ad_1] A Seal Beach animal rescue group is helping local shelters care for cats during what they call kitten season, with the help of “kitten kits.” A big part of clearing the shelters is keeping animals out of shelters in the first place, and that happens with the help of dedicated rescue groups and volunteers. […]
One of Those Days
[ad_1] If it could go wrong, it did go wrong. That’s how I would sum up today, so I am fed up. The morning was spent in Lerwick having my debit card randomly refused at my usual haunts, which resulted in me looking embarrassed and flustered while I tried to a) pay and get out […]
Nice Weather for Ducks! | My Shetland
[ad_1] It has not stopped raining all day. As I type this, sitting with a large glass of white wine, I have just hung up my third totally drenched raincoat and woolly hat for the day in the hopes they will dry by tomorrow. Not even the ducks are enjoying today. And we turned the […]
How the Dairy Industry Hurts Cows
[ad_1] From impregnating cows to separating families, the global dairy industry is built on cruelty. These five photos are pulling back the curtain… As consumers dig deeper into their favorite food products, the dairy industry is under increased scrutiny. Concerns about animals have many people asking: What really happens on dairy farms? Animal Equality’s global […]