The kennels at the Oyster Bay Animal Shelter in Syosset are nearly four decades old. There aren’t enough large kennels to house the big dogs that are being dropped off more and more frequently. The aging heating and cooling system is breaking down. But upgrades are on the way as the town plans to spend about $1.1 million on major renovations: Larger kennels for the big […]
A Bit More | My Shetland
Daisy and I decided to open up a bit more of the track for the Minions – just some rough grass on a corner part. So now the ponies are skirting this bit while eyeing it suspiciously. Daisy even returned later on to show them the new grass but they didn’t believe her. Methinks the […]
Bark! Fest Animal Emotions: Marc Bekoff PhD
We used to think animals didn’t experience emotions like we do. Then things changed. Come and learn more about the evidence for animal emotions in this fascinating webinar from Marc Bekoff PhD. By Zazie Todd PhD Animal Emotions: Marc Bekoff PhD When The Emotional Lives of Animals was first published in 2007, it was a […]
Incidental Learning in Dogs – Oh My Dog!
Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? You’re heading out to a restaurant to meet some friends. You’re on the phone with your mom talking over the plans and you accidentally say, “We’re going to grab dinner.” At the word “dinner,” your dog leaps to her feet and runs into the kitchen to await her […]
Splurging in Town | My Shetland
First game of the day – Spot the Lambie. Of course, I was immediately captured by his Winning Smile! What’s not to love? Daisy and I went on a good dog walk, without Monster, and afterwards left for town to buy Lovely Things. We haven’t had one of those days for ages. Lerwick’s unique charm […]
Sarah Chauncey, Sassafras Lowrey, Rachel Wells
Join us to celebrate our love of cats with these three authors. By Zazie Todd PhD Our Bond with Cats: Sarah Chauncey, Sassafras Lowrey, Rachel Wells Reflect on what cats mean to us and the many ways they influence our lives with these 3 feline authors. Sarah Chauncey’s heartfelt P.S. I Love You More Than […]
Lead poisoning kills countless animals. It doesn’t have to be this way.
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Some threats facing animals can seem so gargantuan as to be just part of the status quo—but we are determined to change the systemic injustices that harm countless animals. In addition to fighting cruel trophy hunting practices that cause egregious suffering for target animals, we’ve been pushing for reform […]
Should I crate train my dog?
It seems like an innocent enough question: Should I crate train my dog? Or is there another option? Well, do a deep dive into social media, and you’ll discover a lot of HOT opinions on this topic. But, you know me, so you know we’re going to tackle this logically and compassionately. Or, if this […]
The 3-3-3 Rule of Dog Rescue and a Penny Progress Update
Have you heard of the 3-3-3 rule of adopting a new dog? It’s a set of guidelines for transitioning a new dog into your home. Don’t let the words “rule” or “guidelines” trick you into thinking this is a hard-and-fast situation. Rather, I like to think of it more as a framework or mindset to […]
A Lovely Day | My Shetland
This is what I saw, while I was feeding the ponies….. And then this….. After breakfast, Daisy and I went out with the intention of brushing the Ancients as they haven’t been touched probably since the last time Daisy was here. I am not very hot on brushing at the best of times. First, we […]