[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Dogs and cats in Illinois laboratories will be saved from painful and outdated toxicity testing thanks to a first-of-its-kind law signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday. Under the new law, it won’t be permissible to use dogs and cats in Illinois laboratories in toxicity testing—tests that attempt […]
Dogs, cats displaced after flooding damage at Santa Fe Animal Shelter
[ad_1] SANTA FE, N.M. – Dozens of animals were displaced after a plumbing issue at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter. Drains backed up and kennels flooded in one of the four buildings on the campus – displacing 22 dogs, five cats, and 13 kennels of kittens. Leaders say this couldn’t come at a worse time […]
Happy Cats and The Best Cat Stories about Gremlin
[ad_1] Learn about how to make cats happy and hear about Anna Webb’s amazing cat Gremlin in the Purrcast. By Zazie Todd PhD Sometimes cats come into your life and choose you. That was the case for Anna Webb’s cat Gremlin, who turned out to be a very special cat. Last year, I chatted with […]
What are Reward-Based Training Methods for Dogs (and Cats)?
[ad_1] It’s best for your pet if you only use reward-based methods to train them. Here’s what that means. Photo: OlgaOvcharenko/Shutterstock By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Get Companion Animal Psychology in your inbox. Dog training methods […]
Purr: Countering Stereotypes About Cats
[ad_1] A new video takes a look at some of the common stereotypes about cats–and shows what cats are really like instead. Photo: Anna Luopa/Shutterstock. Text: Zazie Todd 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 case you […]
Upcoming Webinars on Happy Dogs and Happy Cats
[ad_1] How to have a happy dog and how to have a happy cat will be presented in May 2023. 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 May, I will be presenting two webinars, How to have […]
Celebrating the lawmakers who made 2022 a banner year for big cats and other animals
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Last night at our Humane Awards event on Capitol Hill, we celebrated the work of lawmakers whose dedication to our cause made 2022 a banner congressional year for animals. In particular, we recognized the passage into law of the Big Cat Public Safety Act, and the lawmakers who […]
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab rescues 27 uncared for cats and dogs from rural New Mexico – St George News
[ad_1] ST. GEORGE — In a remote area of Deming County, New Mexico, a samaritan stumbled upon a big surprise. Dozens of cats and dogs — alone and appearing uncared for. Almost 30 made the long trip to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, where they’re being prepared for new homes. Several dogs seized […]
Animal rights org. calls on Friesland to stop shooting stray cats
[ad_1] Friesland is the only Dutch province that still allows hunters to shoot and kill stray cats. Animal rights organization Dier&Recht is calling on the province to stop this practice immediately, calling it cruel and outdated, AD reports. Shooting stray cats is allowed under Dutch law, based on Article 67 of the Flora and Fauna […]
A recipe from Kim-Joy for shortbread cookie pandas, cats and frogs
[ad_1] Shortbread Cookie Animals November 30, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. EST (Photos by Scott Suchman for The Washington Post; food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post) Comment on this story Comment You need only three key ingredients for these cookies, and you can choose between three cute (yet simple and effective) animal designs: […]