Animal shelters across the country say they are approaching a crisis level in terms of the number of pets being given up. A shortage of workers, foster owners and veterinarians is making the crisis worse, and with shelters full, the euthanasia rate has climbed to a three-year high. One facility in Colorado is working to […]
Community briefs: Regional transportation survey, animal foster families needed and more | News
A SamTrans bus stop in downtown Brisbane shows connections to other Bay Area public transit systems. Courtesy Ananda Paulas/Bay City News. Take a survey on regional transportation needs The Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments has released their annual survey, asking how life in the Bay Area has changed coming out […]
The inner lives of animal cultures and families | Life Examined
Shows like “Planet Earth,” the work of David Attenbourgh, and the amazing photography popularized in magazines like National Geographic have all helped in providing easier access and a deeper appreciation for the wonders and beauty of the natural world. We’ve become familiar with species both common and rare, local and exotic, from the majesty of […]