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Having a Reactive Dog is Difficult and Costly, Study Shows

When dogs lunge, bark, and growl at other dogs or people, the dog is having a hard time—and so is their guardian. More awareness is needed. Many people with reactive dogs walk where they won’t see anyone else. Photo: Danilo Silveira/Shutterstock By Zazie Todd PhD If you’ve never had a reactive dog, you don’t know […]

Body Size and Face Shape Predict the Lifespan of Dogs, Study Shows

The study of over 150 breeds and crossbreeds shows that size matters, as little dogs live longer—and so do those with a medium head shape rather than a flat face. The Lancashire Heeler is the longest-lived breed. Photo: hansbenn/Pixabay By Zazie Todd PhD We all wish our pet dogs would live longer. New research out […]

Undercover video of Sloth Encounters shows need for Better CARE for Animals Act

By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Our goal in supporting passage of the Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) for Animals Act is to strengthen multi-agency collaboration in enforcement of the federal Animal Welfare Act. Recent footage from an investigation at a Long Island, New York captive wildlife petting zoo offers the latest evidence […]

A viral video shows ‘Animal’ actor Manjot Singh’s heroic act in rescuing a girl from a suicide attempt in 2019 | Hindi Movie News

An old video of ‘Animal’ actor Manjot Singh has resurfaced, depicting his courageous act of preventing a girl from attempting suicide in 2019. While gaining fame for his role alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Manjot’s earlier heroic act has now gone viral, shedding light on his brave past.Before his foray into acting, Manjot was a fourth-year BTech […]

One Third of Dogs Have a Behaviour Issue, Study Shows

The most common problems are fear, especially fear of loud noises, and not doing what the guardian wants, such as not coming when called. Photo: Mikkel Bendix/Pexels By Zazie Todd PhD New research published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior shows that if your dog has a behaviour issue, you’re not alone.  Importantly, the study […]

Letter: Heat shows need for county to revise animal welfare code

From: Nancy Ray Columbus As I write on July 27, 2023, it’s a perfect day to demonstrate one of the nonsensical differences between the City of Columbus Animal Ordinance and the Bartholomew County Animal Ordinance. The temperature is 95 degrees with a real-feel temperature of 108 and a real feel shade temp of 103. There […]

Elderly chimp’s story shows the immense progress we’ve made for animals in labs

By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Samantha was a little over a year old in 1976 when her world changed forever: The tiny chimpanzee was sold to a laboratory in Liberia by a resident of a nearby village. Like many of the other chimps at the lab, her parents had probably been killed by poachers […]

New progress in fight against puppy mills shows caring about companion animals is a nonpartisan issue

By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In a country where political tempers often run hot, agreement can seem incredibly rare. But, regardless of party affiliation, a consensus is emerging that our companion animals should be treated with basic decency—and this is not how kitten and puppy mills treat dogs and cats. While we advocate for […]

Petco shows $25K worth of puppy love to Brookhaven animal rescue – Daily Leader

Petco shows $25K worth of puppy love to Brookhaven animal rescue Published 10:01 am Tuesday, January 31, 2023 PHOTO SUBMITTED Sitting, from left, BARL volunteers Rusty Adcock and Julie Montalvo with adoptable dog Louie; standing, from left, volunteers Anna Giust and Joan Schuetzle. Brookhaven Animal Rescue League has received a $25,000 grant investment from national […]

How Cats Respond to Catnip and Other Cat-Attracting Plants is Very Individual, Study Shows

New research shows that cats have an individual response to catnip and other cat-attracting plants like silvervine and that, unlike big cats, they don’t care for perfumes like Obsession for Men. A cat chews on a silvervine stick. Photo: Abigail Crawford. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn […]

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