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December 30, 2011
Two rescue workers in British Columbia charged with stealing pets from yards and rehoming them
I posted today's Friday quote, about rescuing kitties who are simply out for a walk,...
December 30, 2011
Friday food for thought quote: stray cats … or not?
Not to discount the work of cat rescuers who rescue and care for stray cats....
December 30, 2011
New Year’s resolutions for animal lovers: #5 – Learn something new about animals
To say that I read a lot would be an understatement; I try to average...
December 29, 2011
New Years resolutions for animal lovers: #4 – Volunteer
If you're looking for ways to make 2012 a better year for both you and...
December 28, 2011
Two more recalls of dog food for unacceptable levels of aflatoxin
Aflatoxin strikes again as two dog foods are recalled for higher than acceptable levels of...
December 28, 2011
Snickers the service dog to be reunited with retired police officer
Here's some great news: Snickers is going home! You may remember that just before Christmas,...
December 28, 2011
Cute animal video: Siku, the baby polar bear (video and picture)
Happy Wednesday! We're halfway through the week - probably a vacation week for most of you...
December 28, 2011
New Year’s resolutions for animal lovers: #3 – Be a better pet owner
As we continue to talk about ways we can make 2012 a better year for...
December 27, 2011
New Year’s resolutions for animal lovers: #2 – Adopt a pet
As we get ready for the new year, here's another New Year's resolution for animal...
December 27, 2011
New Year’s resolutions for animal lovers: #1 – Think before you eat
As 2011 comes to a close, you're probably making a few New Year's resolutions. Lose...
December 27, 2011
Monday morning cute animal video: Juggling otters!
I love otters. The top video is from youTube user mattbeetee and was shot in 2009...
December 22, 2011
Retired cop forced to give up pit bull service dog – do you care about Breed Specific Legislation now?
Folks involved in animal rescue know all about Breed Specific Legislation (BSL), but many average dog owners don't...
December 22, 2011
Drunk driver hits deer, then drives it to hospital
Andrew Caswell may have failed his sobriety test, but let's give him an "A" for...
December 22, 2011
Winner named in 2011 Inspiration in Action contest
Heska Corporation, a leading provider of veterinary diagnostic and specialty products, has announced that, based on total...
December 21, 2011
The real family behind “We Bought A Zoo”
On December 23, the movie "We Bought A Zoo," starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson,...
December 21, 2011
Electric eels power holiday display at Living Planet Aquarium (video)
The Living Planet Aquarium, in Sandy, UT. just south of Salt Lake City, has created...
December 20, 2011
5 reasons not to give a pet as a Christmas gift (and one idea how to do it, if you insist)
There's nothing cuter than the image of a fluffy little puppy under the Christmas tree, big...
December 20, 2011
A Christmas stocking filled with … a puppy! (photo)
Too, too cute! My friend Kim at Gentle Shepherd Farms in Franklinville, NY share this...
December 19, 2011
Setting the record straight on Barkworks, puppy mills and the work of CAPS
Last week I told you that back in October, Macerich has banned the sale...
December 19, 2011
Monday morning cute animal video: Cute baby … sloths?
Last year, Lucy Cooke traveled to Costa Rica to visit the world's only sloth orphanage,...
December 18, 2011
Leo, one of the Michael Vick dogs, passes away
When it comes to being the poster pup for resilience, there may be no other...
December 18, 2011
Patheo blogger Rev. Carl Gregg and his Christmas pups! (photo)
I love writing at Patheos and I love meeting my fellow bloggers. What better way...
December 18, 2011
My pup waiting for Santa (photo)
Since I asked readers to share photos of their pets I thought I'd share one,...
December 16, 2011
Unlikely friends: The owl and the pussycat (video)
Oh, that we could learn to get along with each other the way Fum and...
December 16, 2011
Friday food for thought quote: animal welfare and the church
"Still, there is a growing awareness that how we treat animals is a measure of...
December 15, 2011
Pet sales banned at malls nationwide; rescue stores begin to replace pet shops
Even though the story broke in October, it's still making the rounds on Facebook - ...
December 14, 2011
Humane Society of United States announces winner of hymn contest (video)
I love that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has launched a faith...
December 14, 2011
Black bear hitches a ride to downtown Vancouver atop a garbage truck (video)
Earlier today I shared with you a story about some juvenile black-tailed deer who hopped...
December 14, 2011
Deer hitch a ride on Alaskan fishing charter (photos)
Photos of these deer hitching a ride on an Alaskan fishing boat are making the...
December 13, 2011
Year-End Study Names 2011’s “Five Best States to be an Animal Abuser” (Where does your state rank?)
The Animal Legal Defense Fund this week released its annual report ranking animal cruelty laws...
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