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Pet Spring Cleaning Expert Q&A
It seemed like it would never come, but spring has finally arrived. Now it's time to start cleaning and gardening around your home. But, if you have a cat or dog in the family, there are certain precautions you should take when you do. There are numerous dangers that come with cleaning products, herbicides and plants,…
A decade-long legal battle between the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus has finally come to an end. According to ABC News, the ASPCA agreed to pay $9.3 million to the company to settle a lawsuit stemming from the ASPCA's claims that the circus abused their elephants. The ASPCA is one of several animal rights groups that sued Feld Entertainment Inc., the owner of the circus, back in 2000 for mistreating the Asian elephants used in shows. The lawsuit and ...
Every dog affects the lives of his or her individual humans daily, but a fluffy pup named Fiona has reached millions of people around the world. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will honor her as Dog of the Year tomorrow (Nov. 8) during its 2012 Humane Awards luncheon in New York City. Fiona came to the attention of animal lovers in November 2010, when Eldad and Audrey Hagar found the senior Poodle mix living blind in a trash heap in South Los Angeles. They shared her rescue on YouTube and Facebook with a ...
It's nice to see a new ASPCA adoption commercial without having our tears jerked by some sappy Sarah McLachlan song. Don't get us wrong; this ad is going to manipulate your emotions just as hard, but wouldn't you rather be made to consider taking home a needy cat because you have a heart full of warmth rather than eyes full of tears? And if you already have as many pets at home as you can handle, simply sit secure in the knowledge that you've done your part, and enjoy all the cuteness of a talking-animals fantasy world without all the done-to-death pidgin language and endless cheeseburger requests. If, on the other hand, this commercial works its magic on you and you decide it's time to ...
Jesse Oldham When Jesse Oldham moved to Brooklyn, NY in 2003 she had no idea that she would become a driving force behind New York City's movement to protect its feral cat population. Feral cats are a particular challenge as they are not domesticated and often live their entire lives outside. Most will not allow a human to touch them, or even make eye contact. Those who do go to shelters will usually be deemed "unadoptable" and euthanized so it takes special consideration to care for them. In addition to running her own nonprofit feral cat protection and advocacy organization, Slope Street Cats (2004-2009), she's since worked extensively with the NYC Feral Cat Initiative including teaching ...
The garbage can -- especially if it is overflowing with holiday trash -- contains big risks for your pet. Alamy. Despite our best merry-making intentions, the holidays can be stressful for the whole family, pets included. "The holidays are a dangerous time for pets," says Ann Hohenhaus, DVM, DACVIM, at The Animal Medical Center in New York City, who specializes in oncology and small animal internal medicine. So what can you do to ensure this really is the most wonderful time of the year for your cat or dog? We spoke with Dr. Hohenhaus to find out about the most common reasons pet owners visit her emergency clinic during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Top Holiday Dangers 1. ...
