You find a nice animal rescue and decide to adopt a dog. You see abandoned animals and suggest they be taken to the nearest S.P.C.A. or “no-kill” shelter. But do you know the truth about what exactly “no-kill” means and the consequences that come with it? Although...
Dogs are incredibly intelligent animals with great instincts. Lighten your mood today and check out these stories of dogs who gained family members without having their own pups. One of the amazing things about dogs is their ability to step in and save the day....
The conditions are deplorable. There’s little light, even less food, and virtually no care and attention. Fur is matted down and the dogs are malnourished, neglected and aggressive. Even if it’s not apparent at first glance, the dogs you’re considering for adoption...
At face value, this website is about animal rights and animal welfare. I’ve often blogged about dogs–both my own and the benefits of having pets to the everyday person. But an animal welfare blog will, on occasion, touch on some other pertinent issues around us. So...
Companionship is a centerpiece of life; millions of our planet’s species thrive on the strength of social bonds. Humans are no different; our social senses are so attuned that we notice faces even in inanimate objects. All humankind craves some degree of connection,...
I’ll give a short warning before I dive into this topic, and in particular, this story. The information I am about to relay to you is graphic, but it’s true. There is no hiding from it, there is no avoiding it–it’s real life, and it happens. On...
