When a person is in great need or is going through a difficult time, a community will often pull together to help that person. There are also examples of when community members combine their efforts…
A small dog has been rescued by firefighters after becoming stuck inside a storm drain at UC Santa Barbara. The dog had been inside the drain for approximately three days before she was rescued. The…
Dogs are clever, sure, but can they tell the time? Probably not in the sense of strapping a wristwatch on and knowing what to do with it, but as for knowing when it’s dinner, breakfast,…
We all like to treat our dogs from time to time. One glance at those big begging eyes usually has us reaching for the snack bag, quick-sharp. But what treats should we be feeding our…
Dog owners receive regular reminders of the importance of not leaving their dogs unattended in their cars during the summer. However, this is something that still happens from time to time in spite of such…
The navigational skills of animals is a fascinating subject. While humans have compasses, maps, and satellite navigation systems at their disposal yet can still get lost, many animals have a natural ability to find their…
A parvovirus is a member of the family Parvoviridae. In short, said family consists of more than 100 species of viruses, which are divided up into three subfamilies called the Parvovirinae, the Densovirinae, and the…
In June 2016, Wanderer’s Rest Humane Association shared a post on Facebook about a dog that had been tied to a sled and left outside the shelter. The owner was kind enough to leave the…
In February 2020, Shenzhen legislators proposed a bill to ban the consumption of dog and cat meat. In April, the bill was drafted into law, going into effect from May 1, 2020. Animal rights activists…