Dog Saves Blind Owner by Throwing Himself in Front of Bus
A service dog threw himself in front of a mini school bus to try to protect his blind owner. (Continue reading)
Owner Takes his Dying Dog on “Bucket List” Trip
Following a terminal diagnosis, Poh, a mixed-breed dog from New York City, has been living his dying days traveling the nation with his owner on a ‘bucket list” road trip across the U.S. They have already traveled more than 12,000 miles and visited 35 cities. (Continue reading)
4th of July Pet Safety Tips
Did you know more pets go missing on the 4th of July than any other day of the year? (Continue reading)
Can our Household Pets Transmit Ebola Virus?
The ongoing concerns about the Ebola virus has led to the question whether our pets can become infected with and transmit the virus to humans. The CDC has reviewed what is known at this time. (Continue reading)
Cat Saves Boy From Attack Dog
A little boy was riding his bicycle in the driveway of his Bakersfield, California, home when he was suddenly attacked by a neighbor’s dog. Fortunately, the family cat came to the rescue. (Continue reading)
Search Dogs are the Most Effective Tool in Washington Mudslide
Rescue crews are relying on high tech sensors and heavy equipment in the effort to find people buried in the Oso mudslide, but officials say search dogs have proven to be their most effective tool so far. (Continue reading)
Hero Dog Saves Elderly Man From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
When an elderly man adopted Max, a German Shepherd, he could not have known that Max would return the favor by rescuing him from certain death just a year later. (Continue reading)
Medical Marijuana Tied to Spike in Dog Poisonings
The growing prominence of medical marijuana has triggered an increase in the number of dogs who get sick after ingesting pot products, which they often find in the trash. The Pet Poison Helpline recorded a 200% increase in such poisonings since 2008. (Continue reading)
New Study Shows Dogs Really Can Detect Human Emotions!
A paw on the leg. A nose nuzzling against your arm. Dogs always seem to know when you’re upset and need extra love, even though they hardly understand a word of what you say. How can that be? (Continue reading)
Cat Summons Help for Woman Having Stroke
A Missouri woman credits her cat with saving her life by alerting her daughter that she was having a stroke. (Continue reading)
Pet Health Crisis: Americans Skimp on Preventive Care
A rapidly growing number of pets in the US are suffering from serious chronic disease but pet owners don’t know it because they are not taking their pets to the vet for routine checkups. Routine visits have markedly decreased while emergency visits are increasing, indicating people are waiting until their pets are really sick before seeking care. (Continue reading)
Disabled Kitten Uses Walker to Take First Steps
It was uncertain whether Thumper, a white kitten, would ever walk, but after using a specially designed walker, he is now running and jumping! (Continue reading)
APCC to the Rescue! Poison Control Center Advises Dog Parent in Emergency
During the holiday season, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) experiences increased call traffic as pets are exposed to potentially poisonous home décor and holiday snacks. (Continue reading)
Dogs Commumicate Feelings by the Direction They Wag Their Tails
Dogs communicate with each other using their tails according to new research published in Current Biology. A dog that is distressed wags to the left while a relaxed dog wags to the right. (Continue reading)
Smoking Hurts Pets, Too
Cigarette smoke isn’t only dangerous to humans; it poses great health risks to pets, whose fur coats often go longer between washings. (Continue reading)
Study Shows Cats Don’t Actually Ignore Their Owners
Cats often appear aloof and disinterested, but new research uncovers the subtle clues that show they are paying close attention. (Continue reading)
2013 List of Dog-Friendly Destinations in the U.S. and Canada
A publisher of dog travel guides has announced its 2013 list of the Top 200 Dog-Friendly Places in the United States. The list is broken down by state and includes at least one dog-friendly destination, activity or attraction in each. Find out those in New Mexico or another state you will be visiting! (Continue reading)
Rescue Group Helps Care for Displaced Cats After Oklahoma Tornado
Alley Cat Allies, a non-profit cat advocacy organization, is one of the many rescue organizations working to help the hundreds of displaced animals following the tornado destruction in Oklahoma. (Continue reading)
Bomb-Sniffing Dogs on the Scene of the Boston Marathon Disaster
Bomb-sniffing dogs have been working tirelessly at the disaster scene in Boston as calls about suspicious packages are pouring in.(Continue reading)
Service Dogs Help Autistic Children
April 2, 2013 was World Autism Awareness Day. Service dogs are providing much needed protection, companionship and independence to autistic children. There are many organizations involved in training and placing these dogs with the right families. Sooki, a German Shepherd, has made a big impact on the life of her 4-year-old autistic companion. (Continue reading)
Ground Zero Search-and-Rescue Dogs’ Ashes to be Incorporated in World Trade Center Memorial
Sarge and Nutmeg served as search-and-rescue dogs at Ground Zero following the attack on Sept. 11, 2001. They were members of the all-volunteer search team, New Jersey Task Force One. After the attack, over 300 dogs participated in the search for survivors and bodies at Ground Zero. (Continue reading)
San Diego Zoo Pandas Got a Snow Day!!
The San Diego Zoo piped 15 tons of shaved ice into its panda exhibit on March 19, 2013, so the pandas could enjoy the feel of snow they would encounter in their natural habitat. (Continue reading)
FBI Dog is Killed in Raid on a Gunman
On March 13, 2013, Ape, a Czech German Shepherd, was killed in the chest as he breached the doorway of an abandoned bar where the gunman, suspected of killing 4 people, was hiding. Ape will be buried and memorialized at FBI headquarters in Virginia. (Continue reading)
March 3-9, 2013 was National Severe Weather Preparedness Week
The American Veterinary Medical Association has provided timely information on what we can do to safeguard our pets if a disaster should occur. (Continue reading)