Dogs May Be Good for Children’s Psychological Development
First, I want to thank everyone for responding to the call to adopt and foster, as shelters all across the country were bracing for the COVID 19 pandemic.
covid-19 “Must Have” survival kit – a Dog and a Llama!
It is possible that some day the COVID-19 “must have” survival kit will include one dog and one llama! The dog will diagnose the disease, i.e. inform you if you have the virus, and the…
No Swabs Necessary -Just Dogs
We know dogs can be trained to detect seizures, glue, bombs, heart attacks, cancer and other interesting things due to their exceptional smell capabilities. In fact, in his book, Dr. Sleep, Stephen King wrote in a…
Help CLOSE Live Animal Markets in California
UPDATE: Your spcaLA joined 37 other national and international animal and humane welfare organizations to urge California Governor Gavin Newsom and State Surgeon General Nadine Burke Harris to ban the sale and importation of wildlife…
Tiger in Bronx Zoo Tests Positive for Covid-19
A tiger at the Bronx zoo tested positive for Covid-19. It is believed that one of the zookeepers transmitted the disease to the tiger. It is also being reported that the zookeeper was an asymptomatic…
“Safe at Home” not so safe for Victims of Domestic Violence
Incidents of domestic violence rise significantly during times of stress. Unemployment, substance abuse, fear, boredom, frustration and feelings of worthlessness often manifest themselves as anger against one’s family and/or self, specifically, as suicidal or homicidal…
PETS and COVID-19
In light of recent reports that a dog in Hong Kong was found to have developed an immune response to the COVID-19 virus – antibodies were found in the blood – I want to reassure…