Michael Vick to Testify Before Congress and Denounce Dog-Fighting
Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, and luckiest felon in America, was convicted of state and federal laws related to dog fighting. Upon his release from prison, while still on probation and playing football, Vick has…
Study Suggests No Such Thing as a Hypoallergenic Dog
There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog. Yet millions of allergy sufferers search for this magical fix. Even President Obama claimed has could not adopt a shelter dog because his daughter needed a…
Friends WIth Benefits -Science Says Pets are Good for You
A recent study, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, concluded that pets are an important source of social support and provide many psychological and physical advantages for their human companions.Allergy Dogs Warn Children of Dangerous Allergens
For most people allergies can be uncomfortable, annoying, seasonal and inconvenient. For some, sensitivity is so severe that exposure can be life threatening.Exposing Infants to Pets May Reduce Allergies
Allergies to pets are often cited as the reason that pets are returned to shelters or prohibited from the home in the first place. Though people develop allergic reactions to the pet’s saliva or dander,…
Discrimination Against Black Dogs is a Real Problem
As school ends and summer draws near, many families consider adopting a dog. This year consider a black dog and help combat Black Dog Syndrome.
Palm Trees, Snow-capped Mountains, Unwanted Pets Lay Dying: The New California Landscape?
I was talking to a colleague today about the condition and care of shelter animals and whether it has improved, worsened or stayed the same over the past 10 years. She asked me, what law…