A court in Austin, Texas has rejected appeals from a Kristen Lindsey, the now-infamous veterinarian who lost her license for a year after shooting an arrow through the head of a cat named Tiger and then bragging about it on Facebook. Lindsey’s 2015 Facebook post sparked massive outrage among animal rights activists, who called for a […]
In an effort to target puppy mills, backyard breeders, and to reduce the vast number of animals euthanized in Maryland shelters every year, Governor Hogan has signed a law banning retail store sales of puppies and kittens. Last October, California lawmakers passed a groundbreaking bill that banned the sale of non-rescued dogs and cats in
Watch Skully the Sphynx help weatherman Mike Sobel give the Edmonton, Canada, morning forecast. Typical Sphynx, Skully is not at all fazed to be on TV, and just wants to perch on a shoulder!
We’ve all heard of Siamese, Persian, and Maine Coon cats – but there are as many as 200 different cat breeds. Let’s look at 5 cat breeds you’ve probably never heard of! YORK CHOCOLATE While not widely recognized by the major cat registries, The York Chocolate cat is a relatively new American breed, characterized by
Believe it or not, cats can be trained! And now, thousands of shelter cats across the country are being taught ‘Cat Daddy’ Jackson Galaxy’s Cat Pawsitive techniques – including the “high-five” to decrease their stress, increase engagement, and most importantly, make them more adoptable! Cat Pawsitive is a life-saving program for shelter and rescue cats that aims to
If you’re a pet parent or love someone who is, then here’s some news you need to hear… if you want your pets to live long and healthy lives. Because the sad truth is… The rate of cancer in pets is exploding. Just 50 years ago, 1 in 100 dogs got cancer. Today it is
A retired K9 officer in Fort Pierce, Florida has been reunited with his pet cat – 14 long years after Hurricane Jeanne separated them! Perry Martin assumed his orange tabby named Thomas Jr., or T2 for short, was gone for good. In 2004, after Hurricane Jeanne battered the state, he moved in with a
Blue Ridge Beef of Eatonton, GA, is voluntarily recalling a single lot of their Complete raw pet food because of the potential of contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. This recall was initiated after samples collected and tested by the FDA showed positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. There has been no consumer or pet illnesses in association with this product.
Radagast Pet Food, Inc. of Portland, Oregon is recalling one lot of Free-Range Chicken and one lot of Free-Range Turkey Recipe because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed
In this day and age, it’s not all that strange to hear about students bringing things they shouldn’t to school. But, a meowing backpack was a new one for one 4th-grade teacher, and her Facebook post about the discovery is going viral. Mrs. Carey Geipel, a teacher in Virginia, was working during her planning period
