Stories abound about changes in sick and dying pets after they’ve been given cannabis — even though it isn’t a proven pain killer for man or mutt, and it’s an illicit drug under federal law despite being legal for people in 19 states and the District of Columbia.
Clothing is optional for pooches at dog-friendly beaches and pools around the country. And more and more designers are cashing in on those options.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has opened a first-of its-kind Behavioral Rehabilitation Center for dogs seized from puppy mills and hoarders.
Labrador retrievers, cocker spaniels and poodles have been the most popular purebred dog breeds in the United States for years, according to the American Kenel Club. Factors, including Hollywood, pop culture and the economy, help drive changes in breed popularity.
Dogs and cats can’t brush, spit, gargle or floss on their own. So owners who want to avoid bad pet breath will need to lend a hand.
Lou Wegner, a 16-year-old actor and singer from Columbus, Ohio, started Kids Against Animal Cruelty when he was 14. The organization, which uses social networking to encourage adoptions at high-kill animal shelters, has helped 20,000 pets escape euthanasia in two years.
The first national monument to pay tribute to military dogs will soon be unveiled in California.
As Halloween has grown in popularity across the country, pets haven’t been left out. In 2010, 9 percent of dog owners surveyed by the American Pet Products Association said they bought a Halloween costume for their dog.
Could your dog or cat be a southpaw? It won’t make a dog or cat walk, talk or wink like a human, but there’s a curiosity factor, say experts.
Carla Waller believes in promises. She was married for 37 years, held one job for 35 and never adopted a pet she didn’t keep for life. Until now. A number of organizations have popped up to help pet lovers like Waller, arranging homes for animals given up due to foreclosure.
