19 hours ago | Happy Tails

We adopted Simon who is now called “Boy” as a 7-month-old kitten. We have 3 dogs but lost our cat to old age about 2 years ago. We gave him the opportunity to be isolated at...
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Two months into our adoption of Leo and things

19 hours ago | Happy Tails

Two months into our adoption of Leo and things are going great! Leo is a very affectionate, loving cat. He is my husband Harold's ‘Velcro kitty' and follows him wherever he...
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I had a week off work before Christmas. I was

19 hours ago | Happy Tails

I had a week off work before Christmas. I was planning on baking, decorating, shopping, and wrapping presents before the holidays. On Monday morning I saw Lucky available for...
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Harmless Cat Community Massacred and Mutilated in Australia

4 days ago | Alley Cat

Alley Cat Allies Fights to End Senseless Cat “Culls” In the dead of night on December 17, 2020, community cats living on the Stockton Breakwall in the city of Newcastle, New...
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23 Of The Funniest Tweets About Cats And Dogs This Week

4 days ago | Huffington Post

"If you don't tell your cat 'big yawn' when they do a big yawn that's neglect."
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Alley Cat Allies Condemns East Bay Regional Park District Vote to Recommend Policy of Shooting Cats

5 days ago | Alley Cat

OAKLAND, Calif. - Feb. 25, 2021 - Alley Cat Allies president and founder Becky Robinson today condemned a vote by a committee of the East Bay Regional Park District in...
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Make Walking Your Pet A Commitment

6 days ago | Rivertown Animal Hospital

Why Commit to Walking Your Dog and Playing with Your Cat? Obesity is a nationwide problem for American pets. Over 55% of dogs are obese or overweight and more than 60% of cats...
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Here's How The Top Pet And Baby Names Compare

6 days ago | Huffington Post

The favorite choices for dogs and cats have some overlap with the most popular baby names over time.
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32 The Funniest Tweets About Cats And Dogs This Week

11 days ago | Huffington Post

"My dog has two modes: Smells that I'm cooking chicken and asleep."
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Bill to Affirm Legality of TNR in Virginia Tabled by House

11 days ago | Alley Cat

On February 17, members of the Virginia House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Sub-Committee voted 5 to 3 to table SB 1390, the bill that would affirm...
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In the Heights

Every year, around this time, I feel the need to get an early start and drive a full hour to Cerro de Garnica. That is because this site's height of 3,000 m offers me certain... Read more ...

Keeping the Faith

You may have heard the news that resonated throughout the international birding circuit some months ago - in case you missed it you can read my gloss-over here. Several tour... Read more ...

UPDATE: Malnourished Dog Doubles His Weight And Reunites With His...

Just over a month ago, a rescue dog named Ethan was on the brink of death. A family found him alone in a parking lot, weighing less than half of what he should. At first... Read more ...

World Wildlife Day

World Wildlife Day Home Wildlife trafficking is an international crisis that has devastating impacts to both animals and humans March 1, 2021 March 3 is World Wildlife Day!... Read more ...

The Mysteries of Pet Food Labels, with links to other articles

When selecting a pet food, it's important to read the label. However, what's on the front of the label is not nearly as important as what's on the back. Words like “Natural”... Read more ...

We adopted Simon who is now called

We adopted Simon who is now called “Boy” as a 7-month-old kitten. We have 3 dogs but lost our cat to old age about 2 years ago. We gave him the opportunity to be isolated at... Read more ...

When I found Grae , he

When I found Grae , he was scared, anxious, and kept away from the other dogs. I just happened to see him from the corner of my eye. I stopped to coo at him and offer a treat... Read more ...

Two months into our adoption of Leo and things

Two months into our adoption of Leo and things are going great! Leo is a very affectionate, loving cat. He is my husband Harold's ‘Velcro kitty' and follows him wherever he... Read more ...

I had a week off work before Christmas. I was

I had a week off work before Christmas. I was planning on baking, decorating, shopping, and wrapping presents before the holidays. On Monday morning I saw Lucky available for... Read more ...

Before Getting A Dog Part I: What To Think About

Getting a dog is one of the most exciting adventures in life, so congratulations on the decision to grow your family by four furry paws! We love dogs and want to help you give... Read more ...