Sleepy Puppy Bowl Star Chunky Monkey Stole The Show & Our Hearts

22 days ago | iHeart Dogs

Was there a Super Bowl game this year? It's hard to remember after seeing the adorable lineup for the 2021 Puppy Bowl. As always, the show was adorable and heartwarming, but...
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Ben & Jerry's Presents Delicious Frozen Dessert Cups For Your Pup

1 month ago | iHeart Dogs

Ben & Jerry's, the Vermont-based ice cream company that brought us “Chunky Monkey” and “Phish Food” has something brand new and exciting to introduce. The confectioners...
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Celebrating 25 Years

4 monthes ago | Metro Richmond Zoo

Twenty five years ago, the Metro Richmond Zoo opened to the public on April 22, 1995, with 250 animals. The Zoo has experienced tremendous growth over the years. Currently, the...
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How We Can REALLY Protect Black Cats on Halloween-and Every Day

4 monthes ago | Alley Cat

Halloween is fast approaching. Pumpkins abound, skeletons are in season-and Halloween black cats rule, featured front and center on everything from decorations to movies. Our...
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Have You Seen A Spider Monkey?

4 monthes ago | Animal Safari

The very name “spider monkey” conjures up some interesting visuals, but these New World primates are far less unusual than the name suggests. These social animals received the...
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International Day of the Cotton-top Tamarin

One year ago | Phoenix Zoo

Blog Home International Day of the Cotton-top Tamarin Each year on August 15, we celebrate International Day of the Cotton-top Tamarin. Cotton-top tamarins are native only to...
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Dog Carries Abandoned Baby Monkey to Safety

One year ago | iHeart Dogs

Dogs are so friendly that they are often seen befriending other animals. A dog in Madhya Pradesh, India kept up with this trend by rescuing an adorable baby monkey. To the...
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Tara Francis, MCM'20

One year ago | Tufts University

I'm Tara Francis, a recent graduate of Franklin and Marshall College with a BA in Public Health/Biology. I spent my college nights working as a veterinary assistant in an...
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Spider Monkey Mission

One year ago | Tufts University

Cummings School alumni and faculty members team up to help a monkey victim of the illegal pet trade The young spider monkey was no more than a year old when her mother was...
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International Day of the Cotton-top Tamarin

One year ago | Phoenix Zoo

Each year on August 15, we celebrate International Day of the Cotton-top Tamarin. Cotton-top tamarins are native only to Colombia and are a critically endangered species. These...
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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 ...