Tail docking is the practice of removing a portion of a dog’s tail, usually within the first 14 days after birth. Years ago, there were several reasons why this was done, but today it’s mainly done for cosmetic purposes. Tail docking has been banned or restricted in many parts of the world, but in the […]
The Political Minefield of Animal Advocacy
Cruelty can’t stand the spotlight. ~ Gretchen Wyler Animal advocacy seems to be a topic that just naturally generates debate. From special-interest groups, to lawmakers, to family conversations around the dinner table, a concept that should be fairly straightforward (preventing cruelty to animals) has somehow become psychologically loaded. A great..big..minefield. It’s for this reason many […]
Do Animals Dream?
There are certain things I’ve always wondered about ever since I was a kid. Is there life on other planets? What happens after we die? Why isn’t there mouse-flavored cat food? But one thing that’s always fascinated me is the question of “Do animals dream?” Observing my dogs and cats over the years as they […]
Foxtails and Your Pets: What You Need to Know
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Trap-Neuter-Return: The Humane Way to Care for Community Cats
Despite how it sounds, TNR is not the latest $100 wrinkle cream. TNR stands for “Trap-Neuter-Return”, and it’s a humane and effective population control strategy used to reduce reproduction and stabilize the population in community cat colonies. What are Community Cats? Community cats (also known as “feral” or “alley” cats) have lived alongside people for […]
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