Animal News

• January 05, 2012 Can Dogs Read Minds? Not Exactly.

  It's not quite mind-reading, but dogs do monitor our eye movements and voice tone to predict our intent.

• January 03, 2012 Dog found in Maryland Reunited with Family after 4 Years

  Microchip helps dog find the family he lost four years ago.

• September 20, 2011 Dog Owners Report That Economy Does Not Affect Their Dog Care Spending

  Dog care expenses may take a bite out of many consumers' wallets, but even in challenging financial times, Fido comes out on top, according to a new survey.

• September 08, 2011 Are you ready?

  Should a disaster strike, are you prepared to care for your animals?

• August 18, 2011 Can dogs do math?

  Montana Labrador retriever reputedly able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

• July 06, 2011 Maryland to allow dogs in restaurants

  On Firday, July 8, Maryland's blanket prohibition against dogs in restautrants will come to an end.

• June 24, 2011 Going hiking with your dog?

  Does your canine companion join you for hikes?

• June 01, 2011 Know the signs of heat stroke in dogs

  Dogs are even more susceptible to heat stroke than people. Do you know the signs?

• May 20, 2011 Celebrated Arson Dog Dies After Long Career

  A local canine hero has died.

• May 20, 2011 This is Dog Bite Prevention Week

  Do you know how to protect yourself and your dog from attacks? The CDC can help.

• April 22, 2011 Go Green for Pets

  This Earth Day, go green for pets!

• April 19, 2011 Forget the gym!  Get a dog!

  A new report finds that most dog walkers meet federal criteria for exercise.

• March 29, 2011 Starved dog thrown down trash chute in Newark

  Just one day before St. Patrick’s Day, a dog that should not technically be alive was discovered in the trash in Newark, New Jersey.

• March 16, 2011 No Rabbits This Easter!

  The House Rabbit Society urges people NOT to buy live rabbits as Easter gifts!

• March 14, 2011 The Creature Connection

  The New York Times, March 14, 2011

• March 01, 2011 Science of cat ladies? Felines bond with females, study shows

  MSNBC, February 24, 2011

• January 19, 2011 Dog Might Provide Clues on How Language Is Acquired

  The New York Times, January 17, 2011

• January 06, 2011 ‘Unlikely Pairs’: Photos of animals and their unlikely best friends!

  From the Ellen Degeneres web site http://photos.ellen.warnerbros.com/galleries/unlikely_pairs#110381

• November 12, 2010 Marine Bends Rules to Save Dog Found in Iraq

  A Veterans Day special news story on how a dog changed a veteran's life

• September 21, 2010 How OK Go Went to the Dogs in Their New Video

  Click to watch their newest video, featuring many 4-legged friends!

• August 26, 2010 Manager’s Best Friend: Dogs Improve Office Productivity

  An article in the Economist about how having dogs in the office increases productivity and employee morale.

• July 26, 2010 Are You a Dog Person? A Cat Person?

  A blog from Self magazine encouraging people to adopt pets that will enrich and fulfill their lives.

• July 16, 2010 Short-Muzzled Dogs At Risk

  Short-muzzled dogs have a harder time breathing (leading to more deaths) than other breeds

• July 15, 2010 Rescued From Squalor

  A house full of dogs saved by The HSUS and partnering organizations provides a glimpse into the delusional world of animal hoarders

• June 21, 2010 Hot Weather Tips

  This summer, use these tips on how to keep your pet cool during the hot months ahead. From ASPCA.

• May 17, 2010 Dog’s Tricks Teach Owner A Few Life Lessons

  An article in the Washington Post about the life lessons dogs can teach their owners.

• May 06, 2010 ASPCA Assists Rescue Efforts After Southeast Floods

  An article from the ASPCA about animal rescue efforts in the Southeast after the floods that swept the area.

• April 03, 2010 Puppy Watches Over Children With Autism

  An article from CNN about how a German Shepherd was trained to assist two children with autism.

• March 10, 2010 War Dogs Remembered, Decades Later

  An article and slideshow from CNN about war dogs and the incredible ways they've helped people in the military

• March 10, 2010 Blood Bank Helps Four-Legged Friends

  A great article from CNN about how a blood bank helps dogs in need. It highlights the steps veterinarians and people are making towards medicine for pets and helping animals.