You have likely seen the viral photo of an elderly dog sleeping in the arms of his owner while floating in Lake Superior. MSNBC has got a story posted with some background on the photo. In the interview, the owner of the 19 year old rescue dog called Schoep talks openly about battling depression and … Continue reading Story Behind Viral Photo
Category: human-animal bond
Mental Health Break: Photos
Mental Health Break: Link
Read this story about an English family who adopted a shelter cat and how their 4 year old autistic boy's life changed. If you don't absolutely melt looking at the photos, hold a mirror close to your nose to check for signs of life.
She’s The One
I have lamented for years that I wanted a dog that made me feel like she loved me - one that I had an extra special bond with. Having lived with so many Flatcoats over the years, I never had that. Don't get me wrong, my Flatcoats love me - but they also love Billy … Continue reading She’s The One
Even a 12 Year Old Boy Knows It’s Wrong to Hurt a Dog
New Zealand: On Thursday, a 12 year old boy named Damon Boyer-Marwood was walking home from school when he heard a dog crying out in pain. He found a group of school boys with a dog pinned down to the ground. The boys were taking turns kicking the dog and hitting her with a cricket … Continue reading Even a 12 Year Old Boy Knows It’s Wrong to Hurt a Dog
Don’t We All?
ABC is running this story as a teaser for tonight's Ashley Judd interview on the show Nightline: Ashley Judd Keeps a ‘Psychological Support’ Dog to Help Deal With Her Depression Depression is a complex and poorly understood condition. But the psychological support, as it is termed here, that people get from pets has long been … Continue reading Don’t We All?
NYC’s Homeless Pets Don’t Belong in Garbage Bags
Shame on the ASPCA, the Mayor's Alliance, Animal Law Coalition and everyone else attempting to block legislation which would give pets in the NYC shelter system a fighting chance to escape the kill room. No healthy/treatable pet should be sent to the landfill. [photo] Thank you Karen for sharing this photo link with me.
Impulse Cat Adoption Saves Adopter’s Life
Amy Jung went to the Door County Humane Society in WI earlier this month so she and her son could hang with the cats. On an impulse, she ended up deciding to take 2 cats, Pudding and his buddy Wimsy, home. That night, Ms. Jung went to bed and suffered a diabetic seizure. Twenty-one pound … Continue reading Impulse Cat Adoption Saves Adopter’s Life
Keeping Hospice Patients and Their Pets Together in OH
Reader Lisa in OH contacted me about a new non-profit organization called Hospets which she launched in memory of her father, Larry Stearns. Lisa writes: Basically the way it works: Hospice or Senior Services will discuss our program with their pet owning patients. If the patient seems interested they are referred to us. At that … Continue reading Keeping Hospice Patients and Their Pets Together in OH
Jackson Co Animal Control Kills Microchipped Pets
Jackson Co Animal Control in Oregon had a live release rate in 2010 of just 36%. Its vision statement on its website begins: Our Vision: A time when Jackson County neighborhoods will be safe from the dangers and nuisances of irresponsible pet ownership. Notably missing is Jackson Co pet owners' vision for a time when … Continue reading Jackson Co Animal Control Kills Microchipped Pets
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