The city of Mobile, Alabama adopted a tethering ordinance in February. In June, a neighbor called animal control to a home where a dog called Pebbles was tied to two trees. The animal control officer reportedly visited the home and left. The next day, the neighbor observed that Pebbles was dead on her tether, apparently … Continue reading Treats on the Internets

Researchers studying the heart rates of animals in order to better understand their emotional states have made some fascinating observations: The heart rate of animals increases rapidly when they have aggressive encounters such as fights, and decreases during friendly interactions such as grooming. For example, in greylag geese, the mean heart rate during aggressive interactions increases … Continue reading Treats on the Internets