December « 2009 « Pet News and Views

Emily Deschanel of the Fox Hit Bones Champions Animal Causes

Emily Deschanel has always loved animals, and she is using her celebrity to raise awareness about factory farming, dog fighting, and animal rights. Deschanel stars as Dr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan on Fox television’s hit series Bones. A recent episode educated viewers about factory farming. Another one showed the harsh realities of dog fighting.

Emily Deschanel, actress [...]

Tips on Spending Time with your Dog during the Holidays

By Christine Matturro McLaughlin, guest blogger

Holiday time is upon us. It gets earlier every year it seems with all there is to do—parties, entertaining, shopping, cooking, cleaning, etc. Often our furry family members tend to get ignored with so much hustling and bustling going on. Dogs can experience restlessness and anxiety as a result. So [...]

ASPCA Launches Investigation into Dog Flu

The ASPCA launched a three-year study on Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) funded by the Morris Animal Foundation. The initiative will help shelters develop effective testing and control methods to limit the effects of this disease. The study—conducted by Dr. Miranda Spindel, ASPCA Director of Veterinary Outreach, and Dr. Gabriele Landolt of Tampa, Austin, Sacramento, Charleston., [...]

Eight Tips for Holiday Pet Travel

Millions of people will hit the road this holiday season to spend time with friends and family, and for many of us, spending the holidays away from our pets is inconceivable. Planning ahead and taking some precautions can help ensure that everyone—including the furry members of the family—has a safe and enjoyable trip. Amy and [...]

Airline Travel and Pets

When Libby Sherrill of Tennessee tried to board a Continental Airlines flight with a rescued pit bull, she was turned away. The four-month old puppy named Joey was rescued by The Chako Rescue Association for the American Pit Bull Terrier, which is based in Sacremento, CA. Sherrill was expecting to fly back to TN from CA [...]

Decorating Homes for Pets and their Owners

Interior designers—many who live with pets—know that our cats and dogs are part of the family. With that in mind, several are designing rooms that work for pets and their owners. “Cats and dogs want the same things as us,” says DeAnna Radaj, designer and owner of Bante Design, an interior design company based in [...]

Adopting a Pet is a Major Responsibility

People’s behaviors always amaze me. I try to see the good in everyone. Yet, it is hard at times. I know all of you reading this post agree with my belief that we are truly blessed that we share our lives with companion animals. Each week, I receive weekly tips from Sunbear Squad, a nonprofit [...]

A Cat’s Advice for Living Well

By Carolyn Bartz, guest blogger

Who’s a copycat? To copy or mimic is the highest form of flattery. Maybe we would do well to copy or mimic others who possess the art of living to purrr-fection or at least to a degree of high standards. You know, sniff around more and become fully aware of your [...]

Check on Pets in Foreclosed Homes

If you have a neighbor with pets who is moving or traveling, keep your eyes and ears open. While I find this hard to believe, some families intentionally abandon their animals, and when it comes to foreclosed homes, banks don’t always inspect all of the properties. “Often people will leave a pet behind without food [...]

Ohio Dog Auctions Affect All of Us

Dear Readers,

Pet News and Views covers a broad geographic scope. While the focus of this post is Ohio, it really affects all of us because the dogs that are sold at auction in Ohio often wind up in stores nationwide. At the end of this post, Mary O’Connor-Shaver suggests ways that all of us can [...]

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