The Against Animal Abuse group is one of the largest animal welfare groups on Facebook. This group is made up of animal lovers and advocates from around the globe. Join the group to post and read relevant information from around the world, and see how strong the desire is, worldwide, to eliminate cruelty to animals. To learn more about this amazing Facebook group, click here. To ...
When I was adopted this past February, I knew that fate brought me and my family together. When I first got to the shelter, I thought I was sure to be adopted quickly. After all, I'm well trained, out of the puppy phase, I know my manners, and I'm excellent with kids. So as nervous and scary as it was going to the shelter, I thought my ...
Are your pups spending their days at doggie daycare or romping with other pooches in the local dog parks? If so, you should ask your vet about the H3N8 flu strain that is inflicting dogs, and see if they have the flu shot available for your furry friend. Just like kennel cough, the H3N8 flu is transferred from dog to dog through respiratory secretions. Those dogs in ...
Picking Up Potty By: Melva Killion A couple of days ago I realized that I needed to prepare another entry for our wonderful DogSpired.com, and couldn’t figure out what I wanted to write about. As I was looking out of my bedroom window, I saw a “Dad” picking up the “potty” his cute little black "baby" puppy had left. As they walked off down ...
When we first adopted Oscar, I caught some people in our neighborhood giving him a weird look. He was emaciated, so I figured that was the cause, but the occasional look continued after he gained weight. I remained puzzled, until one day someone asked, "Is he part Pit Bull?" I gave my standard response, "I don't think so, but who knows?!" and realized that maybe ...
Do you ever wonder how dogs figure out what you, an "odd species with only two legs" believe, desire, and intend? The Canine Cognition Lab does, and the dog world is waiting for its answers. The Lab was established three months ago at Harvard University. According to Dr. Marc Hauser, Principal Investigator, the Canine Cognition Lab has three goals: 1) to learn about what dogs think and feel, 2) to ...
Although many organizations have done a lot to make more people aware of the facts about animal cruelty, the depressing truth is that it still occurs. The basic definition of animal cruelty is: The abuse, neglect, or violence inflicted on an animal. Dog fighting, circuses featuring animals, and a host of others are examples of animal cruelty. Knowing the facts about animal cruelty can persuade more ...
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