In the last ten minutes I threw away two paper cups, raced to grab a coffee from a local deli, and caught a taxi to travel cross-town. Once I got out of the cab, I threw the plastic cup away in the trash, never to be seen again. Sounds pretty simple, but I must […]
The Coalition for Pets and Public Safety: A Spay & Neuter Van With A Plan
The Coalition for Pets and Public Safety first began when Erika Brunson and a few of her associates decided that they had to do something about the overpopulation of pets in Los Angeles. About 120,000 unwanted dogs and cats are euthanized annually in the city. The goal of this non-profit organization is to increase access […]
Mountain of Rebuilding: Tiger Mountain, A New Exhibit at the Bronx Zoo
Mountain of Rebuilding Tiger Mountain, a new exhibit at the Bronx Zoo, hopes to educate while regenerating. Beneath the pressing foot of Natural Selection, the number Siberian tigers, ‘one of eight subspecies’ of tigers, all of which are endangered, has dwindled to a worldwide estimate of between 200 and 400. Though they remain the most recognizable […]
A Matter Of Trust Service Dogs Teach Assistance Dogs Of The West Young Students Compassion
Students with Assistance Dogs of the West get a lot of than school credit. They learn leadership skills compassion for others, and the chance to make a real community contribution. “Buildings a relationship based on learning, trust and love is a gift we give in each class,” says ADW founder Jill Felice. “Every student succeeds […]
Amanda Brown: The Blonde Behind The Blonde, And The Dog Who Loves Her.
The daughter of two law school graduates, Amanda Brown had always assumed that she, too, would be a lawyer. After college, she decided to attend Stanford Law School, but once there, she was miserable. Her only comfort was during those terrible years was her dog Underdog and the story she was beginning to write about […]
… And They’re Off! The Best Of Horseracing!
Horse racing is something of a cultural phenomenon. Steeped in a rich history, we offer you a glimpse of several different races as well as an introduction to some of the most impressive thoroughbred rescue organizations and retirement homes. What: New Market Where: Newmarket, England Who: British Royals Newmarket is the home […]