Cats are an inseparable part of everyday life on the Greek island of Cycladic: they have always been there, like the wind, the sun, the sea, day, and night. Greeks allow no pets in their homes, except for canaries. Yet the cats are true domestic cats, not abandoned or wild, and they have for […]
Beat the Heat and Make a Summer Splash with your Dog!
Summer is finally here. Warmer weather draws us outdoors, and naturally our dogs come along for the fun. When the days turn hot, canines and humans alike seek out the cooling properties of water. To beat the heat, find safe places to let your dog swim and cool off. Some dogs naturally take to […]
Shannon Elizabeth: ‘Scary Movie’ and Her Seven Rescue Dogs!
If you’re old enough to remember Rebecca DeMornay’s star turn opposite Tom Cruise in “Risky Business” more than a decade ago, chances are you’re going to like Shannon Elizabeth, even if you’ve never seen “American Pie.” Of course, if you’re young, you’ve seen “American Pie”, and we don’t have to tell you that she lit […]
Animals in Art – LeRoy Neiman Goes Wild!
Strong colors & vivid images jump off the walls of celebrated artist LeRoy Neiman’s Manhattan art studio. His current projects include a painting of the unforgettable Army-Navy football game of 1946 and portrait of Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura. Sculptures of horses of different sizes and colors are also displayed on his windowsill. Strangely enough, you don’t see any signs of […]
AF Books – The Latest Summer Reads to Take to the Beach!
Almost a Whisper: A Holistic Approach to Working With Your Horse By Sam Powell with Lane Carter (Alpine Publications) Listening seems to be a forgotten art these days,” says Zen horseman Sam Powell. In an effort to raise awareness, Powell travels the country introducing novice and veteran horsemen alike to his technique, Teaching by Asking. “You can’t make a horse do anything,” Powell asserts, “but you can […]
AF First Person – “Godzuki, the child of Divorce”
It was about the time my boyfriend Mike and I were falling apart. We were living together and close to marriage, but deep down we knew that the relationship wasn’t working. I was walking home on one of those hot summer nights when I passed a pet store. Without thinking I walked in […]