From Bangkok to Phuket, Thailand is a country filled with abandoned pets. Dogs of all sizes, shapes and descriptions roam the streets, alleys and beaches in search of food and shelter. Some form packs, others hunt solo looking for a handout or a misplaced scrap of food. Many of these dogs, especially the packs, will […]
New Zealand Legally Recognizes Animals As ‘Sentient’ Beings
A bill that was introduced to New Zealand Parliament in May of 2013 was recently passed, bringing new recognition to animal law. The Animal Welfare Amendment Bill states what pet owners and scientists have known for years – that animals like humans are ‘sentient’ beings. In other words, animals have feelings and can experience both […]
Happy Mother’s Day! Not A Mother Yet? Adopt A Senior Pet!
National Adopt-A-Dog Month Animal Fair Media’s Wendy Diamond adopted a Coton de Tulear after fostering her for two weeks. Welcome Baby Hope Diamond! At first Wendy thought Baby was much younger than her actual age. After realizing Baby is eight-years-old, Wendy looked past her age and recognized the joy and comfort she brings […]
Puppy Love! Rescue Pets With Remarkable Second Acts
Laura T. Coffey’s book, My Old Dog: Rescue Pets With Remarkable Second Acts, is an uplifting, adorable chronicle of the lives of senior pups who were tragically given up and then given a second chance at a loving home and a new purpose in life. The charming photos that fill the pages will reel in […]
Life After @TheDailyShow – #JonStewart Opens A Howling Animal Sanctuary!
Jon Stewart and his wife Tracey are teaming up with Farm Sanctuary and opening an animal sanctuary! They recently bought a New Jersey farm which will be a new home for hundreds of animals rescued from cruelty. Meredith Turner, spokesperson for Farm Sanctuary said of their new rescue sanctuary: “We are […]
The Do’s and Dont’s of Holiday Shopping For An Obsessed Dog Parent
DO know that all obsessed dog parents are very discriminating when it comes to toys and treats for their dog, so anything you buy for the dog must be carefully researched and considered. DO assume that the dog (or more so the dog parent) has a signature color (and perhaps even a palette of […]