Greyhounds are recognized as being the fastest breed of dog. Unfortunately, this well known fact has also branded them the world’s racing dog. Worldwide concern surrounding the fate of the Greyhound centers on the lives of the dogs once their racing careers have ended. Greyhound Friends, Inc., a small, not-for-profit organization based out of Hopkinton, […]
Defenders of Wildlife
At first, all that stuck out was a pair of ears. But when the cage opened on the windswept plains of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in central Montana, out crept the first swift fox to tread on Blackfeet soil in three decades. A few of the foxes darted straight into the portable A-frames positioned over […]
David Rosenfelt Doesn’t ‘Play Dead’ When It Comes To Rescuing Golden Retrievers
By Peter Brodbeck David Rosenfelt, was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey, his childhood consisted of the usual boy antics; eating, sports and avoiding homework. After graduating from NYU, Rosenfelt entered the movie industry as the President of Marketing for Tri Star Pictures. Although he enjoyed the big screen, Rosenfelt discovered a love for […]
Languages of Love: A United Nations of Volunteers Helps Felines in New York City
Eyes meet, hearts race, lips smile! No words are needed. This is that special language – the language of love. But the people speaking it are not couples in a romantic restaurant. They are the cat lovers and volunteers at KittyKind, a no-kill rescue group located at the Union Square PETCO in New York City. […]
Buying Bunnies A Little Time
Have you ever wondered what happens to all those cute, cuddly bunnies sold as gifts for children in the spring, especially during the Easter holiday? Regrettably, once the novelty of the new pet has faded, many of the rabbits are orphaned and wind up abandoned in shelters; or worse yet, left to fend for themselves […]
Paws for Pet Art 2
Back in 1989, Nadia Sutton’s friend was suffering with the AIDS virus. When his failing health required hospitalization, his family, unable to come up with an alternative plan, was forced to give his cats away. Returning to an empty house left him downhearted and depressed. Nadia immediately stepped in on behalf of her friend. She […]