Archive for September, 2009
The Happy Act
I wanted to share this email I received recently from the ASPCA. It concerns the Happy Act, which would be a great benefit for pet owners.
Dear Animal Advocates,
Introduced by Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, H.R. 3501—known as the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (“HAPPY”) Act—is a federal bill that would reward responsible pet parents by [...]
Talking Animals
There is a really fun post about the 7 Greatest Talking Animals of All Time! Check out the post to see all of them, but this was my favorite of the 7.
Quash the Squash
The RSPCA are trying to raise awareness of its urgent campaign to protect the welfare of UK meat chickens.
Right now, the UK government is considering new EU legislation that may increase the number of chickens allowed in rearing sheds. Even at current minimum standards, each bird is given less space than a sheet of paper. [...]
Therapy Dog Helps Boy
This is a great story about how a therapy dog helped a boy overcome depression. Dogs, as well as other pets, have been shown to improve quality of life.
A young student no one could reach…that is, no person
By Lori Shaw, Farwell, MIchigan
My yellow lab, Alex, a certified therapy dog, tugged at her leash and trotted [...]
Cute of the Day: Baby Bongo
Busch Gardens welcomed a baby bongo to the park Sept. 13. Bongo are native to the rain forests of Africa. Busch Gardens cares for the endangered Eastern Mountain subspecies of bongo. Their bright chestnut color becomes darker with age, and their body is highlighted with white stripes. The gestation period for this species is 9 [...]
