Throughout the country, there are countless groups dedicated to improving the lives of animals in any way possible. Most of these groups fly under the radar in terms of recognition and appreciation. But the truth is that without the tireless efforts of so many amazing people, the state of animal homelessness would be in much More
A Dog’s Nose Knows
Here’s an impressive statistic: the average dog’s nose is tens of thousands of times as sensitive to odors as a human nose. What that means in simpler terms is that while we may notice if there’s sugar in our coffee, dogs can detect a teaspoon of sugar in a million gallons of water, or the More
Spotlight on Rescue Bank
Throughout the country, there are countless groups dedicated to improving the lives of animals in any way possible. Most of these groups fly under the radar in terms of recognition and appreciation. But the truth is that without the tireless efforts of so many amazing people, the state of animal homelessness would be in much More
No-Birth Equals No-Kill
Sadly, millions of dogs and cats are put to death in shelters each year because there are simply not enough homes for them. And even more tragic is the number of animals that are abandoned or lost in our communities where they succumb to hunger, thirst, disease, predation or accidental death. Hands down, spay-neuter is More
Closing the Gap
Spay/neuter programs are key to reducing pet overpopulation We’ve all heard the heartbreaking statistics: more than 4 million dogs and cats are euthanized each year in shelters across the country. What you may not realize is that out of those 4 million, 90% are considered adoptable. Some people believe that adoption is the best way More
Heartworm Preventive Update
Experts weigh in on the possiblity that mosquitoes are becoming resistant to some heartworm medications. In years past, experts blamed the occurrence of heartworm disease in dogs on owner negligence — they failed to give preventive medication to their pets every month. However, a recent spike in the number of dogs on year-round preventives that More
Animal Forensics
How investigators, scientists and lawyers use canine DNA to solve crimes. Forensic science is not just for humans anymore. Today, law-enforcement officials apply forensics to cases involving animals — whether the animal is a victim, perpetrator or witness. “Many people don’t realize that there is animal DNA,” says Melinda D. Merck, D.V.M., senior director of More