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Ever wish your canine companion could hang out all day with you at the office?  A recent study suggests that’s a great idea! This qualitative study was the first of its kind to prove that dogs benefit workplace environments in several ways.  First, dogs seem to impact stress levels.  The insightful findings state, “Although perceived stress […]

A proposed law in New York would prohibit declawing cats or other animals and effectively ban the majority of declawing, except in instances of special medical need.  Currently in Committee, if passed, Assembly Bill A1297 would become the first U.S. statewide ban of declawing, following several cities in California. Introduced by Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, Senator Joseph Griffo introduced the […]

National Dog Biscuit Day this week (Feb 23) makes this the perfect time to recognize the work of Treat Me Right, a company making awesome dog treats and a huge difference for animal rescue nonprofit organizations.  Treat Me Right creates organic, humane grade treats for companion animals, but their dedication to nutritious, tail wagging treats is only half […]

Depending on where you have adopted your dog friends, you may get differing details about their histories.  Shelters and rescue groups that primarily work with animals who have been surrendered may be able to provide details about special needs.  Though organizations that primarily work to re-home strays have less information available, most rescue groups dedicated […]

If you’ve spent any time online or looking at community bulletin boards, you’ve probably come across a posting for free companion animals.  “Free to a good home” sounds pleasant enough, but these kittens, puppies, and other animals often end up in environments that provide anything but “a good home.”  The risks are also high for mice, rats, […]