(ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY) COLORADO — A non-profit group based in Boulder, Colorado has developed an app that will help you prepare for any animal emergency that comes your way. If you encounter a hurt, sick, distressed or abused animal, Animal Help Now will direct you to the closest veterinarian, wildlife rehab, animal advocacy organization or shelter depending on the emergency. Read on for more on this new animal technology. — Global Animal
(PET FOOD RECALL) SOUTH CAROLINA — With fears over Salmonella contamination, Diamond Pet Foods has issued a recall of pet food manufactured at its Gaston facility. While your pet may not exhibit symptoms of Salmonella at first, this recall should not be ignored. Read on for a list of which brands have been recalled, what to do if your pet’s brand has been recalled, and how to keep your pet safe. — Global Animal
(LIFE WITH PETS) There is an increasing amount of research showing the physical and psychological health benefits of having a pet. So it should come as no surprise to find that a growing number of senior living centers are allowing residents to bring along their animal companions. Read on for how animals are changing the lives of the elderly. — Global Animal
(LIFE WITH PETS) Pet microchipping has come a long way since it originated nearly 2 decades ago. Pet chipping companies like HomeAgain now alert you when pets in your area go missing, and even come with an iPhone app that will let you upload pictures of your lost pet. Every year approximately 10 million pets are euthanized because their guardians are unable to find them, and pet microchipping companies have been able to reunite over a million pets with their families. Read on for more on the incredible advancement of chipping and how it could save your pet’s life. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) TEXAS — The city of Arlington passed a new ordinance this month prohibiting the tethering of dogs. Since dogs are social animals and crave companionship, leaving a dog chained or tied up can lead to neurotic behavior and aggression. Read on for how Arlington is joining other Texan cities to help protect pets and people. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SHELTERS) If you live in Los Angeles you’ve probably seen the No-Kill Los Angeles (NKLA) posters featuring black and white pictures of beautiful shelter animals. The No-Kill LA operation is led by Best Friends Animal Society and consists of welfare organizations and city shelters who are trying to make all Los Angeles animal shelters no-kill. Their mission is simple, “we’re dedicated to ending the killing of healthy and treatable pets in L.A. shelters.” Read more on the No-Kill LA initiative. — Global Animal
(TOUCHING TALES) Having a pet is great for many reasons. Animals show unconditional love, provide constant entertainment, and make for great listeners. But for some pet guardians they are also lifesavers. From a courageous pit bull to an amazing bird, read on to see a list of some heroic pets who saved lives. — Global Animal
(PIT BULL HERO) BOSTON — Last Wednesday, the mother of Boston police officer David Lanteigne, fell unconscious on train tracks in Shirley, MA. The engineer of a westward-bound freight train witnessed Lilly, a pit bull, frantically trying to pull the woman, Christine Spain, off the tracks as the train quickly approached. Emergency responders arrived to the scene to find Lilly calmly standing guard over Christine. Lilly’s human companion was not injured, but the 8-year-old dog was not as fortunate. — Global Animal
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