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Hero Dog Changes Women’s Shelter Pet Policy (VIDEO)

January 16, 2012

(PET NEWS) MISSOURI — Even though this Great Dane saved his guardian’s life by jumping in between her and her abusive husband, he wasn’t allowed to come with her to the battered women’s shelter. Pet-friendly shelters for victims of domestic abuse are rare, and some women will choose to stay in an abusive home rather than leave their pets behind. Because of the special nature of the relationship between this Great Dane and his guardian, shelters are reassessing the role that animals play in rehabilitation, installing kennels and allowing more pets. Read more about this hero dog. — Global Animal

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Is Your Dog A Mind Reader?

January 13, 2012

(AMAZING ANIMALS) Your pooch may not be exact, but dogs certainly have a sixth sense when it comes to understanding people. It comes as no surprise to most dog lovers but a new study shows that dogs have the ability to predict their guardian’s actions. Using tests involving eye tracking, Joseph Topal and his collaborators discovered that dogs understand what people are trying to express in a similar way a six-month-old human infant would. Perhaps this is the reason why so many of us treat our animal companions like family. Read on to find out more details about this discovery.— Global Animal

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Designer Dog Houses, Humans Allowed

January 11, 2012

(LIFE WITH PETS) JAPAN/CANADA — What do the space under your stairs and a messy DVD cabinet have in common? Both places can make great pet cubbies. Designers from Japan’s Fauna + Design are equipped to design space-saving and high-tech, animal-centered homes. No one wants to talk about the kennel in the room, so it becomes a cozy bungalow behind a built-in wall with all the perks. Low set windows for bird watching? Sure. Doggy toilet for in-house business? Absolutely. From simple to fancy, designers are starting to make animal needs a priority, and we’re loving it. Read more about designer dog houses. — Global Animal

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Romney Still In Dog House 30 Years Later

January 10, 2012

In 1983 the Romney family: Mitt, wife Anne, and their five sons, set off on a 12-hour road trip from Boston to Ontario. Also along for the journey was the family dog, Seamus, an Irish Setter. With no room in the car for Seamus, Mitt tied the dog and his kennel to the top of the family van. From there is where the story gets a bit messy.

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It Hurts To Say Goodbye: Grieving The Loss Of A Pet

January 8, 2012

(ANIMAL CONNECTION) Coping with the death of a loved one is one of the most painful experiences a person can endure. Here are some kind words and advice for getting through this time of bereavement. — Global Animal

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Animals Are Not Garbage

January 5, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) ALASKA — Apparently some people in Alaska have trouble distinguishing between a dump site and an animal shelter. Every year people consciously choose to abandon animals at the Fairbanks North Star Borough waste transfer site. Alaska’s freezing winter temperatures can do a lot of damage to unprotected animals. Why someone would choose a dump site over heated drop off cages at the shelters still remains a baffling question.  It seems at the core of this issue is the mentality of ownership, viewing animals as property, therefore disposable. Fortunately, throughout America, courts are slowly starting to enforce laws favorable to animal rights, such as visitation agreements in divorce cases. These steps are a small hope that speciesism is slowly coming to an end. — Global Animal

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Dog Trained To Dial 9-1-1 (VIDEO)

January 5, 2012

(LIFE WITH PETS) Like we needed anymore verification that dogs are not only our best friends but also our guardians. Check out the video to below to see how the dog of a retired Army police officer presses one button to dial 9-1-1 for her guardian. — Global Animal

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Seven Things You Should Know Before Adoption

January 2, 2012

(PET ADOPTION) Adopting a pet is a big decision, but if you know what questions to ask the shelter staff, the process is much easier. Read these seven adoption tips from the Humane Society. — Global Animal

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