Why your dog helps you relax more than your friends do
Article written by Stacey ColinoOriginally published by National Geographic (Fri, Jan 19, 2024) Psychologists Explain the Reason Why Dogs, Even Though They Can’t Talk, Can Lower Your Anxiety and Improve your Mood Better than a Human can. If you’ve ever noticed that you feel more relaxed around your beloved pooch when you’re under pressure than you do […]
Bhutan becomes first country to sterilise all stray dogs after 14-year-long project
Article written by Himanshu NitnawareOriginally published by Down to Earth.org (Tue, Oct 31, 2023) Bhutan has declared itself the first country in the world to have completely sterilised and vaccinated its entire stray dog population, following a 14-year dog population control programme. A global animal charity, Humane Society International (HSI), that helped implement the programme made the […]
The incredible story of Merlin the Spaniel shows how little humans know about dogs
Article written by Richard SuggOriginally published by The Guardian (Mon, Jan 15, 2024) No technology can yet match the uncanny ability that dogs possess to find their way home On New Year’s Day, Merlin, a springer spaniel belonging to Daniel Horsley, ran away from his front garden in Cumbria after appearing to suffer some kind of fit. One […]
An expert’s top five reasons why dogs can be considered exceptional animals
Article written by Melissa StarlingOriginally published by The Conversation (Fri, Aug 25, 2023) Dogs are important to a lot of humans, but what makes them so? Apart from being warm, soft and capable of inspiring our unconditional love, there are a number of unique characteristics that set dogs apart from other animals. As a dog researcher, animal behavior consultant […]
Whisker fatigue and mind Control: 19 amazing facts every cat-lover needs to know
Article written by Emine SanerOriginally published by the Guardian (Wed, Dec 27, 2023) Do you know what a cat really means when they hiss at you? Behaviourists and vets reveal the many secrets of our feline friends. As a species, humans are fairly obsessed with cats. This is, of course, (probably) because they are controlling us (see […]
A happy ending to a seven-year battle to save 260 dogs
Article written by Fiona Sawney In many Balkan countries, rescue missions that start with the best of intentions often turn slowly into horror stories as rescuers take in more and more desperate animals they cannot afford to care for, because there is no alternative. Zarkovica in Dubrovnik started with good intentions, but over many years […]
Why do dogs love belly rubs?
Article written by Dumani MoyoOriginally published by the South African (Fri, Dec 29, 2023) Treasure the moment when your furry companion playfully offers their belly for a gentle rub next time. For many dog owners, there’s something undeniably heartwarming about the sight of their furry companions rolling onto their backs, inviting a belly rub. Dogs seem to […]
Dogs produce tears when reunited with owners, study finds
Article written by Nicola DavisOriginally published by The Guardian (Mon, Aug 22, 2023) Research is first to demonstrate positive emotion provoking tears in a non-human If your canine companion ain’t nothing but a hound dog, crying all the time, it may be because they are brimming with emotion. Researchers in Japan say they have found that dogs […]
Spain: More than 400 animals rescued from illegal trading network
Article written by Kathryn ArmstrongOriginally published by BBC (Wed, Oct 18, 2023) More than 400 animals, mainly cats and dogs, have been rescued from a trafficking network in Spain. The gang is suspected of illegally importing animals into Spain from eastern Europe via Andorra before selling them on to make a profit. They have also been accused […]
1,000 cats rescued in China from being slaughtered and sold as pork, mutton
Article written by Chris LauOriginally published by CNN (Tue, Oct 24, 2023) Police in China have rescued some 1,000 cats from a truck en route to a slaughterhouse, state-affiliated media has reported, busting part of an illicit trade that fraudulently sells feline meat as pork or mutton and sparking fresh food safety concerns. Acting on a tip-off […]
