Pets Behavior News
- Kill, save or free "Willy?" Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:19AMBy: ERIN GITCHELL A few weeks ago at SeaWorld Orlando, a killer whale named Tilikum killed his trainer, Dawn Brancheau, by pulling her underwater and causing her to drown. Since then, as with any event like this, there has been a hubbub of controversy about what to do with...
- Maddie’s Pet Rescue Project grows in scope Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:11AMFAIRHOPE, Ala. — Animal welfare agencies working together for the betterment of the area’s pet population have passed along some good news. Maddie’s Pet Rescue Project of Baldwin County and its partner agencies report a nearly 60 percent decrease in the euthanasia of healthy animals in county shelters. Even so, 614 otherwise healthy and behaviorally sound dogs and cats were put down last year ...
- Mandatory Microchips, Insurance Proposed for UK Dogs Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:51AMA chip for Spot? In a country where guns are tightly controlled and even carrying a kitchen knife can bring prison time, some thugs use dogs to menace their victims. Now the British government is ...
- Austin to consider 'no-kill' plan today Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:41PMAustin to consider 'no-kill' plan today
- Rabid skunk found near La Junta City Park Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:04PMA rabid skunk was found near La Junta City Park on Friday and state health officials confirmed Tuesday that it had suffered from the disease, Otero County Health Department Director Rick Ritter said.
- Rules for dorm living Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:18PMOne of the most burdensome events a college student could face in his or her collegiate career is to have a hold imposed on his or her class scheduling for the next semester. This disciplinary event is fairly frequent despite it being easily avoidable.
- Hammacher Schlemmer Introduces The Pet High Chair Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:59PMContinuing its 162-year history of offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected, Hammacher Schlemmer introduces The Pet High Chair, a chair that finally allows domesticates and humans to break bread at the same table.
- 4 coyotes trapped and killed near Wheaton Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:51AMAuthorities say four coyotes were captured near Wheaton and killed on Monday the same day the city announced it had hired a trapper to get rid of them. Officials said professional trapper Rob Erickson caught the coyotes in an unincorporated area near the Chicago Golf Club.
- Law would tighten the leash Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:04AMLONDON — British dog owners may be forced to microchip their pets and take out insurance, part of a proposed crackdown on the country's dangerous canines.
- Story Girl Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:05AMThe story of Idaho's first movie mogul. by Jeremiah Robert Wierenga "An attempt to story one's life has no single theme. If I wish for a leit-motiv in this patchwork of past happenings I'd symbolize it as a magic mantle, a covering into which was woven the warp and the woof of dreams..." —Nell Shipman, The Silent Screen and My Talking Heart The primary thing to ken about Nell Shipman, one ...
- UK owners of "weapon dogs" face tough curbs Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:28AM&$ &$ All owners of Britain's five million dogs face compulsory microchipping of their pets and the introduction of mandatory third party insurance under new proposals announced on Tuesday to combat the rise in attacks by dangerous dogs. Existing laws may also be extended to cover private property, to protect postmen delivering mail. The proposals were announced by Home Secretary Alan Johnson ...
- Mandatory insurance proposed for UK dogs Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:50PMA chip for Spot? In a country where guns are tightly controlled and even carrying a kitchen knife can bring prison time, some thugs use dogs to menace their victims. Now the Britishgovernment is proposing that dog owners be...
- New Jersey may bring back bear hunt for first time since 2005 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:20PMThe state moved closer to allowing New Jersey's first bear hunt since 2005. The Fish and Game Council approved a bear-management plan Tuesday that calls for a hunting season in December.
- Mandatory insurance proposed for UK dogs Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:00PMA chip for Spot? In a country where guns are tightly controlled and even carrying a kitchen knife can bring prison time, some thugs use dogs to menace their victims. Now the British government is
- Wheaton begins 'coyote control' push Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:57PMFour coyotes were captured and killed near Wheaton Monday - the same day the city announced it had hired a trapper to conduct "coyote control activities."
- World › Mandatory insurance proposed for dogs in UK Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:56PMA chip for Spot? In a country where guns are tightly controlled and even carrying a kitchen knife can bring prison time, some thugs use…
- Mandatory Insurance Proposed for UK Dogs Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:55PMUK crackdown on dangerous dogs could make insurance, microchips mandatory for all Insurance - Business - Financial Services - Agents and Marketers - United States
- Mountain lion sedated, relocated from Boulder's Uni Hill Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:49AMThe Colorado Division of Wildlife sedated this lion in the University Hill neighborhood in Boulder on Wednesday morning. He was fitted with a radio collar and released later in the day.
- It’s All About Relationships: Be consistent with rules, punishment Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:25PM“You are grounded for the next three months.” Have you ever heard yourself saying those words? As soon as they are out of your mouth, you know you don’t mean them. Three months is a long time to stick to anything; worse yet, your kids know you don’t mean it and your credibility goes out the window.So what is a parent to do? How do you let your children know what’s going to happen if they break ...
- No molesting Chaishan’s monkeys, Kaohsiung says Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:00AMFrom next month, visitors to Kaohsiung’s Chaishan Mountain (柴山) who feed Formosan macaques living there will be fined, the city government said yesterday.
- Paper, plastic or none at all Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:15AMIt's been awhile since "paper or plastic?" was a common question at the supermarket checkout. Now Hawai'i lawmakers are considering whether plastic should be an option at all.
- Pit bulls raise red flag; some seek stricter rules for breed Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:41AMAdvocates say the breed's bad rap is due to neglect by irresponsible pet owners. But those who have witnessed vicious behavior say there's no sugar-coating it - some pit bulls have a mean streak.
- Bear management policy on Fish and Game agenda Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:09AMWith a new Black Bear Management Policy up for review at this week’s state Fish and Game Council meeting, recent serious bear incidents, including the killing of a dog in Wayne by a bear, have added more fuel to the fire of the ongoing debate on how to deal with the state’s bear population.
- Prenuptial agreements: Unromantic, but important Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:07AMPrenups tackle real estate, division of assets and spousal support in case of divorce or separation. And more of them are being drafted.
- Angela Carella: Wild cats litter Stamford neighborhoods Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:29AMCora Martino thinks there are few things sadder in life than holding a kitten in the palm of your hand as it dies. Last year, it happened six times. But Martino last year saved more than 50 kittens from the streets of Stamford, where the population of homeless and wild cats is proliferating.
- Bird photography by Janet Markman at West Caldwell library Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:08PMWEST CALDWELL TWP. – Janet Markman, known as a nature photographer, especially of avian/bird photography, is the artist of the month for March at the West Caldwell Public Library, 30 Clinton Road.
- Family's Pets Attack Child Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:19AMNeighbor rescued A 3-year-old from two German shepherds and two pit bulls. | Video
- Inheritance Case: Another Grubby Tale From Probate Court Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:55AMShortly before 92-year-old Josephine Smoron died last June, Southington Probate Judge Bryan F. Meccariello approved a dramatic change to her will, handing her property to three local churches and bypassing her longtime caretaker.
- Chandler likely to shorten hours at Bark Park Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:03PMBoard hears from annoyed neighbors.
- Veterinarian helps children understand 'pets can be fun' Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:02AMHobart veterinarian Greg Keeker expected the excited reactions of youngsters at a local day care center when he brought his clinic's star mascot for show-and-tell. Children at Happy Moments, a day care center at Miller Elementary School in Merrillville, learned how responsive a pet -- in this case, a standard poodle named Audrey -- could be. Keeker showed how the dog could remain still and at ...
- Council grants special-use permit Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:19AMONEONTA _ The Common Council has granted a special-use permit to Tau Kappa Epsilon to use 61 Elm St. as a fraternity house.TKE's application previously didn't pass a council vote.
- Greenbelt resident uses love of pets to help others Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:10PMGreenbelt dog trainer Allie Lee works Feb. 22 with Guthrie, a cardigan Welsh corgi owned by Jennifer Woods and Bob Clayton of Silver Spring, during class at the Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department.
- Pocket Creatures First Look Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:28PMPocket Creatures (iPhone) Former Crytek developer ditches guns for iPhone pets.
- South Suburban adopts coyote plan Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:59AMThe South Suburban Parks and Recreation District Board of Directors is taking steps to address a growing point of concern in the south metro area — coyotes.
- Mayor: No further investigation needed into Oneonta police Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:39AMMayor Dick Miller told aldermen Tuesday about a hearing date for a former police sergeant, then reiterated his position that no further investigation is needed into allegations of misconduct by some officers last year. At Tuesday night's Common Council meeting in City Hall, Miller opened the floor for response, but aldermen made no comments.
- SENIOR MOMENT: Tears of a lifetime Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:03PMSteven Holcomb, captain of America’s four-man bobsled team, struggled to maintain his composure and avoid shedding tears of pride as he stood atop the gold medal podium at the recent Olympics.
- Amnesty: Get dog tags soon or pay more later Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:59PMIf your dog’s license has expired – or you’ve never licensed your pooch at all – April is the time to do it.That’s because county supervisors on Tuesday approved a 45-day grace period for late fees and penalties on outstanding dog licenses...
- Ordinance related to pet numbers in homes, becomes law in Maynard Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:41PMMAYNARD - Following months of discussion, the city council approved the final reading of several ordinances that require licensing dogs, limiting the number of dogs and cats a person owns and removing purported dangerous dogs from the community.
- Teen suicide on the rise after years of decline Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:16AMMarch 02, 2010 Mar. 2--A celebrity's son plunged eight stories to his death Friday night in Los Angeles after writing a note that said he was unhappy.
- VOICE OF THE PEOPLE | March 2, 2010 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:20AMIn May 1997, a small reading task force at the National Education Association came up with the big idea of creating a day to celebrate reading. The group acknowledged that schools hold pep rallies to get kids excited about football, so why not do something to get kids excited about reading?
- Fighting animal hoarding in Jacksonville Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:20PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla.-- Animal hoarding is a problem in Jacksonville, according to Animal Care and Protection's new director Scott Trebatokski. He's making it his mission to stop it.
- Zombies Around the World Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:35PMNeed a vacation from American zombies? Let's take a tour of the undead around the world. Only one carry-on bag allowed, though. It's this lousy economy.
- Woman raises zoo's wolf pack Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:23AMFARGO, N.D. — Nicole Lee entered the wolf compound and was immediately set upon by five large canines. Having raised the wolf pack by hand since the animals arrived at the Red River Zoo in Fargo two years ago, Lee is clearly welcome in wolf territory, but she is under no illusions about her potential place in the wolf pecking order.
- The Psychology Of Anthropomorphism And Dehumanization Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:50AMPeople talk to their plants, pray to humanlike gods, name their cars, and even dress their pets up in clothing. We have a strong tendency to give nonhuman entities human characteristics (known as anthropomorphism), but why? In a new report in Current Directions in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, psychological scientists Adam Waytz from Harvard ...
- Surgery was hard on columnist and 150-pound Barney Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:56AMOne of the simplest surgeries performed on dogs these days is neutering. The benefits for health and behavior far outweigh any risks, and doing so certainly is in the best interests of dog and owner. Up until now, it's never been a big deal.
- Your views Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:00AMCheney’s interrogationcomments cause for concernOn Sunday, Feb. 14, Dick Cheney went on national television to offer his vocal support of “enhanced interrogation techniques,” otherwise known as torture to the rest of the world.
- Menifee Valley Humane Society helps dog with surgery, home Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:03AMA few months ago, we had a story on our blog about Riley, a once-homeless street dog who needed leg surgery. He was rescued and cared for by the Menifee Valley Humane Society for almost a year while the group raised funds for his treatment.
- Porky & Buddy: How Pets Multiply Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 7:04PMDear Porky and Buddy, Someone just told me that over the course of six years, one female dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 dogs, and over the course of seven years, one female cat and her offspring can produce 420,000 cats. She was trying to persuade me to have my cat spayed before she has any kittens. But honestly, if those figures were true, wouldn’t we be up to our knees in cats and ...
- NDOW warns about run-ins with coyotes Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 7:17AMWildlife officials at the Nevada Department of Wildlife want to educate the public about run-ins with coyotes. Although coyotes have been known to hunt and eat domestic pets, simply spotting a coyote is not necessarily cause for alarm. Nor is it necessary to call NDOW. However, a call may be warranted anytime a coyote is showing threatening behavior toward people, especially children. The key to ...
- Is My Pet Sick? How To Spot Pets' Illnesses Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:54PMWhen your pet is hungry, needs to go outside, or wants to play, you probably understand what they need. It's not always so easy to tell, however, when your dog or cat isn't feeling well. Just like humans, pets are susceptible to a number of illnesses, but you may not know it because an animal's natural instinct is to mask being sick. However, there are some tell-tale warning signs that your pet ...
