Not long ago, avian flu made international headlines. More recently, swine flu became a major concern. But have you heard of the dog flu? Unlike the avian or swine viruses, this dog virus does not attack people—it’s out to get man’s best friend. How serious is the Dog flu virus? Could it kill your pet? [...]

Ready to adopt a pet? Here’s what you’ll need to know about different types of animal shelters.

It’s a myth that you have to raise a pet from a puppy or kitten to get a strong family bond. Here’s why.

When adopting a cat or dog from an animal shelter, chances are you’ll take the animal home spayed or neutered; otherwise you won’t take it home at all. One reason animal shelters and rescue shelters insist on spaying and neutering is because they are busy fighting a serious overpopulation problem. Every year, 10 million animals [...]

Adoption decisions are usually emotional and many are “spur of the moment,” where you fall in love with a cute dog.  You take it home and then over time you find out whether it was a good decision or not. A better approach is to take some time to clarify expectations with the household before [...]

In the US, there are too many cats and dogs and not enough homes. What can we do?

Did you know that cats are the most popular pets in the nation? It’s true. The estimated number of pet dogs in the US is only around 75 million, while the number of pet cats is closer to 90 million! Clearly, Americans love their cats. So it’s hard to explain the reason why, when it [...]