My daughter Cherise noticed some children gathering and looking down a drainage ditch at a baseball field. What they saw was both amazing and sad. Five beautiful kittens were all cuddled up;... Read more >>

When it comes to sharing the bed, sometimes pets can get in the way of couples. Jill and Ray have been dating for five years, during which Ray’s spent many a night pouting about having to sleep... Read more >>

I have always been an animal lover. From the time I was inside of my mother’s tummy, there were dogs and cats around. I remember the first three cats we had as I grew up,... Read more >>

Elisa Baxt recalls one of her first dog dates with her boyfriend; it was on a beautiful spring day, and she and Scott were having lunch at an outdoor cafe, eating salads, and sipping lemonade. Next to... Read more >>

I’ve been working with animals all my life, for the most part. Even when it wasn’t my job, people would call me for advice about their animals or simply ask for my opinion. When I was... Read more >>

Obama Mama Talks Dogs   In the White House, two adorable children will dream of frolicking gently with their dog. There is something that they should know. I speak from my own experience.... Read more >>

Not sure what to do if you see a stray? The following are some tips from the experts about how to handle picking up a stray dog or cat. Even though an animal may look friendly and sweet, if... Read more >>

Bringing your pet to work is increasingly seen as a win-win by businesses—a more pleasant work atmosphere for animal lovers and more productivity and (hopefully) more profits for management.... Read more >>

If you haven’t been to a zoo in a while, the word may conjure up visions of rusty cages, forlorn elephants shuffling around on beds of straw, and a couple of listless lions yawning and... Read more >>

As I write this, my cat, Magnolia, is sitting on my lap, cleaning her face with her paws. I love every bit of this precious little creature: her dainty white face and boots, her chocolate... Read more >>