Articles: dogs
Drew Lynch, Starbucks and What Can Happen with a Puppacino
dogs, entertainment
Drew Lynch is hysterical. I posted a bit about how Drew, who has a service dog, feels about retractable leashes. And in a very funny way, he nailed what I’ve been preaching with logic and science. This routine is about what can happen when your dog goes to Starbucks, orders a Puppacino and then everyone…
Naperville Considers Ban on Pet Store Sales of Dogs and Cats
cats, dogs, Featured, pet store, pets, Puppy Mill Project, Puppy Mills, Steve Dale
Naperville, IL is considering banning dogs/cats sold at pet stores, as hundreds of cities have done in the U.S. and Canada. Naperville has tried this before without success, but a group of determined citizens persevere because of where dogs and cats sold at pet stores are sourced, commercial breeders and puppy mills. I was on…
AVMA Excellence in Media Award: Honor of my Life
American Veterinary Medical Assocation, cats, dogs, Featured, human animal bond, Steve Dale, veterinary health
(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) January 19, 2020—The American Veterinary Medical Association has announced that Steve Dale is the winner of the inaugural AVMA Excellence in Media Award, which will be presented this August at AVMA Convention 2020 in San Diego. This new award was established by the AVMA to honor the achievements of an individual who has…
Naperville’s Opportunity: Ban Sales of Dogs and Cats at Pet Stores, Here’s Why
animal cruelty, animal shelters, cats, dogs, Featured, human animal bond, kitten, pet store, puppies, Puppy Mill, Puppy Mill Project, Steve Dale
Naperville, IL is considering a ban of sales of dogs and cats at pet stores. Hundreds of cities have already banned the sales of dogs and cats at pet stores in both the U.S. and Canada, as well as the entire states of California, Maryland and Maine. Naperville, located West of Chicago, is more than…
It’s Her 98th Birthday But Who’s Counting: A Conversation with Betty White
cat behavior, cats, dogs, entertainment, pets, Steve Dale, Winn Feline Foundation
On January 17 Betty White celebrates her 98th birthday. Here are some fun Betty White facts – I know them, because she’s told me herself. She loves, loves working – but it’s really only so she can advocate for wild and captive animals in zoos, and to fund studies to support animal research. For decades,…
Adult Dogs and Cats: Waived Adoption Fees at Chicago Animal Control (CACC)
animal shelters, Chicago Animal Care and Control, dogs, pets
Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) is hosting a fee-waived adoption event on Saturday, January 18th and Sunday, January 19th to make it easier than ever for Chicago-area animal-lovers to find a new friend to help them meet their goals. Adoption fees will be waived for all pets six months or older and bonded pairs.…
Hindu Celebration of Dogs
dogs, human animal bond, pets
In Nepal, every year is the year of the dogs. Each November, there’s a traditional Hundu week of celebration of dogs and for dogs. Dogs are adorned with decorations, including garlands, and presented with special meals. Even street dogs often receive this revered treatment. This is called the Tihar Festival. According to Internet sources, if…
Dog Finds and Rescues Koalas
animal news, dogs
Bear is a Border Collie with blue eyes and a dog’s nose. His employers is Detection Dogs for Conservation, and his job to to find displaced, sick, orphaned and injured koalas in the wild, according to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). Among the human koala rescuers and firefighters and residents happening upon koalas,…
Living with Coyotes
cats, coyote, coyotes, dogs, Steve Dale
My goodness – panic in the streets because coyotes are being seen in the city of Chicago and other urban areas around America. News reports indicate: “Coyotes are following children.” “A coyote was waiting at my front door.” “The coyote is starring at my dog and salivating for dinner.” “A coyote was howling in my…
NFL Player Accused of Abandoning a Dog
animal cruelty, dogs, human animal bond
As I continue to write about how one time dogfighter Michael Vick doesn’t deserve to be an honorary captain for the National Football League Pro Bowl game, according to numerous media reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches allegedly dumped a dog on the side of road, and only discovered only over a day…
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