Companion Animals

Animal Abuser Moves on to Human Victim

A recent news story about a Singaporean animal abuser who was charged with savagely beating another human being certainly came as no surprise to us! As police reports and …

Top 10 Tuesday: Tips for Bringing a Furry Being Into Your Life!

So you’ve decided to add a furry companion to your life? By now you’ve prepared yourself for the responsibilities. (It’s a big commitment, not a fashion item, so please, …

Singaporean Dog Beating Video Sends Shockwaves

Recently, we received distressing news: A video, purportedly showing a woman viciously beating a defenseless dog, had been found online. The minute-long video shows a woman repeatedly “punishing” a …

Balinese Government Killing Dogs With Strychnine

When I think of Bali, I imagine an island heaven: surf, sun, and miles and miles of beach! Recently, however, we received some horrible news—and there’s definitely trouble in …

Top 10 Tuesday: Not-So-Great Companion Animals

Every year, many people succumb to the temptation of purchasing a variety of “exotic” and not-so-exotic animals in order to keep them as “pets”. While we applaud those who …

Top 10 Tuesday: Travel Must-Haves

We gave you our top 10 travel tips last week, so this week, we got together and compiled our list of must-haves that you and your animal companion should …

Top 10 Tuesday: Travel Tips!

It’s that time of year again: summer holiday! Whether it’s a trip to the beach or to the country side, why not enjoy the holiday with the whole family? …

Top 10 Tuesday: Purrr-fect Cat-Care Tips!

Check out these easy ways to make sure that your kitty stays safe and happy: Give them fresh water. You don’t expect Princess to drink out of the toilet …

Unfriendly Skies for Animal Companions

I received an e-mail recently, and sadly it describes a situation that we see too often. On May 29, the proud guardian of a 7-month-old puppy received a call …

The Wrestler’s Up for Knocking Out Animal Overpopulation

Iron Man 2‘s super villain, Mickey Rourke, is a true champ for animals. The talented actor and screenwriter stars with his beloved Chihuahua, Jaws, in this ad promoting spaying …