Companion Animals

Taipei Cops Win Acclaim as Asia’s Most Humane Law-Enforcement Unit

We’re pleased to announce that the Taipei City Police Department (TCPD) has just been given the 2010 Proggy Award for International Leadership in the Field of Humane Law Enforcement! …

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 …