Companion Animals

How Much Is That Doggie in the Window REALLY Going to Cost?

That cute puppy or kitten staring out at you from the pet store window can cost a great deal more than the initial price tag suggests.

Healthy Home-Cooked Vegan Meals … for ‘Man’s Best Friend’!

Many vegans would like their animal companions to lead a healthy vegan life, and these days, there are a variety of vegan pet-food brands available at specialty pet stores …

MMA Fighter Garreth McLellan Knocks Out Cruelty!

When South African mixed martial arts fighter Garreth “Soldier Boy” McLellan isn’t ground ‘n’ pounding his latest opponent in the cage, he’s keen to speak out against dogfighting. His …

Which Star From The Artist Was Adopted?

Ten years before garnering international accolades for his performance in The Artist, canine film star Uggie was a rambunctious puppy who was passed off by three different guardians who …

The Joys of Adopting an Older Animal

A year and a half ago, my family and I adopted Jock, an older beagle, from a local animal shelter. Until then, we were mostly a cat family, but …

Lolo, the Pig Who Changed My Life

Lolo is the first and only pig I have ever known. She was only 1 week old when she came into my life and changed it forever. Before I …

Don’t Forget About Fido and Fluffy!

In the ultimate rags-to-riches story, a former stray cat named Tommaso has become the world’s richest feline. His human friend, Maria Assunta, died last month at age 94 and …

Shelter Skelter: Horrifying Conditions at Thailand Animal Shelter Revealed (Photo List)

Tony’s Shelter, in Pattaya, Thailand, has been under fire for years from PETA and compassionate people all around the world for keeping animals in filthy conditions and failing to …

Just an Expression?

There are so many expressions we use daily that refer to animals. Some of them have obvious origins, but others are a little less clear! “Straight from the horse’s …

Share Your New Year’s Luck With Animals

In China, the start of the new year is a time to be shared with your loved ones. But while we humans are lucky enough to decide how to …