7 Famous Cats in Popular Culture...

Cats are the most popular pet animals the world over; there are more pet cats than pet dogs in the U.S. Over the millennia cats have seen the best of times and the worst of them. From being deified in ancient Egypt to being vilified during the middle ages in Europe, cats have endured. Our feline friends have an allure and mystique that captivates animal lovers. Of course, there are more prosaic reasons for their popularity....

Adopt a Pet-Common Questions About Pet Adoption...

Q: Although there are millions of pets in shelters needing homes each year, many pet-owners-to-be don’t think about pet adoption when they’re looking for their new four-legged friend. Why do you think this is, and what can be done to turn that around? A: Many people who want to get a pet just are not aware of how many great pets are available at shelters. They might also have the misconception that pets in shelters might...

Parvovirus-Deadly Canine Virus Hits Local Dog Shel...

Deadly canine virus hits local dog shelters Tuesday, June 08, 2010 By Linda Wilson Fuoco, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The deadly and highly contagious canine parvovirus is on the upswing locally, and several dogs from two local shelters have died from the disease, according to a news release from the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society and the Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania. The shelters on the North Shore and...

Former ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’ Mis...

In this June 26, 2009 file photo, Miss Ellie celebrates her win in the “World’s Ugliest Dog Contest” at the Sonoma-Marin Fair, in Petaluma, Cal AP – FILE – In this June 26, 2009 file photo, Miss Ellie celebrates her win in the ‘World’s Ugliest Dog Contest’ … Thu Jun 3, 9:48 am ET PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – Miss Ellie, a small, bug-eyed Chinese Crested Hairless dog whose pimples and...

Spaying and Neutering your Dog-The Importance of S...

What is the importance of spaying and neutering your dog? According to the Humane Society, approximately three millions dogs or more are euthanized each year. Remanded to shelters because they have been abandoned or because their owners can no longer care for them, the over-population of dogs in animal shelters has reached major proportions. While the aforementioned statistic is hard to imagine, it is nonetheless true. ...

FIV-Feline Immunodeficiency Virus – Causes, Symp...

Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) belongs to the family retroviridae. It is an infectious disease found in cats and is similar to the HIV virus found in humans. FIV weakens the immune system of the infected animal and makes it susceptible to infections and diseases that do not normally attack healthy cats. There is no cure for FIV. The condition is fatal in the long run but there is no reason why an infected cat cannot...