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In general animals do have good memories. You probably remember that old saying about having a memory like an elephant. A pet’s associative memory is long term. It’s when the pet has a positive or negative memory associated with something they hear, smell or see. Real or short term memory lasts about 5 minutes for […]
Year in Review: 2010
As 2010 draws to a close, let’s take a look at the some of the top stories of this past year in animal welfare legislation, recalls, research, animal heroes and natural disasters. Contents 1 Legislation 2 Recalls 3 Research 4 Animal Heroes 5 Natural disasters Legislation A bill to ban crush videos has been approved […]
Prepare Your Pets for Natural Disasters
Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and other natural disasters can wreak devastation on people and pets. Since there is not always sufficient warning of an impending disaster, it is best to be prepared at all times. Some tips on keeping animals safe during a disaster: Animals should not be left behind. You don’t know how long it […]