1. Auburn University’s Dr. Bruce Smith, director of the Research Initiative in Cancer unit, has been awarded a 2 year grant by the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation for cancer research. A hepatitis virus vaccine has been modified to make copies of itself inside bone cancer cells, releasing thousands of copies of the virus […]
Prairie dogs are burrowing rodents native to the grasslands of North America. There are 5 species of prairie dog and the most commonly kept as a pet is the black tailed prairie dog. Prairie dogs require a lot of attention and have a long lifespan (8-12 years), so they are a significant commitment. Additionally, there […]
The Dog Who Healed a Family (and other short stories) compiled by Jo Coudert This book is a collection of 19 stories of animals who brought hope and love to humans. Animals enrich our lives in so many ways, teaching us loyalty, compassion, trust, triumphs in life as well as death. An animal lover’s treasure […]
