Animal Assisted Therapy uses different types of animals to treat people. While dogs are mainly used, cats are being recognized as able to participate in some therapy programs. Cats suited for the programs must be calm, people-oriented, like to be touched, can be still for long periods of time. Therapy cats must be a minimum […]
The Horse Protection Act, passed 40 years ago, was meant to eliminate the practice of “soring” horses. As the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) explains, the “soring” of horses consists of using chemicals and other substances causing extreme pain in horses’ hooves and legs. It is used in show competitions to give them […]
Often, pets who come into shelters have terribly matted fur. You can prevent matted fur in your pet by brushing regularly, at least once a week. Dogs and cats who spend a lot of time outdoors or simply have the kind of coat such as long hair, that tends to knot should be brushed more […]
