Okey’s Promise is a public art project created by artist BZTAT. It’s purpose is to make everyone aware of the connection between mistreatment of animals, child abuse and domestic violence. Studies have proven that when harm is inflicted on animals, abusers turn their violence against children and women. Okey’s Promise is named in honor of […]
Many people do not know whether or not their pets are considered “senior.” Cats and dogs are generally considered senior somewhere around age 7. For larger dogs, it is more like 5 0r 6 and smaller dogs may not be considered senior until age 8 or 9. At your regular check-ups at the vet, ask […]
In the early part of 2014, a young boy in California died from the bite of his pet rat. The illness is called Rat Bite Fever (Streptobacillus monoliforms). It is a bacterial infection that can be transmitted by the animal several ways – a bite or scratch, mucous secretions of the mouth, nose and eyes, […]
