Posts by author:

Cheshire Kitten

Poison Prevention Week: What To Do When You Suspect Poison

21 March 2012

written by Cheshire Kitten in the Special World News section of The Anipal Times

At the Triangle Emergency Veterinary Clinic in Durham, N.C.

Learn how to coach your humans about what to do if they ever have to help when you’ve eaten something you shouldn’t.

{ 0 comments }

Poison Prevention Week: Know Your Poisons

19 March 2012

written by Cheshire Kitten in the Special World News section of The Anipal Times

cat-sodacan

It’s important for our humans to know what we should and really shouldn’t eat. During Poison Prevention Week, the AT reports on the top poisonous substances, foods and plants for dogs and cats (with a nod to birds, small mammals and horses).

{ 4 comments }

Post-Valentine Emotional Overload

by Cheshire Kitten February 15, 2012
Boris and his sibs

Much talk of love and emotion is focused around the Valentine’s holiday. Research suggests that animal emotions are not necessarily the same as those of humans. What do you think?

Follow Tiny Tim’s Example: Lose Those Extra Pounds

by Cheshire Kitten February 4, 2012
My sisfur @NutmegTorby needs to cut back on treats and snacks.

Extra treats might feel like extra love, but they also might be putting you at risk of health problems if you are overweight. Make sure your humans know how to recognize a healthy body size for you and your fursibs.

Protection Pending For Animals Involved In Domestic Violence

by Cheshire Kitten January 19, 2012
Domestic violence law for pets proposed

Florida may become the 22nd state in the United States to include family pets in protective orders in domestic violence cases.

Humans Are Serious About Dog Food

by Cheshire Kitten December 31, 2011
@BrutustheDane getting a super-premium dog treat

Psychologists’ research suggest that humans are a bit more serious about food decisions for their dogs than they are for themselves.

Anipal Holiday Traditions

by Cheshire Kitten December 23, 2011
Allie and Faraday with the menorah

How many holidays can an anipal celebrate in December? Which ones do you celebrate and how?

What To Give A Human For A Holiday Treat

by Cheshire Kitten December 15, 2011
Boris-shirt-small

Are you wondering what to give your humans for the holidays? With a little help from his friends, Cheshire Kitten explores gifts for pet loving humans for this year’s winter holidays.

Animals Need Help To Escape Floods In Thailand

by Cheshire Kitten November 28, 2011
Mother carries puppy

Flood waters in Thailand are finally receding, after reaching epic levels and endangering the lives of millions of people and animals. Local and international organizations are helping to rescue dogs and cats, shelter them and find homes for street dogs and cats.

Supporters Demand Life For Lennox

by Cheshire Kitten October 10, 2011
This article may not be suitable for all readers.

Thousands of people around the world have followed the case of a beloved pet dog Lennox as it has unfolded in Belfast over the past 18 months. Supporters around the world on social media and the web organized to try to influence the outcome of the case and save Lennox’s life.

Victoria Stilwell Positively Dominated At BarkWorld Expo

by Cheshire Kitten October 7, 2011
Victoria Stilwell

Victoria Stilwell shared her passion for dogs, positive reinforcement training and social media with social petworkers at BarkWorld Expo 2011.

Learning Social Media @BarkWorld

by Cheshire Kitten October 3, 2011
ice-hydrant

Dogs and humans met at BarkWorld to learn about social media and to “petwork” with one another.

Samantha The Christmas Slug

by Cheshire Kitten September 28, 2011
Samantha at Home

Learn about the slug, a member of the gastropod family, and pay tribute to our anipal friend Samantha.

Art For The Human Animal Connection: Okey’s Promise

by Cheshire Kitten September 15, 2011
Okey

Anipal artists are auctioning their work this weekend and next to support Okey’s Promise.

Dogs Who Help Sea Turtles

by Cheshire Kitten September 14, 2011
Sea turtle pillow with pup

Dogs are usually know as predators of sea turtles, but some dogs are helping to work off their species karma by helping the babies of endangered turtles.

Tribute to 9/11 Search And Rescue Dogs

by Cheshire Kitten September 11, 2011
Sunny

The search and rescue dogs of 9/11 are remarkably healthy. Research has found that the 9/11 working dogs came through the experience with healthy respiratory and immune systems. A longitudinal health study of 95 dogs may offer insight into human responses as well.

Animals In The Texas Wildfires

by Cheshire Kitten September 10, 2011
registration@tlu.edu

Wildfires in Central Texas have burned thousands of acres, displacing thousands of people and animals. Organized and spontaneous assistance helps house evacuated pets, care for hurt animals and reunite human-animal families.

Companion Animals And The U.S. Economy

by Cheshire Kitten August 22, 2011
Becket business

Companion animals are important for national economic health. Pet-related companies are doing well in the volatile economy, and a few of these companies have stocks available for trading.

#ReadPawty Says Farewell To Lilian Jackson Braun

by Cheshire Kitten August 13, 2011
Karma reading

Lilian Jackson Braun wrote 29 mystery novels before her death in July 2011. #ReadPawty will honor her achievement August 15 with discussion of the first of “The Cat Who …. ” series.

A Fighting Chance For Fighting Dogs In Florida

by Cheshire Kitten June 29, 2011
Rescued pit bull

On June 21, Florida’s governor signed SB 722 into law. The new law allows law enforcement officials and shelters an option to evaluate the dogs as they are removed from the cruel conditions of a fighting operation to see if they can be rehabilitated and retrained.

← Previous Entries

About The Anipal Times   |   Publisher @georgetheduck   |   Editor-in-Chief @brutusthedane
Copyright 2010-2011 The Anipal Times   |   Writers & Editors log in here