Fukushima pets in no-go zone face harsh winter

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) – Dogs and cats that were abandoned in the Fukushima exclusion zone after last year’s nuclear crisis have had to survive high radiation and a lack of food, and they are now struggling with the region’s freezing winter weather. “If left alone, tens of them will die everyday

How are your animal observation skills?

Lately I’ve been out in public more than I have been in some time. If you are a subscriber, you know that I am getting ready to start seeing clients again after being unavailable for the past few years. I have to say that being incognito has been interesting, to say the least. Earlier this [...]

Aggression A Dirty Little Secret?

Animal professionals take a calculated risk when they work with animals. Knowing you face the risk of an attack or death is a reality when it comes to working with wild animals but what about companion animals such as pet dogs? The biggest risk, believe it or not, involves the dog owners who keep aggression [...]