Pets and Us

Some travel destinations can be a tough slog for animal lovers, and this is true even in some locations that are otherwise beautiful. In Greece and Cyprus, for instance, the attitude towards pets is decidedly different to the US, and you’ll see starving stray dogs and cats everywhere you go, …

Dog bites, cat scratches, horse kicks—they may seem rare and in the grand scheme of things they are. But they also occur thousands of times every year and in most cases it’s even worse news for the animal than it is for the human. Animals don’t bite or attack unless …

In the past we have discussed how pets can help with mental illness and can even help someone through an addiction. It seems like a bizarre suggestion at first, but when you consider how calming the presence of an animal can be and how soothing stroking it can be, it …

Pets are members of the family that stay with us for many years and become a big part of our life. These animals can provide many benefits, assisting with recovery from drug addiction and helping to alleviate stress, depression and more. And this statement is based on much more than …