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Sep 14 2015 | karol orzechowski

Reasons For Large Dog Relinquishment Differ By Community

A study of relinquishments of large dogs in NYC and Washington, D.C. finds that the reasons for giving up the dogs are varied, as are the former owners. READ MORE

Sep 13 2015 | karol orzechowski

Ship Noise and Killer Whales

Underwater ship noise has a slight impact on killer whales' movements and may limit their ability to catch prey, but the effects could be even greater. READ MORE

Sep 7 2015 | karol orzechowski

For Retired Chimps, Negative Effects of Lab Life Last a Long Time

Captivity and laboratory testing can have serious negative psychological and physical effects on retired chimps, even after they are moved to a sanctuary. READ MORE

Sep 6 2015 | karol orzechowski

The Challenges of Keeping an Exotic Companion

Providing a suitable environment and adequate living conditions for exotic companions is a challenging endeavor, but here are some basic guidelines that can help. READ MORE

Sep 4 2015 | karol orzechowski

Farmed Animals, Humans, and Individuality

This study explores the relationship between humans and farmed animals in the context of the psychology of individuality and the masses. READ MORE

Sep 2 2015 | karol orzechowski

Imagining a World Without Chickens

This article speculates about what a world without chickens might look like and the impact it would have on humans. READ MORE

Aug 28 2015 | karol orzechowski

A New Method of Feral Cat Control Outperforms TNR

Curbing feral cat populations is complicated, and new modeling suggests that the Trap-Vasectomy-Hysterectomy-Return (TVHR) technique is better than current TNR programs. READ MORE

Aug 24 2015 | karol orzechowski

Dog Aggression is Based on Experience, Not Breed

This study found that aggressive tendencies in dogs are likely to be due to their experiences and upbringing, rather than their breed. READ MORE

Aug 20 2015 | karol orzechowski

Training Guide Dogs is Hard Work, and Volunteers May Need Help

Raising guide dogs is hard, emotional work, and volunteers should be helped through the process to avoid burnout, for their benefit and that of the dogs. READ MORE

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Reasons For Large Dog Relinquishment Differ By Community

Ship Noise and Killer Whales

For Retired Chimps, Negative Effects of Lab Life Last a Long Time

The Challenges of Keeping an Exotic Companion

Farmed Animals, Humans, and Individuality

Imagining a World Without Chickens

A New Method of Feral Cat Control Outperforms TNR

Dog Aggression is Based on Experience, Not Breed

Training Guide Dogs is Hard Work, and Volunteers May Need Help

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