Home › Living › Animal Kingdom
Pets of the Week: Jan. 17, 2008
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
Cassandra is a white spayed female, and Tuxedo is a male chocolate snowshoe. Full story »
Healthy treatment for animals is a growing trend
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Mona Lisa is in need of retail therapy. Full story »
Dog owners OK with throwing parties for their pets
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Sally Van Nostrand celebrated her dog's birthday this month with feathered boas, star-shaped sunglasses and pink beads. Full story »
Traveling with your dog just requires some extra effort and attention
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Bonnie Hughes used to travel with four dogs several times each summer until one trip nearly cost one of her animals its life. Full story »
Horse therapy gives people with disabilities opportunities to succeed
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Jessica Chavez rides her horse around traffic cones and colored wooden posts. She stops by pulling on the reins when she sees an instructor flip the red side of a flash card. Full story »
The death of a beloved animal companion can be devastating
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Janice Barsky was leading a hospice-grief support group one day when a new woman showed up. She had been hospitalized for traumatic grief over the death of her dog and was seeking help. Full story »
City program helps new pet owners train their dogs
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
If you adopt a puppy from a shelter, chances are the dog won't be trained. But thanks to the city's Ask the Trainer program, pet owners can help their new friends refine their manners. Full story »
Animal acupuncture is growing trend
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Before Susan Erika Argeres gets her needles ready for her next patient, she puts her stool on top of the examining table. Full story »
Effects of animal-assisted therapy on a child with autism
Thursday, March 1, 2007
To an animal lover, it seems obvious that the presence of an animal would encourage healing. We feel a sense of comfort and calm as we stroke the soft fur of a quiet cat or feel the gentle nudge of a dog's nose. Full story »
Animal acupuncture a growing trend
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007
Before Susan Erika Argeres gets her needles ready for her next patient, she puts her stool on top of the examining table. Full story »
Commentary: This year looks good for pets and adoptions
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007
When the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico recruited Peggy Weigle as its new executive director this past fall, Weigle drew up a program of adoption initiatives for 2007 that will be no small feat to implement. Full story »
Pets of the week: December 28th
Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006
This month, all cats and dogs are available for the special price of $59, which includes rabies vaccination, sterilization, microchip, city license and first vet visit. Full story »
Deck the halls with care for your pet
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006
When Fluffy looks up at your Christmas tree, she doesn't see hundreds of tiny daggers waiting to tear up her innards. Full story »
Suggestions that might keep a cat happy
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006
Q: My cat is very finicky about what he eats. Do I need to worry about his diet and how do I get him to eat what the vet recommends? Any help? Full story »
Commentary: Support animal health with plate
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006
In the late '70s, the state of Florida was concerned about the dwindling numbers of one of God's ugliest creatures, the sea cow, otherwise known as the manatee. Full story »
