NEW YORK — The Force was a little less strong with “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." J.J. Abrams' Skywalker finale couldn't match its recent predecessors on opening weekend, but it still amassed a $175.5 million debut that ranked as the third largest weekend of the year. “The Rise of...
First Tracked Mountain Lion Crosses the 405 Freeway in LA
LOS ANGELES — Officials say for the first time during a 17-year study of mountain lion populations, one of the big cats has been documented crossing Interstate 405 in Los Angeles. The National Park Service said Thursday that P-61 navigated the massive freeway between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. on...
First Tracked Mountain Lion Crosses the 405 Freeway in LA
LOS ANGELES — Officials say for the first time during a 17-year study of mountain lion populations, one of the big cats has been documented crossing Interstate 405 in Los Angeles. The National Park Service said Thursday that P-61 navigated the massive freeway between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. on...
How to Keep Your Pet Safe on Fourth of July
Although it's a day of loud and joyful celebration for the human species, Independence Day is notoriously traumatizing for many pets. "The Fourth of July is probably the hardest holiday for all the pets in the community," says Devon Prendergast, Community Relations Coordinator at Valley Animal Center. She says the...
Furry Orphans Find Love and Safety at Unique River Sanctuary
Along the banks of the Kings River, just outside of Reedley, is California's largest no-kill sanctuary and adoption center for abandoned cats. Cat House on the Kings founder Lynea Lattanzio estimates that more than 38,000 animals have been rescued through the organization's efforts in its 26 years of operation. The...
How Old Is My Pet in Dog Years or Cat Years? A Veterinarian Explains.
“Just how old do you think my dog is in dog years?” is a question I hear on a regular basis. People love to anthropomorphize pets, attributing human characteristics to them. And most of us want to extend our animal friends’ healthy lives for as long as possible. It may...
If Your Dog Is Fat, You Need to Look in the Mirror
When I looked at my appointment book for the day, I thought something must be wrong. Someone who worked in the fitness industry was bringing his cat in to the Tufts Obesity Clinic for Animals. Did he confuse us for a different kind of weight management clinic? Is he looking...
If Your Dog Is Fat, You Need to Look in the Mirror
When I looked at my appointment book for the day, I thought something must be wrong. Someone who worked in the fitness industry was bringing his cat in to the Tufts Obesity Clinic for Animals. Did he confuse us for a different kind of weight management clinic? Is he looking...
Roe's Video Pick: Reginald the Persian Kitty
Reginald is a must-see! This morning, two colleagues were talking about what a great looking slo-mo video looks like and as they were giving their examples I had to share one of my favorites. I dug into my memory bank of great videos and I remembered a kitten named Reginald that was just too...
Roe's Video Pick: Reginald the Persian Kitty
Reginald is a must-see! This morning, two colleagues were talking about what a great looking slo-mo video looks like and as they were giving their examples I had to share one of my favorites. I dug into my memory bank of great videos and I remembered a kitten named Reginald that was just too...