Fostering a pet is a great choice if you want a furry friend in your family. It prepares you to become a pet owner and helps shelter pets prepare for adoption. If this is your first time fostering a pet, here are some tips to become a successful foster parent. Make sure you have the […]
The Human-Animal Bond
I recall having a short winter course in veterinary school entitled “Human-Animal Relationships” and learning about the multitude of ways in which people interact with animals—be they house pets, wildlife, laboratory test animals, or farm animals. I recall exploring with my classmates the nuances of the Five Freedoms, the differences between animal rights and animal […]
Small World
As is the case in many parts of the country, vets in New York City are very much seeing an increase in the amount of new patients presenting to their hospitals. With each new patient, whether a puppy purchased from a breeder upstate, a rescue from the south, or a longtime pet of someone who […]