May 16th, 2007 · Affectionate and relatively indestructible those historically have been key qualities of a good starter pet. Katherine Grier, author of Pets in America, talks about pets of choice over the decades, good and bad.
Nov 2nd, 2005 · Public radio is for people -- but not DogCatRadio.com. The Internet radio station's founder, Adrian Martinez of Los Angeles, says the station is aimed at the pet community -- both pets and their owners. DogCatRadio.com broadcasts a mix of upbeat pop music Martinez thinks pets and people can listen to together.
Sep 22nd, 2005 · The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) estimates close to 500,000 pets were affected by the evacuations of their owners in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. As many as 50,000 were left behind -- and there's an organized effort to save them.
Sep 18th, 2005 · Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine has adopted thousands of pets left homeless by Hurricane Katrina. Many now reside in the university's coliseum, where animal lovers -- including the school's cheerleaders -- take care of them.
Sep 17th, 2005 · The Federal Emergency Management Agency dispatched veterinary teams to tend to animals in New Orleans. But some veterinarians say FEMA was more a hindrance than a help in taking care of the animals.
Aug 27th, 2005 · Parts of the Florida Keys are being overrun by green iguanas. Many are escaped or abandoned pets. They nibble foliage and are a nuisance on the roads. Kim Gabel, a county extension agent, sizes up the situation for Jacki Lyden.
Jul 31st, 2005 · Many churches offer blessings for pets on St. Francis of Assisi Day each October. But one congregation just outside Washington, D.C., offers regular worship services for pets and their people.
Jul 11th, 2005 · Vienna, Austria, is graced by imperial buildings, wide boulevards and many parks. But a local politician says the city's charm is diminished by dog owners who don't clean up after their pets. He has a solution: track dogs -- and their droppings -- using DNA.