Dr. Pia Salk is a psychologist, animal welfare advocate, and expert on the human-animal bond. Pia frequently highlights the important role that animals play in our lives and how our societal treatment of animals conveys important messages to our youth. In her own work, Pia often credits the animals as being "the real therapists."
Pia is also a writer and the spokesperson for Adopt-A-Pet.com, North America's largest non-profit pet adoption website. She is a professor in the area of diversity and family systems and a frequent guest on national radio programs, speaking on such topics as companion animals being important members of the family. Her extensive involvement in animal rescue efforts and her expertise on animal welfare have been featured on many national shows including The Martha Stewart Show.
Pia is the niece of polio vaccine developer Jonas Salk and daughter of bestselling author and psychologist Lee Salk. She resides in Los Angeles, California, with her multiple adopted animals.
Over a year ago I reported on a new venture that connected the dots between eating chocolate and saving shelter animals!
Well, I’m happy to report that what seemed unbelievable back then, continues to be true today- and now, with multiple flavor choices for the most discriminating critter lover’s palate! Rescue Chocolate, the genius brainchild of …
Deserving shelter animals are getting the royal treatment in Kansas City! And by “Royal” treatment, I mean that provided by the dog loving, adoption supporting, major league baseball players on THE Kansas City ROYALS!
As we all know, the deserving animals that abound in city shelters and rescue groups nationwide need as many of us …
Hi Daily Waggers,
As promised I have some tips on “toad proofing” your yard for the safety of your fur kids as well as for the toads who come to visit. Having now read a fair amount on the topic, and seen lots of photos, I will tell you that many toad species look alike. …
This time of year seems to have toads out a hopin’ all over the place. If I spot a toad in a busy street or path, I inherently know to move the potential prince to a nearby safer spot. But, I recently realized that I had little idea what to do if one …
Those of you at the Daily Wag know I love a great quote! Sometimes it seems the greatest wisdom is conveyed in the fewest words.
Maybe that’s why I love animals so much- they don’t distract us from the present with too many unnecessary words. The way in which they offer their …
You know those moments when you feel like all of your hard work is truly worth it? Well thanks to my brother and his family, I got to have one of those moments this past weekend ! As I pulled up to my brother’s house, I spotted an adorable little blond running and …
While many of us humans look to self help books and trips abroad to find inner peace, our fellow critters seem to cultivate peace naturally. Today’s message is a simple one… and it’s brought to you by the wisest among us.
As we enter the final days of summer, take a few tips from Fido and …
Every now and then I like to peruse the many snapshots that readers have sent in to the Daily Wag. I start out thinking i’ll just look at a page or two … hours later I find myself fully entertained and unable to pull myself away!
One of my favorite pass times is to match …
I recently received this happy tale and just had to share it with my fellow Daily Waggers! Enjoy!
Hello Dr. Pia!
About 4 months ago my wife and I adopted Triple Coupon Thursday (a.k.a. Trip), a pit bull mix who came into our lives unexpectedly. We fell in love with her instantly and I wanted to …
I just returned from what I like to call “Dog’s Country.” Bozeman Montana is a dog’s town for sure! Each day I saw no less than 10 dogs and all were happily accompanying their humans on errands, hikes, to restaurants, on runs and more…
What a great summer trip! Although my own crew has …
