Entries from the ‘Adoption’ Category
Posted by Pia
A recent trip to my hometown reminded me that the streets of The Big Apple were made for much more than walking! With some creativity, colorful chalk, and an adoption-loving audience, anything is possible!
Years ago I used to teach art classes for kids. My projects involved making art out of everyday objects that one could …
Tags: Adoption, animal assisted therapy, animal welfare, animal welfare expert, art and animals, Dr. Pia Salk, human-animal bond, human-animal bond expert, Pia Salk, social justice and animals
Posted on May 26th, 2010 in Adoption | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Pia
We receive some wonderful photos in our “Your Pet-Adoption Stories” gallery, but recently something caught my eye that I just had to share:
Contributor Robin Tousley from Minneapolis recently sent us a photo of her adorable adopted pooch — by the name of Martha Stewart! Much like our very own Martha, this pooch has worked hard …
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Posted on May 19th, 2010 in Adoption | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Pia
Recent news stories about the protests in Athens have showcased a particular canine whose special brand of loyalty has taken the form of political activism. I’m talking, of course, about “Riot Dog.” Those of us who have had the good fortune to reap the rewards of some canine or feline loyalty might not find the …
Posted on May 12th, 2010 in Adoption | direct link to this entry |
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The blog post I did regarding pit bull dogs was so well received by my readers that I thought it’d be fun to do a pittie photo gallery with quotes specific to this misunderstood and too often misrepresented breed.
I have really enjoyed hearing from others about their love for pit bulls or about the special …
Tags: Adoption, animal assisted therapy, animal welfare, animal welfare expert, Dr. Pia Salk, human-animal bond, human-animal bond expert, Pia Salk, pit bulls, social justice and animals
Posted on May 6th, 2010 in Adoption | direct link to this entry |
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I’m thrilled to report that our friend Charlie, the young gopher who was caught in a glue trap and saved by a dedicated firefighter, is happily on the mend and beginning his life anew!
I never cease to be amazed by the resilience of animals and the tenacity of the humans who treat these amazing creatures …
Tags: Adoption, animal assisted therapy, animal welfare, animal welfare expert, Dr. Pia Salk, human-animal bond, human-animal bond expert, Pia Salk, social justice and animals
Posted on April 28th, 2010 in Adoption | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Pia
Last week I got what unfortunately is not an atypical urgent email regarding a young gopher who was in grave danger. But I assure you ahead of time that the tale has a happy and educational ending….
Ric, the firefighter who saved Charlie from the glue trap eloquently describes the experience in his own words:
To tell …
Tags: Adoption, animal assisted therapy, animal welfare, animal welfare expert, Dr. Pia Salk, human-animal bond, human-animal bond expert, Pia Salk, social justice and animals
Posted on April 21st, 2010 in Adoption | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Pia
I love the emails I receive from readers! One of my favorite parts is the great animal quotes attached to the bottom of your messages. They reflect the many reasons we love and appreciate our fellow creatures.
I thought it’d be fun to share these words of wisdom, as well as some photos of adopted …
Tags: Adoption, animal assisted therapy, animal welfare, animal welfare expert, Dr. Pia Salk, human-animal bond, human-animal bond expert, Pia Salk, social justice and animals
Posted on April 14th, 2010 in Adoption | direct link to this entry |
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Oooh how excited I am to tell you about my recent visit with the lovely Ms. Pepper!
Pepper is the adorable little pooch I was fostering last fall until finding her the perfect home on the east coast. On a recent trip to NYC, I got to see her for the first time since re-homing her, …
Tags: Adoption, animal assisted therapy, animal welfare, animal welfare expert, Dr. Pia Salk, human-animal bond, human-animal bond expert, Pia Salk, social justice and animals
Posted on April 7th, 2010 in Adoption | direct link to this entry |
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In my quest to learn more about bunnies, I had the good fortune to speak with Cindy Stutts, an educator for the House Rabbit Society, and bunny parent herself. Not only did she offer invaluable advice for anyone considering getting a bunny but she also has these lovable buns available for adoption. See the end …
Tags: Adoption, animal assisted therapy, animal welfare, animal welfare expert, Dr. Pia Salk, human-animal bond, human-animal bond expert, Pia Salk, social justice and animals
Posted on March 31st, 2010 in Adoption | direct link to this entry |
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Last week I reported on all the fun we have shooting the Martha show live with some adorable shelter animals. (Meet them here!)
One of the most important points we did not get to address on the show is regarding the many advantages of adopting a bonded pair of animals. Just have a look …
Tags: Adoption, animal assisted therapy, animal welfare, animal welfare expert, Dr. Pia Salk, human-animal bond, human-animal bond expert, Pia Salk, social justice and animals
Posted on March 24th, 2010 in Adoption | direct link to this entry |