Posts Tagged ‘human-animal bond’
Posted by Pia
As promised, more details and never-before-seen photos from our exclusive interview with Minnow, Gold Medal winner in this year’s Summer Fur Games…
Minnow’s win is a testament to millions of loyal animals who end up homeless and hoping to be adopted in U.S. shelters every year.
We feel so very fortunate to have Minnow on our Daily …
Tags: adopt-a-pet.com, animal rescue, animal welfare, bunny adoption, human-animal bond, Minnow, pet adoption, Pia Salk, pit bulls, rescue, social justice and animals
Posted on August 30th, 2012 in Adoption, Favorite Things | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Pia
Ha! That’s how you say Woof Woof in Sweden! Thank goodness I now know how to properly greet the mini 4-legged vikings i’ve been meeting here!
Mjau Mjau is how you say Meow Meow…although I suspect the translation of that for my canine readers might be ‘Yawn Yawn,’ or ‘Borrrrring…”
Anyhooo…. Many of you …
Tags: animal welfare expert, human-animal bond, Pia Salk
Posted on July 12th, 2012 in Adoption, Favorite Things | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Pia
Welcome to this week’s lecture. As a reminder, My name is Dr. Minnow Salk. I am with you on my sabbatical, taking over this summer course for Dr. Pia. Today’s topic- Silliness: A critical look at human silliness deficit disorder (HSDD)- is no laughing matter. The human ability to exhibit …
Tags: adopt-a-pet.com, animal comedy, animal welfare comedian, animal welfare comedy, Dr. Pia Salk, human-animal bond, human-animal bond expert, Minnow, pet adoption, pet humor, Pia Salk
Posted on June 6th, 2012 in Adoption, Favorite Things | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Pia
Lately I find myself using the word, “mother,” more as a verb than as a noun. As I get to witness my own fur kids nurture my frail mother, I am filled with pride- pride as a daughter, as a ‘mother,’ and much more… well, see for yourself…
Not long ago. I made the …
Tags: Dr. Pia Salk, fur kids, fur mom, human-animal bond, human-animal bond expert, mother's day and pets, Pia Salk, psychology and animals
Posted on May 9th, 2012 in Adoption, Favorite Things | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Pia
In the past month, an amazing thing has happened. A little blind dog named Fiona, rescued from certain death by a heroic man, captured the hearts of people all over the world.
FIONA’S RESCUE
After many an animal lover sent me the video, I reluctantly grabbed a tissue and hit play.
Fiona’s rescue was heartwarming to say …
Tags: adopt-a-pet.com, animal rescue, breed rescue, eldad, fiona's rescue, hope for paws, human-animal bond, humane charities, pet adoption, pit bulls, social justice and animals
Posted on April 18th, 2012 in Adoption, Favorite Things | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Pia
Do your animals welcome you home in a flurry of excitement and goofiness? Being the recipient of such pure love and devotion- that exhibited by a furry family member- is truly one of life’s greatest gifts!
A new campaign to highlight the special bond between animals and their humans is asking people to submit videos of …
Tags: adopt-a-pet.com, animal rescue, human-animal bond, shelter photography
Posted on April 11th, 2012 in Adoption, Favorite Things | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Pia
With the spring holidays upon us, many a bunny, a baby chick and even a young child are at the mercy of us adult humans to model how best to respect and care for another living being. Below is an updated post from springtime’s past- filled with tips on how to have a …
Tags: animal rescue, animal welfare, bunny adoption, children and animals, Dr. Pia Salk, human-animal bond, humane gifts, kids and animals, moral development, parenting and pet adoption, Pia Salk, rabbit rescue, rescue
Posted on March 28th, 2012 in Adoption | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Pia
Last week I introduced you all to Zelda- a dog whose life changed so many other lives for the better. And now upon her passing, her influence remains very much alive through the efforts of her grieving human best friend.
While Zelda’s rescuer is feeling all of the despair and sadness that comes …
Tags: Adoption, animal rescue, animal welfare, bereavement and animals, dirty dog squad, Dr. Pia Salk, human-animal bond, humane charities, humane gifts, pet bereavement, pet loss, Pia Salk, psychology and animals, Zelda foundation
Posted on March 21st, 2012 in Adoption, Favorite Things | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Pia
My heart hurts for a dear friend who just had to part with his best friend Zelda. As is the natural course of life and death, Zelda moved on and my human friend is now left to reflect on the impact she had on his life.
I know you readers can relate to the depth …
Tags: Adoption, animal rescue, bereavement and animals, dirty dog squad, human-animal bond, humane charities, pet loss, psychology and animals, rescue, Zelda foundation
Posted on March 14th, 2012 in Adoption, Favorite Things | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Pia
This week started off with a big woof- a visit to Martha and her crew- and a live appearance with some furry companions in need of homes! The show was called “Do Something,” and was about how anyone can get involved and make a difference! Not surprisingly- the animal guests and I like to …
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Posted on March 7th, 2012 in Adoption, Favorite Things | direct link to this entry |