Month: May 2020

How to Communicate Effectively with Legislators | Animal Welfare Institute

Why advocate? Every piece of legislation starts as an idea, and that idea can come from a legislator, a staff …

by External Link/ May 31, 2020/

Why Your Dog Needs to Sleep – A Lot | Dr. Karen Becker

Dogs sleep a lot — a fact that I'm sure hasn't escaped your notice if you have one or more …

by Dr. Karen Becker (Reprinted)/ May 31, 2020/

Welcome to KSCO Pet News

I am playing with the idea of renaming this website as “KSCO Pet News” replacing KSCO Pet Radio. The radio …

by David Coursey/ May 31, 2020/

Lili Chin’s Dog Language Chart

This chart, by wonderful artist Lili Chin, was mentioned on today’s program as useful to people learning dog behavioral cues. …

by David Coursey/ May 31, 2020/

Snakebites: Why Cats Have More Lives Than Dogs | The Bark

Cats are twice as likely to survive a venomous snakebite than dogs, and the reasons behind this phenomenon have been …

by External Link/ May 30, 2020/

Survey Shows Which Treatments Are Effective for Fireworks Fears in Dogs

Ad-hoc counter-conditioning and relaxation training work, say owners, but many other treatments don’t.

by External Link/ May 29, 2020/

Sanctuary dog mourns his animal friends by staying by their side | MNN – Mother Nature Network

A 3-legged dog named Tricycle always mourns the loss of a friend at an animal sanctuary called Horse Creek Stable …

by External Link/ May 29, 2020/

Would You Allow Pigeons Into Your Home? | National Geographic

They’ve grown so comfortable that they come into the kitchen to check the dishes for crumbs (above, Ollie on a …

by External Link/ May 28, 2020/

SC POTW: McFly

McFly came to us from our partners at the Hollister animal shelter.  Luckily Santa Cruz is an open-minded place where …

by Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter/ May 27, 2020/

How Not to Respond During Off-Leash Incidents | The Bark

Step-by-step, here’s what is wrong with “this picture” and our recommendations for good dog AND human behavior in these (off-leash) …

by davidc/ May 27, 2020/

Opinion | The Coronavirus and a World Without Meat – The New York Times

A powerful piece that everyone who cares about animals should read. Lots of good, valid, and important reasons to change …

by The New York Times/ May 21, 2020/

Podcast: Mutual Rescue Knows & Shows “Who Rescued Whom?”

Mutual Rescue is a national initiative that highlights the connection between people and pets in order to inspire and support …

by David Coursey/ May 21, 2020/

When Cadaver Dogs Pick Up a Scent, Archaeologists Find Where to Dig – The New York Times

On a sunny summer day in Croatia several years ago, an archaeologist and two dog handlers watched as two dogs, …

by The New York Times/ May 19, 2020/

Ten Ways You Can Support KSCO Pet Radio!

I am turning to our listeners, offering 10 ways you can support KSCO Pet Radio.

by David Coursey/ May 19, 2020/

Podcast: Lifesaving SNIP Bus COVID Update

PODCAST -- Melanie, who is the SNIP Bus founder, updated us on its work in Monterey County on our 5/17/20 …

by David Coursey/ May 18, 2020/

Podcast: HSUS on Puppy Mills, Cruelty, and Preventing the Next Pandemic

PODCAST -- HSUS their annual "Horrible Hundred" report on puppy mills. USDA released proposed changes to the Animal Welfare Act. …

by David Coursey/ May 17, 2020/

Cat Doors vs Dog Doors — Which Should I Buy For My Feline Friend?

New cat owners would love to give their cat the freedom to come and go whenever they wanted. But should …

by External Link/ May 17, 2020/

Our Laura Pakis Offers Personalized Dog Training Via Zoom

Do you have canine questions?  No matter where you live Acme Canine’s trained professionals can assist you with helping your …

by Laura Pakis, CPT/ May 15, 2020/

Podcast: Make My Pet a Star

Dawn Wolfe is a talent agent for animals and a "wrangler" for Pawsitively Famous, a company that helps place the …

by David Coursey/ May 15, 2020/

HSUS releases 11-point policy plan on wildlife markets, factory farms, companion animals, and more to avoid another global health crisis

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the world to acknowledge the pressing need to change our relationship with animals.

by The Humane Society of the United States/ May 15, 2020/