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150+ Sausage Dogs Mingle With Dog Lovers at Pop-Up Dog Cafe
On March 25, 2018, Esquires Coffee Guildford in Surrey, UK, hosted a pop-up sausage dog cafe. And yes, it’s exactly what you are imagining. The all-Dachshund pop-up cafe was open to Dachshunds, their owners and sausage dog lovers alike….
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Gatekeeper training can help save lives – a reminder
News of suicides—including high-profile suicides such as those of fashion designer Kate Spade and chef Anthony Bourdain—can impact people differently. For some of us, this news can increase our feelings of vulnerability, create or elevate fear for our own selves,…
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Why We Shouldn’t Be Hugging Cats
By Dr. Sarah Wooten I’m going to risk going against popular opinion here, but I have something to say. *Braces self for online trolls* I think National Hug Your Cat Day is a terrible idea, because in…
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Tips for Responsibly Surrendering a Pet
By Dr. Sarah Wooten When actress Lena Dunham rehomed her pet dog, Lamby, there was an uproar about her decision. Surrendering a pet is an all-around heartbreaking experience. Under what circumstances should a pet be surrendered, and how exactly is…
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Professional development grants available for veterinary educators
Applications due June 29 Continuing education to enhance teaching is vital for educators who prepare the veterinarians of tomorrow. The AVMA’s Veterinary Educator Professional Development Grant program promotes skill building among academic instructors by providing funding for on-site professional development…
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YouTube Videos Give Scientists Insight Into Dog Bites
While scientists have been studying dog behavior for decades, there is very limited scientific evidence dealing with the factors and causes that play into a dog bite. Researchers at the University of Liverpool explain in a 2018 study that…
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How to Relieve Pet Travel Anxiety
One of the more popular American pastimes as the weather gets warmer is to go on a road trip. As more shops, hotels and outdoor cafes become pet-friendly, pets parents are more inclined to bring their furry sidekicks along for…
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Can Science Save the Northern White Rhinoceros From Extinction?
In March of 2018 on the Ol Pejeta wildlife conservation sanctuary, the last male northern white rhinoceros (NWR), Sudan, passed away. Now, there are only two northern white rhinoceroses left in the world, both of which are female. When…
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What Can Geckos With Backpacks and Tattoos Tell Us About Biodiversity?
The effects of cattle grazing on biodiversity and the environment tend to be a major source of contention between wildlife conservationists and cattle ranchers. However, this does not mean they cannot work together to find solutions. The Lyons’ family,…
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Higher education legislation at a crossroads
This June is a crucial period for higher education advocacy in Congress. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) continues to seek support for her higher education legislation, the PROSPER ACT (H.R. 4508), which was advanced…
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