Animal Theory

PETA Media Center > PETA provides helpful information explaining how to safeguard your animals in the event of a hurricane or other disaster.

The National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy found that between 50 and 70% of dogs and cats are given to shelters because owners can’t deal with their behavior problems. Animal behavior specialists like Diana Guerrero are working to spread training information so that many owners can retrain their pets and keep them.

DesMoinesRegister.com There are still tons of animals awaiting either euthenasia or evacuation. In this case, Janet Guethle of Dextor, MO, volunteer from the ASPCA, saved several as she drove a truck full of dogs from N.O. to MO.

Health | canada.com Even dogs aren’t safe from the flu this season. The symptoms mimic kennel cough, but the flu includes a low fever and runny nose. There’s no vaccine yet…

ADL Hurricane Katrina and Rita Relief Efforts The Animal Defense League has a lot of pictures of animals they’ve rescued from New Orleans.