Travel with your dog

Travel with your dog can be a great experience with some thoughtful pre-planning. Just the mention of the words car, go or bye-bye and many dogs are running to the door and ready to go.  Many of us cannot bear to leave our canine family members at home when we vacation.  But, while they may be ready to take off at the drop of a bone, we need to take time for a little planning.  It can make the difference between a vacation delight and a vacation disaster. We understand that your dog is like a member of the family. So you’ll want to protect them–and other passengers in your car–with the Auto Pet Safety Harness. During sharp turns or sudden stops, the harness distributes even pressure over your pet’s chest and shoulders for comfort, and to prevent choking. You control the amount of movement allowed in the vehicle with the three-position lead. Attach a leash, and you can even use the harness for walking! http://www.dogfriendly.com/

Investigation Reveals Supply Line of Dogs and Cats in Higher Education A new report

“Dying to Learn: Exposing the Supply and Use of Dogs and Cats in Higher Education,” documents the hidden practices of higher education, proving that science lab students are using former pets at major colleges and universities. It traces the route that brings dogs like Cruella, a sheperd-mix from Michigan, to an unhappy end at a university teaching lab.

“Dying to Learn” is the result of a two-year investigation of animal acquisition and use from 92 public colleges and universities in the U.S. It reveals that 52% of colleges and universities are using live and dead dogs and cats for teaching even though viable alternatives are available and are being used by other schools. In addition, the report identifies specific schools that are obtaining animals from unethical sources. Read The Report Read Cruella’s story