Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 10, 2006
To the Editor: I wish that I could better understand the recent trend of anthropomorphizing dogs. Our dogs have a better standard of living than millions of people in other parts of the world. I had two dogs growing up, and I remember their being thrilled with a dirty old tennis ball or a dip in the somewhat murky town pond.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 11, 2011
My ears perk up with every new song, my tail wags (ok, not literally, but darn close) every time I see or hear about a newly-returned migrant. . A 2006 study found no evidence thus far that the Eurasian Collared-dove was out-aggressing Mourning Doves , though, and our other large native Columbiforme is gone through no fault of the new kid.
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Animal Ethics
JANUARY 30, 2007
Barbaro, the magnificent thoroughbred who broke his leg two weeks after winning the 2006 Kentucky Derby (I watched both races live), was put to death after taking a turn for the worse in his recovery. See here for the New York Times story. You've probably heard the word "euthanasia" applied to dog pounds.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 7, 2014
Solomon Islanders say that the species was driven to extinction by cats and dogs introduced by Europeans. A large, extinct relative of the (barely) extant Tooth-billed Pigeon described above was described in 2006 from remains found in Tonga ( Steadman 2006 ). Tongan Tooth-billed Pigeon ( Didunculus placopedetes ).
4 The Love Of Animals
JUNE 6, 2009
New York, NY (March, 2009) – Apartment living with a pet is now easier and more convenient with The Pet Loo, a hygienic new portable toilet for dogs and cats. Skovron, whose background is in animal-assisted therapy for seniors, also saw a need to make dog ownership accessible for the elderly and those in cold climates.
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