August 27, 2022
Should a dog live its life on a chain?
Should a dog live its life on a chain? That is always a discussion question at any animal control or animal related organization’s conference. People who are in the animal
August 27, 2022
40th Year Anniversary & Celebration
Where were you in 1982? Some of you may not have even been born yet. Some of you may have been wearing your Reebok high tops, listening to Michael Jackson’s
August 27, 2022
Burmese Pythons
Florida’s wildlife and beautiful landscapes are like nowhere else in the world. In south Florida though, particularly The Everglades, wildlife is being decimated by a non-native and unwelcomed creature, the
August 27, 2022
Eulogy for Hero Beilman
From the beginning this was a scam. Looking back we got scammed big time. Firstly, the shelter staff convinced me that I was just going to take this 4
June 16, 2022
Animal Cruelty Investigations Improving
The New Mexico State Attorney and the Humane Society of the United States are rescuing dozens of dogs and more than 10 puppies from an alleged cruelty situation in San
March 16, 2022
Beware of Household Poisons
National Poison Prevention Week is March 20 – 26 and it’s a reminder to be aware of potential household dangers to not just children but to your pets as well.
February 23, 2022
The Catio
Several months ago I received a visit from Bryce Wolf and his mother, Michelle. Bryce is a polite young man with an infectious smile that matches his mom’s smile. They
December 30, 2021
War of the Squirrels
Shortly after moving into our Saint Augustine home, my wife, Cindy, and I moseyed out to enjoy an afternoon drink out on the lanai. A small natural wildlife preserve backs
December 16, 2021
Winter Hazards for Pets
Winter in Florida may be relatively short and not terribly frigid (unless you were born here and then you think anything under 70 degrees is cause to turn on the
December 9, 2021
The real reindeer behind the “Most famous reindeer of all”
With the holidays coming, I thought, let’s write an article about animals that we associate with the Christmas season. Hmmm, Partridges in pear trees? The antler-wearing, scrawny dog in “How the