Social Responsibility (17)
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Top 6 Vacation Spots With Hands-On Animal Conservation Programs
By Nora Zelevansky, May 7, 2012There are lots of reasons to vacation: stress release, exposure to new foods and cultures, quality time spent with loved ones — and saving animals. These hotels — plus a cruise ship… Full Article ›
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Why Shark Fin Soup Should Be Banished From Menus Around the World
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Mar 21, 2012Would you ever eat a shark? Although you might not, a huge and growing number of the planet's citizens would — in a heartbeat. Shark fin is a highly sought-after delicacy in many Asian… Full Article ›
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Vetstreet Exclusive: Behind-the-Scenes Look at Cape Cod's Dolphin Rescue Efforts
By Linda Fiorella, Mar 13, 2012It's March, and some two dozen people stand hip deep in the frigid surf off the tip of Cape Cod, Mass. They watch and wait as four fins swim away in a jet fighter-like formation — then… Full Article ›
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Who Says Tough Guys Don't Have Soft Spots for Animals in Need?
By Linda Fiorella, Feb 17, 2012Tattoos, fast driving, hard drinking. Everyone knows that you don't mess with tough guys. Do not touch their motorcycle. Do not dent their car. And whatever you do, never let them see you… Full Article ›
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Should a Vet Ever Be Caught Wearing Fur?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jan 31, 2012When my grandmother passed away, she left a stash of fabulous furs behind. Her lifestyle had been as glamorous, decadent and lavish as her designer furs — the luxe trappings of a bygone era, as… Full Article ›
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When the One Percent Make a Big Difference in the Lives of Animals
By Nora Zelevansky, Feb 3, 2012Some members of the one percent may live up to their reputation, dropping cash on frivolities like mink coats. But others are more likely to save furry creatures instead. In fact, an elite few of… Full Article ›
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Why Cavalia, a Not-So-Traditional Horse Show, Is The Exception To My Anti-Circus Rule
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jan 18, 2012I can’t wait to attend Cavalia, the Canadian circus-like spectacular, in March. The show features meticulously trained horses who demonstrate just how close the human-animal bond can… Full Article ›
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We Can Thank Pet Owners for the Sunshine State's Snake Problem
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jan 17, 2012Well-meaning pet owners often cause some very bad things in our world — and nowhere is this more evident than in my neck of the woods, the Everglades. This often-overlooked natural… Full Article ›
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Holiday Drive Finds Homes for 1.2 Million Pets
By Shayna Meliker, Jan 13, 2012More than 1.2 million pets found forever homes during this winter's Iams Home 4 the Holidays campaign — that's an average of nine new adoptions every minute! Since its start in… Full Article ›
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Should Vets Ever Euthanize a Healthy Pet?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jan 11, 2012“I am a veterinarian, and one of my clients is an elderly woman who loves her 8-year-old Pomeranian dearly but has no family or friends who might inherit it. She wants me to sign a legal… Full Article ›
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Protecting Yourself From the Save-a-Pet Scam
By Mitch Lipka, Jan 25, 2012As part of an ongoing series for Vetstreet, award-winning consumer reporter Mitch Lipka tackles common scams that target pet owners. This week, he discusses how you can avoid being conned by… Full Article ›
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Why the Wolves of Montana Need Our Help
By Dr. Patty Khuly , Jan 10, 2012Sometimes it’s not enough to rail against lawmakers. Sometimes you have to write letters, protest and pose legal challenges in the interest of the defenseless. Consider this petition out of… Full Article ›
