Our Expert: Lisa Granshaw
Surprising Reasons to Adopt a Turkey This Thanksgiving
By Lisa Granshaw | Tue Nov 18 12:21:00 EST 2014When it comes to Thanksgiving, adopting a turkey may not be what you had in mind. But this year, why not start a new tradition and save an animal while you're at it?Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt a Turkey…View Full Post ›
I Broke Up With My Boyfriend Because He Hated My Pet
By Lisa Granshaw | Wed Nov 12 13:28:00 EST 2014The love we have for our pets is a powerful and passionate force, but what happens when a significant other doesn't get along with a treasured animal companion? When human and animal…View Full Post ›
How Rodeo Veterinarians Help Keep Animals Healthy
By Lisa Granshaw | Thu Oct 09 13:20:00 EDT 2014Whether it’s the Kentucky Derby or the Olympic Games, competitions involving animals can be dangerous for their nonhuman athletes. That's why teams of veterinarians usually work at such events,…View Full Post ›
Sanctuary Offers Refuge to Rescued Farm Animals
By Lisa Granshaw | Mon Sep 08 02:25:00 EDT 2014How much do you know about the farm animals providing your eggs, milk and meat? Do you know how they live or what their personalities are like? Unfortunately, many people don’t know much about the…View Full Post ›
How to Involve Kids in Wildlife Conservation
By Lisa Granshaw | Thu Sep 04 07:17:00 EDT 2014September 4 is National Wildlife Day, a holiday that highlights our endangered species and works to educate the public about conservation. A main goal of the holiday is teaching kids about…View Full Post ›
Help Endangered Iguanas on World Lizard Day
By Lisa Granshaw | Thu Aug 14 13:24:00 EDT 2014Lizards can be found on every continent except Antarctica and can live in almost any habitat. There are more than 4,000 lizard species around the world, ranging from chameleons to geckos. Certain…View Full Post ›
Celebrate July 4 with 10 Fascinating Animals Found in the United States
By Lisa Granshaw | Thu Jul 03 09:26:00 EDT 2014The Fourth of July is the perfect time to celebrate all aspects of our nation — including its animals. North America is home to many fascinating species, and some of the more interesting can be…View Full Post ›
8 Dog-Friendly Beaches Across the Country
By Lisa Granshaw | Mon Jun 02 21:17:00 EDT 2014For many, summer means getting outside and spending quality time with four-legged friends. Sometimes that's a game of fetch in the backyard, but sometimes it's fun in the sun (and sand) at…View Full Post ›
Kentucky Derby Veterinarians Devoted to Keeping Horses Healthy During Race
By Lisa Granshaw | Thu May 01 08:01:00 EDT 2014On Saturday, the 140th Kentucky Derby will take place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Every year, millions of people tune in to watch this famous Thoroughbred horse race, and though…View Full Post ›
Most Popular Rabbit Names of the Past Year
By Lisa Granshaw | Fri Apr 18 08:08:00 EDT 2014Rabbits will be on the minds of lots of people this weekend as Easter arrives and the Easter Bunny makes visits around the world. Some families may even be welcoming a new pet rabbit into their…View Full Post ›
Dolphins: 7 Surprising Facts
By Lisa Granshaw | Mon Apr 14 07:50:00 EDT 2014April 14 is Dolphin Appreciation Day, which is as good a time as any to learn a little something interesting about these popular mammals. Michael Hunt, the Georgia Aquarium’s director of…View Full Post ›
Harvard Therapy Dog Offers Stress Relief for Students And Staff
By Lisa Granshaw | Mon Mar 10 07:40:00 EDT 2014Therapy animals can make a big difference in people’s lives. Whether it’s a dog or cat therapy team, or even a pig or horse, these animals offer important benefits to those in…View Full Post ›
