Leopard cats are native to India, where they are becoming more rare. 

My Leopard Cat Snowy

By Gaurav Ji

This is a true story of my cat Snowy. Snowy was of the species of leopard cat found here in India. She was slightly white and grey in color, with stripes and spots.

We lived in an apartment on the top third floor, and there was a lush green vine creeping up the trellis right to the terrace floor. One day we heard dogs barking loudly and looked out the window to investigate. There in the vine we saw a small kitten, frightened out of its wits, climbing slowly toward the terrace. My sister went up and rescued her and brought her into the apartment. That was the day when Snowy came home for the first time.

Snowy was a boisterous…

Above: Dogs who are overweight are prone to many health-related issues, but in senior years it can be a critical health issue, particularly in the onset of hip issues and arthritis, and heart problems. Don't over love your dog to the point of obesity.

By Jenn Young



The senior years, in the canine world, come quickly, as early as six years for large breeds—far too early for their human companions.

Elder dogs require optimal nutrition to support their senior years. While most excellent quality top excellent quality dog meals have complete vitamins, organic supplement and minerals, the elder dog requires special attention. In particular, the senior dog should generally avoid grains altogether.

Cancer, arthritis and diabetes are concerns with…

By Lynn Malpass



Today, dogs and cats are living longer than ever, in part due to the many advances made in veterinary medicine to keep them healthier. Many human procedures and treatment options are available to pets that never were before, making a definite impact in expected lifespan. However, with the lengthening of pet lifespans there has also been an ever-increasing frequency of cancer being diagnosed, and especially dogs.

Above: Cancer cells. Canine treatments for a cancer include agressive and expensive treatments used with people, but many human companions opt for alternative care…

By Peter Slacko

I had a dog named Gymie. I have thousands of memories of Gymie, memories that will never part with me. I still remember the day when I brought Gymie home. From a distance people thought I was carrying a ball of cotton in my hand. He was a mongrel, pure white in color with furry hairs all over his body. I called him the world’s loveliest dog, and he certainly was. Instantly he became a part of our family, though my parents were a bit reluctant in the beginning as they were afraid of all the hairs, cleaning and the maintenance that is required while training a pet. I thought otherwise, but when they saw Gymie for the first time, when they looked at the cuteness of his face, they melted at once.

Gymie had his way of charming others. Within a few days, he became the favourite of the neighborhood children. People started visiting our house every now and then, as if we had a new born baby. Children were always looking forward to playing with him every…

Ollie the Boxer is the latest recipient of Scout & Zoe's Exceptional Canine Award

Scout & Zoe’s Natural Antler Dog Chews is honoring a 6-month-old Boxer pup who saved Christmas—and his family—by detecting a dangerous gas leak in their Georgia home.

Something just didn’t smell right. And thanks to an alert puppy named Ollie, a family got the message quickly enough to escape for safety.

Ollie, a young Boxer pup, sensed danger while his family was putting up holiday decorations one early December night at their home in Canton, Ga. Gas logs in the Hyde family’s fireplace were spewing odorless and highly flammable fumes into the air. The potential for a deadly accident was very real, either from…

by Becca Chow

Most pet owners take the responsibilty of their pet's health very seriously. A pet is not just an animal; he is a valuable family member. Some owners will drain their bank account to do whatever interventions are needed while to others, a sick pet is a commitment of money and time that they are not willing to invest. At some point, every pet owner has asked, "How much would you be willing to pay for veterinary care for a sick dog or cat?"

The main problem with sick pets is one of a lack of financial preparation. While humans have health insurance or can make arrangements to have smaller, more affordable payments on a medical bill, veterinarians are most likely going to ask for payment at the time of service. Few people are prepared for the price of…

Tips to organize your home for pets and the messes they create are now part of all the helpful advice offered at the home organization website Organization Make Sense.

The research is pretty clear that pet ownership can help to reduce stress and provide meaning in human lives. However, owning a pet brings with it some unpredictability, and then there are all those supplies that will need to be stored and organized.

"Home organization only makes sense if everyone in the family is organized and that includes the four legged family members," says Beverly Hansen OMalley. "Pets won't organize themselves so it is up to the human family members to set up the structure and systems needed…

The holiday season means food, family, fun—and a lot of activity. As you go about your holiday celebrations, though, please remember how your four-legged best friends experience the holidays. These tips, developed by The Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel (http://www.greenleafpetresort.com) in central New Jersey with assistance from world-renowned trainer Shelly Leibowitz, will help guarantee that your pet has as happy and healthy a holiday as you.

1.    Foods: Most people know that chocolate, especially dark chocolate and unsweetened baking chocolate, should be kept away from dogs. (Xanthines in chocolate can cause all sorts of problems, from urinary system damage to nervous system issues.)…

The program, in which celebrities from all walks of life lend their name to Best Friends Animal Society’s national work on behalf of homeless pets, is in full swing with the introduction of its own web site and ambassadors will be at work on many projects in 2012.

Best Friends Animal Society, one of America’s best-known animal welfare organizations, announces its new Acclaimed Ambassadors program featuring celebrities amping up their star power on behalf of homeless pets everywhere.

The program, in which celebrities from all walks of life lend their name to Best Friends' national work on behalf of homeless pets, is in full swing with the introduction of its own web site and ambassadors will be at work on many projects in…

One of the many books chronicling heroic behaviour of dogs.

Rebecca Chenowet



Dog heroes come in all shapes and sizes, from noble purebreds to lovable mutts. Dogs have long fascintated us with their loyalty, devotion, and compassion.  Anyone can recognize the goofy good nature of a dog from his wagging tail and laughing grin, but few people are aware that dogs will unhesitatingly put their lives on the line for their humans and even for their fellow animals, without a thought for their own safety.  

Dogs are recognized by…