Opinion: The life and work of Seuk Kim, pilot and animal rescuer
NPR's Scott Simon remembers Seuk Kim, a volunteer animal rescue pilot who died in a crash earlier this week, transporting several dogs.
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Forsyth Animal Shelter partners with nonprofit to spay and neuter local pets
The shelter will work with the Humane Solution Spay-Neuter program to up the number of fixed pets in the area.
The two organizations will be neighbors now that Humane Solution has moved into the shelter’s unused surgical suite and offices.
A study finds that dogs can smell your stress — and make decisions accordingly
Researchers made volunteers do public speaking and math on the spot, then showed them a calming video. Then, using sweat samples, glass jars and food bowls, they examined the emotional impact on dogs.
Terrance the octopus came to live with a family. Then she laid dozens of eggs
The Clifford family was as prepared as possible to welcome Terrance the octopus. But there was one thing they missed: she was pregnant. And then she laid a whole lot of eggs.
How to keep pets safe during the solar eclipse, whether at home or on the road
Experts say pets are unlikely to be impacted by the eclipse itself — but there are steps their humans should take to help them deal with the crowds, traffic and stress.
Hey lil' goat, can you tell the difference between a happy voice and an angry voice?
Dogs tune into the tone of human voices. Do livestock? To find out, goatologists ran an experiment using a hidden speaker that broadcast two versions of the phrase "Hey, look over here."
We're spending $700 million on pet costumes in the costliest Halloween ever
More U.S. shoppers are buying into Halloween this year, scaring up a new spending record for costumes, decorations, candy and cute outfits for pets.
Vaccine hesitancy affects dog-owners, too, with many questioning the rabies shot
A survey finds that more than half of dog parents are doubtful about giving their pups the vaccine for rabies — a lethal disease that vaccination brought under control in the U.S.
Presidential pets can breed controversy. A dog was once suspected of being a spy
Historically, pets — everything from birds to cats to dogs — have been part of the White House. And Biden's dog Commander isn't alone. More than a few have ended up embroiled in some controversy.
8 loving ways to honor a pet's memory: Write an obit, grow a garden, dedicate a day
How do you deal with the heartbreak of losing a beloved pet? Our audience shares creative and inspiring ways to process grief — and celebrate the lives of our animal companions.