I Feel You: The Human Animal Connection

I Feel You: The Human Animal Connection

Today we are exploring the healing power of connecting with animals.  You have probably heard of programs in hospitals and nursing homes where animals, typically dogs, are brought in to interact with patients.  The human-animal engagement has been found to...
A Life Well Lived – The Whale Sanctuary Project

A Life Well Lived – The Whale Sanctuary Project

We know a great deal about cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) thanks to the remarkable work of scientists all over the world.  They have been studied in their natural habitat as well as in captivity.  As a result, scientists have identified the...
Pain in the Cat – The Feline Grimace Scale

Pain in the Cat – The Feline Grimace Scale

How do we know when an animal is experiencing acute pain?  As it turns out, for at least some animals like felines, a good indicator of their experience of pain can be seen in their faces.  As we humans wince or grimace when we experience pain, so do...

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