If you’re a responsible farmer, keeping your animals healthy is about knowing whether or not they’re happy—or unhappy. Doing so can be a challenge, especially if you have a ton of creatures to care for. And let’s face it: They’re animals. They can’t exactly tell you whether they’re happy… or can they? With the help … Read more
Photo: Leonard Jerry Horsford (Shutterstock) You don’t need to intervene if you find a baby bird. Truly, fledglings don’t need your help. But an injured bird is another matter. If one flies into your streak-free windowfor instance, and is now lying on your deck, it only makes sense that you’d want to help out your … Read more
Dogs and cats, like humans, are capable of sorrow, joy, and pain. If prospective pet owners are to share lives with these animals, they must be prepared to take care of their pets until the very end. The revised Act on Welfare and Management of Animals went into effect in June 2022, requiring breeders and … Read more
Cat owners in the German town of Walldorf have been ordered this week to keep their pets indoors until the end of August to protect a rare bird during its breeding season. The decree is designed to help save the crested lark, which makes its nest on the ground and is therefore easy prey for … Read more
