1:51am

Indiana Shelter To Stop Picking Up Strays

The Humane Society of Indianapolis says a budget deficit is forcing it to stop accepting stray animals and to change its procedure for taking in unwanted pets. Chief executive Martha Boden says the policy changes should cut $800,000 from its operating budget and wipe out the deficit next year. Under new procedures for giving up pets, a Humane Society staffer might suggest tips or training classes to improve behavior. The owner w… read more

1:49am

Dog Lonliness

One has floppy ears, the other has blinking lights. But a new study suggests a robotic dog is about as equally effective as a real one when it comes to relieving loneliness for nursing home residents. The study by Saint Louis University builds on previous findings by the researchers, who learned that frequent dog visits decreased loneliness of nursing home residents. It appears in the March issue of the Journal of The American Medical Direct… read more

1:43am

Fostering Home!

I used to live in Belpre, Ohio in an apartment. Because I worked wild hours I knew I could have a dog. It wouldn't be fair to it! So I decided to foster dogs from the Parkersburg, West Virginia Humane Society. It was a great way to socialize a dog, keep the shelter from being overcrowded, and it gave me a companion from time to time! read more