Posted By: Allison Sonfist | May 29, 2009 at 7:32 am
Bailey is a 5-year-old Doberman/Hound mix who is looking for a good home. He loves taking long walks and he is a sweetheart.
NECN’s Allison Sonfist is joined by Grace Jeanes of the Lowell Humane Society to talk more about Bailey and the shelter’s upcoming Cat Adopt-a-Thon.
If you would like more information on Bailey, please contact the shelter at: (978) 452-7781 or visit their Web site at: www.lowellhumanesociety.org.
Posted By: Allison Sonfist | May 27, 2009 at 9:34 am
A newly-born Asian elephant, who has yet to be named, was allowed to take her first walk outdoors on Wednesday in the Moscow Zoo, chaperoned by her mother and another female elephant friend.
It’s the first time an Asian elephant has been born in the history of the zoo, which has been open for 164 years.
Posted By: Allison Sonfist | May 26, 2009 at 12:59 pm
This story comes as a complete disappointment to me. A bill to make it a crime in Maine to posses animal fighting equipment has been killed.
The House of Representatives voted today against the measure, which had previously received a favorable Senate vote.
As amended by the Senate, the bill would have made possession of a dog-fighting pit a crime.
Opponents of the bill said there’s no evidence of dog fighting in Maine and that a law is not needed.
Posted By: Allison Sonfist | May 19, 2009 at 10:12 am
The latest stars of Berlin Zoo were unveiled today; three young jaguar cubs.
The two male and one female triplets were born five weeks ago and zoo staff say they are developing well.
Keepers have named them Jumanes, Atiero and Valdivia.
Posted By: Allison Sonfist | May 18, 2009 at 11:08 am
It’s that time of year when farmers’ markets and artists’ open studios start popping up all over New England. But if the idea of navigating the crowds isn’t your thing, we’ve got the solution. We’re bringing some of the best locally-made products and talent to our studio. So sit back, relax and check out the artist in this video – someone you may just want to commission for your next family portrait.
Animal portrait artist Marguerite Miranda is based in Brookline, MA. Interested in learning more?
Posted By: Allison Sonfist | May 18, 2009 at 11:05 am
Looking to throw a bash for the party animal in your life? Lisa Makrinikolas runs My Dog Ate it Catering, a Massachusetts company offering up homemade and natural treats for pet parties, farmers’ markets and our friends at Especially for Pets.
In this week’s Pet Gear, Lisa takes us through her company’s menu, plus other local products designed to reduce a pet owner’s carbon “pawprint.”
Interested in learning more about these local products?
Posted By: Julie Cunningham | May 18, 2009 at 9:35 am
Each week on the show, we try to give you the best tips on training your dog. But in this lesson with animal trainer Sarah Wilson, we’re sending owners back to class, for a few tips on how to relax and have fun.
Interested in learning more from Sarah?
Posted By: Allison Sonfist | May 18, 2009 at 9:34 am
In the United States alone, there are more than 6,500 species scientists believe are at risk for extinction. But of those, only 1,200 are officially listed as threatened or endangered.
Groups like IFAW are seeing victories in the war against animal extinction. To learn more, click on the video below.
Want more ideas on how you can help stop animal extinction?
Posted By: Allison Sonfist | May 18, 2009 at 9:30 am
In these tough economic times, we may want to look to one local animal for inspiration on survival. The Virginia opossum is constantly adapting to its surroundings, and can live on just about anything, anywhere.
Animal curator Bunny Watson of the Museum of Science Boston introduces us to this fascinating marsupial.
Posted By: Allison Sonfist | May 18, 2009 at 8:07 am
If you struggle with getting your pet to take his medication, animal trainer Scott Dunmore has some gentle, but effective techniques for getting the job done.
