Cutting the calories (and the table scraps) may be one of the most important things we can do to improve the lives of our pets.
But if those puppy dog eyes are getting in the way of a strict diet – you may just need some tough love from the Jenny Craig of the animal world.
Dog on a diet? Add some low-fat and low-calorie dog treats to the shopping list this week.
Check them out – in this Pet Gear.
You can find all of the products featured in this segment at Especially for Pets stores and at Polka Dog Bakery in Boston’s South End!
It’s amazing what you’ll find in your own backyard. For one renowned naturalist, it was the inspiration for a new book on “The Hidden Life of Deer.”
Learn more about their family relationships, passions and struggles in this interview with bestselling author Elizabeth Marshall Thomas.
NECN’s Allison Sonfist is joined by Sarah Anderson of the MSPCA of Boston, who brings along with her Cocoa Puff and Lacey! This lovable duo is looking for a good home.
Interested in adopting these two or any of their furry friends? Click here for more information.
The new animal welfare specialty license plate for the state of Maine is now available for purchase. The new plate directly supports the health and welfare of Maine’s companion animals.
The plate features colorful silhouettes of a cat, dog, rabbit, horse, and bird with the slogan “respect. love. adopt.” It can be purchased at BMV branch offices as well as town offices that issue license plates. Drivers will pay $20 for the plate the first year and $15 every year after that for renewals.
The circus is in town, and with it comes the Dynamo Flying Dogs. Gail Mirabella visited the NECN studio during Good Morning Live to share the talents of her dog Crickett. Crickett is the world’s smallest disc dog at seven-pounds. Gail rescued Crickett, who is a terrier mix and one of the stars of the All Access Pre-Show, free to all ticket holders and held one hour prior to each performance at the TD Garden.
Click here for more information on the circus.
A mother cat is nursing a puppy Chihuahua and she doesn’t mind one bit. The caring cat is at the Halo Animal Rescue in Phoenix, Arizona.
Heather Allen runs the shelter and says the mother of “Liam,” the Chihuahua, died shortly after giving birth last month. “Marla,” the mother cat, also a resident of the shelter, gave birth to four kittens about the same time that Liam’s mother died. Allen slipped Liam into the cage with the other kittens and Marla let him nurse. Allen says Marla treats Liam like one of her own. He’s black just like her kittens so he blends in well.
Jonah in his bed resting at Angell Animal Medical Center
MRI of Jonah’s brain. The white area would normally represent a brain, in this case it is all fluid. The brain has been pushed to the outer edges of Jonah’s skull.
Angell staff neurologist, Dr. Andrew Farabaugh assessed the Chihuahua puppy and suspected that he was suffering from a severe case of hydrocephalus, commonly referred to as “water on the brain,” however tests were required to appreciate the full extent of the congenital disease. In order to monitor the puppy around the clock, Dr. Farabaugh and his team fostered the Chihuahua for several weeks as more information could be gathered.
A baboon in northern Kentucky is doing well after being rescued from a home in Jessamine County. Animal control says 24-year-old Suzie had been living in a cage in a garage there for 24 years. The owners got her at five and a half months and as she continued to grow, she apparently became too much for them to handle. An anonymous tip led to the rescue.
NECN’s Allison Sonfist is joined by Cheryl Major of Buddy Dog in Sudbury, Massachusetts, who brings along with her Gabriella, a one-year-old shepherd/beagle mix, who is in need of a loving home!
If you would like to adopt Gabriella or any of her furry friends, please visit the Buddy Dog Web site for more information.
The Secret Life of Animals is a celebration of our deep ties to the creatures around us. Its a show that seeks to unlock the wonder of the animals themselves, our mysterious bond with them, and our lives together: From breathtaking stories of survival in the wild to pragmatic tips on understanding our pets and keeping them healthy.
The mammal in charge is host Vicki Croke, who has been covering animal issues for more than 20 years on television, radio, and in print. Her entire career has been one big excuse to pat as many animals as possible.
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