You’ve heard of yoga, but what about “doga?” While it may seem like a stretch, yoga for dogs is gaining in popularity. Doga instructor Jennifer DeAngelis teaches us more about the new way to practice your downward-facing dog.
NECN’s RD Sahl leaves the anchor desk to stop by The Secret Life of Animals couch. He introduces us to Callie — his golden retriever.
Most of the flames have been put out, but the heroic work continues to save animals burned or displaced by the recent wildfires in Australia. Michael Booth of The International Fund for Animal Welfare offers this update.
For the blind and visually impaired, touch is an important part of life and learning. Check out how one zoo helped some visually impaired students learn about tigers — in a story that’s sure to touch your heart.
A big part of spring cleaning for pet owners has to do with hair, but did you know common products like the vacuum cleaner can be used to groom some dogs?
Zookeepers have been taking care of this special new arrival at the San Diego Zoo and he made his public debut over the weekend.
Frankie is a baby Western Lowland Gorilla, and was born last September.
It was Frankie’s aunt, not his mother, that brought him outside into the gorilla habitat. Zookeepers said gorillas are raised by the whole community not just their mothers.
Frankie is still being bottle fed by zookeepers three times a day. He will only be allowed in the outside habitat three days a week for right now.
Gail Crowell of the Animal Welfare Society is looking for a good home for Guy, a 4-year-old male lab mix. He came to the West Kennebunk, Maine, shelter via their Paws Across America program. He was malnourished upon arrival, but has packed on the pounds since that time.
For more information on Guy, visit AnimalWelfareSociety.org.
Massachusetts native Jeff Corwin the Emmy Award-winning creator, producer, and host of Animal Planet’s The Jeff Corwin Experience and Corwin’s Quest.
Jeff travels across the globe in search of exotic adventures that educate viewers about the conservation of endangered species.
For NECN’s Good Morning Live, Jeff brought along some animals from Rainforest Reptiles, which provides these all-rescue animals for his shows.
The animals in the video segment above are as follows:
Sulcata Tortoise; Africa
Tegu Lizard; South America
Albino Snake
American Aligator
For information on the show, please
This story is sure to warm your heart. A one-year-old puppy, stranded by the death of his owner in Omaha, Nebraska, is flying home to Southern California today. Zak, a basenji mix, was with 59-year-old Robert Shields of Poway, California, this past Sunday when the trucker had a heart attack. His semi-trailer drifted off Interstate 80 and hit a bridge support.
Zak was only scratched, but was left half-way across the country from his family. He was taken in by the local humane society.
For many years I have been an avid supporter and fundraiser for the MSPCA. The organization holds an annual MSPCA-Angell Walk for Animals each September — and it is such an amazing event to support an important cause. Animal lovers, this is the event for you — and you can bring your beloved canine companions.
The annual event holds walks in three locations on the same day in Boston, Methuen and Hyannis.
I have already set up my personal pledge page and have been collecting donations. Set up yours now by clicking here! You can really make a difference.
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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