(NECN) – If you’ve ever roamed the aisles of the pet store and found yourself scratching your head in confusion, then today’s pet gear is just for you!
We’re bringing you the five most popular items at especially for pets stores.
Maria Mazokopos joins Vicki Croke now with the shopping list.
Pet Gear: Most popular items in pet stores
(NECN) – We all know how important it is to pat our dogs.
But for some pet owners, a routine rubdown by a canine massage therapist is considered just as important, when it comes to combating things like arthritis and increasing flexibility.
Arnie Katz is a canine masseuse in Boston who teaches dog owners how to pamper a pooch, at home.
Arnie joins Vicki Croke with a few tips for our viewers.
Arnie Katz teaches you to pamper your pooch
(NECN) – Our resident trainer Scott Dunmore is in the house and answering more of your questions.
One thing we’ve noticed, there are lots of you struggling with house-training your dogs.
It’s the one problem we get the most emails about.
But I’m not sure if that’s because it’s so common or if this unlike other offenses is something we’re not so likely to put up with.
House training your dogs with Scott Dunmore
(NECN) – By now, we’ve heard the countless tales of human loss and suffering and seen the first signs of relief in Haiti.
But as nations around the globe step in to help with the humanitarian crisis, there is also an effort underway to save animals in Haiti.
Led by an organization right in our own backyard.
The International Fund for Animal Welfare, based in Yarmouthport Massachusett is setting up mobile clinics to bring aid to an estimated five million head of livestock and countless pets.
Joining Vicki Croke is AJ Cady to talk more about IFAW’s impact in Haiti.
NECN’s Allison Sonfist is joined by Melissa Tanguay of the Animal Rescue League of Boston, who brings along with her Saffron, a ringneck dove. Saffron is absolutely adorable and needs a loving home.
For more information on how to adopt Saffron, click here.
We’ve all been in “puppy love” at some point in our lives, so why not show some love to our furry friends? The MSPCA will be holding a special fundraiser for homeless pets this Valentine’s Day weekend.
You can shop for your valentine and help homeless animals at the same time. The MSPCA will have professionally-designed custom floral arrangements created on site along with gourmet sweets from Laughing Moon Chocolates.
100% of all sales benefit the MSPCA Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center and Spike’s Fund, which helps the MSPCA provide emergency medical treatment for homeless animals in need.
(NECN) – The Burlington Public school system is Vicki Croke’s kind of school system.
Their live animal collection includes about 60 animals – hawks, owls, turtles, a huge monster of a snapping turtle, and lots of others.
Many of the animals spend much of the year stationed in classrooms where kids can really get to know them over time.
Just this week Vicki enjoyed an incredible afternoon communing with the residents.
Vicki introduces us to the gang that includes the world’s friendliest snake.
Joining the Secret Life of Animals from the Burlington Science Center is Wendy Pavlicek.
She’s brought some of the center’s gregarious chickens to the studio!
Ravens make comeback in northeast
(NECN) – Four times bigger than crows and maybe that much smarter too, ravens are among the most remarkable birds in the world.
They’ve been observed pretending to store food in places in order to trick other ravens and they’ve proved in experiments that they can figure out puzzles logically.
The good news for us?
Ravens are making a comeback in the northeast.
They’re expanding their range here in Massachusetts, and may be coming to a neighborhood near you.
Joining the Secret Life of Animals to tell Vicki Croke more about these clever, resourceful and returning neighbors of ours is Tom French of Mass Wildlife.
(NECN) – Do you ever feel a little uncomfortable at a vet hospital when your dog or cat is taken from you and brought to a back room for a procedure like a blood draw?
Do you wish you could curl up next to them in the cage when they have to spend the night?
As more and more human hospitals allow family members to stay with patients through medical procedures and hospitalizations, should we be thinking along the same lines for our pets?
Joining the Secret Life of Animals with more on that issue is our own Dr. Martha Smith of the Animal Rescue League of Boston.
(NECN) – We all know the harsh winter environment can do a number on your skin and the same is true for our dogs.
From those irritating salt crystals on the sidewalks, to ice balls that can form on your pet’s coat.
On the Secret Life of Animals, we’re taking a look at some pet gear that may help.
Maria Mazokopos of Especially for Pets joins Vicki with more.
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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