Wednesday’s Zen Moment: If we could hear animals thinking, this is what we would learn October 7, 2015 Whoever put this compilation of videos together of animals with their inside voices is an editing genius. Thanks for giving us this Wednesday Zen… Continue Reading
Comfort animals on flights: Is it going too far? October 7, 2015 It’s one thing to have trained therapy dogs at airports helping anxious travellers release some anxiety before boarding flights. But increasingly, people are relying on… Continue Reading
Animal rights group endorses 8 candidates in Canadian federal election October 6, 2015 UPDATE Oct. 20 Humane Voters Canada congratulated the seven successful candidates it endorsed in Canada federal election. The winners – Don Davies, Fin Donnelly, Nathaniel… Continue Reading
Abused, neglected puppies in Kentucky have a long road to recovery October 6, 2015 Just as you wonder how people can be so cruel, you’re reminded about the kindness of others. These two severely neglected puppies arrived at the… Continue Reading
A very Alaska street fight: Two moose duking it out on the driveway October 5, 2015 Two moose, both alike in dignity, In fair corner of Cape Seville in Anchorage, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: Indian man killed after mob suspected him of eating beef October 5, 2015 A horrific lynching of a man accused by a mob of killing a cow is shining international attention on what is now a political… Continue Reading
Miley Cyrus sings ode to dead pets on Saturday Night Live October 5, 2015 Ah Miley…Just when we think a weekend would pass at Critter Files without you making critter news, we learn about your performance on Saturday… Continue Reading
#WorldAnimalDay unites animal lovers; calls to improve welfare standards October 4, 2015 Although it should be everyday, today is officially World Animal Day. Regular folks, celebrities and organizations around the globe are marking Oct. 4 with… Continue Reading
Bangor cop’s selfie with dog in back of cop car goes viral October 2, 2015 If you’ve got a few hours to spare, check out the Bangor Police Facebook site and be thoroughly entertained. Whoever writes their FB posts… Continue Reading
Black bear gnaws on kayak as woman fails to convince bear to leave with pepper spray October 2, 2015 Not much sympathy for kayaker Mary Maley after she posted this video of her encounter with a bear. Maley questions the bear for gnawing… Continue Reading