Sophie & Skipper

YouTube video by Companion Animal Psychology Dogs and fireworks: How to help your dog NOW (and in the future)

I also made a video so if you prefer, you can watch on Youtube youtu.be/JU-aL_CjqpM

How to Help Your Dog with Fireworks Fears If your dog is terrified of fireworks, here are the things you can do to help, both in the short- and long-term.

Are fireworks coming up where you live? You can still do something to help your dog www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2025/10/how-...

The book Deadly Trade, an FBI K9 novel, displayed on a blue velvet cushion. The book shows a black Labrador following his nose and running along a path with Hawaiian nature and a volcano behind and a pink sky.

Congratulations to @jenjdanna.com whose book, Deadly Trade, is published today. I could not put this one down! If you like a tense read and to see working dogs in action, this is for you. @kristibenson.bsky.social and I had the pleasure of chatting to Jen/Sara about the book--details to follow :)

Mostly black and white graphic from Animal Justice featuring Laika, the first dog in space, with text detailing her journey and advocating for freedom from animal suffering. Background includes an image of Laika with a museum credit to the National Air & Space Museum.

68 years ago today, #Laika was sent into space on an involuntary suicide mission. She became the first animal to orbit Earth, but died in agony just hours after launch as her capsule reached fatal temperatures.

Today we remember Laika & all victims of animal testing ❤️‍🩹🐶

What is an Oriental Expression? I've been posting a page from Dogs of the World a few times a week on instagram and bluesky. Yesterday, I decided to prepare a post on the Afghan Hound.  Reading the FCI and Kennel Club breed standard...

I wrote a blog post. doggiedrawings.net/blogs/behavi...

A Postmortem on Veganism Is Premature The massive scale and influence of the meat industry shouldn’t be underestimated.

Eulogies for veganism tend to downplay this critical point: taking on the meat industry — a monster machine with unparalleled lobbying and marketing resources — was never a fair fight.

Our top trending #JAVMA article last month was "Thoroughbreds deemed to be most at risk by inertial measurement unit sensors suffered a fatal musculoskeletal injury at a higher rate than other racehorses": doi.org/10.2460/javm...

Just what he needed

Wildlife recovery means more than just survival of a species Current laws that deem species safe from extinction ignore their ecological role, geographic range and genetic diversity, as well as their relationships with people.

For decades, wildlife policy has defined recovery as survival, keeping species alive, but not truly allowing them to live.

From wolves to grizzlies to bison, we’ve settled for the bare minimum. What if conservation meant more than avoiding extinction?
Read more: theconversation.com/wildlife-rec...

Mexican Wolf Genetic Diversity Declines for Fourth Straight Year | Wolf Conservation Center Thirty conservation organizations today urged wildlife agencies to take science-based actions to protect Mexican gray wolves after a new analysis showed that the endangered species’ genetic diversity ...

Mexican gray wolves are running out of time. We’re calling on agencies to stop reckless removals and start releasing wolf families to restore desperately needed genetic diversity. Without action, lobos risk extinction once again.

Read more: nywolf.org/2025/09/mexi...

I'm thankful that so many of you resonated with this beautiful soul & his right to exist.
I tried to reply to each of you 🐻

Please, please understand that his plight is no different than the cow or chicken or fish... they all desire to live.

See ALT ⬇️

a small brown dog leaps up from behind a pile of crunchy brown leaves. her eyes and mouth are open wide, and her big floppy ears are extended out like wings to either side.

This is Annie. She freaking loves fall. 13/10 (FB: James Osborne)

When some claim that other animals don't feel emotions, maybe they're just envious they can't experience the pure bliss a cosy blanket brings to this pig 🐷

First known wild ‘grue jay’ hybrid spotted in Texas Green and blue jays are crossing paths as temperatures rise.

"Unofficially dubbed a 'grue jay,' the bird likely marks one of the first confirmed examples of a vertebrate animal that hybridized partially due to climate change." #birds #birding #nature #climate 🧪

Should wolves be part of NY's conservation priorities? Should New York include wolves in their wildlife conservation plan? The DEC is finalizing its 10-year Wildlife Action Plan and it doesn't include wolves.

New York’s updated wildlife plan leaves wolves out, despite evidence they’re here. In 2021, a wolf was killed near Cooperstown, yet NY refuses to collect DNA or include wolves in its plan. Wolves deserve protection, not denial.

cbs6albany.com/news/local/s...

Happy Cows🥰

Screenshot of a post by: [@animalag] on X (formerly Twitter) Text: "✂️🐑 Snip Snip — Just a Trim! Shearing is like a summer haircut for sheep—quick, painless, and great for keeping them cool, clean, and healthy. <link>" Image description: A close-up photo shows a person shearing wool from a sheep using electric clippers. The sheep is laying down on hard wooden planks. The sheep’s wool is spread out across the image. Overlaid text at the bottom reads: "Shearing is nothing more than a haircut and does not hurt the animal." In the lower left corner is the logo of Animal Ag Alliance.

Most wool comes from factory farms with documented abuse patterns: Shearing speeds prioritize efficiency over welfare, leading to cuts, nicks, and rushed handling that causes stress. "Summer haircut" language infantilizes and trivializes the experience. Disgusting propaganda. #AnimalRights

An Evening With the Central Park Coyotes

Meet Romeo and Juliet, two coyotes who have made Central
Park their home for over a year. While sightings are rare, their presence is a reminder that wildlife finds a way, even in the busiest of cities.

Read more about their story: 🔗 bit.ly/3V73suz

True love.. 😊

Does Social Media Affect Social Norms on Dog Training? If social media algorithms make contentious posts spread more than ones with kind and accurate advice on dog training, it’s bad for dogs and their guardians.

Does Social Media Affect Social Norms on Dog Training? | My latest at Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fell...

How Colorado Parks and Wildlife is using dogs to try and reduce conflict with bears In Colorado, conflicts between bears and humans have been on the rise, pushing Colorado Parks and Wildlife to search for new, innovative solutions.   “Bear conflict is one of the toughest parts of a w...

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