Animals Helping Humans, Part 4: Wildlife
We have previously covered popular animals helping humans such as dogs, cats, and horses and the parts they play in animal assisted therapy and activity (AAT and AAA, respectively). Now we delve into more unconventional therapy animals: elephants, dolphins, parrots, and alpacas. Elephants are widely revered for their intelligence and friendliness, so they are popular […]
National Kids and Pets Day
Happy National Kids and Pets Day! From the owls of Harry Potter to the rascally Golden Retriever in Marley and Me, pets create lasting memories in the hearts of the children they touch. Here are three such stories from the 1FUR1 supporters: “When I was seven, my mom took me to the shelter and let […]
Pet First Aid Tips
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, so 1 FUR 1 Foundation would like to take this opportunity to remind pet owners about the importance of knowing pet first aid. An emergency situation with a pet is very frightening, but knowing what to do when something bad happens can ease both your and your pet’s […]