Animal Hoarder Arrested In Cleveland, NC, Michael Vicks Ex Business Partner Gets Raided

What appears is the neighbors of an animal hoarder named Carolyn Grayson Owens had finally had enough when they report the smell and the noise that was coming from Carolyn home on which see had around eighty five dogs and cats living in her home.

. I only wonder why it took so long for anyone to finally make the call to report her. Now the Cleveland County Animal Shelter in NC will have to make the hard chose on which animals will have to be put down. This is just so sad because this animal abuser who has been charged with animal cruelty for what she did to these animals only wanted to have a real place to call home.

A neighbor named Angela Seal said: The dogs were barking so loud, my kids were trying to sleep. And another neighbor named Geneva Gimsonl said: At night when it's really hot, you have to hold your nose and your mouth just to walk past the road. It will make you sick to your stomach.

So why didn’t the two of you report this animal abuser to the authorities sooner.

Read the article here.


Michael Vicks Ex Business Partner Dog Business Gets Raided

A dog breeding business that is owned by ART Washington called Henry County dog boarding and breeding is facing charges for running a deplorable business that even had a dead dog that was found during the raid.

So let’s see what the prosecutor is going to charged this animal abuser with for running a dog business from hell.

Read the article here.

The International Fund For Animal Welfare Hits A Milestone

IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) Marks $1 Million in Donations From Partner The Animal Rescue Site

This month, IFAW, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, marks a milestone: $1 million in grants received from GreaterGood.org to help animals in crisis around the world.

GreaterGood.org distributes donations received from the GreaterGood Network's collection of websites, including The Animal Rescue Site, which enable people to support charities and causes they care about. IFAW has been beneficiary of initiatives on The Animal Rescue Site and GreaterGood.org's grants since 2008.

"The Animal Rescue Site makes it so easy for people to act upon their natural generosity and compassion. When so many individuals are willing to give just a little bit each, we can make a massive difference for animals," said IFAW President and CEO Fred O'Regan.

Grants from GreaterGood.org have enabled IFAW to help animals around the world, including:

Treating more than 50,000 animals after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti
Rescuing and caring for koalas, kangaroos, and other wildlife in Australia after the 2011 cyclone Yasi and the 2008 bushfires
After the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, developing protocols to help animals in potential nuclear radiation zones
Caring for orphan bears in Russia and elephants, rhinos, clouded leopards and other animals in India, until they can be returned to the wild
Providing veterinary care to more than 40,000 dogs and cats in impoverished communities around Johannesburg over the last two years
Care of dogs and cats in the wake of United States hurricanes and floods
Protecting African wildlife from poachers
Rescuing stranded marine mammals on Cape Cod, United States


"Our community knows they can count on us to find the best charities to help animals in disasters, protect wildlife, and to help orphaned and injured animals," said Lisa Halstead, Board President of GreaterGood.org. "The International Fund for Animal Welfare has a thoughtful and ethical approach, rescuing individual animals that would perish without help, but also addressing the root causes of problems so that over the long-term we can reduce animal suffering."

IFAW has benefited from three different funding sources through The Animal Rescue Site. The first is The Animal Rescue Site's "Click Here to Give" campaign, where as a "Click Partner," IFAW receives a donation each time a visitor clicks the purple button at the top of the website's homepage. Anyone can click and every click is free for visitors: the donations are paid by The Animal Rescue Site's sponsoring advertisers.

The second source of funding is The Animal Rescue Site store, where a percentage of each purchase is set aside for charity. And finally, the Gifts that Give More[tm] program gives donors a quick, easy way to help, including regional disaster relief efforts, through tax-deductible monetary contributions.

"In addition to the generous financial contributions we have received, The Animal Rescue Site's petition functionality has been a powerful tool for IFAW's advocacy work, mobilizing people to speak out to authorities whose decisions are affecting animal welfare. We look forward to many more years of effective partnership with The Animal Rescue Site community," said O'Regan.

About IFAW
Founded in 1969, IFAW (the International Fund for Animal Welfare) saves animals in crisis around the world. With projects in more than 40 countries, IFAW rescues individual animals, works to prevent cruelty to animals, and advocates for the protection of wildlife and habitats. For more information, visit www.ifaw.org. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Photos and video available at www.ifawimages.com.

About The GreaterGood Network, The Animal Rescue Site, and GreaterGood.org
The Greater Good Network, a collection of websites dedicated to helping worth causes, began in 1999. Literally millions of people from around the world participate in its "Click Here To Give" program.

The Animal Rescue Site was added to the GreaterGood Network in 2002. The primary beneficiaries of its "Click Here To Give" button and The Animal Rescue Site store are International Fund for Animal Welfare, Pefinder.com Foundation, Fund for Animals, Rescue Bank, and Northshore Animal League America. Additional animal charities are beneficiaries of the Gifts That Give More [tm] program.

GreaterGood.org, an independent 501c3 nonprofit based in Seattle, distributes all donations received through The GreaterGood Network of websites including The Hunger Site, The Breast Cancer Site, The Animal Rescue Site, The Veterans Site, The Autism Site, The Child Health Site, The Literacy Site, and The Rainforest Site.

SOURCE International Fund for Animal Welfare

Sign The Petition To Save The Dogs In Iran

Destroying stray dogs in Iran
(This petition will be submitted to the Iranian government)

Despite the teachings of Islam and the kindness that the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) showed towards animals - including dogs, the Iranian government have imposed various bans and penalties on dog ownership and handling, and, more drastically, a large campaign has been underway to destroy all stray dogs. The members of the general public in Iran have also been encouraged to undertake killings of dogs, and are even being rewarded for it. Many such inhumane attempts result in prolonged suffering for the hapless victims.

Many of us understand and respect the Islamic views on dogs and their cleanliness. However, as citizens with no affiliations other than to our conscience, we also value life bestowed by God, and consider sinful acts that inflict suffering upon animals. Therefore, we ask the Iranian government to stop any unnecessary taking of dogs’ lives, and refrain from causing needless suffering for these animals. We feel that the issue of lack of cleanliness of stray dogs and their presence in and around towns and cities should be viewed in the light of a larger picture of hygiene in the Iranian society, where not enough attention has been paid to other health-related matters such as general food safety, disposal of clinical and hospital waste, road safety, air pollution, contamination of rivers and reservoirs that feed into waters that are used for public consumption, etc.

We believe that the decision to destroy stray dogs in Iran has been taken as an easy choice and without any proper assessment of other possible options. In view of the gravity of the matter, we therefore urge the Iranian government to review their course of action, and show the merci that was shown to them by the Prophet of Islam (PBUH). Their on-going actions do very little for their image both within and outside Iranian borders. We sincerely urge the Iranian government to undertake consultations with animal welfare groups and societies both within and outside Iran to find better and more humane ways of tackling the problem of stray dogs in Iran.


در حدیث آمده است که در راه پیشروی برای فتح مکه، لشگر پیامبر (ص) به سگی‌ که چند توله داشت رسید. پیامبر (ص) نه تنها دستور دادند که کسی‌ به آن سگ و توله‌هایش آسیبی‌ نرساند، بلکه شخصی‌ را کنار سگ گماردند تا از این امر اطمینان حاصل کنند.

در اسلام بر مهربانی به حیوانات و ظلم نکردن به آنها تاکید شده است. ولی‌ به رغم تعالیم اسلامی و مهربانی و لطفی‌ که پیامبر (ص) به حیوانات و حتی سگ‌ها نشان میدادند، دولت ایران ممنوعیت‌ها و مجازاتهای را برای داشتن سگ و در رابطه با رسیدگی به نقل و انتقال آنان تعیین کرده است. از این بدتر آنکه فعالیت وسیعی برای از بین بردن تمام سگ‌های بی‌ پناه در جریان است. مردم ایران نیز در کشتن سگ‌ها و حتی با پاداش‌هایی‌ برای این کار تشویق شده‌اند. بسیاری از این تلاش‌های بیرحمانه توسط شهر‌داریها و مردم چیزی جز زجر و شکنجه طولانی قبل از مرگ برای این حیوانات بی‌ پناه و گرسنه به همراه ندارد.

دیدگاه‌های اسلام برای ما قابل درک و محترم میباشند. ولی‌ برای ما جان مخلوقات بیزبان خداوند نیز ارزشمند است و کشتار و رساندن آسیب و درد به آنان گناه محسوب میشود. ما به عنوان شهروندانی بدون هیچ ارتباطی‌ جز با وجدان خود از دولت ایران تقاضا داریم که از کشتن غیر ضروری حیوانات و به ویژه سگ‌ها دوری نماید و حتی با آن مقابله کند. ما از دولت ایران خواهشمنیدم که ناپاکی سگ‌های بی‌ سرپناهی که اطراف شهرها دیده میشوند را از منظر بزرگتری در جامعهٔ ایرانی مورد بررسی قرار دهد، جامعه‌ای که در آن مسائل بهداشتی نظیر سلامت و بهداشت مواد خوراکی، انهدام زباله‌های آلودهٔ بیمارستانی، ایمنی‌ جاده‌ها، ناپاکی هوا، آلودگی رودخانه‌ها و مخازن زمینی‌ که آب مصرفی مردم را تامین میکنند، و .... مورد توجه کافی‌ قرار نگرفته‌اند.

ما بر این باوریم که تصمیم نابود سازی سگ‌‌ها به عنوان آسانترین راه و بدون در نظر گرفتن سایر راه‌های ممکن برای حل مشکل اتخاذ شده است. با نظر به سنگینی‌ و وخامت موضوع، ما خواستار آن هستیم که دولت ایران و دست اندر کاران کشتار سگ‌‌های بی‌ سرپناه را متوقف سازند، و همان مهربانی و شفقتی را نسبت به آنها داشته باشند که پیامبر اسلام (ص) نسبت به آنها نشان میدادند و توصیه می‌‌کردند. این عملیات تاثیر خوبی‌ در داخل یا خارج از مرزهای ایران به جا نمی‌‌گذارند و تصویر ناهنجاری در اذهان ایجاد می‌‌کنند. ما از روی دلسوزی صمیمانه از دولت ایران درخواست می‌‌کنیم که با انجمن‌های حمایت از حیوانات چه در داخل و چه در خارج از کشور مشورت نموده و راهی انسانیتر و مناسبتر برای حل مشکل سگ‌‌های بی‌ سرپناه ایران پیدا کند.

Sign the Petition here.

This Year’s 2011 Wiener Dog Race Championship Winner Is & Who Left The 2 Pit Bulls To Die

The winner of the 2011 Wiener Dog Race championship race in Batavia, NY is the three time winner Jake Arnold who is owned by Jane Smart. It looked like it was one fun day for the thousands who watched sixty three dogs trying to figure out on which way to go in the beginning before the dogs got off to the finish line.

See the photo’s and read the article by Howard Owens here.


Texas locals in the Millican area are looking for the people who are responsible for the two dogs named Vonn & Esperanza that were used in dog fighting. The two dogs were found on the side of the road left for dead when they were found. Now the local pet lovers are out for justice and hoping that they can put a stop to these dog fights.

Gwendolyn Inocencio, an animal activist said: We will find the people who did that to the two dogs who are sitting in our clinic. If they are watching this, I want them to know that. We can start piecing together patterns, and we can start piecing together locations, and we can create a web of networking to where we can give the sheriffs the information they need to do something about it. Just random disconnected information doesn't do much.
 Another animal activist named Jaimie Morrisroe said: It's just absolutely disgusting and it makes my stomach turn. I just can't stand it. I don't have a lot of money, but I have some spare time and connections and I will do whatever I can to help out.

So far the Humane Society is offering a five grand reward, with ten grand raised to help care for these two dogs. It won’t be long before these animal abusers are caught with a community working together they are bound to find them.

Check out their blog @ http://www.mylongwayhome.org/blog/

Read the article by Rashi Vats here.

These Dogs Wouldn’t Even Know That A Storm Was Going On

With the lick off of the two day event of the Animalia Pet Expo under way down at the Miami Beach Convention Center which included all kinds of programs like pet first aid classes, a Canine Couture Runway Show by Designer Kiki Hamann, dog birthday parties and micro chipping. While helping to raise money for the Humane Society of Greater Miami there will even be a silent auction.

All in all it sounds like it’s going to be one day afternoon for all these pets and their owners. You can even see some of the photos by the Miami-based designer Kiki Hamann here.


Then up in Montana you have the fourth annual Woofstock going on to help support the local animal shelter called Heart of the Valley. With all kind of great things going on for the pets and family.


And to top it all off the Humane Society of Weld County, Colorado are celebrating their fifty years of service providing care and services to stray and homeless animals.

So Congratulations from the Dogman2 on fifty years… Woof … Woof…

American Humane Association And The ASPCA To Deploy During Hurricane Irene

American Humane Association Mobilizes to Help Animals in Path of Hurricane Irene

Charity Offers Tips to Help Keep Children and Pets Safe

Following storm tracking on their mobile command center within the 82-foot rescue truck that houses 12 specially trained staff and volunteers, American Humane Association is driving its famed Red Star™ Animal Emergency Services team into position to be ready to help animals that may need rescue or shelter from Hurricane Irene.

Red Star has a nearly century-long legacy of animal relief, beginning with a Federal request to help wounded horses on WWI European battlefronts, now a theme in Broadway's "War Horse." Today, Red Star first-responder teams provide on-the-ground rescue and support services to State and local agencies and shelters by official invitation. The largest truck in the Red Star convoy carries rescue boats, a hoist, food and medical supplies, snap-together kennels for extending or creating animal shelters, food bowls and other items to keep animals safe and cared for. These animals may range from family pets in need of temporary shelter if their families must evacuate their homes to animals rescued from dangerous conditions.

Just recently, Red Star teams have served animal needs in Joplin, MO after its tornado, and animals in the flooded cities of Memphis, TN, and in Minot, North Dakota.

Even as the Red Star 82-foot truck drives toward North Carolina from its Denver home base, American Humane Association President Dr. Robin R. Ganzert waits out the hurricane on her North Carolina farm. "It's very important that families, and especially children, know that we will help keep their animals safe and sound should there be a need to evacuate homes," she says. "Before, during, and after a storm, it's important to know what to do to keep children and pets safe."

To that end, American Humane Association has prepared these tips:

.Before the storm
•Tie down or anchor outside objects that might fly about and injure someone.
•Bring children and pets inside; bring outdoor animals inside with a carrier ready large enough to turn around and lie down comfortably.
•Review your evacuation plan and double-check emergency supplies, bowls, water, food.
•Have a carrier at the ready.
•If your family must evacuate, take your pets with you.


During the storm ... if you cannot evacuate
•Choose a safe room for riding out the storm—an interior room without windows – and take your entire family there, including your pets.
•Stay with pets. If crated, they depend on you for food and water.
•Keep your emergency kit in that room with you (food, water, litter, meds).
•Know your pet's hiding places. That's where they may run; keep them with you.
•Secure exits and cat doors so pets can't escape into the storm.
•Do not tranquilize your pets. They'll need their survival instincts should the storm require that.


After the storm
•Make sure the storm has fully passed before going outside and assessing damages before allowing children or animals out.
•Keep dogs on a leash and cats in a carrier, and children close at hand. Displaced objects and fallen trees can disorient pets and sharp debris could harm them.
•Give pets time to become re-oriented. Familiar scents and landmarks may be altered and cause a pet to become confused or lost.
•Keep kids and animals away from downed power lines and water that may be contaminated.
•Keep an eye on children's emotional reaction to the crisis. Talk to children – and just as important – listen to them. Reassure them frequently that you, local officials, and their communities are all working to keep them safe and return life back to normal. Watch for symptoms of stress, including clinginess, stomachaches, headaches, nightmares, trouble eating or sleeping, or changes in behavior. If you are concerned about the way your children are responding long after the crisis is over, consult your doctor, school counselor or local mental health professional.
•Uncertainty and change in the environment affect animals, too, presenting new stresses and dangers. Your pet's behavior may change after a crisis, becoming more aggressive or self-protective. Be sensitive to these changes and keep more room between them, other animals, children or strangers. Animals need comforting, too. Comfort your pet with kind words and lots of pats or hugs. If possible, provide a safe and quiet environment, even if it is not their home.


"Our hearts go out to the thousands of people and animals in the path of this developing disaster," says Dr. Ganzert. "This year has held some of the most devastating weather on record. To those in need we will bring a century of experience and all of our resources in animal rescue. Help is on the way."

For more news about the Red Star team's emergency work during these disasters, please go to www.americanhumane.org

Where the American Humane Association Red Star™ team will be:
•Friday to Sunday: Staging at 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
•Sunday: Moving to Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center, Williamston, NC


About American Humane Association
Since 1877 American Humane Association has spearheaded major advances in protecting children, pets and farm animals. Today we're also leading the way in understanding the human-animal bond and its role in creating a more compassionate world. American Humane Association's science-based research and services span a wide network of organizations, government policies, and professionals in child or animal welfare. You can help make a difference, too. Visit American Humane Association at www.americanhumane.org today.


SOURCE American Humane Association




NYC Animal Welfare Agencies Deploy Responders in Preparation for Hurricane Irene

Pet owners urged to develop emergency plan

New York City animal welfare agencies, at the request of the New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM), are mobilizing resources within the OEM's Animal Planning Task Force to aid in the emergency rescue and sheltering of animals in anticipation of Hurricane Irene.

The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), NYC Animal Care & Control (AC&C), the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, Bideawee, and NYC Veterinary Emergency Response Team (VERT) are urging pet owners to develop an emergency plan in advance to keep their families and pets safe. These agencies have also committed resources that include animal sheltering, veterinary support, search and rescue, supplies, staff, volunteers, and transport to provide aid in the days ahead.

"Disasters threaten the safety of people and animals alike, and it's often too late to create a plan for your pets when you're in the middle of a crisis," says Tim Rickey, senior director of the ASPCA's Field Investigations and Response team. "Why risk not being prepared for an emergency when all it takes is following some very simple steps?"

The Animal Planning Task Force offers the following tips on emergency preparedness:
•Always bring pets indoors at the first sign or warning of a storm or disaster.
•Make sure all pets wear collars and ID tags with up-to-date identification. Micro-chip your pet as a more permanent form of identification.
•Keep a pet emergency kit and supplies handy with items such as medical records, water, pet food and medications, and pet first aid supplies. Take this with you if you evacuate.
•Arrange a safe haven for your pets in the event of evacuation. Do not leave your pets behind.
•Choose a designated caregiver who can take care of your pet in the event you are unable.


For families who must evacuate, the City's evacuation centers, as well as its emergency shelters, will be pet friendly, and people are encouraged to evacuate with their pets. Low-lying areas of the city that are most at risk for flooding and other damage and are designated as "Zone A" low-lying areas in the Coastal Storm Plan include Coney Island and Manhattan Beach in Brooklyn, Far Rockaway and Broad Channel in Queens, South Beach, Midland Beach, and other low-lying areas on Staten Island, and Battery Park City in Manhattan. For details and updates, please visit the OEM's website at www.NYC.gov/oem, or call 311 to find an evacuation center.

New York City's Office of Emergency Management created the Animal Planning Task Force to develop plans for disasters — both natural and otherwise. The task force includes representatives from the ASPCA, the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, Animal Care and Control of NYC, NYC Veterinary Emergency Response Team, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, American Red Cross in Greater New York, Bideawee, Humane Society of the United States, Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and Veterinary Medical Assistance Team One (VMAT-1).

For more information on disaster preparedness and safety tips from the ASPCA, please visit www.aspca.org/pet-care/disaster-preparedness/. For updates on the impact of Hurricane Irene on the animals in New York City, please visit www.aspca.org.

About the ASPCA®
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is the first humane organization established in the Americas and serves as the nation's leading voice for animal welfare. One million supporters strong, the ASPCA's mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, the ASPCA is a national leader in the areas of anti-cruelty, community outreach and animal health services. The ASPCA, which is headquartered in New York City, offers a wide range of programs, including a mobile clinic outreach initiative, its own humane law enforcement team, and a groundbreaking veterinary forensics team and mobile animal CSI unit. For more information, please visit www.aspca.org. To become a fan of the ASPCA on Facebook, go to http://www.facebook.com/aspca. To follow the ASPCA on Twitter, go to http://www.twitter.com/aspca.

About Animal Care & Control
Animal Care & Control of New York City (AC&C) is the largest pet organization in the North East, with nearly 40,000 animals rescued each year. As a non-profit organization since 1995, AC&C has been responsible for New York City's municipal shelter system; rescuing, caring for and finding loving homes for homeless and abandoned animals in New York City. AC&C facilities operate in all five boroughs to service all NYC communities.

About the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals®
The Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, Inc., founded in 2002 and powered by Maddie's Fund®, The Pet Rescue Foundation, with support from the ASPCA, is a coalition of more than 150 animal rescue groups and shelters working with Animal Care & Control of New York City (AC&C) to end the killing of healthy and treatable cats and dogs at AC&C shelters. To achieve that goal, the Alliance, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, helps its Alliance Participating Organizations (APOs) work to their highest potential to increase pet adoptions and spay/neuter rates, with the goal of transforming New York City into a no-kill community by 2015. www.AnimalAllianceNYC.org.

About New York City Veterinary Emergency Response Team
New York City Veterinary Emergency Response Team is a volunteer group of veterinarians and animal health professionals dedicated to the support of New York City's working and companion animals in times of disaster.

About Bideawee
Bideawee, which means "stay awhile," in Scottish, is one of the country's oldest and most respected animal welfare and pet adoption organizations. Founded in 1903 by Mrs. Flora Kibbe, Bideawee has been providing shelter, care and compassion to homeless animals in helping them to find their forever homes for over 100 years.

Bideawee is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 humane animal organization and 100% of Bideawee's funding comes from private sources. For more information visit: www.bideawee.org.


SOURCE ASPCA

Separating A Puppy Too Early Causes What

Puppies Prematurely Separated From Their Litters Can Develop Behavioral Problems In Adulthood

According to a study published online in the Veterinary Record, puppies who are separated from their litters too soon are considerably more likely to develop possible problematic behaviors as adults in comparison to those who stay with the litter for a minimum of two months.

The Italian researchers say this is crucial as behavioral problems may affect relationships with owners and the risk of subsequent abandonment.

The discoveries were based on 140 adult dogs, half taken from their litter and adopted between the ages of 30-40 days, and the other half taken from the litter at 60 days.

All the owners of the dogs, who were clients of many veterinary clinics in Naples, Italy, were asked to complete a telephone survey regarding their dogs, such as their provenance, breed, and a range of potentially problematic behaviors.

These included destructiveness, excessive barking, possessiveness around food and/or toys, attention seeking, aggressiveness, play biting, fearfulness on walks, and reactivity to noises.

At the time of the investigation the dogs were aged between 18 months and seven years. Half of the dogs came from a pet shop, while one in three came from a relative or friend, the rest were obtained from a breed. None of the dogs in the study had come from a shelter or had been obviously traumatized.

The most frequently reported behaviors were attention seeks and reactivity to noises. Dogs that were younger than 36 months were much more likely to be destructive and to tail chase the older animals.

With the exception of pica eating, aggression towards the owner, paw licking and shadow staring, all behaviors regardless of their breed, neuter status or size, were significantly more likely among dogs who had been separated from their litter before 60 days.

Likewise, some behaviors were more common in dogs from pet shops who had been taken early from their litters than pet shop dogs who were taken at 60 days.

The authors write, it is usually accepted that dogs experience a sensitive period, the socialization period, during which the social experiences and stimuli have a larger effect on their development of their temperament and behavior than if they occur in later life.

The evidence increasingly points to a mix of early genetic, environmental and experiential factors that may permanently reconfigure the DNA, so leaving lasting effects, the authors say.

They continue, early separation from the dam and litter, especially when mixed with housing in a pet shop may affect the capacity of the puppy to adjust to new environmental settings and social relationships in later life.

Behavioral intervention can address the development of problem behaviors and enhance the dog's relationship with the owners, eventually reducing the number of dogs that are relinquished or abandoned, they conclude.

Written by Grace Rattue

Original Authors of this study were:
L. Pierantoni, DVM,
M. Albertini, DVM, PhD
F. Pirrone, DVM, PhD

CAN (Comportamento Animale Napoli), Naples, Italy
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Milan, Via Celoria 10, 20133 Milan, Italy