ASPCA Applauds Strong and Appropriate Sentencing of Michael Vick
NEW YORK, December 10, 2007—The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) applauded the strong and…
Author Lea-Ann Germinder
Lea-Ann Germinder
This blog is written by Lea-Ann O'Hare Germinder, M.S., APR, Fellow PRSA, an accomplished expert in the field of public relations and a scholar in responsible AI. This blog represents her viewpoints on matters of importance to pet parents, the veterinary profession and pet industry plus occasional guest posts.
Vick’s Dogfighting Sentence Incomplete Without Counseling, Community Service
American Humane is pleased that NFL quarterback Michael Vick was sentenced today to a minimum of 23 months in prison…
AVMA Releases Latest Stats on Pet Ownership and Practices
Did you know that there are more dog owners than cat owners in America, but more cats than dogs in…
CATalyst Summit to Champion the Cat
The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), with initial underwriting from Pfizer Animal Health, is launching a landmark event, The…
AVMA Executive Board Issues Policy to Boost States’ Authority To Control Quality of Veterinary Care
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Executive Board passed a new policy to keep local municipalities out of the business…
Publisher’s Note
For many years, I have been involved with the Cat Writers’ Association, a group of writers, editors, publishers, artists, and…
Cats in the Media
Cats have a wide variety of personalities, making them perfect for both stories on paper and for the big screen.…
Caring for Pets in Times of Disaster
Sacramento, CA ” It’s every pet owner’s worst nightmare: a wildfire breaks out and in the panic and confusion, you…
Climate changes, increasing deer populations spark tick movement
Ticks have long posed both a nuisance and a danger to residents and pets in the Northeast, but this fall,…
Musings on Cats: What Legendary Writers Have Said
From comedic, to touching, to witty, read what some writers have said about our feline companions. “”Cats are dangerous companions…
