Some group obviously just sent mail because I’m getting questions again: “What’s the relationship between PHS/SPCA, the Humane Society of United States, American SPCA (ASPCA), and other national-sounding groups?” There is no formal, ongoing relationship. Some...
Apocalyptic, dystopian books and movies are all the rage, likely reflecting a general worry that has snuck into our collective brain. Zombie uprising? A megalomaniac who gets hands on a nuclear device? Sure, sure, all possible (really?) but the more likely scenario...
This serves as the required Formal Notice of a new set of policies and procedures impacting the animals, and the people who care about the animals, of San Mateo County and its 20 incorporated cities. Effective 8:30 a.m., this coming Saturday, April 1, all pet animals...
Last week’s column extolled the virtues of my officemate Hermann’s tortoise. Over the weekend, a curious reader asked just how many different types of animals I’ve actually lived with — and, which is “The Best”? As to types: Lots. If this was an Academy Awards...
Last week’s column extolled the virtues of my officemate Hermann’s tortoise. Over the weekend, a curious reader asked just how many different types of animals I’ve actually lived with — and, which is “The Best”? As to types: Lots. If this was an Academy Awards...
Astute reader Steven points out that my recent column was not the first time I referenced a tortoise sitting on my foot, and asked for more details. First, can I say how annoying it is to be discovered repeating myself? Getting beyond that … My foot-straddling...
