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How The Gaines Dog Research Center Influenced Pet Acquisition
All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal to others…especially those who are purebred.
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Animals in the Service of Man: A Humane Education Video from 1944
Animals in the Service of Man was an educational video for children produced by the American Humane Association and shown as part of the humane ed curriculum in the 1940s.
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Recommendations for Stray Dog Control in Relationship to Rabies: 1942
Mass vaccination of dogs to prevent rabies still wasn’t recommended by scientists in 1942. Learn why.
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Do Not Be Alarmed if Your Dog Has a Fit, Thinking Perhaps He Has Rabies
Advice given to new pet owners in the 1928 issue of “Our Animals” included not washing the dog too much, and consulting with your vet before assuming the dog was rabid.
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The History of Pets as Gifts: It’s Complicated.
The controversy around giving pets as gifts didn’t develop for the reasons you might think. Check out how the concept has been viewed and how it has changed over the last 100 years.
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The Carlson Dog and Cat Procurement Law in California, 1952-1953
In 1952, the Dog Defenders League waged an advertising campaign against laws allowing pets to be taken from shelters for the purpose of vivisection.
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Pussy Must Be Tagged; The S.P.C.A. Now Collects Dog Licenses
In 1895 as part of the transition to a public-private partnership to take on animal control, the ASPCA began enforcing the new dog licensing laws in New York City. Understanding why it happened is crucial to understanding why we still do it.
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A Shelter for Animals
In 1895, the ASPCA had taken over animal control for the city of New York. This cemented a path for a more humane model of public – private partnership. Tour their shelter via a New York Times article.
Barking at the Knot
Understanding the hidden history of animal services
Barking at the Knot 