How much does breed determine a dog’s breed and behavior?
When I am assessing any dog or puppy that has, let’s say, an undesirable characteristic, such as aggression, the first thing I consider is the dog’s overall temperament. In my opinion, a dog’s temperament is the single most important factor in what makes a...
What qualifies as aggression in dogs, and when should owners seek help?
By Heidi Clayton If you ask 10 dog trainers to define what they believe constitutes an aggressive dog, you will get 10 different opinions on what they feel aggression in dogs is. But you will most likely also get the answer of “I know it when I see it” from all of...
Cape May County Zoo mourns the loss of one of its zebras
By Sarah Fertsch The Cape May County Zoo announced the loss of one of its most beloved residents after a tragic accident left a zebra paralyzed earlier this month. Gretta, a senior female in the zoo’s zebra herd, died on July 9 after suffering a devastating fall...
Stockton Volunteers with N.J. Osprey Project to Monitor Nests on Mullica River
When Stockton University’s R/V Skimmer drifted to an osprey nesting platform on the edge of the marsh, an adult took flight from the wooden box that had lost most of its nesting material in a storm the previous night. The anxious parent sounded alarm calls as it flew...
Where kindness roams free: A day at the Funny Farm Rescue
The Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary in Mays Landing is a place where it doesn’t matter who you are, what you look like, or what you do. All animals, and humans, are welcome with open arms (or paws!). Founded by Laurie Zaleski, the Funny Farm has become a bit of a...
