Study: Income is Major Factor When Owners Avoid Sterilizing Cats
Thursday, December 15th, 2016
Tufts study co-authored by Emily McCobb found that regular veterinary visits are a luxury for low-income cat-owning households.
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How pit bulls became the ‘bad boys’ of the dog world
Saturday, June 20th, 2015
Nicholas Dodman comments on whether the bad reputation of pit bulls is inherent to the breed or the fault of the owners.
Deer herd way down, but Valley Forge continues culling
Thursday, December 4th, 2014
This article about controlling deer populations mentions that Allen Rutberg is trying to develop forms of deer contraception with inconsistent results.
Cutting Through the Rhetoric on Hunters vs. Wildlife
Tuesday, January 21st, 2014
To control the encroachment of deer and other troublesome animals, we need to separate the science from media hype, says Tufts policy expert
Cats vs. Birds?
Monday, March 25th, 2013
A recent report contends that our feline friends are killing wildlife at an alarming rate, but two experts say the issue is more complex than that
The Old Gray Mare
Monday, March 18th, 2013
In some ways, she’s even better than she used to be, now that advances in geriatric equine medicine are helping horses live longer, healthier lives
Rime of a Modern-day Mariner
Wednesday, January 30th, 2013
“A good way to spend a life” is how marine ecologist Heidi Weiskel describes her work to preserve the world’s ecosystems
What’s in the new Massachusetts animal-control law?
Tuesday, October 30th, 2012
Linda Huebner, who holds an M.S. in animals and public policy from Tufts and is deputy director of advocacy at the MSPCA, highlights the changes
Center for Animals and Public Policy Names New Director
Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
Dr. Allen Rutberg named Director, Dr. Emily McCobb will be Assistant Director
Amazing Grace
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
In her new career, this retired judge advances animal and child welfare