For new pets, go rescue rather than retail

By Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor  You might have seen the story circulating around Twitter recently about a girl who stole 24 dogs that were about to be euthanized from an animal shelter, was arrested and then was released with clearance to keep the dogs. That story would be pretty awesome – a heroine for poodles and pit bulls everywhere – if only it were … Continue reading For new pets, go rescue rather than retail

Professor’s mobile clinic helps feral cats

By Carolyn Conte | The Duquesne Duke A friendly giggle bounces off walls decorated with framed photos of cats. This cheery atmosphere is the office of Duquesne biology professor Becky Morrow, proud cat-lady and weekend superhero to Western Pennsylvania residents. Morrow, a veterinarian, provides free treatment to feral cats from her mobile clinic, Frankie’s Friends Rescue, in which she performs approximately 50 surgeries per clinic … Continue reading Professor’s mobile clinic helps feral cats