Lisa Landman’s Blog
How to Intervene in Situations that Involve Animal Welfare
The one thing more upsetting than a poor child welfare situation is when the welfare of a helpless animal suffers. Calling people out for animal cruelty can be tricky, but when we see it happening, we must act and act quickly. The animal’s life could depend on it....
Helping a Pet Adjust to a Post-COVID World
Since the cloistering of people in their homes because of COVID-19, pets have enjoyed the company of their family members. But, if the adults return to the workplace and the children to school, pets will abruptly find themselves alone. As many know, dogs especially...
The Best Animal Welfare Non-profits
There are numerous ways in which animal lovers around the world may help organizations striving to make the lives of domestic and wild animals better in one form or another. Medical facilities, reserves and sanctuaries struggling to care for animals in destinations...
How to Become an Advocate for Animal Welfare
Animals can't speak for themselves, so they have to rely on people to help them obtain fair and loving treatment. If you have a soft spot in your heart for animals, becoming an advocate for animal welfare can help you do more for the animals in your community....
Co-sleeping with Our Dogs
Should we let our dogs sleep with us at night? Research shows that almost 50% of dog owners let their dogs sleep with them either in bed or in their bedroom. But is this a good idea? Recent studies suggest that co-sleeping with your dog can provide many benefits....
Pets and COVID-19
For many of us, our pets are like family. Recently most of the country has been in quarantine dealing with COVID-19, a coronavirus that has caused a variety of symptoms-some mild and some devastating. Along the way, our pets have been right there with us adjusting...
Supporting Cruelty-Free Brands
Millions of animals suffer and even die every year due to companies testing and creating its products using these helpless creatures. Not all companies collect and publish their data that concerns the animals that are used for testing and research so the exact number...
Top 5 Monthly Pet Subscription Boxes
With popular companies such as BarkBox, Meowbox, and PupBox, your pets can enjoy their own monthly subscription boxes full of toys and healthy treats. Before signing up, it's crucial you understand what each box offers and how it will benefit your pets needs....
Prevent Greyhound Racing
Modern greyhound racing got its start in California in 1919. At this time, the invention of a mechanical lure made it easy to encourage the dogs to run around a racetrack. Spectators quickly began betting on the dogs, and a new industry was born. Unfortunately, where...
Farm Animal Cruelty & How to Prevent It
Most people are familiar with the cruelty that can be inflicted upon dogs and cats. People are justifiably outraged when they learn of someone being cruel to a household pet. Most would not hesitate to report a dog or cat abuser to the appropriate authorities. Pets...