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The Responsibility Project®. Exploring what it means to do the right thing

Wednesday Feb 08


Topic: Pets & Animals ///

A Champion for Homeless Pets

The founder of the nation’s largest animal sanctuary opens up.

Pets on Planes

When should pets be allowed to fly, and who is responsible for their safety?

A Crusader Against Dogfighting

An exclusive Q&A with Sgt. David Hunt, an expert on dogfighting.

Where Should the Wild Things Be?

Assessing the tenuous relationship between man and gator in Florida.

Safer Home Discount

Protective devices like smoke alarms and deadbolts could qualify you for a discount.

Love with Eight Arms

A marine biologist explains the “colorful” personality of the giant Pacific octopus.

The Price of Pet Care

US pet owners spend more than $24 million on pet medical care. Is that too much?

The Social Lives of Whales

Toni Frohoff’s research shows the vast intelligence of Pacific gray whales.

The Wolf Man

Doug Smith studies Yellowstone’s restored predators.

Mandatory Microchips for Pets?

Should electronic pet IDs be a requirement or personal choice?

Summer BBQs & Food Sources

Should we know the source of our meals before enjoying them?

When Apes Retire

After performing in movies and circuses, these apes are re-learning how to be primates.

Q&A: Alan Rabinowitz

What goes into protecting the world’s last population of wild cats?

A Primal Friendship

A fascinating relationship between human and chimp, from captivity to the wild.

Adopting a Rescue Dog

Finding a home for this writer's rescued dog proved difficult – for many reasons.

A Cheetah's Best Friend

Laurie Marker protects cheetahs with innovative thinking and simple solutions.

Questions for: Randy Pierce

What inspires a man without sight to Climb New Hampshire’s 48 highest peaks?

Animal Cloning: At What Cost?

Is it wrong to clone a dead pet — and shell out $155,000 to do so?

Should You Microchip Your Dog?

RFID tagging can help track your lost pet, but is there any downside?

Birds of a Feather

Serenity Park is a restorative haven for rescued parrots and war veterans alike.





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