winter weather – Michael Broad

Winter blues in dogs: how seasonal changes affect canine behavior and well-being

January 24, 2025 by Michael Broad

My infographic summarizes a report in The Times newspaper yesterday (23rd January 2024 written by Rhys Blakeley) of a survey on the possible winter blues suffered by some canines. I think it fair to say that what is said about companion dogs may also in some households apply to domestic cats. There is probably …

A winter warming shelter/den for feral and community cats

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 by Michael Broad

It’s that time of year when big-hearted volunteers like to make little dens for feral cats to keep warm. Some parts of America are incredibly cold in the winter. The organisation Watching over Whiskers (WOW) has an ongoing programme of making cat shelters for their community cats. It seems that a lot of charities …