by Ed Boks, Former executive director | Apr 20, 2016 | Dogs, Pets, Uncategorized
The sun is shining, the temps are rising, and it’s time to put on our hiking boots and appreciate the beautiful outdoors of Prescott. Don’t head out without your four-legged friend; they’re itching to enjoy the spring air with you! Outdoor opportunities you can enjoy...
by Ed Boks, Former executive director | Apr 14, 2016 | Cats, Pets
It appears Rudyard Kipling was correct when he suggested cats walk by themselves and don’t need us to feel secure. Sarah Knapton, Science Editor for the Telegraph, has reported on a study released by the University of Lincoln in which researchers concluded that cats,...
by Ed Boks, Former executive director | Mar 24, 2016 | In The News, Walk for the Animals
It’s that time of year again and you’re invited to the 5th Annual Walk for the Animals on Saturday, May 14 at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott. The gates open at 7 a.m. and the opening howl for the 1-mile and 5K walks will sound at 8 a.m. Those who...
by Ed Boks, Former executive director | Mar 16, 2016 | In The News
In the 16th century North America contained 25-30 million buffalo. However, in the 19th century bison were hunted almost to extinction – with less than 100 remaining by the late 1880s. This mass destruction came with ease to hunters. When one bison is killed,...
by Ed Boks, Former executive director | Mar 9, 2016 | In The News
Mahatma Gandhi said it best, “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” The same can be said of the states in a nation. In fact, the greatness and moral progress of all 50 states can be traced through the years...