Report: One in Five Scottish Owners Skip Research

A 6-year-old Snowshoe cat named Kramer is seeking a home through the Humane Society of Yuma; after struggling in a confined adoption space, he has become affectionate and may do best somewhere he can come and go freely. A Scottish animal-welfare report highlights gaps in pet-owner preparation: one in five surveyed owners said they did no research before getting a pet, and only 17% considered the cost of ownership. Separately, a viral Golden Retriever’s conversational-sounding “woo woos” illustrate how dogs use a range of vocalizations, which can become part of their interactions with people when they get a response.