Petside Digest: All of Your Dog and Cat News This Week

Kitten Shot in Face with Arrow Recovering: News 8

According to a report on News 8, a kitten that was recently shot in the face with an arrow is recovering, and is expected to be OK.

Shooting a bow and arrow is quite a deliberate act--we're not sure what would possess anyone to even think of doing that. Please, share your reactions to this story in a comment, and read the News 8 story for more details!

Denise Richards Advocates Dog Adoption: iVillage

In her final edition of her blog for iVillage's series CelebVillage, Denise Richards shares that she is an active volunteer for the Best Friends Animal Society, and is an adoption advocate!

She herself has taken home a few pets, including a 16-year-old senior pet that she couldn't stand to let finish life in a shelter!

Read Denise Richards' original blog at iVillage!

New Study Looks at Dog Park Politics: Petside

A new study is looking at the human interactions that take place in a dog park.

Some of the early findings of the study might surprise you! Click the story to find out more, and find out why they would want to study human behavior at a dog park!

Fines For Excessive Dog Barking: Petside

Earlier in the week, the city of Los Angeles voted to move forward with an ordinance that would fine owners whose dogs bark too much.

Is this right? Read the full story to see how the city of LA defines excessive barking, and what the fines would entail!

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Ann

Ann is a lovable adoptable cat from Texas! She would make an excellent lap cat for someone! She's spayed/neutered and up to date on all of her shots! If you can, give Ann a chance at a forever loving home!