cats

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research. Cats make a lot of noises. And while an individual cat’s meows, growls and hisses might be unique, researchers say their purrs might be the most reliable way to tell them apart.And colorful feathers discovered in a coastal Peruvian cave clued researchers into an ancient parrot trade.

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research. Cats make a lot of noises. And while an individual cat’s meows, growls and hisses might be unique, researchers say their purrs might be the most reliable way to tell them apart.And colorful feathers discovered in a coastal Peruvian cave clued researchers into an ancient parrot trade.

Fernanda Chandoha will discuss the work and career of her father Walter Chandoha, the grand master of cat photography. “Growing up,” she says, “when you told somebody what your parents do, it was just like: what?” Chandoha also tells us about Loco the cat and a Bayonne grocery store.

It’s our Pets & Vets program this afternoon, and here to take your calls is Dr. Carrie O’Loughlin of Delmar Animal Hospital in Delmar, New York. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

Dr. Kris Dallas of Ancient Arts Holistic Veterinary Services in Saratoga Springs joins us to tackle your pet questions. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals announced today that it has filed 15 felony animal cruelty charges against two Pittsfield residents who allegedly abandoned the cats in freezing temperatures in January.

Dr. Ron Scharf joins Ray Graf to take listener's questions pertaining to all things dog and cat. Call at 2pm with your question. 800-348-2551.

An effort to ban the declawing of cats in New York is back before lawmakers. Legislation to prohibit the procedure for aesthetic purposes has been…

Our Falling into Place series spotlights the important work of -and fosters collaboration between- not-for-profit organizations in our communities;…

Dr. Ron Scharf of the Animal Hospital of Niskayuna joins host Ray Graf for an hour of phone-in questions about our canine and feline companions.…