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Dog-friendly dining & drinks

By Adrian Hirsch, May 9, 2012

More than three months ago, Kayla B. emailed Unleashed and asked for a list of pet-friendly eateries in the Capital City. Read more...

A perfect party for pups and their people

By Adrian Hirsch, May 2, 2012

This Friday night at the premiere social event of the season, guests will strut the red carpet bedecked in designer shoes, diamond collars, tiaras, custom-made ball gowns, tuxes and bow ties the likes of which this city has never seen. Read more...

International issue surfaces in Louisiana waters

By Adrian Hirsch, April 25, 2012

Earlier this month, the Bayou State found itself on the forefront of an international issue. Read more...

Tough times for animal advocates

By Adrian Hirsch, April 18, 2012

Last month, the family-run North Louisiana German Shepherd Rescue stopped taking in dogs. Read more...

AZA review places Baton Rouge among the country’s best zoos

By Adrian Hirsch, April 11, 2012

Recently, the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) granted accreditation to BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo. Read more...

An Easter bun is not for everyone

By Adrian Hirsch, April 4, 2012

Enchanted with everything from the critter’s wiggly white whiskers to the cute cottontail, many families ponder the possibilities of owning Easter bunny of their very own. However, a bunny is not for everybody. Read more...

Animals in art

By Adrian Hirsch, March 21, 2012

This weekend, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine opens its 25th Annual International Exhibition on Animals in Art, which remains on display until through April 29. Read more...

Training you to train your dog

By Adrian Hirsch, March 14, 2012

This week, instructor Ann Slocum will launch BREC’s third annual Good Dog!, a series of obedience classes at Forest Park and Burbank dog parks. Read more...

Will a new bill to restrict trade in dangerous constrictors become snakebit?

By Adrian Hirsch, March 7, 2012

Should every American have the right to own an anaconda? Read more...

BR Zoo begins breeding baby bongos

By Adrian Hirsch, February 29, 2012

If a BREC zoo program is successful, Baton Rouge-born bongos may one day roam forests near Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa. Read more...

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