Zazie Todd PhD
@zazietodd.bsky.social
Writer. Dog and cat behaviour and training. Award-winning author of Wag, Purr, Bark!. Blog: Companion Animal Psychology. Podcast: The Pawsitive Post in Conversation. Maple Ridge, BC, Canada. #Dogs #Cats #Books https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/
This is a nice interview with Marc Bekoff about his latest book, Love In Their Hearts www.wmnf.org/retired-prof...
Retired Professor, Prolific Author Discusses Collaborations with Jane Goodall, and an Array of Animal Emotions Explored in His Latest Book
Marc Bekoff reflects on his long friendship with Jane Goodall and their many professional collaborations while detailing his new book.
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Save the date: Join us at the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event in Maple Ridge on Sunday, September 27, co-hosted by Katzie First Nation with PLEA Community Services Society, Fraser River Indigenous Society, and BC Spokes. Miss604 is a sponsor again this year.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Maple Ridge
All are welcome to attend the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event in Maple Ridge on September 27th co-hosted by Katzie First Nation.
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How to become a moggy magnet www.sciencefocus.com/nature/any-c...
How to make any cat instantly love you, according to science | BBC Science Focus Magazine
Scientists have devoted a surprising amount of time to sussing out our feline friends’ behaviour, including why they prefer some humans
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The neighbour's cat was back this morning, not hiding, not at all bothered by me and the dog walking by
The neighbour's cat was walking casually through the garden when he suddenly looked worried and went and hid in the heather
Someone sent me an AI written pitch and they haven't even deleted the bits where the AI gives advice ("Pitch her for the podcast, it's an easier lift... Todd cares about science, so say..."). Anyway, sent to spam.
Romance is in the air at Bark! Fest! Come and listen to Julie Haworth, Nicola Knight, and Farrah Rochon on Sep 24 at 11 am Pacific (2 pm Eastern / 7 pm UK time). Save your spot: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #BarkFest
"“Clothes really shouldn't go in the dumpster. But there's just so many clothes being generated now with fast fashion,” she said." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Why more clothes donated to charity are going in the garbage | CBC News
Charity thrift stores are being inundated with clothing donations, and the international market for used textiles is in flux, resulting in more and more garments heading to the dumpster.
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I can't wait to read this! Congratulations, Frances!
Frances Roberts Reilly@francespoesis.bsky.social · 6d agoWriting this book took five years to write and two years to publish. At aged 81 it’s probably my last full length book. Yet it’s the story of a full life written with reflection, Welsh Gypsy folklore and the seeking of justice for we Romani. Book releases in Spring 2027 by Guernica Editions.
It's nice to see lots of people signing up for this. Come and join us!
Zazie Todd PhD@zazietodd.bsky.social · last wk.Do you want to come and learn about the rich inner lives of animals and how amazing dogs' noses are? Join Marc Bekoff PhD and @alisonpstevens.bsky.social at Bark! Fest to learn about their wonderful books which explore these ideas. Save your spot: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #BarkFest #books
We need to do something about climate change. There's still time to make a big difference. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
Potatoes ‘boil’ in the ground as record heatwave sweeps across swathes of Asia
South Korean farmers are suffering in record heat, as Hong Kong reports its highest ever temperature and Japan swelters through newly designated ‘cruelly hot’ days
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*New* on my new @leaflet.pub blog, HOW READERS FIND BOOKS: Guest post by librarian @petermusser.com about how he discovered "As We Fall Through Time" by Claire North. Mentions include @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social. #BookSky #LibrarySky
"As We Fall Through Time" by Claire North
Discovered by Peter Musser aka @petermusser.com
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Need support from our community I have an exhibition of my art starting on 18th September for two months at Grounded Coffee next to Belgrave Music Hall Leeds Most of the art will never have been seen before Can you support me with a ko-fi donation ko-fi.com/masatojones #indieartist
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Making fun of the English is an Australian national pastime but the drought in Britain isn't funny at all (cartoon) www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Making fun of the English is an Australian national pastime but the drought in Britain isn’t funny at all | First Dog on the Moon
38C is hot by anyone’s standards
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Have some raccoons. There’s a baby swimming.
I'm pleased to see some new additions to Kanaka Creek Regional Park metrovancouver.org/media-room/m...
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Do you want to come and learn about the rich inner lives of animals and how amazing dogs' noses are? Join Marc Bekoff PhD and @alisonpstevens.bsky.social at Bark! Fest to learn about their wonderful books which explore these ideas. Save your spot: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #BarkFest #books
Did my blog suddenly end up on some list or something? I've had a big increase in people pitching me stories/experts
The nest is beautiful, but I would find this office-sharing arrangement a challenge www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘I feel motherly towards them’: the nature reserve manager sharing her office with a wasp nest
Eilish Rothney’s first instinct was to get rid of the wasps entering her converted shipping container in Norfolk. Now she enjoys their constant hum
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Another Bark! Fest event has passed 100 sign-ups. Which panels are you coming to? www.companionanimalpsychology.com/p/home.html
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Zazie Todd PhD is the award-winning author of Wag and Purr and creator of Companion Animal Psychology blog.
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I love the photo of the dogs looking at their own brain scans www.bbc.com/news/article...
We should smile at our dogs - a new scientific study reveals why
Scientists have worked out what is going on inside a dog's brain when it sees a human smiling or scowling.
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This is a horrible situation in Maple Ridge with now the wrong bear killed. Fortunately it seems that the little girl will be okay. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
3-year-old girl hospitalized after Maple Ridge, B.C., bear attack | CBC News
A bear attack in Maple Ridge, B.C., on Sunday has left a three-year-old girl in hospital.
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Brilliant radio producer and very nice chap @mikehally.bsky.social is raising money for @parkinsons.org.uk by cycling up the Trossachs - at his age!! Please support him events.parkinsons.org.uk/fundraisers/...
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I’m challenging myself to take part in Pedal Trossachs for Parkinson’s UK in August 2026 and would really appreciate your support! Please help by sponsoring me with whatever you can. All the money ra...
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Mike Hally@mikehally.bsky.social · 3w agoStarting road back to full fitness. In the last 3 days I've done simulated rides over Crow Road and the Dukes Pass on my Wakoo Kickr Snap trainer So far, so good! More about the event here www.timeoutdoors.com/events/pedal... and my fundraising page is at events.parkinsons.org.uk/fundraisers/...
"Because even with our blueprint, parenting my parent is so hard. The dynamic switch came with fear and so much sadness I sometimes felt like I was drowning." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
FIRST PERSON | When mom was diagnosed with dementia, we had a blueprint for her care written by her | CBC News
Crystal MacCormac’s mother was diagnosed with vascular dementia at 65. The guidebook for managing her mother’s care was written by her mom, based on her experience caring for her own mother decades ea...
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Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society loses Summerland facility to Bald Range wildfire #SummerlandBC
Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society loses Summerland facility to Bald Range wildfire - Summerland News
Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society loses facility to Bald Range wildfire
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Premier David Eby announces a provincial state of emergency. The fire poses a threat to life & is rapidly changing. People stuck in areas that are not accessible are being airlifted out. Travel is not being restricted yet but people are told to avoid heading to Summerland and the impacted area.
My good friends just lost their home and farm near Summerland. Other friends have just evacuated and could lose theirs. I’m in shock. Please be safe, everyone, and if you can do so, check on your friends and family in the Summerland area.
Rebecca Bollwitt@miss604.com · 2w agoA fast-moving wildfire not only had humans scrambling but animals too. In Garnet Valley I know there’s an animal rescue, ranches with horses, and here’s a plea from someone with alpacas 😔 The events centre in Penticton needs kennels, dog food, leashes, cat food. #BCWildfires #Summerland #Okanagan
Premier David Eby will be speaking on the fires in about one hour. We will carry it live as part of our radio special. Eby, BC Wildfire Service will provide the update in Downtown Vancouver at 1pm PST.
