David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
Navigating Apps with Changes in Memory: Join Our Study
December 2, 2025
Weill Cornell Medicine seeks older adults with mild memory loss for a study on improving navigation apps. Participation is valuable,...
Pet Health Insurance: Why It Matters and Which One Is Best for Your Dog or Cat
Pets are part of the family, and pet health insurance is a must. Pets nourish us with companionship, unconditional love and support when we need it the most. In return, we supply them with food, shelter and love. When our…
Ivory Needs a Loving Home. Here’s Her Story.
By Lylia Saurel Special to The Roosevelt Island Daily News A report from Shelter Animal Count shows that shelters have observed an overall increase in population nationwide by 9.5% over the first quarter of 2022, compared to the same period…
The need for pet estate planning: What if you go first?
Have you thought about pet estate planning or even heard of it? Six million animals enter shelters every year in the U.S. Many are strays, of course, but a full 30% are turned over by their owners. Many are given…
The Shih Tzu Bred For Companionship But A Perfect Family Pet
Shih Tzu’s silky coat has been described as “fluffy cotton candy” or “woolen mittens.” It comes into the world three colors: black, white, and tan. The breed’s small size also makes the Shih Tzu easy to handle when walking or…
Why should I Adopt a Cat Right Now?
By David Stone for Assorted Ideas, Large & Small There are many reasons why letting a cat into your life is beneficial, and it’s never too late to make a difference in the life of a pet in need. To…
A Guide to Helping Cats: Gothamist Shows The Way
The Gothamist, a robust independent New York City online news source, published a comprehensive guide to helping cats. It’s locally oriented but is applicable almost anywhere. I’m linking it here because it can save some lives and make others better….
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor