Lama Guru Gyaltsen, Director of the Pema Ts'al Institute in Mundgod, India takes the students from the Institute on a pilgrimage to the four Holy places of Buddha. Click here to see Photos and read more.

Is tiger tourism part of the solution for saving India's last 1,000 wild tigers? Join us on a tiger trekking vacation through India's Madhya Pradesh and learn what you can do to help these precious remaining tigers. India's tiger population less than previously thought. An exclusive Little Lotus Hearts report.

Cancer kills one in four pet dogs, with certain breeds showing dispositions to succumb to particular cancers. Morris Animal Foundation is pioneering research to help save dog lives. Learn more here.

March, 2009: Read LLH's March update from Guru Gyaltsen, Executive Director of the Pema Tsal School for Tibetan refugee children in India.

During the Tibetan unrest in 2008, LLH commissioned prayers for peace. Click here to see photos of the services at multiple monasteries in Tibet.

In June of 2007, Emily and Genevieve were privileged to travel to Tibet on a two-and-a-half week journey that took them to some of the most sacred and wonderful places in Tibet, including the Jokhang Temple, Samye Monastery, and Sakya Monastery. View the 5-part series of photos of furry and feathered friends encountered in Tibet. Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Part V.

Top 10 Human Medications that Poison our Pets.

Only 3 grams of Xylitol (found in sugar-free gum) can kill a 65-lb. dog. Please pass this warning on to everyone who has dogs.

Dangerous dog toy on the market. Read about Chai, a dog who got his tongue caught in a Pimple Ball by Four Paws, and had to have it amputated.

Humane Society asks universities to pledge not to experiment on animals.

Caring for outdoor cats in winter.

Feeding birds in the winter.

The ASPCA offers cold weather safety tips for pets in winter. In particular, educate yourself on the danger of electric shock in the winter.