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Bringing therapy dogs to middle school
April 10, 2020
When Streetsboro Middle School students return to their building in the fall, they could be greeted by a black Labrador retriever named Piper. On Thursday, the Board of Education took another step toward allowing therapy dogs in Streetsboro buildings by unanimously approving a policy that outlines the rules about having a therapy animal on school […]
USPS Tips To Prevent Attacks
April 10, 2020
The Postal Service continues to fulfill its essential mission to provide services that process and deliver information, communications, goods and services vital to residents. To ensure the safety of our delivery personnel, the Postal Service is asking Maryland dog owners to keep their animals secured when deliveries are being made. For local Postal Service […]
Cleared the adopted animals
April 10, 2020
One place in Riverside County where an empty state is cause for applause: an animal shelter. Riverside County Animal Services shared a sweet scene of empty kennels and smiling staff on Wednesday night, with a post on Facebook announcing, “This is incredible: we cleared the adoptable animals!” Riverside County Department of Animal Services began to see a spike […]
Can your pet catch the coronavirus?
April 10, 2020
A new study exploring whether household pets can contract the new coronavirus poses some grim news for cat lovers, but one thing is clear: There’s no evidence suggesting your pet can become very ill or die as a result of the virus. As cases of Covid-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, impact health […]
Edmond Animal Shelter
April 10, 2020
The Edmond Animal Shelter is working to clear the shelter this weekend. The shelter needs to move all of their dogs out by Monday due to a major renovation project and ongoing coronavirus procedures. “Folks, we need you now more than ever!! Not only have we been making changes in our everyday procedures due to […]
Pet-service providers launch new program
April 10, 2020
Just as other businesses have been impacted by the closures mandated by Gov. Jay Inslee in a state-wide effort to reduce COVID-19 closures, so to have Tamara Bean and Cameron Thompson. While the Seattle-area Fetch Pet Care franchisees and regional partners, however, normally offer a range of animal services, the pair are now focusing on […]
Lubbock police dog recovering
April 10, 2020
A Lubbock police dog that was wounded as officers responded to a domestic disturbance on Monday has been released from the vet and is in improving condition, police announced Thursday. Fflorian, a 6-year-old police K9, was back at home recovering with his handler following Monday morning’s domestic disturbance in which a 15-year-old girl is accused […]
Service dog helps veteran
April 10, 2020
Mike Gordy has been out of the military since 2002. For 18 years, he has been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Mike used methods like music to help with his PTSD, but he says that wasn’t enough, so he signed up for a service dog. “I’ve been on a waiting list since August or […]
National Pet Day
April 10, 2020
Many love their pets more than they love people – and we can’t blame them when they are as cute and cuddly as some of our record holders. While every owner thinks their pet is amazing in their own way, there are some that are Officially Amazing because they hold Guinness World Records titles. So […]
Designer Dog Breeds
April 10, 2020
The upside of spending so much more time indoors is you’ve got more time to look at cool dogs on the Internet. The labradoodle (Labrador and poodle) was the first “designer breed” that boasted widespread popular appeal. They were first created in the middle of the 20th century. They didn’t gain popularity until the early […]
Pet food donations
April 10, 2020
The agency responsible for animal welfare in British Columbia is making an urgent appeal for pet food donations to help vulnerable pet guardians during the COVID-19 crisis. The BC SPCA says it isn’t just families affected by the virus; it’s their pets too, and assistance is needed for thousands of cats and dogs in the […]
Seattle-area pet-service providers launch new program
April 9, 2020
Just as other businesses have been impacted by the closures mandated by Gov. Jay Inslee in a state-wide effort to reduce COVID-19 closures, so to have Tamara Bean and Cameron Thompson. While the Seattle-area Fetch Pet Care franchisees and regional partners, however, normally offer a range of animal services, the pair are now focusing on […]
Owning a pet, is it good for you?
April 9, 2020
If you own a pet we don’t need to tell you how they brighten your day at the wag of a tail or the twitch of a nose. But did you know that scientific studies have also shown that owning a pet can be good for your physical and mental health? Pets help keep your […]
Benefits Seen For Seniors Having Pets
April 9, 2020
Pets bring much joy to the lives they touch. So it should come as no surprise that the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey, which was conducted by the American Pet Products Association, found that about 85 million families in the United States own a pet. In Canada, 7.5 million households are home to companion animals, […]
24-hour McDoggals takeaway service during coronavirus lockdown
April 9, 2020
The Dog in a Doublet pub near Whittlesey launched the 24-hour roadside takeaway service ‘McDoggals’ on March 26 to passers-by, such as key workers like paramedics as well as the general public. John McGinn, owner of Dog in a Doublet alongside wife Della, was preparing for a busy Mother’s Day weekend before being told to […]
K9 unit tracks, arrests Barrie man in swamp following residential break-in
April 9, 2020
A track into a swamp by Peterborough Police Service dog Isaac resulted in officers locating a suspect following a residential break-in in Cavan Monaghan Township on Wednesday night. According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 11:10 p.m. a neighbour called police to report suspicious activity at a home on Larmer Line. Police allege suspects broke […]
Livestream warrior puppies playing and snuggling
April 9, 2020
You’re stuck at home. Your anxiety is high. The walls are closing in on you. Luckily, we have a fix for that. Livestreaming puppies. Warrior Canine Connection is a pioneering organization that utilizes its mission based trauma recovery model to help wounded warriors reconnect with life, their families, their communities, and each other. WCC’s program not […]
Warning about dogs found worrying sheep
April 9, 2020
In the lead up to the Easter bank holiday weekend, IFA National Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy has issued a stark warning to all dog owners. He said, “Dog owners can be held responsible for any losses involved in dog attacks on sheep, with serious financial and legal consequences. Farmers have a right to protect their […]
Dogs shot ‘for no reason’
April 9, 2020
Two dogs in Khayelitsha, Fifi and Fido, are recovering at the SA.MAST Animal Clinic after being treated for rubber bullet wounds – allegedly inflicted by a police officer enforcing the Covid-19 lockdown. Fido was shot twice in the shoulder. Fifi was shot twice in the neck. According to the clinic’s director Tamsin Nel, only Fido […]
Pamper your pets with these food delivery services
April 9, 2020
At this point in the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve gotten used to store shelves emptied of staples… including pet food, making it an ideal time to try a pet food subscription service. Not only will your beloved pet get top-quality food in flavors they love — and not just whatever’s left at the supermarket — you […]