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Support Animal Shelters
June 25, 2020
Mars Petcare UK has partnered with Battersea, Blue Cross and The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes to call on the nation to support their local animal shelters and the pets that have yet to find their forever home A nationwide survey conducted by Mars Petcare has revealed that 80% of pet owners believe their […]
Adoptable Pet
June 25, 2020
The “lovable” Betty Boop was named the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week. She is an 8-year-old medium-sized female pit bull terrier mix. Betty Boop was found wandering around a nearby train station and brought to the Animal Shelter by a Good Samaritan. “This sweet girl is the ideal therapy dog!,” the shelter said […]
Therapy Dogs At Nursing Home
June 25, 2020
Social opportunities have been highly limited for NHC HealthCare residents in the past three months, as nursing homes around the country have cut off the flow of visitors due to the coronavirus pandemic and its especially lethal impact on senior citizens. Wednesday’s NHC traffic, however, included some two- and four-legged visitors who got as close […]
Service Dogs
June 25, 2020
A former South Georgia non-profit was ordered to cease and desist operations by the Georgia Secretary of State’s office after an investigation by the Securities and Charities Division. The nonprofit was incorporated with the state in 2016 by Cecil Allen Brown, Colleen Miller and her son Dalton Miller. According to the cease and desist, the […]
Uber Pet Launches
June 25, 2020
The furry friends of Australia now have a new transport option, with Uber launching a new ride sharing service for animals. Whether it’s a trip to the vet, an outing to the park or even to hang out at the pub, Uber will now allow pets inside some of its cars. After a successful trial […]
Animal Welfare Service
June 25, 2020
The voluntary organisation Gozo SPCA is still waiting for a 24/7 Gozitan Animal Welfare service to be set up, as the Gozo Ministry awaits approval from Office of the Prime Minister. Gozo SPCA rescues and shelters abandoned and stray animals, and work closely with Animal Welfare Gozo. With summer approaching, their work load increases. Speaking […]
How To Prepare For Shelter Evacuation
June 25, 2020
Evacuating during a hurricane can be a scary and confusing process, and for those who need to head to an emergency shelter, finding a place to stay that accommodates pets can be difficult. Experts say it’s essential for pet owners to plan in advance where they’ll house furry members of the family since many hotels […]
Helping Dogs On The Loose
June 25, 2020
What options are available to you if you find a stray dog? In most places in the U.S., you have four options: 1. Drop the dog off at the municipal shelter. 2. Call animal control and have them pick up the dog. 3. Hold on to the dog and try to find the owner yourself. […]
Fire Investigation Dog
June 25, 2020
ESSEX’S first ever Fire Investigation dog is now working to protect the county after completing her training recently. Three-year-old Sprocker Spaniel Fizz will take part in fire investigations across Essex for an initial six month trial period, and support Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) in understanding how fires started, as well as why […]
Puppy Playoffs
June 25, 2020
Good news for fans of hockey dogs in general and the Washington Capitals in particular – the Caps Canines 2020 Puppy Playoffs are a thing again this season, and they’re happening soon. In fact, the big game is scheduled to air on the team’s Facebook page this Friday, June 26. Essentially a hockey version of […]