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Veterinary ophthalmologist researches treatment for pigmentary uveitis

April 28, 2020

At least 2 billion people around the world have vision problems—but how do you know if and when your pet is struggling with its own eyesight? Dr. Wendy Townsend, associate professor of ophthalmology in Purdue University’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, has focused her career and research in veterinary medicine to diagnosing and treating eye conditions […]

Nonprofit Harley’s Hope Foundation helps pets

April 28, 2020

A local nonprofit, through its free food and delivery services, is helping to keep pets and pet owners together during the COVID-19 pandemic. Harley’s Hope Foundation, in collaboration with Colorado Pet Pantry, is offering free cat and dog food and delivery services for residents of El Paso, Pueblo and Teller counties and their four-legged companions […]

A virtual wag, a window kiss

April 28, 2020

There is nothing like a big smooch, gentle touch or a wet nose nuzzle with a happy dog. But social distancing rules, due to the impact of COVID-19, has created a barrier between those in need of canine therapy visits and those special pups that can give them a little TLC. Recognizing the need for […]

Gary Sinise initiates free vet care for service and police dogs

April 28, 2020

Gary Sinise, known for his dedication to the welfare of human war veterans, began a new initiative in 2019 to provide service and police dogs with free veterinary care. The Gary Sinise Foundation already helps veterans of wars and conflict. The foundation provides food and welfare to thousands of veterans, and has even installed ‘smart’ […]

FORTUNA IS DENYING SERVICE ANIMALS INTO THE STORE,

April 28, 2020

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If you have dogs, this could be relevant to you.

April 28, 2020

If you have dogs, this could be relevant to you. According to Dr. Gary Richter, one of the world’s top veterinarians, “Canine health, both here in America and around the world, is nowhere near where it should be,” says Dr. Richter. “And the #1 cause comes down to one thing: Nutrition.” According to Richter, some […]

Teen with rare form of muscular dystrophy given drive-by birthday parade

April 28, 2020

HIGHLANDVILLE, Mo. The sirens that filled the quiet, dead-end residential road in Highlandville brought a smile to the face of Billy Scott. He didn’t know that all the noise was actually the front of a parade dedicated to him, but he knew something was up. On his 15th birthday Billy was getting something most of us […]

Paws of War is helping veterans during COVID-19 lockdowns

April 28, 2020

NESCONSET, N.Y., April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — When disabled veteran Hank Urnaitis answered the door, he wasn’t expecting Paws of War to be there, ready to help him through the pandemic. But that’s just what they did. The organization, which helps veterans and animals, stopped by to provide Hank with face masks and pet food. They also teamed up with […]

Pitbull rescued from dogfighting starts new life as veteran support animal

April 28, 2020

CINCINNATI — WCPO first introduced you to Promise in November 2019, when she was on the mend from being rescued. “We found her abandoned at a home with a lot of evidence of dog fighting there,” Mandy Franceschina, owner of Rescued & Ready said. “She was the only alive dog we found on the premises.” Franceschina had […]

How Dogs Will Cope After Lockdown

April 28, 2020

The coronavirus has been a testing time for most of us, but thankfully our dogs have been there for us to provide companionship and emotional support through unprecedented times. But take a moment to imagine the upheaval that your dog must be experiencing. Days that were once full of long periods of quiet solitude are […]