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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 […]

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It is not just humans feeling isolated. Think of the puppies

April 9, 2020

Hannah Knight’s rather unique start-up business has just passed its first anniversary. Knight Tails is a Connemara-based doggy daycare service for small dogs, collected each morning and dropped off every evening at their homes from Inverin to Galway city, including Knocknacarra and Salthill. And to celebrate her first year in business at the end of […]

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NYC residents are adopting bunnies

April 9, 2020

Here’s a fluff piece to brighten your spirits. Along with cats and dogs, New Yorkers are also bringing home rabbits as a fuzzy balm for the soul in trying times. “A lot of people who hadn’t even considered rabbits before are fostering and having a good time,” says Colleen AF Venable, who has volunteered with […]

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LOVING COMPANION SUPPORTS MENTAL HEALTH FOR LOYOLA’S STUDENTS

April 9, 2020

As a college student, it is common to desire extra sleep. But for a college student struggling with chronic depression, it is hard to wake up and deal with reality. Vanilla Bean is one student’s motivation. Bean is a one-year-old short-haired black French Bulldog and an emotional support animal. Every morning this small companion is […]

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LOVING COMPANION SUPPORTS MENTAL HEALTH FOR LOYOLA’S STUDENTS

April 9, 2020

As a college student, it is common to desire extra sleep. But for a college student struggling with chronic depression, it is hard to wake up and deal with reality. Vanilla Bean is one student’s motivation. Bean is a one-year-old short-haired black French Bulldog and an emotional support animal. Every morning this small companion is […]

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Stress During COVID-19 Can Affect Your Dog or Cat

April 9, 2020

Lots of Californians are feeling cooped up and stressed out due to COVID-19. But there’s another member of the household whose mental state might be changing: our pets. Experts say dogs and cats have stress thresholds, just like humans. And when there are too many changes — such as an owner working from home, the […]

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Check Out Tonka The Therapy Dog

April 9, 2020

A therapy dog named Tonka had to put a twist on his visits to a local nursing home due to the coronavirus, but the mission is still the same. “We’re so excited to just be able to make them smile today,” Tonka’s owner, Courtney Leigh, told NBC affiliate KXAN. The lovable Great Dane was recognized […]

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Pets can lower stress levels

April 9, 2020

Today’s calming image of two lounging big dogs comes from Zenith owner Lyn Robinson, and was taken in her greenhouse. “Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even […]

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HELP PUPPIES During this pandemic.

April 8, 2020

Amid the coronavirus scare, thousands of animals are at risk of being trapped and alone, including innocent dogs who could be abandoned in puppy mills and left to languish without food or water. These pups already endure a life of suffering and are even more vulnerable as businesses close their doors without disaster plans in place. Hungry […]

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Dog walkers are feeling the impact on COVID-19

April 8, 2020

Schools have been shut down, families are adjusting to isolated living and many businesses have had to close their doors to loyal customers. We felt the need to stand up in our community and say ‘stay home’. The risk of the disease spreading was getting worse,” said Josh Dieleman, Scarboro Music’s sales and marketing manager. […]

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